Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-06-27
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there had appeared in the public prints, what
purports to he a letter from Gov Reeder to
him. " Justice 10 Mr. Reeder and TO vim
dicate himself from an imputation Of gross
breach Of confidence in publishing a private
communication. he declared that no such
letter had been received by him from Mr.
Reeder, IN any subject whatever. He made
thus explanation that the forgery may be
known TO the public.
Nj Phelps said that the letter to which
the gentleman just referred, was addressed
To Mr. Grove nf Kansas purporting to have
written in this ci'y by Mr.. Rceder. and in
which elusion is made to the "Wy0ndoue
Float
Mr.. Grow replied that his object was
merely 10 clear himself from any connection
with the letter.
Mr. Campbell Of Ohio, gave notice that he
would shortly cndeavor 10 take up the report
of the Select Committee on the Sumner as
SAUL.
Adjourned.
THURSDAY, June 10.
SFNArE.- Mr.. Clayton made personal
explanation. stating that be had been mis-
represented by Lord Clarendon in certain
remarks in the British House Of Lords, re-
speeding Central America affairs.
Mr. Butler. 10 reply to Mr.. Wilson's de-
fence of Mr.. Sumner relative 10 certain pro-
visions Of the Constitution Of South Carroll
ma, stated that MrWilson misrepresenled the
Constitution of that State altogether.
Mr. Cass made some remarks supplement
ta-y to those Of Mr. Clayton, and on the
same subject
Mr. pcarce sustained the American in
tcrpretauon Of the Cloylon-Bulwer treaty.
Mr. Ioombs wished 10 have II understood
that be- did not agree with Mr.. Clayton, that
We Central American question was not a
persublect for arbitration. lie could see
reason why 1t should not be left to an um~
pre-.
Mr.. Geyer gave notice of bis intention to
introduce bill supplementary 10 the act 10
orgsnize the Territory Of Kansas and Ne
braska
The House resolution, supplying new
members with the usual number Of books Of
public character, WAS passed.
Mr. Douglas offered resolution for the ad.
jounment of Congress on the first Tuesday
OF July next
Mr. Weller thought the resolution bad bet-
Ter DEE over, as Congress, with large a.
mount Of business before 1t, cannot possibly
adjourn then, and would not likely be pre-
pared 20 do 90 until the 18TH of August
The resolution was postponed
Several bills of minor importance were
then passed, and the Senate ADJOURNED to
Monday.
Housr.-Nr. Liudey defended bic politi-
cal position from the structures of the Union
newspaper saving tha' The latter was oppos-
ed to the nomination of Mr. Buchanan. and
rather than that Mr. Benton should have any
influence with Mr.. Buchanan, loo the event OF
hI- election, o would crush the Democratic
psrtg boo missouri. Mr.. Lindiey yindicated
the Benton Democrats, so tsr ss their CON
nocUpu with his election was concerned, and
him-e.f from charges of being tinctured
with Free Souism
Noquoum Adj
SATURDAr June q.
llousE Mr. Colfx spoke on the subject
Of lhe laws emsnaunc from the Legislature
of Kansas. hraneug them as outrageou-ly
oppressive aud disgracoful. and SOME of them
as 10 direct conlfavontiou of the organic law
and constitution of the United Sntes.
Mr. Burhnrame defended Massachusetts
against general and specific charges, clam
ing that iu sll that constitutes true greatness
she D. he first Stale, and her present per-
furnances are superior 20 he past patriotic
rccoIl-cuous lie was sorry 10 find nj The
head Of her list Of as5aRanis the President
Of the United States, who had deliberately
perverted history L, euloqize the South at
believed with south T$ssH5 NlH6i he fsss-
slave law unconstitutional.
Mr. keit asked Mr., Burlingame for his
authority relative 10 South Carolina.
Mr. Burlngane, 10 prove his statement,
cited remarks Of the Charleston Mercury,
which spoke Of the fugitive slave law as an
infringement Of one Of the most cherish
ed principles of the constitution In con-
clusion he referred 20 Summers speech The
purity and nohlcness of as sentiments and
the severity Of MS structures against tyran-
ny.
Sumner he said never had personal en-
emy hs character was as pure az the snow
which falls on his native hills and his heart
wos overlooking with kindness for every
human being bearing the Upright form of
man. He was am accomplished scholar and
chv8lfic gentleman. a member Of the
House who had taken an oath TO support the
constitution stole into The Senate Chamber
and smoie him as Cam smote bis brother.
Mr. Kent II is false. (SeusatIon
Mr. BurIingame replied he would net ban
dy eplihets but was responsible for his own
language only snd doubtless the gentleman
wss responsible for his.
Mr. keiu. am.
Mr.. Burlingome after describing and sew
erly condemning the assault asked, " Call
YOU tina, chivalrys In what code Of honor
did YOU get authority for it? II we are To be
called To account by some gallant nephew of
some gallant uncle for saying something
which does not suit their sensitive nerves we
want TO know it, II the conflict is to be
transferred from this peaceful aud lmellecl-
nal field where the honors are equal and
easy, We desire to know il, The time may
come when Massachusetts msy withdraw
her representatives 20 ner own bosom when
safety cannot he found for them under the
flag Of our common country, but while her
representatives are here they will speak how
and when they will, uncarng for the conse-
quences, and It they are pressed too long
end too far they will not shrink from defend.
ing the honor Of the Commonwealth Of Mas
sachuselis and the freedom Of speech"
Mr. kent now sought the floor, but It was
awarded To Mr. Cai Isle, who refused 10 yield
It. Mr.. Kelti gave notice that be should 90
Monday reply to some of the points OF Mr.
Burhngame's speech
Mr. Wasbburn of Maine urged the neces-
sity # union of opponents Of the admins
traion, aud those adverse to the extension Of
slavery in the territories. lie then examined
the platform of the Cincinnati convention, in
connection with the principles and the an
tecedents of Mr.. Buchanan, and With the
democratic party. lie said it was an mex
pressble relief 90 emerge from this dark
and fetd atmosphere, reeking with shame
and wrong, into the clear light and health
fu breezes " of truth and liberty" lie
enOkp of M Fremout AS The standard bpaTeT
OF freedom in this contest as a strong and
true man. whose AIM would be to MAINTAIN
the principles of the constitution. and bring
back the government to the policy OF Wash
iugton and Jefferson Mr. Washburn tri-
umphed in the faith, nay, in the undoubtlng
convection, that the proceedings Of the Re
nubl,can Conyonftnn will La sust.,,,,l d. 4.