The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-29

Senate.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S, 1855.

Senate.
WASHINGTON, Aug. IS, 1855.
KANSAS AFYAIRs.
Mr. CRnrENpKS, TX. NJ Of KY, asked leave to intro
duce the BILL Of which he gave notice on Wednesday, 70
amen Of 1854 organizing the Territories of Ne
braska and Kansas He explained Its various pro visions
and made remarks the general subject During last
session the Senate passed bill for the admission OF
~ q State which not acceptable TO the House.
and not acted by that body the provisions of that
bin were unsatisfactory to them they might have made
such changes they thought necessary and asked the
concurrence Of the Senate But they have neglected to
this extra session approaching its close without
anything being DONE THIS action on the part OF the
House did not however, relieve the Senate from all
spcnsbily The Senate ought not TO adjourn without
making some adequate provision on this subject In the
bill he introduced he had inserted such scheme as
he thought might entirely accomplish the whole object in
view The bill IN the first place proposes to transfer the
whole legislative power which was conferred upon the
Legislature TO be exercised by the Governor and Judges
Of the Territory The laws which they enact are TO be
transmitted by he Secretary OF the Territory the
sdent Of the United States in order that they may laid
before Congress tor approval disapproval This
exactly according to the ancient form of Territorial
melt of Louisiana, W os, Indiana, Ohio aud Michigan
aud il worked well everywhere. There disturb.
ance Of The public, as was form Of government that
was satisfactory 10 the people. community like that
which constitutes the population or territory does rot
require great deal of legislation. Its wants few
and us legislation should be simple. The body thus
trusted With power can have mstve to abuse IT, They
subject 10 the perpetual supervision Of this govern
ment. 80 fsr experiment. has been made the whole
machinery his moved successfully and in harmony He
therefore proposed TO try the expert nen again Con
gress seemed have forgotten or passed by the lessons
OF the fathers OF the republic and they reap
ing the fruits Of their action. He desired whenever he
could, always to walk in the ancient aud tried ways
We tread NEST taey when pursue that super
ontsqnas The present condition OF Kansas ii seem
ed 10 him demanded such change OF govern ment
he proposed. II had been tried over and again.
and all knew how perrexng il TO frame such sys
TEN 10 bring about anything ike fair election
Kansas. Thus far, summons to election IN that Terri
tor was nothng but summons OF the people, who were
heated ard excited against each other, TO we'd
controversy and strife and ii nigh be to bioodshed and
murder. in the present state Of excite ncnt there it
would be utterly impossible TO have fair and
preston Of the will Of the people BE therefore wished
TO avoid these difficulties, and proposed to place the
power 10 the hands Of the Cove nor und judges as
temporary expedent, having in contemplation the
speedy admission Of Kansas as q State az soon
az circumstances and the constitution would per.
nit Congress- TO allow such admission. He (Mr. Crit
tenden) toped this view of the SUBJECT would meet
the appreciation OF the majority of the Senate The first
section OF his bill transferred the authority from the
Legislature to the Governor and Judges the second d
re,ted tue Secretary OF the Territory transmit TO the
President whatever laws might be passed by this
thory IN order that they be hid before Congress for
wss he same as Mr. weers bill and The fourth sec.oa
provided that ali the prosecutions indictments for
treason, or ether offences Of merely political character
now depending in cry OF the courts Of kansas shall
cease and be disnisseo and every person who may al
the Of this act be imprisoned held in custody
III der such charge, forth with discharged. He
aware Re said, that this provision did not meet the
probation OF majority nj the Senate and he proceeded
10 stare the motives which injured him ID oner it.
Mr. BAYARD (d,m.) OF Dell asked and obtained leave
TO roduce bill 10 TX the time o, holding in Delaware
the election for rfpres' Mat We TO Congress. Passed
Mr.. HcsTBR, (dem Of Va from the Committee Of
Conference the Army bill reported that they had been
unable 10 and as he saw no prospect Of agree
meBt unless the Senate would consent to admit OBJ
noxi1us legislation with regard TO Kansas which they
would de- he moved the Senate adhere TO its dis
ogretmcnt.
kr. CEsrrrSpEs resumed. The 9th section Of the bill
provided that the President have authority 10 employ any
part o. the army which he thinks proper in the Territory
alnan The authority OF the United States OF the
laws Ia 4 AZ Tciiiory ao 20 repel armed agRressions
from whou, within and suppress or drive out any
bands oi Bmed wen who apoear In that Territory 70 the
u the Inhabitants and disturbance Of the peace
The III imu er provdes that shall be the duty OF the
President 10 armed military force 10 maintain the
ot the Territory suppress Instruction to repe
invasion and 20 pr tec persons and property therein
a,Io tcavor, 81 whatsoever constitute nal means be
may POSSES 10 to all the people Of the United
State who may choose TO To sad Territory, and
/ Really those who ce-re 10 70 thher with the no
aud peacabe rurpfe OF obtaining permanent homes
their IN oub,ei Tgbt ot pgre-s aud erre-s fro the
Territory free from sny searches, seizures or molesa
sr wnsos (tigger worshippcr) OF Mass in response
remark Of nr CT,endeus, said he had never assert
lied and placed under the virgin soil OF Kan
the senator from ksntgcky bad charged He had
lot rtTsated telesspnic funors snd hes which were
NAT tfsciured In Missouri and sent here.
Nr. tErE>nxS- Whist sho1t those not manufactured
n wsisin Missouri
br wntS-i have never stated anything on the au.
thor o. ieleeaphc despatch that net rHreci 70
,he letter and cey the Senator or, Kentucky 70 put
E.s m gcr Gle not true
Mr. sRrffSnFx-Yoar defiance amounts to little
Mr. wit4oS-Your assertions amolni to ltss. (sensa
me cnais-oessr. order.
Mr CKnlESuEs-l kEow how 10 restrain myself He
rep aied Nha lad heard nowhere else oa, by telegraph
ole wanted rim 20 carefully distnguh b. and not bury
the yng was enough Tor he sraye digger 10 perform
,oai oiase for TIE cesd. QAughier.)
M Nii4oN again rose 70 speak
yr CEnrE.pyS refused u give way saying-No; you
have not behaved Ike gentleman.
TIE CHAIR again called Order"
NJ CRlT4EsfES fe.urning saft-They with pain saw
the Efforts made 10 feed the lame Of this little evil
IN Ksusas. That was sign q bal omen. Was not hrs
fce-g actively work than evcrs Tue movement
De- gnc1 10 make POLITICAL capital TO help Fremont In
tho Presidential election For his r,ason Kansas to
remain bloody scene for the beaent 81 that party, II
the dut ~ Congress To put La bsndon the nAme OF
this ctvi Ssr. and cxtipgush Il al once
Nj sSs1Rp (nsger sorshippcr) Of ~ Y said the
uncertain and ipconstan but had been growing fr
sad frDer In ~ cause o. justice freedom and humlnity
which The House bad acted ., last in this important
crsis Th' had been civil war in Kansas for year
tOtsl srralon in the Territory aad restoring 70 the
People the constitutional right 70 establish in
asou, compromse. wren shall be restored no, caIy
10 ksrsas but the pledge 10 the Kansas Ne
hrssAa act ball be fulfilled namely that the citizens
thereof shai have perfect liberty 70 establish freedom
lty will lie had doubt there would be pesce the
hscs ss ., slavery were holied by The people IN Kan
sas IN rplstfn - Mr.. Crig,endcns Bit he said the
pries ut0 would bring acceptable Offering the altar
must te man without passon and fear and must love
peae nrrh the senator nom Kentucky ami truth
mueh. and must moreover, beyond al these be q
VITO hss rspect for the convictions and love OF free
" The Nerth.
Nr. Clss (Gem of Mich, approached this subject
viiEolt any Suiiiob o. feeling but ~iih the solemny
cuo tJe ttisis What position dd Congress cccapy
before TIE country the rord' her duty to
the neccsgary Appropriations FOR TIC support Of
TIE govern RI their solemn. constitutional and moral
duty In important p-rticuy they have not done
ihls. TIE Scusie and House have agreed that
oe~sry provide tor The army and bo,h hsGses have
s.rted ufcn every tm tVlunrng % The appropriation
bill Where hsr was tie iaulr The House hal annexed
Tfcy Zion lavrF ~ fc@t0n tie subject ~ hc appro
Ift.for W wprh he Senate could not agree lie found
cnstutcra AMI then cutting OF the supplies e.
The Senate iro sgr cmert ~ IL sas proper Tor
house al . condition ~ the bill an send " the
other house i0r their sanction, but perst 10 that
course sitter the house had b. large orty repeat
eay declared ihcy could noi agree n a. wa AZ act Of
oiutcr. The provso was NJ sent 70 he senate for