The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-09-06
Congress-Proceedings.
WASH. NITON, Aus

SENATE.-Mr. Weller gave notice OF his
intention to introduce bill to abrogate GER
tain laws enacted by the Legislature of Kan.
sas. 1t is the same as the 18th section oil
the Kansas bill abolishing test oaths, and
providing for freedom of speech and the
press, and for the security of the people in
person and property, in accordance with the
institution, &c.
A message was received from the House
announcing the death OF James Meacham
member of the House from Vermont.
Mr.. Foot dwelt with much eloquence on
the learning, the public and private life of the
deceased, who was removed hence at the age
of 46 years. He traced him from the time
he was an orphan boy in cabinet makers
shop, up to the high position he occupied at
the time of his decease. :.
Mr.. Douglas said he was born in the same
county with Mr.. Meacham, and was &C
quainted with him. In early life, he bore
testimony to his honesty Of purpose and ele-
waited character
The usual resolutions of respect were then
adopted, and the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Ethridge said his heart had
yielded ready response to the remarks of
the gentleman who preceded him, and though
solemn the hour, it was pleasing to know
that, under the many conflicting influences
which control the conduct and opinions OF
members, there was no one here to withhold
the tear of sympathy.
Messrs. Dickinson and Giddings severaily
bore testimony to the high character of Mr.
! Aleacham as statesman. H
The usual resolutions of respect were pass
ed, and the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Aug. &c.
SENATE-Mr. Crittenden asked leave to
introduce bill to alter and amend the Kan
sas Nebraska act. Mr.. Briggs objected to
its receipt n, when Mr.. Crittenden gave no.
tice that he would introduce it tomorrow.
Mr.. Weller introduced the bill of which
he gave notice yesterday.
WASHINGTON, Monday Evening.
Correspondence of the Courier and Enqui-
rer: The Committee of Ways this morning
decided vote of 5 to 3 to report no new ar
my bill. Mr.. Campbell, the Chairman, pro-
posed bill with q proviso repeating the Kan
sas acts, and appointing five commissioners
to settle the difficulties. The proposition
was voted down without difficulty. The
Democrats intended to move instruction in
the House to the Committee of Ways and
Means, otorcport an army bill without provi.
SO. Messrs. Douglas and the anti-Buchanar
faction are anxious for an immediate adjourn
ment; but the Buchanan leaders in both
Houses are eager for some compromise
Senators Jones and Bigler desire to repeaI
the worst of the Kansas spurious laws, and
that motion will be m de tomorrow.
From our regular reporter: The feeling
in the Senate now is to set the season thro'
until next March, unless the army bill is
soon past. An effort to take up the regular
order Of business would be made, notwith
standing they agreed to do nothing until the
the army bill was di'posed of. They are ev
identity not united on this point. Gen. Cass
held protracted interview this morning
with Sec'y Davis, who urged that there
should be no adjournment until supplies were
voted for the army.
correspondence of the Tribune; The spe
cial commissioners appointed to investigate
the attack upon Gen. Granger are prepared
to report. They claim Jurisdiction, submit
the testimony, and recommend no further
action on the part of the House.