The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-08-26
IN CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES
Thirty- Fourth Congress Extra session.
MONDAY, AUGUST %, 1856
sENATE
KrscuryE COMMUNICATIONS


RaEcurYE eoMnuMoAros
The PRESIDENT pro laid before the Senate
rnunoaon from the Secretary Of the Treasury requesting
the that department Of all the original papers in
relation TO the claim Of Gibbons Kelly, communicated
the Senate the l4h OF February 1850 In compliance
with its resolution of January 10 1885 which was read
on motion by Mr.. WELLER, y was ordered that the
papers above named be transmitted by the Secretary the
Treasury Department.
PAPERS wuHDRAws
Mr. SEWARD asked leave to withdraw from the files Of
the Senate the memorial Of citizens Of Georgetown, District
Of Columbia and other papers relating to the purchase Of
Forrest Hail. in that city by the government for Gus
tom-house and post Office; which was agreed to.
Mr. MASON asked leave to withdraw from the files Of
the Senate the petition and papers OF John y Eaton with
the view of referring them 10 the Court OF Claims which
AFFAIRS IN KANSAS.
Mr. WELLER gave notice that tomorrow, or on some
early day thereafter he should ask leave to introduce the
following bill:
Bill abrogating certain laws enacted by the legislative
semby Of the Territory Of Kansas.
De enacted, &c. That inasmuch as the constitution Of
United States and the organic act OF said Territory has
secured the Inhabitants thereof certain inalienabe rights
which they cannot be deprived by Legislative enact
ment no religious shall be required
qualification any Office public trust no law shall be In
force enforced in said Territory respecting establish
of religion, prohibiting the free exercise thereof
abdgng the freedom of speech OF the press o tho
right the people peaceaby to assemble and petition for
tho redress Of grievances the right Of the people to De
cure their persons houses papers, and effects against
reasonable searches and seizures shall not be yoated and
by oath or affirmation and particularly descrDng ,ns p..s
TO be searched and the things to be seized
ha TIE tights Of the people e keep and bear arms s IN
otherwise infamous crime unless presentment or ndet
aent Of grand jury shall any person be subject for
the came offence to be twice in jeopardy Of life limb
nor shall be compelled in criminal case TO be witness
against himself be deprived Of life, liberty property
without due process oflaw shalt private property %
taken for public use without Just compensation In all crln
ns the accused shall enjoy the right to speedy
and public trial by impartial jury Of the district wherein
have been previously asceraned by law and to be informed
of the and of the accusations to be confronted
Of obtaining witnesses in bis favor and to have the
Of counsel for his defence The privilege Of hsbeas
invasion, the public safety require it, In suits at
law where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty
fact tried by jury shah be otherwise in any court
ohe United States than according to the rules Of the common
fines imposed cruel and unusual punshmenis inflicted
ARaY-APPRopaArIos BILL
The CHAIR announced that the first business in order
the resolution submitted few days since by Mr. Clay
for the appointment of special committee OF confer
with the House Of Representatives on the armyappro
pration bill
Mr.. MASON remarked that it was an early hour, and
the Senate thin and he presumed it would not be
desirable to take vote now For bis part he could not
to adopt the proposed believing to be m
regular and unparliamentary. AT the proper time he
should to lay the resolution the table but be
would not make the motion now, there might be some
senator's who desired TO speak on the subject
Mr. CLAllOS briefly urged the necessity OF taxing TINS
unusual in consequence of the unprecedented failure
Of an important appropriation BILL
Mr.. MASON proposed that should be taken
til haltpast o'clock
Mr.. SEWARD remarked that a message from the House
might soon be expected announcing the death of member
of that body and it would be better to remain in session
HON. JAMES xEACHAM. sa
After time message received from the House
Of Representatives by Mr. Cuilom their Clerk announcing
10 the Senate the death Of Hon JAMES MEAcHAM member
Of that body from the State of Vermont and communca-
ting the proceedings Of the House thereon.
Mr.. FOOT addressed the Senate in appropriate and
impressive manner recapituatng the public services Of
the deceased and bearing testimony to his private worth
Mr.. DOUGLAS also spoke in high terms of Mr.. M. as
who bold, true and faithful to those principles
which be believed to be right
The following resolutions then unanimously adopt
ed
Resolved That the Senate receives with sincere regret the
Of the death Of Hon. JAMES MEAcHAM late
member OF the House Of Representatives from the State Of
Vermont and tenders TO the relatives Of the deceased the
Of their sympathes with them under the berese
ment which they have been called to sustain
RsOlUed, That the Secretary the Senate be directed
TO transmit to the family of Mr.. MEAcHAm certified copy
of the foregoing resolution.
RolUed Gas mark Of respect for the memory OF the de-
ceased) That the Senate do now adjourn.
The Senate accordingly adjourned.
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