The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-25
THIRTY-FOURTF1 CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate
Senate
WASHINGTON, June, "a, $50.

Senate
WASHINGTON, june "A, 1sa
PuRCnAn o. THE BRITISH EXPLORING SHIP REsoLum.
Mr.. MASON, (dem) Of ya introduced joint resolution
approprang for the purchase and restoration 70
the British government of the ship Resoute late Of the
Brfh navy which abandoned in the Arctic seas, and
found by Me crew Of an American whaleship by whom
she was brought TO this country. Passed.
FREE smrs MAKE FREE GOODS.
message received from the President response
To resolution asking for copy Of the instructions n
Mr. Buchanan late Minister at England, on the subject Of
the invitation to the British government to enter into
treaty similar to that between Russia and the United
States recognising the principle in favor Of neutral
merce that free ships make free goods.
1.-THE letter Of instructions referred to was published IN
In presenting this subject Lord Clarendon, !(August
&c. 1852 Mr. Buchanan says"It is scarcely necessary
TO observe that the proposal does not proceed
from any apprehension that Great Britain will here
after reverse the precedent she recently established
has been solely dictated by desire TO give to the prn
cpe Of her Maestys the solemn sanction or
both governments and thus by their combined influence
TO recommend the adoption of them to other nations Of tho
civilized worldn No response from France or England
accompanies the Presidents message.
KANSAS AFFAIR-TiE SUMMER ASSAULT, ETC, ETC.
Mr. GEYR (nationaD of No., introduced bil supple
mentay the act organizing the Territories Of Nebraska
said act in Kansas, according to the true intent and
meaning thereof
Mr. HUNTER, (dsm) Of Va replied to the illusions Of
on the resolutions of the Massachusetts, Legislature
concerning the late assault He knew Of no
Of any State had stepped forward to pre- judge O
Of this kind and he thought it could result only in
increasing the ration of that unfortunate sectional
feeling which is threatening the peace Of the whole
country and endang ring the perpetuty Of its nsu-
tons. Massachusetts had nothing to say by way of
Duke to Mr. Sumner for his offensive personalities but
far from that she had actually endorsed that speech and
epee% the 0' attack ss Of Mr. MF on VIZ
ginia as being a State where human beings
are bought as cattle at the SHAMELESS where little
children are sold upon the auction block and dungeon
rewards the pous maron who teaches negro to read
the Word Of Life The foundation upon which the Sena-
tor from Massachusetts rested the fact that slavery
and the slave trade existed in Virginia. that negroes
held in bondage and liable to be sold from place to
another But he (Mr Huncr) argued that slavery was
the best condition for the coored race and that
munty to be blamed for the nseparabe incidents Of
necessary institution. He also essayed TO prove that
the attack of Nr. Brooks upon Mr.. Sumner not
breach Of privilege, but merely matter for the exclu
sive jurisdiction OF the courts Of law.
Mr. SEWARD, (ngger worshpper) Of N. Y, in reply to
Mr. Hunters argument relative 10 the Brooks assault,
said the remarks Of the Senator had filled him with pro-
made the personal and political friends Of Mr. Sumner
silent and his colleague (Mr WILSON,, in few calm
and temperate words simply stated the facts they
Cured. motion then made for raising committee
examine the matter and report their opinion Their
report concurred in by almost the entire Senate and
although the report condemned by many at the North
net coming up TO their ideas Of what ought to be
DONE yet he (Mr. Seward) satisfied with it, and
glad have the subject drop there and not be again men,
toned in the Senate as freedom Of debate had been vim
dicated But now the Senator from Virginia had taken
position contrary 10 the decision Of threeOu Of the
Senate and vast majority of the people Of the country
j. Mr.. BUTLER (dem) of s. c., said Mr.. Sumner tho
first man who had ever abused his privilege member
OF the Senate to lay his profane hands upon the Revolu
tonary history OF one OF the original thirteen States
who investigated the assault Mr. Sumner, Defend
ed the positions laid down that report and replied to
Mr.. Hunters arguments against il.
Mr.. HUNTER briefly rejoined
Adjourned.