The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-25
Conversational.


to-day, was received
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT,
in regard to affairs in Kansas, in which he urgently
recommends the adoption of such measures as the
exigency of the case appears to require. The or
ganization of Kansas has been attended by serious
difficulties and embarrassnents, resulting partly
from the local administration, and partly from the
unustiiable interference the part of the inhab-
tants of other States, with view foreign to the
| interests of the territory.
The Governor, instead of constant vigilance in
the exercise of his duties had allowed his attention
to be deviated from his official obligations by other
objects-himself setting an example of violation
of the law and duty, which compelled the Presi-
dent to remove him.
The President alludes to the msdirected zeal
for propogandist emigration and to the clashing of
slavery and anti-sayery interests IS the cause of
the mischief and emphaticaily condemns any eff
fort anticipate force the determination of that
in this incipient State
He says the first legislative assembly of Kansas,
was for all practical purposes r lawful body He
condemns the formation of free State constitu-
ton, and says it was revolutionary in its character
but if it reaches point to offer organized resist
ance to the authorities it will become reasonable
insurrecton and it will be the duty of the general
government TO suppress it.
The President concludes by saying that if the
inhabitants shall desire State constitution and be
sufficient in number to claim it, the proper course
would be to hold convention He recommends
the enactment of a law to that effect.
lie also recommends special appropriation Dy
Congress to defray any expenses which may be
necessary to the execution of the laws and main
tainance of order in the territory.
The message was referred to the committee on
judiciary
Mr. CLAYTON of Del, presented communication
ter from Lord John Russell to Mr.. Champion dated
Jan. 18th, 1853, in which he declares on behalf of
Great Britain that that Government intends to adj
here strictly 10 the treaty of Washington, April
op1 TO- aaraNrs tvH
indirectly in Central America
Mr.. Clayton moved that the communication be
printed, and expatiateo the usurpatons of Great
Britain and the tortuous diplomacy of her minis
try, stigmatising it as disgraeeful.
Mr. Cass of Michigan, desired to speak, but not
being well, yielded the floor to
Mr. Mason, of Va, who thought the debate not
now exactly proper, either as regarded the condi-
ton of the question or country. When the Presi-
dent presented it to Congress it would come in a
tangible form, and he believed there would be no
difference of opinion as to the incumbent duty of
this Government. England win be held to strict
performance of her obligations arising under this
treaty.
Mr. Seward. of New York, argued that the
debate should not be INDUCED in, until the House
could be organized, but thought that there should
be no unnecessary delay in the settlement OF the
controversy.
Mr. Cass saw no reason why the subject should
not be fully discussed, and moved to postpone its
further consideration till Monday.
This motion was agreed to, and the Senate adj
journed until Monday
HoUsE.-In the House Mr.. Fuller of Pa, with
drew his name from the contest for The speaker
ship.
The resolutions of Mr.. Rust of Arkansas offered
yesterday declaring that Messrs. Fuller, Richard
son and Banks would remove an unsurmountable
obstacle 10 the organization by Withdrawing their
names, was laid on the table by majority of one.
A ballot was then had which resulted as follows:
n P. Banks Jr., Ct. s. Mass. .-...-........... sc
Jas. L. Orr, Dem., S. C.--...-.--............ 6e
Fl. NJ Fuller, (Am) Pa. --.---.............--. 10
L. ID. Campbell, Ct. Sd Ohio 3
scattering
Necessary to = choice l02, so there was no cleo
tom
Another ballot was had with about the same re-
suit.
The Presidents 'Kansas" message was then re-
ceived read amid great confusion, and laid on the
table
The House then adjourned.