Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-07-03

4 In THE SENATE, on the fret of July, Mr.. Cas-
offered resolution, which was adopted, canI
upon the President of the United States for tn
facts in relation 10 the late conduct Of Governo
Stevens, of Washington Territory, namely th,
proclaiming of martial law and the arrest of th,
Judge of the district court and the closing Of lha
tribunal
The bill reported on Monday by Mr. Douglas
from the Committee on Territories, relative Il
the admission Of Kansas into the Union as State
was debated until the adjournment.
In THE HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr.. BAR
CLAY moved a consideration of the vote by
which the House, on Monday, rejected by one
majority the bill 10 admit the estate Of Kansas
into the Union, with the Topeka Constitution.
Mr.. HoUsToN expressed his regret that the gen
tleman from Pennsylvania had changed his mind
either in consequence Of persuasion or means
not known TO other members.
Mr.. BARCLAY retorted that he acted according
10 his cons cenious ideas of duty, and would not
be inundated; and in further explanation of his
position, he said he should now vote for that bill
having voted against it on Monday.
Mr.. HousToS moved TO lay Mr. Barclays mo-
ZION upon tdUIc, Dut, DCloIr INC NotC Cou'u ZIG
taken,
Mr.. Howard rose 10 question Of order, wish
ing 10 make the report from the select committee,
appointed 10 investigate the affairs of Kansas
Much confusion was prevalent, and during the
explanations which ensued
Mr. OLIVER Of Missouri, said he was not with
his colleagues (Messrs. Sherman and Howard,
when they prepared their report, nor had he any
right TO anticipate its character. II impossi-
BILE for him 10 prepare minority, without knowing
the contents Of the majority report
Mr.. SHERMAN explained that he and Mr. How
ard of the Kansas Investigating Committee,
arrived here on Saturday morning, and Mr. Oliver
that evening, when the latter was told that the
report had been prepared and was al his service
Mr. OLIVER replied that he then fatgued
with travel and as the next day was the Sabbath
il could not be expected that he should then enter
into the labors of an investigation.
Other explanations followed, during which Mr..
FLORENCE remarked that he understood from
wha, had been said that the report had not been
formally submitted 10 the committee, and there
fore il could be received as the report OF tina
committee.
Finally, the report read, in part only, owing
10 its great length. The " Freeso'p side of the
House were, of course, pleased with the produc-
ton Of their brethren by whom it was prepared
In THE SENATE, on the second Of July, the chair
laid before the body communication from the
Secretary of State transmitting the original jour
nal of proceedings of the board of American Com
missioners at Psris 10 liquidate and audit the
claims of American citizens against the French
Government, being for debts due to them, and for
the satisfaction Of which provision was made by
the Convention between the United States and
France Of April &c. 1903
Mr. CLAYTON said that the veto of the French
Spoliation bill by President Polk, and the subse-
ouent veto of similar measure by President
Pierce, were respectively based on different
grounds; that of the latter error of fact. In
the conclusion of his remarks, he expressed his
sympathy for the claimants, and hoped that a
measure of relief would yet he passed for their
benefit.
The Senate proceeded 10 the consideration OF
the bill making preliminary preparations or the
admission of Kansas into the Union 81 ate.
Debate ensued.
When we went TO press the Senate was in ses-
sion, with a determination TO pass the bill before
adjournng.
In THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr. MACE,
from the Committee on the Post Office and Post
Roads, reported bill to test Richardson's Atmos-
pheric Telegraph.
The reading OF the report of the Kansas lnves
tigating Committee, commenced on Tuesday
was resumed and concluded when, motion
il was referred TO the Committee of Elections,
and ordered to be printed, and that leave be given
TO the minority 10 report at any time within ten
days, and take additional testimony, which, when
submitted, shall be referred 10 the Committee of
Elections and printed, (all as one document)
The House adjourned.