The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-10

fu and fair expression OF public sentiment the part Of
the citizens the question OF slavery He alluded 20 the
history that Territory and cited instances where abol
onis residents OF other States had represented themselves
citizens OF the Territory Of Kansas aud BY force and
fraud tried TO override the real citizens Of that Territory
frame their institutions and govern their Territory for
them He did desire discuss the subject this time
and willing 10 await the report OF the committee OF the
House sent TO investigate this matter but when the people
Of Missouri sugmatized traitors he would
aud deny the charge They had proven disoya 10
the government aayed hemse in opposition 70 the
laws been found with in their hands for the pur
pose OF resisting the constituted authorities of the United
States the authorities of any Territory had the abo-
onists who held Lawrence in the Territory OF Kansas
lie then discussed the subjects Of controversy between the
two houses In the deficiency bill and argued in support of
the army and judiciary appropriations.
Mr.. DAVIS, Of Maryland, thought that another commit
tee OF conference should be appointed az the differences
between the two houses could in bis opinion be adjusted
The first coamittee had succeeded in coming to
angement upon all the items In dispute except that rea-
ting 10 the Washington aqueduc and he understood this
difficulty would longer nerpose to prevent adjust
ment lie condemned the practice of the Senate Of adding
many amendments TO the bill when sent to them
and argued at length the questions in dispute.
p Mr. WASHBURN of Maine was of opinion that another
committee Of conference should be appointed but held that
they should insist upon the dsagreemens and amendments
Of the House In conclusion, he called the previous ques
ton. "" . ". aa
The previous question seconded and the main ques
ton was ordered TO be put rr .s. .. ..t IA a.#.
The question was then taken the motion that the
House insist Its dsagreements and amendments to the
Senate amendments and agree To the committee Of
ference asked by the Senate and it was agreed to-
The SPEAKER appointed Messrs. PENNINGTON of New
Jersey JONES of Tennessee and GRow of Penns ana
managers the part OF the House of Representatives
MEXICO coNrEsTRD-ELEcroE CASE.
The House then resumed the consideration of the follow
Ing resolution reported yesterday from the Committee Of
Elections in connexon with their report in the
Reosed That parties this be allowed to APP
pear before this House. either person by counsel
fend their respective claims. w. ... A.. ..... .. ..
The SPEAKER stated the question to be on the motion
OF Mr. JOINS, Of Tennessee to amend the resolution by
striking out the words Shy COUNSEL and inserting in lieu
thereof the words hrough interpreter p that the
resolution would read hat the parties in the case he nj
lowed TO appear before this House. either in person
through an interpreter" &c
The question taken, and the amendment was not
agreed to-
The question then recurring on The motion of Mr.. CAR
LILLE OF Virginia. to amend the resolution by striking
the words "by counsel"
Mr.. SEWARD, OF Georgia. moved TO lay the resolution
on the table which motion not agreed to.
The question then taken the amendment of Mr..
CARLnE, and il was agreed to-yeas sc, nays 81. ~
The resolution, amended was then rejected
Mr.. STEPHENS of Georgia. moved reconsideration OF
the vote by which the resolution rejected Since yes
erday he had taken the trouble examine history this
subject and he found in the only contested case in
made that it had been granted In the British Parliament
contestants always allowed appear and be heard
by their counsel In granting the request of the sitting
but would simply be following precedent and lie hoped in
justice 10 that gentleman, who could speak lam
guage and in justice to themselves in order that they
might have the p iced fully and fairly before them
that they would reconsider their action and allow him
be heard by his counsel.
After considerable debate before taking vote on the
Mr.. LETCHER, Of Virginia moved that when the House
adjourn adjourn TO meet Monday next which
ton no quorum voted-the yeas being 81, nays AZ.
Mr.. GREENWO0 of Arkansas, moved that there be a
call of the House pending which notion at o'clock
The House adjourned