Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-06-28


SATURDAY, JUNE 81, 1856.
The Senate was not in session to-day.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs-Mr. Colfax spoke
on the subject of the laws emanatng from the legis
lature of Kansas, branding them as code of op-
preston and outrage and wrong, which would be
sdsgraceful to the Legislature of any State they
to the Cloths and Vandals who seek to tyrannize
over the citizens of that territory.
He argued that some of these statutes enacted
were in direct contravention of the organic law and
constitution Of the u States especially that relative
to the freedom of speech.
Mr.. Burlingame defended Massachusetts, against
general and specific charges claiming that in all that
constitutes true greatness she is the first State and
her present performances superior to her past pa
trotc recollections. He was sorroy to find at the
United States, who had deliberately perverted his
tory to eulogize the South at the expense of the
North, and become the chieftain of sectionalism.
Massachusetts, believed with South Carolina that the
fugitive slave law is unconstitutional.
Mr. Keitt asked Mr.. Burlingame for his authority
relative to South Carolina.
Mr. Burlingame cited the remarks of the Charles
ton Mercury, which spoke of the fugitive slave law
as an Infringement of one of the most cherished
principles of the Constitution In conclusion he
ferred to Mr.. Summers speech purity and noble
ness in its sentiments and severity in its structures
against tyranny. MIR. Sumner never had personal
enemy-his character was as pure as the SHOW which
falls his native hills. His heart overlooking with
kindness for every human being bearing the upright
/ form of man. He was an accomplished scholar and
chivalric gentlemen. A member of this House, who
had taken the oath to support the Constitution stole
into the Senate and smote him as Cain smote his
brother.
Mr.. Keitt' cts false" [Sensationl
Mr.. Burlingame replied that he would not handy
epithets, but was responsible for his own language
only, and doubtless the gentleman was responsible
for bis.
Mr. Keitt CT am"
Mr. Burlingame. 1 shall stand by mine.
Mr. Burlingame, after describing and severely con.
demning the assault, asked: "Call you that chvary
in what code of honor did you get authority for
what is all this government worth? If we are to be
called to account by some gallant nephew of some
gallant uncle for something which does not suit their
sensitive nerves, we want to know it. If the conflict
is to be transferred from the peaceful intellectual
field, where honors are equal and easy, we desire to
know it .-.s
The time may come when Massachusetts, may
withdraw her representatives to her own bosom
when safety is not to be found for them under the
flag of our country-but while these representatives
are here they will speak when and how they will,
uncaring for consequences. If they pressed too
long and far they will not shrink from the defence
of the honor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
and freedom Of speech"
Mr.. Kett sought to obtain the floor, which was
awarded to Mr.. Garlic, who declined to yield it.
Mr.. heltt gave nOuce that ne SnOuld on monday
reply to some points of Mr.. Burlingame's speech.
Mr.. Burlingame, after concluding his speech, was
privately congratulated by his friends.
Mr.. Garlic condemned the Cincinnati resolutions
or, as he said the fibusteriDg platform. Mr.. Free
mont would not receive the electoral vote of any dis
trict except that represented by Giddngs The con-
test is between Mr. Fillmore, the candidate of the
national party, and Mr.. Buchanan, who is supported
by faction. :.
Mr.. Washburn, of Maine, urged the necessity Of
union Of the opponents Of the administration and
those adverse the extension of slavery in the ter
ritories.
The House then adjourned. +.
= &. ssssz sa.sss q - WASHINGTON, June 80.
SExArR. Mr.. Fish presented . communication
from Mr. George sumner, brother Of the senator
from MasGachasetts; which, after some objection,
was read Mrs. declares that when be dismissed
DE Boyle he did not know the nature of that gem
eman's testimony before the committee Of fnvestis
cation Of the House Of Representatives. Nh. Teomhs
gave notice of bill which he intended to inirodnee
restore peace 70 Kansas and gave brief oxtaine
Of IA leading features MreEyans replied 1t some
length to Nj. Summers STRUCTURES ON Souths CaSo-
ma lin the course (which he yindicased Il an sbls
and eloquent msnnsts hes evolotiouary history md