Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-31
Congressional.

anu from Mhtch TIE injunction "i SccreSy had
been removed, transmitting a copy Of The letter
from Lord John Russell to Mr.. Champion. da
ted Jan. l9th, 1853, in which he declared that
the British Government intends To adhere strict
" 10 the treaty of Washington, Of the 18th OF
April, 1880, and nat Ia assume any sovereignty, I
dteet or indirect, IN Central America.
Mr.. Clayton moved that The letter he trans
ferred from the executive Ia the legislative iour-
nal and printed.
Mr.. Clayton then expatiated on the usnrpa-
hoi.s of Great Britain and the tortuaus diplo
macy Of her ministry.
A message received from the President OF the
United States says circumstance have occurred
to disturb the government Of Kansas, producing
a condition Of thing which renders 1t imcum-
bent upon him to call the attention Of Congress
tot, aud 10 urgently recommend the adoption
OF such measures as the exigency requires. He
alludes enthusiastically To the PRINCIPLES en-
braced in the Kansas Nebraska act, and the
system of government and laws passed 10 put
it in operation.
While Nebraska is successfully organized,
the organization of Kansas is long delayed, at
tended by serious difficulties and cInbarrasss-
ments, partly from local msladministratiOn,
and partly from unlustihable interference from
the inhabitants of States with views foreign to
the interests and rights of the territory.
Gov. Reeder, instead of constant vigilance in
the execution of his duties. subjects himself to
setting an example for violating law and duty,
which impelled the President Ia remove him.
He alludes To he miserable zeal OF the emf
grafton propagsndists aud the clashing of sla-
very and antl-slayery interests as the causes Of
mischief and as emphatically condemns the Of
forts to force II determination of the slavery
question upon this inchoate State.
The first legislative assembly, whatever may
have been the infornalities in the election of
the members, was for all practical purposes a
lawful body, and in this connection the Presi-
dent reviews Mr.. Reeder's conduct regarding
the removal of the sea. Of government and
Reeders refusal to sign the bills passed by that
body. The i'll feeling in that territory now
reached such point that il threatened the peace
not only of Kansas but of the Union.
~3E<xxixnNt 10 the recent convention which
fnra~3~Te State constitution, the President
says it was a party and not thepeople who thus
acted contrary to the principles of the public
law and the practice under the constitution of
the United States and the rules of the right Of
common sense.
The movement in opposition TO constitutional
authorities in Kansas is revolutionary in lis
character, but if it reach the point of organized
resistance, ii will be reasonable insurrectlon,
and it will become the duty Of the Federal Gov
ernn.ent to suppress it. 1t is not for the Presi-
dent to define the duties of States or territories,
or to decide whether a law is wise or unwlse,
Just or unjust. 1t is his duty TO cause it to be
executed. The great Prerogative of self govern
ILent must be respected.
The President says it is his duty To preserve
order in the Territory and vindicate the laws,
whether federal or local, and protect the people
in the full enjoyment of self government from
all encronchments from without.
Although the serious and threatening dis
turbances announced To him by Gov. Shannon
last December, were quieted without eifusion
of blood, there is reason To apprehend renewed
disorders there, unless decided measures be
forthwith taken To prevent them.
He concludes by saying if the inhabitants Of
Kansas shall desire n State formation, and be O
sufficient numbers, the proper course will be fol
convention Of delegates TO prepare a Constltu
ton, and recommends the enactment of a law tC
that effect, in order that her admission into ths
Union may be in n lawful and proper manner
and that a special appropriation be made to de
fray any expenses which may become requisite
in the execution of the laws or the maintenance
of public order in that Territory.
Mr.. seward differed from the President, bu1
under the present state of foreign relations h'
would forego argument on that matter now -
When, in the Judgment of majority ofthe Sen
ate, the time shall come for action On The sub
ject, he would endeavor to make good his oppo
sition to the policy, the positions and the sentl
ments which are contained in the President
message.
Mr.. Mason moved the reference of the mes
sage to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Clayton thought it better 10 organize
select committee of thirteen.
slr. Seward suggested that on the Committee
on the Judiciary there were no opponents O
the administration, while on the mi a
the Territories there was only one He though
ii would be generous and fair to let the minor
ity have a hearing, but would not insist on TIA
motion that the message he referred to the Com
mittee of the Territories.
Adjourned till Monday.
HOUsE-The proceedings opened with prayer
Mr.. Fuller said, it had been his desire fo
weeks 20 withdraw as a candidate for Speaker
and had so expressed himself 10 his friend
but as they had considered has name under thei
central, and not his own, he had permitted it
use without making any public objection. II
now wished TO withdraw, and have 1t as dis
tinctly understood. He rendered his acknOwI
edgmenis for the support he received, and til
uniform kindness and courtesy with which IA
had been treated. and expressed the hope tina
the House would now adopt some plan b
which the difficulties heretofore existing ma
be settled by some mode of adjustment agre,
able TO themselves, satisfactory to their constit
uents, and honorable to the whole country.
The resolution Mr.. Rust offered yesterda
was then laid on the table by / majority.
The House then resumed voting for Speake1
with the following result
Banks, 90; Orr, 68; Fuller, ~; Ricaud. Il
Campbell, of Ohio, 3; Eddy, Haven. Penning
ton, Miller, of Indiana. Kennett. and William
| each; necessary TO n choice. l02.
While the Clerk was calling the roll for th
election of Speaker. the Doorkeeper announce
a Message from the President of the Unite
States.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, objected to its receT
ton.
Sudden excitement sprung up all over tn
hall, various gentlemen wishing to know th
character of the communication
The Clerk vainly endeavored to enforce orde
Amid the turbulence the voice of Mr. Oh
was heard, expressing the hope that the Presi
dents private Secretary might be permitted {
state his errand. [Cries of "Go on with Ii
election and ''order."
Mr.. Craige claimed the right to be heard, dc
claring that he represented a district in Mort
Carolina which was the first to declare indie
pendence of Great Britain. What he furthe
said was lost in the confusion and cries of "g
on Craige," "hear him." and "order." nearl
all the members being on their feet.
Mr.. Craige would let the gentlemen knO'
that he was not TO be put down by their voices.
Mr.. Paine-In the name of God and M
country. / am ashamed of these proceedings
Mr.. Craige-And | am ashamed to have
colleague who objects TO the exercise of m
fikhNos tRtHtNfd viz bhN " ~
'call the roll !" and immense excitement
The clerk essayed to speak.
Giddings-C'Hear him. hear himl")
Craige-(Quiet being partially restored
made his poiht. We have a right 10 know VIII
the messenger is aud what his business IL heI
-(renewcd cries of order, 3" "down in front. ~
Campbell, of Ohio. made his point-nothing
in order. excepting the election Of Speaker.
Mr.. Stephens. of Georgia, moved that the mes
sage be received, and demanded the psesiou
Humphrey Marshall-that's right, | secon
1t.
Messrs. Campbell and Craige withdrew ihei
points-ihe latter declaring that he still main
iaiDed his objections.
The motion of Mr.. Stephens was then agree
TO by 30 majority.
he result of thee vot for Speaker was al
nounced al follows: Banks %. Orr, Is, Fullc
y, Ricaud 3, Campbell, of Ohio 2, scatierin
re-.