Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-07-04


pronouncing high eulogum upon his public
and private character, and offering the Gus
tomary resolutions of respect
Mr.. Goode OF Virginia, Mr.. Cobb of Geor'
ra, and Mr.. Campbell Of Ohio spoke IN sim
liar terms Of their deceased friend
The usual resolutions were adopted and
Saturday, June %
Uousr.-Mcssrs. Howard and Sherman
of the Kansas Investigating Committee, have
arrived. The House resumed the consider
alton Of the Kansas bill. MI Stephens init
mated desire 10 offer substitute. which
was discussed he said the pending bill ad'
mItcd on its face that the Topeka consutu'
ton was formed against law aud order. lie
was inclined to think the real object ct TINS
movement was not so much To get Kansas
into the Union ms free State, 40 to kludle
the fires of civil war IN The country
Mr. Campbell Of Ohio, m the course OF his
roplv tn Mr.. stephens, said that he could
prove that Jefferson denied the constitutional
power to acquire territory, and could produce
the original mlnuscrpt OF letter, written by
Jefferson a few years before his death, 10
which he not only approved OF the Missouri
Compromise. but IN express terms admitted
the power Of Congress TO exclude slavery -
THIS letter he intended to have autographed
10 accompany his speech. lie denied that
the Kansas Nebraska bill carried out the pro-
vision. of the Compromise measure OF 1850,
arguing the constltuuonallty and expediency
Of excluding slavery from The territories.
Aiessrs. Campbell and stephens repeated
ly interrupted each other for explanations
regarding the controyered points 90 slavery
Mr. Evans was IN favor OF admitting Kan
ens as soon as practicable without regard 10
the number OF inhabitants, provided fair
election could be had tie would send
fuiher Gen Scott TO secure such result
Sic contendcd that popular sovereignty was
an eggreni0us error because no people could
exercise sovereign power tlll they had aoqur-
ed complete jurisdiction over the soil
Mr. NorrIl contended that the admIuura-
ton must be held responsible for the present
agitation, and argued against the extension
Of slavery into the territories.
Mr. Damn, expressing wish to strike
down what Was left Of present disturbances
aud restore things to where they were pre-
vious 20 the Kansas Nebraska act, offered an
amendment substantially to restore the Mis-
sour Complomse Mr.. Grow moved the
previous question. Mr. Walker made an
unsuccessful motion 10 adjourn, and thea TO
lay the bill upon the the table, which WAS
neaatved lOl 20 10. The demand for the
previous question was sustained by 30 against
G3 The main question was then ordered
that ihe hl be- the first business ln order on
Monday. Adjourned.
MuNpar June 30.
SrNArE.-Mr Douglas. from the Com
miitce 900 Territories m,de a volumnous re-
port 90 Kansas matters, and give notice that
he would ask for a vote ON the bill next
Wednesday,
Several private bills were passed. Adj.
llousE.- NJ Grow made the closing
speech 10 favor OF the admission of Kansas.
Mr.. stephens Of Ga. moved 20 recommt
the bl.l TO the Committee on Territories, with
instructions 10 report instead the substitute
which be had offered, providing for the APP
p1ntment Of five persons by The President
to make nm enumeration of the inhabitants OF
the Territory and an snportonmont of dis
tr,cls, with the view OF oIecung, a conven-
ton, the formation of State constitution,
etc.
Mr.. Dunn Of Indiana moved as an amend
ment that the committee be required TO re-
p1r, bill restoring the Missouri Compron-
isc.
The amendment was adopted by seven ma
jouly.
The motion 90 recommit with Instructions
hs amended, was voted down only two vot-
ing iu the aiimatye-Messrs. Dunn and
Harrison.
A motion 20 recommit without instructions,
was also rejected by lOl yeas against lG
nays.
Nr Jones Of Tennessee moved to lay the
blIl upon the table. Negauyed by one ma.
jonty.
Tho main question was then taken, and
the bill rejected By one majority.
The result was greeted by clappIug Of
hands and notifications Of Joy by the oppo-
neuts of the hdl, while us friends exhibited
signs of disappointment
Amid the confusion the House adjourned
TuEspAT, July /.
SrNArE.-Mr Cass SAID very grav,
Transaction had occurred on the Pac fc coast
according 10 accounts Just received, into
which nm examination ought 10 be made. -
Gov. Stevens ct Washington Territory, has
proclaimed martial law there, and has arres
ted Judge Of the District Court, and SEM
hun away some distance. thus closing court
Mr. Cass did not desire TO prejudice the case
but It certainly seemed great assumption 81
power. fle submitted resolution, calling
ON the President for the facts IN relation
to he matter. Adopted.
Mr.. Colaner submitted n minority repor
fom the Committee on Territories, on the
Kansas questions the report was read anC
ordered to be printed
Mr.. THOMPSON spoke somewhat in favoro
the hIll TO admit Kansas, reported yesterday
by the Committee on Territories.
Mr.. Bigler also spoke for, and Mr.. Hale
against IT.
Mr. Adams moved to amend the bill by
striking out that part which gives the nigh
Of suffrage to persons who shall have flee
their declaration or intention to become clu
zens Of the States. m compliance with the
naturalization laws.
Mr.. Crittenden hoped the amendment
would be adopted. lie thought those for
eipners who had declared their intention Il
become citizens, had no more right to vote
THAI those who had made no such declara
ton Adjourned
Housr.-Mr Barclay Of Penn moved :
reconsideration of the vote by which th,
Kansas bill was rejected, lie said that he
learned there were warrants m tins Disirc
directing the arrest of Reeder for treason
= his be regarded as iaucllul. lie was dlspos
ed TO robuke it now by voting for The bill, n
order 10 protect the people of Kansas.
Mr.. Houston of Alabama expressed rogre
that the gentleman had changed his mind
either in consequence of persuasion or othe
meant.
Mr.. Barclay replied that he had acted from
conscientious sense of duty, and would no
be intimidated by The lash
Mr.. Houston dlsavowed any intention t.
impeach the integrity Of the gentleman, no
did he censure him. lie moved to lay OF
a.. 10 a., ..,1tt,r g., rarNuaHar
Mr.. Houston's motion to lay the motion t
reconsider on the table, was superseded D,
the presentation of the report Of the Kansa
Investigating Commission.
The report shows that as soon as the bill
to organize the Territory Of Kansas wa
passed, large number Of the citizens o
Missnliri ,Rnnl into the Terrilnrv md hnl