The daily union., 1856-03-29

taken For one will never do il That committee i.
composed mainly OF my political opponsnts-gentemer
whose extreme views well known TO the country W.
know what expect from committee thus constituted
do not want to minister 10 the scky sentmentalty
which, unfortunately prevails Ia certain localities In refer
ence to the institution Of slavery deeply depiore tina
the admonions of the aFathsr ef his Country" seem
ngy forgotten and that strong tendency pre-
walls to form parties purely of sectional character will
encourage this spirit Of sectionalsm. for the
sfittoa and the Union and will not tra,nple upsn tho
rights of any portion of the confederacy.
do believe the black republicans desire peace and
doubt whether they would restore the Missouri Co-
promise II they had the power WAat they do wa % agi
taon and political capital to keep themselves In power
and PROSTATE the supporters OF the Nebraska BILL shall
the agency of their election committee If can prevent
H. am aware Of the love these gentlemen have for =
Nebraska democrat have felt their slowing kindness
and think know thom. Why, sir grant the power asked
and one-half tho dissatisfied spirits In Kansas will be
brought here TO give evdenceto say nothing OF freeso
zeaots, and "wpg witnesses" from other quarersand
tho list Of witnesses party has already made ont
ains seventy names most OF whom reside distance OF
fifteen hundred or two thousand miles When consider
the large number OF witnesses which would be brought
here the great distance many of them would have to travel
the immense II would be to the treasury, the bad esl
ings that would probably be engendered, and the little
practical good be attained really surprised that the
proposition should meet with favor in any quarter.
For like for the proposition Of my
eloquent colleague from the Madison district Mr. Dunn
that three members Of the House shall be appointed by the
Speaker collect evidence and inquire into a violent
and tumultuous proceedings" in Kansas II Is objec-
tonable to for several reasons. In the first place
unwilling to place the selection Of these commissioners
in the hands of the Speaker and must say, after the
violent opposition Of my worthy colleague and the intmat
ons thrown out by him in the earlier periods OF the ses
son that sHaprised be should bring forward such
proposition Has he discovered that Cesar 10 better
man, after all, than he took him to be, aud entitled
to con6dence2 know that my distinguished colleague
acts without sufficient reasons, but it 10 my mstor
tune upon this occasion not to be able 70 see them.
Now for my part although entirely opposed to the
the bad things said of him. and really consider him the
best presiding officer the black republican ranks know
gravey announced in leading newspapers In Europe
that we had elected black be Speaker and felt
indignant when read it. The mistake in atribu,ng
color to the person which might with some proprety bo
applied his principles 1t is bad enough n all con
science be black republican and 1t is because be is
SUCH and has such strong ee-soil procvities that
unwilling place this power in his hands He was elect
ed upon that ISSUE and in the formation Of committees
has shown determination favor the views OF his party
TO the utmost extent Of his power A commission ema
mating from that soarce would be nothing more than
second edition of the Committee Of Elections abridged
in numbers but in nothing else. Besides It 10 not par
nal investigation by partisan members Of Congress- (and
we are all party men, that will satisfy the country
These, however, are not my only objections NY COL
league ont with appropriation of $4,000 to deray
the expense of his commison but viii he stop At that
apprehend that would hardly pay the cost Of print
ing the evidence and report which cannotfA to DC voun
nous Il will probably embrace little OF everything
for the only to collect evidence IN
reference the pending question: but in regard TO d
rio,ent and tunons proceedings IN that Territory ihcre
limit the powers proposed TO be conferred and
they have Just much right TO consume time ana the
money of the government In examining into row over
squaiters claim, dog fight or whskey lgg IN a re,et
not only be In their power 10 examine into such things bu
would be their imperative duty Whas says my
colleagues proposition
"They hau fully investigate and take proof Of al violent
and tumutuou proceedings In said Territory at ons nm"
since the passage Of the Kansas Nebraska act"
Frec-andeasy characters with rather begerent quail
ties be found in oil countries and unless Kan
sas Is remarkable exception these commissioners If they
do ali that s required Of them will certainly have their
hands full Perhaps II is with view TO this extensive
range Of examination that they to have power TO ap
alarms &c That they be authorized to employ one OF
clerks, and one OF more sergeannstArm Is
the language Of the resolution What nice places these
would be for correspondents and subedors OF black re-
publican newspapers and all to be paid out OF the pockets
Of "Jnclc Samp What attention would report rom n
such a source receive at the hands Of the people
What faith would they have In hf sur, submit
that in these exciting times no eIasination and re-
por, relation to this matter will command the respect
and confidence Of the country conducted by members
Congress politicians. The plan OF my colleague
and Of the Committee Of Elections alike Questionable
upon that ground and also because they involve IN nm
necessary expenditure Of the peoples money-an e1Pend
these and other accounts shall vote against both The
propositions and must adhere to the plan have already
indicated.
In order that Il may be seen whether have correctly rep
resented my colleagues proposition, viii submit the
whole Of II. Hear IL is
Rred That committee Of three Of the members Of this
House. be appointed by the Speaker shall proceed to
aure and collect evidence in regard TO the troubles VI
generally and particularly In regard 10 any fraud o.
force attempted Practed in reference 70 any 2, the sso
the law organizing said Territory or under any preenden
law which may be alleged to have taken effect therein since
That they sha fully investigate and take proof Of all vo
time since the passage Of the ss whether
engaged In residents Of said Terror or by any person or
from going into said Territory and doing
or others TO dc, kct OF violence or public
disturbance against the law: OF the United states or sT
and for that purpose said committee shall have full power to
send for and examine and take copies Of all such papers
public records proceedings In their Judgment VIII be
In tho PREMISES and aso 70 send for persons and I
knowledge touching the matters OF said Investigation and
said committee by their chairman, shall have power 70 I'D
minister all necessary oaths armatons connected with
their aforesaid dutos.
t such places and times ~ 10 them may seen
and that they have leave Of absence from the du
ties this House until they shall hsve competed such inves
Raton. That they DO authorized 10 employ one or mor
them in their and may administer TO them
affirmation faithfully TO perform the duties assignee
TO tbe respectively and to keep secret all matters which
NAV come to their knowledge touching such Investigation
said commtee shall direct until the report OF the came shs
be submitted to this House; and said committee may dis
charge any such clerk assistant for ne
Qecf disregard instructions In the premises
employ others under like regulations. ,,
\ Rsroped further, That any pcrson shall 10 any maane
ostruct or hinder said committee attempt 90 70 do,
their sa inv shall refuse 70 attend on said
mittee and give evidence when summoned tor n gnr
pose or shall refuse TO produce any paper, BOOK pubi
record proceeding In their possession or conoi 70 s
committee when required, shall make any dist1rbanc
bodt