The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-12

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL, 1850
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA
Mr.. OLIVER, (dem.) OF Mo-, presented memorial from
citizens residing the Gadsden purchase praying for
the Of Territorial government at Arazona.
Referred to the Committee on Territories.
sQuA7TxR sovERnGArY
Mr.. BuMrHKE MARSHALL, TX. ny Of KY, said he un.
derstood the position Of the American and republican par
ties, but that he did not believe there democrat
here who could make . statement which would b 90
ouesoed by the democratic party North and SOUTH on
u Inc Ssy Inc
Glass; pronounced the principle and philosophy Of the
South Carolina lKei declared eloquent terms against
popular sovereignty and they national democrats.
Mr. KIrr lden Of 8. C-I discard being . national
Mr.. MARsHAn-This shows that some OF the brightest
stars OF the democratic party are sectional democrats.
Mr.. KK1T-Thst Is an inference of the member FROM
Kentucky. say am constitutional democrat
Mr. MARSHALL remarked that he wiahed 70 get at facts
10 ~ to let the country know where the democratic party
stand they better freesoers than republicans, Il
should be manifested 70 the people.
Mr.. ssu1I, (dem) Of Tena, asked when any democrat
claimed that the democrats better free sellers than
Mr. GROW as proof read IN extract nom the Montrose
Democrat claiming the advocacy OF free soil dootrines
and accusing him Grow) OF being doughace and voting
Mr. MARSHALL. resumlDs, quoted from speeches OF
democrats in the Presidential contest proclaimed freedom
to Kansas
Mr.. Bur,nI, (dem) Of Kentucky, inquired whether
those Witnesses mot both distinguished members Of
the republican party.
M AR,nAIirespondcd by asking whether distinguish.
ca members OF the republican party are not competent
Mr. BuESIrT replied afi masively but said whom they
stood by tho constitution he doubted their crcdibly
and did SO In this instance.
Mr. MARSHALL wished to know whether democrats
agreed with the declaration Of Senator Mason that the
people OF the Territories, when they orgsrze them
,sves or are Organized under law are 70 determine for
= M. oUns4s lde%:l, Of Miss. said for hlnsel.
tory possess sovereignty Of any kind until sove-
IeiGniy was delegated TO them ~ State under
reviewed the ALE ged Inconsistencies respecting inter-
probation OF the Nebraska bill relative the people franz
Mr.. OH. (dem OF s. G., asked Mr. Marshall whether
he had been here he would have voted for the Kansas
Mr. MARSHALL replied that with Southern constructions
be would have voted for IT, but with Northern con-
Mr.. ORR cd not consider the answer Satisfactory He
did mot believe IN squatter sovereignty nor did he be-
Eeve thai doctrine contained In the Nebraska blu Ka
provide, and could not 500 how Congress, not having
that power, create the authority and invest tho
oiher gsn,e however think tho territorial Lsesa.
turs In vtsted with the authority 70 prohibit intro
nessee struck the true point and soos he WIND OUT Mr.
naIfhals sails and ei' him high sad dry on land al.
by Virtue Of the Nebraska bill Il was practically
Of little consequences whether II does or not.
II the people do not want slavery they decline TO
Pass laws for its protection and that would be Just
cfectua q law passed to exclude H. Losers were pri-
vieecd 20 BIO grumbe, and he congratulated tho
try that Kentucky had placed hcrsc In correct posi-
on by giving her electoral vote 10 tho candidates OF the
democracy. Let the gentleman (narshalD from that
commonwealth take this home with him. There II O.
difference Of opinion among democrats ~ TO squatter
sovereignty, and LET him make the most OF IL.
Mr.. LlTcHSR, (dem Of Va said that for many years
Mr. GdcinEs had introduced the subject OF slavery In
debate, giving his views II large and quoted from Tho
speeches OF Mr.. Gddrgs to show that the latter had
advocated interference with slavery 10 the States, max
Ing OF language calculated 10 excite nsurrecton In
common with tho party with which that gentleman
acted.
Mr. SHERMAN, (rep) OF Ohio, inquired whether Mr..
Ietcher approved Of the message OF Gov. Adams, os
south Carolina, In favor Of opening the slave trade.
Mr. LrcHEa replied no did not but that had nothing 10
do with the question.
Mr. sHxpMAs remarked that Mr. Lctchcr should make
his illusions per sona and not apply his language 70 the
republican party The gentleman might well condemn
the democratic party for Gov. Adams' recommendation
a. the republicans for anything done BY one OF lie menu
bers.
Mr.. BRooEs (dem OF 8. G., observed that Mr. Adams
Was oppoas 10 Carolina being represented In the Demo
cratic National O. invention.
Mr. sHunAs understood that Mr. Adams was . sup,
porter OF Mr.. Buchanan.
MI ISrNxs further commented The views OF Messrs
Seward, Gddrgs and others Of the party prove
their secuonasm and desire TO interfere win the inst
tuions OF the South.
Adjourned