Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-09-01

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FRiDAY, September %.
SENATE.-The question was stated to be on
the motion of Mr.. Hunter, to adhere to the
disagreement on the army bill
Mr.. Hunter of Virginia stated it would be
desirable for the Senate to act upon the Ques-
ton at once, that the. House might know
what the Senate was going to do. If this
amendment be adhered to- another bill might
be introduced in the House, but urtil a vote
was taken, the House would delay action. as
it might possibly be supposed the Senate would
give way.
The motion to adhere was agreed to by yeas
30, nays 4. Nays--Messrs. Durkee, Harlan,
Trumbull, Wade
Messrs. Seward did not vote, having paired
off with Mr. Toombs.
Mr.. Houston presented a memorial from
the Legislature of Texas, in behalf OF Judge
Terry, who was now held in custody by the
San Francisco Vigilance Committee praying
that if the federal government or Congress
can, consistently interfere in his behalf. that it
may be done. He would leave the subject to
the disposal of the Senate, having discharged
his duty IN presenting the memorial, but
would remark that Judge Terry, while in
Texas, has borne high character as an hon
orable man, and was an ornament to the com.
munity.
Mr.. Brown stated that more honorable
man than Judge Terry never breathed the air
of heaven. The memorial was referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
The Senate then resumed the consideration
of Mr.. Crittendens bill to alter and amend
the Kanzas Nebraska act.
Mr.. Bell of Tennessee spoke on the gener-
al subject of affairs in Kanzas, and the various
measures which had been brought forward
! for the relief of the inhabitants of the terri
tory in their dsquetude. He declared him
self IN favor Of the bill pending, though
there might be some provisions in it to which
he could not giHe cordial assent
Though it might not afford absolute relief
it would mitigate some of the evils, and was
worth trying as an experiment. The at
tempt, thus far, to preserve the peace of Kan
zas, had proved abortive, and had been a COM
| plete failure. There was an indispensable
necessity that something more should be done,
and he hoped Congress would not adjourn
before the 4th of March next, unless some
measure OF redress should be adopted. If the
President had not sufficient power to preserve
the peace let additional power be placed up
on his hands; but do not present the specta-
Gle to the world that this government is una
| bic to maintain order among its citizens.
Mr.. Hunter moved to lay the bill on the
| table, but, as there was not large attendance,
by general consent, tie vote was postponed
until tomorrow.
| Mr.. Seward submitted resolution that the
| Secretary of the Senate cause the desks ap.
| propriated for the use of members be remove.
ed from the Senate Chamber He thought
the adoption Of this resolution would tend, IN
some degree, to facilitate the despatch of bus
mess, and, at some convenient day, would
ask its consideration. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Barclay moved that the
House adjourn on Tuesday next.
Motion negatived by 81 majority.
A message was received from the Senate
stating that they adhere to their disagree
ment on the amendment of the Army bill.
motion to adjourn on Monday was then
J voted down.
Mr.. Orr asked leave to introduce the Army
bill.
Mr.. Grow and others objected.
Motions were then made to adjourn on
Monday, and on Tuesday, but were disagreed
to by yea and nay votes.
Mr.. Haven hoped the House. instead of
trifing in this way, would resolve itself into
committee, and go to work like men,
Giles Of "Agreed," and Good
Intellectual motions were AGAIN made to
adjourn over. but finally it was agreed to ad.
journ until to-morrow, by 2 majority.