The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-12
WASHINGTON, Aug. IL. 1856.

JUDGES, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Aug. IL, 1856.
Senator Douglas, from The Territorial Committee to
whom bad been referred the bill passed by the republ
majority OF the House Of Representatives, providing
for the admission Of Kansas ate under the Topeka
constitution made elaborate report thereon today
rejecting the HIS objections TO the House bill In
substance
First, Incorporates into Kansas portion OF the
Cherokee country which tho United states has by treaty
pledged The faith Of the nation should never be ncor
pcra,ed INTO any state or Territory.
Second, also Incorporates into Kansas about twenty
thousand square miles Of Nexco establishes slavery there
In until 1885, and prohibits hereafter in violation OF the
compact purchasing the country from Texas aud Of the
compromise measures Of 1850 which guaranteed said
territory should come into tho Union with without
slavery, a the people should determine.
Third, II Iesazes and establishes slavery IN Kansas
and over a portion Of New Mexico until 1855, and pro
vdes that children heretofore born shall DO slaves for
life and theS posserity after them, provided they are
removed uAaa save State Territory prior 10 1853
Fourth, recognises the validity OF the existing laws
in Kansas, and provides for the faithful execution Of
them, except those Furnishing murder robbery larceny
and other crimes
Tnh, provides guarantees agains, illegal voting
frauds in conducting the elections, or violence At the
polls but eeazes all such outrages by declaring that
Law under which they could be punished hall not be en-
forced.
The report recommends the passage OF the BILL which
has twice passed the Senate declaring all the obnoxious
laws null and void, and allowing The people TO forma
constitution.
Sir. Coamcr, OF Vermont made a minority report re
captivating the Kansas outrsges and insisting the only
remedy far Kansas be the restoration Of the Missouri
compromise the admission Of kansas with the Topeka
tont tituton.
Mr.. MASON submitted resolution to-day calling FOR the
espa,ch Of Mr.. Marcy copy Of which appeared in the
HERALD OF this morning, concerning the rights Of
trality.
The Senate passed the join, resolution from the
House, directing the Secretary Of the Navy to cause
10 be struck and presented 10 Dr. Kane his officers
and men respectively, such appropriate medals as
n the Judgment OF The said Secretary shall express
the high estimation VII ch Congress hold their respec
tive merits and services The section authorizing The
purchase Of fifteen thousand copies Of Dr Kanes forth
coming work was stricken out
resolution was adopted By the Senate calling for the
facts connected with Col Fremonts noneyed transac.
tons in California Mr. Hale said the only charge against
Fremont was that he had eaten dogs The people intend
ed he should live better, and would In November mex,
run down n "buck' for his special benefit (faughter)
The Senate considered the Civil Appropriation bi and
having endorsed all the black riders from the House.
uassed NJ with numerous amendments
THIS having been objection day IN the House, the
greatest noise and confusion prevailed.
Mr. Scott HARRISON Of Ohio, made personal explana.
lion. prcpouncng q portion Of Mr.. Bus,insame's late
speech In Ohio an infamous and unmitigasd caluuny
uunpw VI psnessaa eaViS were made " unpsud