Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-16
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Gen. Cass presented memorial from person,
composing the self-styled Legislature of Kansas
Mr.. Seward enquired which of the Legislatures
Mr.. G. replied that he would answer if the Sen.
ator would say he did not know. Some debate
took place upon the motion to print the memo.
!. rial. and the subject was then postponed.
Mr.. Geyer, of Missouri, spoke upon the sub
iect of the Kansas disturbances.
House.-Mr Mace presented the Kansas me-
mortal. t
In committee Of the whole Mr.. Keitt spoke OF
the subject of political affairs, the Kansas que s
ton &c. $50 g.s4sft,
> TUESDAY --,Senate.-M Geyer resumed ani
opinion that had it not been for, the emigrant
sd societies., Kansas would have been free
State, as it takes slave owners so much longer
to emigrate than the people of the North who
have no cumbersome property to carry will
them; but stimulated as they had been by the
attempt of the North to shape 1.-THE destiny O
that territory, they would. in all probability
maintain, their present ascendancy there.
House.-Mr. Zollicotfer replied to his col
league, Mr.. Smith, in justification Of his voting
for the new American platform in the Philadel
phia Convention. p,., 5.
Mr.. Hughston spoke in opposition to the exten
sion of slavery. Mr.. Waldron spoke in condem
nation of the repeal of the Missouri Compromise
Mr.. Boyce spoke on the British difficulties.
WEDNESDAY, ,Senate.--1he question OF print
Ing the memorial of the self-styled Kansas Leg,
islature was resumed. - ,ss.,i
Mr.. Butler opposed the motion on the ground
that the memorial was arrogant IN its language
and its printing would be violation of one o.
the rules of the Senate lie had no objection te
having Kansas come into the Union as q free
State or slave State, but he wanted it tt
come in honestly through the gate. and moi
climb over the wall or get under it. .,I &,
Mr. Mason thought the memorial ought not
to have been received, but he would now
move that it be laid on the table.
The subject was then postponed, and Mr.. Be-
ward spoke on the Kansas question at consider
bic length. ,i
Housr.-In Committee of the Whole, Mr.
Shorter spoke on the subject of slavery, advo-
eating the Southern Democratic side.
Various members debated the Senate's amend
ment, appopriating nearly $4,000 for engraving
the map and drawings accompanying the reports
of the explorations and surveys to determine
the Pacific railroad route. The question OF ex-
travacance was discussed in this connection
One gentleman said that the printing and en-
craving of this work would cost million OF
dollars, while Others thought that such large
OUTLAWS would have the effect of prejudicing the
construction of the road.
The amendment was rejected and the House
adjourned.
Y.-Seaate.-The consideration OF
the motion to print the Kansas memorial was
resumed. Messrs. Mason, Butler and Bayard
opposed the motion. and Messrs. Seward, HAM
lin Hale and Trumbull advocated it.
Finally there being doubts about the genuine
ness of the memorial, and Mr.. Cass, who had
presented it. not being satisfied that it should be
acted on, the Senate reconsidered the vote by
which the memorial was referred to the COM
mittee on Territories by vote of 90 against 3.
Mr.. Cass was then permitted to withdraw the
memorial to return it to Col Lane, by whom it
was placed in his hands for presentation.
House-A resolution declaring that 2. Is.
Fouke was not duly elected from the 9Th Con-
crcssional district of Illinois, was adopted-yeas
1876, nays 8.
In Committee of the Whole on the Deficiency
BILL an amendment appropriating $3O0,O00 for
the continuation of the Washington aqueduct,
was debated
FRIpAY.-.Senate.- Senate was engaged in
the consideration of private bills, of which some
forty eight were passed. Among the number
was one for the relief of the officers and soldiers
of the army who sustained losses by the disasters
to the steamers Winfield Scott and San Fran
cisco. Adjourned till Monday.
House.-The bill for the relief of the Ex-Min-
lister John S. Pendleton, OF Virginia, for extra
diplomatic services. was discussed and passed.
Adjourned till Monday.l
Tribute of Respect.
AT a meeting OF the students of Washington
College, held in the Chapel on Friday, the 4th
of April. on the occasion of the death of Will
liam G. Booker, OF Richmond, who met with
his mtimely end by the accidental discharge of
a pistol in the hands of an intimate friend and
fellow student, the following preamble and resou-
tons were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS. we. the students of Washington Col
lege. have incurred an irreparable loss in the
death of our much esteemed friend and fellow
student. William G.. Booker, of Richmond, there
fore,
LIST. Resolred. That while we bow in humble
submission under the painful visitation OF an
all-wise Providence, we deeply mourn the loss
of our beloved companion, whose many virtues
bound him by the strongest ties OF affection to
all his associates.
2nd. Resolced, That we tender our warmest
sympathy to the family Of our deceased friend in
their sore bereavement
9rd. Resolred, That as a further mark OF res
poet to our friend, we will wear the usual badge
of mourning for thirty days.
4th. Res0lred, That committee consisting
of three students be appointed to accompany
the remains of the deceased to the place OF bu-
rial in Charlotte County, Virginia.
9TH. Resolred, That our thanks be returned
to Col. Smith, and the other Professors and ON
GERS. and the cadets of the v NJ. Institute for
the interest they manifested in our lamented
friend. and the kind attention they extended
him during his illness.
9Th Resolred, That a copy OF the ABOVE pre-
amble and resolutions be communicated 10 the
family of the deceased, and that the papers OF
Lexington. the Staunton Spectator and the Cen
trail PRESBYTERIAN be requested to publish them.
b. W. MOSLEY, Chm'n.
JOHN CAMPBELL, Secy.
WASHINGTON COLLEGE, April 4th. 1855.
At special meeting of the members OF the
Washington Literary society. convened IN con-
sequence of the death Of William e. Booker, the
following resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed
1st. Resolred. That with feelings OF unfelgn-
ed sorrow we meet to pay the last tribute OF
to our highly esteemed friend and fel-
low member. William Green Booker, OF Rlch-
mond Va. whom it has pleased Almighty God,
TO remove from our midst, under circumstances
so peculiarly painful. 49,.