Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-11
THIRTY.FoURTH CoNGREss.

SENATE.-On motion of Mr.. BENJAMIN,
resolutions were adopted directing the Secre-
tary of the Senate to take the three bills pass.
ed over the Presidents vetoes, to the Secretary
of State, in order that they may be deposited
in the Department.
Mr.. Johnson, from the Committee on Print
ing. reported in favor OF the motion to print
10000 extra copies of the Kanzas bill as pass.
ed in the Senate, but adversely to the motion
to print the amendments proposed, and the
yeas and nays thereon.
Mr.. Trumbull thought if the Senate was
going to send this forth as an electioneering
document, the action taken on the various
amendments ought to go with it, so as to pre-
sent fair view of the subject.
Mr.. Weller wished the report of the com
mittee concurred in. The positions held by a
majority OF the Senate had been very much
msrepresen ed. aud they desired that the pub
lie mind could be set right.
Mr.. Wilson was willing to send to the coun-
try as many copies of the bill as the majority
desired. He regarded the bill as intended to
carry on the work which the border ruffians
OF Missouri commenced in 1855. The people
Of the country so understood it. Why was
not this bill brought in in the earliest part of
the session, before Kanzas was conquered p
Since that time Kanzan has been twice or
thrice invaded. Houses have been burned,
cities sacked, and some free State men muir
dered, While others had been driven out of
the territory, and those on their way thither
arrested, disarmed, and sent back. The prop
ostion brought forward at this time took posi-
tons precisely contrary to those assumed six
months ago, also holding out the appearance
of fairness and justice, but keeping the word
of promise 10 tie ear, and breaking it to the
hope.
Mr.. Wade took grounds similar to those of
Mr.. Wilson. He was willing to scatter the
bill broadcast over the county, for it showed
that the doctrine of popular sovereignty was
renowned, and entirely given up by the DEM
ocratic party. The bill also virtually SUBMIT
ted that the territorial Legislature was fraud,
for it legislated right over their heads, and an
nulled many of its acts
Mr.. Douglas vindicated the Senate bill and
said the Republicans did not want peace until
after the election, for it was all they had for
political effect.
Mr.. Hale opposed the Dill, drawing a vivid
picture of burning buildings, mourning wild
ows, and weeping orphans in Kanzas, attrib-
uting all the devastation and suffering there
to the removal of old landmarks by the Mis-
souri, restriction.
Mr.. Fessenden argued the design of the re-
peal OF the Missouri compromise, was to make
Kanzas slave State.
Mr.. Toombs denied that the measure intro
duced by him had any other object than APP
peared on it's face.
Mr. Wilson said the adoption of that bill
would close the question, and make Kanzas
a slayeholding State. He had never uttered
q sentiment calculated to excite violence in
KaDzas. The free state men would gain moth
ing by violence They only desired peace,
order security and protection in their rights.
1t was not true that the Emigrant Aid Socie-
ty caused these roubles-that was peaceful
and lawful organization, and had spent $780,
900 in erecting hotels and sawmills in Kan
zas
During the debate, Mr.. Bigler in reply to
illusions in regard to Mr., Buchanans puiiti-
cal course, authoritatively denied that he ever
said, if there was particle of democratic
blood in his veins, he would let it out. If Mr..
Buchanan had tried the experiment he would
have bled to death, for he was democrat all
over.
Mr.. Stuart said the discussion of slavery in
Congress had vastly magnifed the existing
evils. Secret societies had organized on both
sides, to violate the principles of the Kanzas
act.
Mr.. Trumbull spoke against the extension
of slavery and squatter sovereignty, charging
that the democrats had abandoned the latter.
The resolution to print was adopted, and at
9 clock, z. M, the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Cragin, from the joint Com
mittee on Printing, submitted resolution to
print 100, 600 copies of the majority and mi
nority reports of the Select Committee ap-
pointed to investigate the assault on Mr.. Sum
ner BY Mr.. Brooks.
On motion of Mr.. Cobb, of Ga, the num-
Der was reduced to 10000, and the resolution
thus modified, was passed.
Mr.. Ball introduced resolution providing
for the appointment of select committee Of
five, whose duty it should be to inquire into
the arrangement and expenditures of public
buildings and other works here and elsewhere,
to ascertain whether bribery or fees have been
resorted TO in connection with the same Mr.
Ball said that certain papers had been placed
in his hands, charging certain frauds against
officers connected with the Treasury depart
ment.
Mr.. Houston suggested, as the preamble
and resolution were long, it would be better
to let them lie over till to- morrow, and in the
meantime have them printed.
Mr.. Ball acquiesced in the postponement.
Mr.. Campbell of Ohio, called up tile re-
port of the select committee relative to the
assault on Mr.. Sumner, by Mr.. Brooks, which
concludes with resolutions to expell Mr..
Brooks, and expresses disapprobation of the
conduct of Messrs. Edmonson and Keitt in
the affair.
Mr.. Cobb of Ca. moved substitute, de-
claring that the House had no jurisdiction
over the subject, and therefore deemed it i'm
proper to express any opinion thereon.
Mr.. Campbell of Ohio, said the resolution
was predlcated on complaint to the House
from the Senate, charging that the privileges
OF the Senate had been violated by member
OF this body, in his assault on the person of
Senator from Massachusetts. The testimony
OF the subject is full, and the facts as stated
IN the report OF majority of the committee,
are not controverted by the minority. That
violent assault was committed is established
beyond doubt. He claimed that the House
has full power to protect its purity and digni-
ty, as recommended by majority of the COM
mittee.
Mr.. Clingman said this matter had produced
great excitement in the country He had not
been here many years, and yet he had seen
much stronger causes than this of fight when
the House was in session. He reeapitulated
these personal encounters, remarking that the
House did not take action on any OF them,
lie thought the argument Of the minority of
the Committee took the proper ground. He
commended that no breach OF privilege had
been committed by MIR. Brooks. In conclu-
sion, Mr.. Clngman said there was nothing in
the the assault to justify the indignation of
the country. 1t was not a matter for the
House to interfere with.
Mr.. bingham said Freedom of speech is
guaranteed in our system of government,
and on the maintenance of this great orin-
cipe depends the life of State Without