Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-04-25
Congressional Nrws.
N,suNaroS. Monday, April. Il.
SENATE.

Mr.. Harlan presented an afHdaYlt MADE
by Col. Lane, in regard to the Kansas
Memorial which was presented to the
Senate by Gen. Cass, and returned by the
Senate.
Mr. Harlan said that respect for the
Senate called upon him to explain. If
the paper is a copy Of the original ms
moral. the establishment Of that fact = is
proof of its authenticity. He thought it
woald be a little strange to argue against
the authenticity Of the Bible, because We
are unable to lay our hands on the origI-
nal parchmeats as they came from the
hands of the patriarehs, prophets and
apostles, although those parehments had
been copied millions of times, and had
been translated into various languages
There were few who doubted the genu-
ineness of the Scriptures on that account.
Mr.. Harlan then proceeded to speak of
the character Of James II. Lane, saying
he had been a Democrat from his youth.
Hisfather. Amos Lane. was twice Speaker
of the Indiana House Of Representatives,
elected by the Democrats, and when a
member of Congress he was the wheel
horse of Gen. Jackson's administration.
The career of james H. Lane was then
traced BIZ Mr.. Harlan, from his appoint
ment as Postmaster by Mr.. Van Buren,,
down to the present time, abiding to his
services in the Democratic electors for
Pierce and King.
Mr.. Lane prays the Senate to receive
the memorial.
AT o'clock this morning the Pacific
Railroad bill, being in special order, came
up, and consideration thereon postponed.
Afr. Harlan concluded his remarks in
favor Of receiving the memorial.
Mr.. Douglass stated the reasons why
he objected; because the document had
been materially altered since its author
saw il.
Mr.. Wade replied to Mr.. Douglas.
Mr.. Pugh spoke against receiving the
memorial.
Mr.. Hale said Col. Lane had been &C
cused Of fraud and forgery, and should
be heard in his defence.
Mr.. Wilson said Mr.. Douglas had in
dnlged in partisan catch-words unworthy
of the Senate.
Mr. Douglas replied, saying he used
the word subdue as applicable to the trail
tors and rebels in Kansas; he used the
word black to designate Republicans, be.
canse every clause in their platform re-
lates to the negro question. 1t is a fiji
ting term for a sectional party.
Nj. Wilson said he had addressed 6
large meeting in Delaware, Saturday,
distinctly avowing the principles of the
principles Of the Republican party, and
the sentiments were assented to. Repub-
lican principles are national.
Mr.. Douglas said the democrats in the
coming election viii take issue with the
Republicans on the slavery question, and
viii 60 for the country, unfolding the
Kansas act and the doctrine It involves.
Mr.. Wilson said he didn't disown the
name Of abolitionist. J. Q. Adams
Washington, Jefferson, Jay, Hamilton
Franklin. and men ofthe revolution were
abolitionists. The Republican party op-
pose slavery everywhere, but viii not in
terfere in the States.
Mr. Stewart deprecated the discussion
Of such an exciting question, by the mer
who's avowed object is to grasp the reins
Of power. At the instance Of Mr.. Stew
art, the motion to receive Mr.. Lanes pc
fition was laid on the table. Adjourned
HOUSE.
The Committee on Elections were dis
charged from further consideration o
the memorial of Mr.. Faber of Louisiana
contesting the seat of Mr.. Gusts.
Dir. Cobb Of Georgia asked leave t.
submit a resolution closing the presen
session Of Congress on the 4th Of July
Mr.. Washburne of Maine said thi
movement was intended to smother tn,
Kansas investigation.
The House refused TO suspend tn
rules for the purpose of receiving tn
resolution by a vote of s. against 81
fwo-thirds being necessary to suspend tn
rales.
Dir. Hall asked leave to introduce
resolution looking to the overthrow c
polygamy in Utah, but the House refus
ed 20 suspend the rules. The defcienc
bill was then debated till the adjourn
ment.
NAsHNGToN, Tuesday, April Is.
SENATE.
Mr.. Rusk, from the Post Office Con
mittees, to which were referred the ms