Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-26

Wheh the injunction OF secresy had been
removed, transmitting copy of a letter from
Lord John Russell to sir. CLAYTON, dated
January 18th, 1885,, in which it is declared
that the British government intend to adhere
strictly to the treaty of Washington of the
18th of April, 1850, and not assume anv SOW
ereignty, direct or indirect, in Central Amer
lea.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.
A message-eas received rom the President
OF the United Suites, sitting that cireum-
stances have occurred to disturb the course OF
the government in Kanzas, producing a con-
dluon OF things which renders it incumbent
on him TO call the attention of Congress to it,
and he earnestly recommends the adoption Of
such measures as the EFFICIENCY seems to re-
quire. lie Alludes enthusiastically to the prin-
clples embraced in the Kanzas- Nebraska act.
and the system Of government and the laws
passed to put it in operation, and adds that
whlle Nebraska was successfully organized,
the organization Of Kanzas was long DELAYED
and attended with serious difficulties and en-
oarfassments, partly from local maladminis-
tratlon, and partly from the unjustifable in
reference OF some States, with views foreign
to the interest and rights of the Territory
Governor Reeder, instead of constant vigil
lance in the exercise of his duties, allowed
himself to be deviated from his official obli-
cations by other objects, thereby himself set
ting an example Of violation of law and duty
which rendered his removal necessary. The
President also alludes to the misdirected zeal.
OF the propagandist emigration as the cause
OF the clashing of the slavery and anti slave
ryinterests, and as emphatically condemns the
efforts to anticipate or force determination
OF that question in the inchoate State. The
flrSf Legislative assembly hat
been the imformalities Of ITS election, aoas for
all practical purposes lawfuI body. In this
connection, the President reviews Governor
Reeder's conduct regarding the removal of the
seat oil government and his refusal to sign
bills passed by that body. He then adds that
the ill-feeling in Kanzas has now reached
such point that it threatens the peace not
only of Kanzas but of the Union. Relative
to the recent convention which formed free
State Constitution, he says 1t was a party,
and not the people, who acted thus contrary
to the principles of public law and practice
under the Constitution of the United States
and the rule of right and common sense. The
movement in opposition to the constitutional
authorities of kanzas is revolutionary in its
character, and should it reach the point of
organized resistance, it viii be reasonable in
surrection, which it will be the duty Of the
federal government to suppress. He then
adds ttat it is not for the President to define
the duties Of States or Territories, or to decide
whether law is wise or unwise, just OF I'M
just 1t is his duty TO cause it to be executed.
The great popular prerogative of self govern
must be respected. 1t is the Presidents duty
to preserve order in the Territory and vindi,
cate the laws, whether federal or local, and
protect the people in the full enjoyment of
self. government against all encroachments
from without, Although the serious and
threatening disturbances announced by Gov
ernor Shannon in December last were quieted
without the effusion of blood, there is reason
to apprehend renewed disorder there, unless
decided me assures be forthwith taken to pre-
vent them. He concludes by saving that
when the inhabitants of Kanzas shall desire
a State government, and be of sufficient num-
bers for the formation of a State, that the
proper course will be for convention OF del
egates to prepare constitution. He there
fore recommends the enactment of law to
that effect, in order that the admission of
Kanzas into the Union as State, may be
conducted in a proper and lawful manner,
and further that special appropriation be made
to detray expenses, which may become reuui-
site in the execution OF laws in the mainte-
nance of public order in the Territory
Mr.. Seward differed from the President. but
under the present state Of our foreign affairs
he would forego any argument on that matter
now. When, in the Judgment of majority
OF the Senate, the time shall come for action
on the subject, he would endeavor to make
good his opposition to the policy,th positions
and the sentiments which are contained in the
message Of the President.
Mr.. Mason moved the reference of the mes.
sage to the Committee Oh the Judiciary.
Mr.. Clayton thought it would be better to
organize Select Committee of 10.
Mr.. Seward suggested as there were no CD.
ponents to the Administration on the Judici-
airy Committee while on that of Territories
there was only one, it would be but generous
and fair to Yet the minority have hearing =
but he would not insist on q motion for that
reference.
After further debate the message was refer.
red TO the Committee on Territories. Adjourn
ed till Monday.
HousB.-While the Clerk was calling the
roll for the election of Speaker, the door
keeper announced message from the PresiE
dent Of the United States.
Mr.. Campbell of Ohio, objected to its being
admitted
Sudden excitement sprung up all over the
hall. various gentlemen demanding to know
the character of the communication.
Amid the turbulence, Mr.. Orrs voice was
heard, expressing hope that the Presidents
private Secretary might be permitted to state
his Grand.
[Gries of eco on with the election, /" "or-
der" &c.
Mr.. Crage claimed the right to be heard.
He said he would let gentlemen know that he
was not to be put down by their noises.
Mr. Paine said, in the name of God and my
country, | am ashamed of these proceedings.
Mr. Craige-And ara ashamed to have a
colleague who objects to The exercise of my
rights.
Renewed vocierations, {" Order" !" Call
the roll, &C., intense excitement prevailing. I
Mr. Crage, order being partially restored,
made his point. lie said that they had a right
to know who the messenger is and what is his
business here.
[Cries of " Order" (" Order."1
Mr. Campbell of Ohio, made his point say
ing was in order excepting the election of a
Speaker.
Mr.. Stephens moved the message be re-
ceived, and demanded the previous question.
Mr.. Humphrey Marshsll-That's right; 1
second it.
Messrs. Crage and Campbell withdrew their
points, the latter declaring he still maintained
his objection.
Mr.. Stephens motion was agreed to by SO
majority.
The result of the I24th ballot for Speaker
was then announced as follows ii Banks, 50 ;
Orr, 6S; Fuller, % Ricand, 8: Campbell of
Ohio, $; Scattering, g. Necessary to a choice
100.
The Private Secretary was then again an
nounced with message in writing, ii it was