Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-06-11
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VASHINGS1US, June ~.
SESATR-4r. Crittenden submitted resolu-
ton requesting the President, in view of the DIFF
iCultes existing in Kansas, and the employment
of the military force for the restoration of law
peace and harmony there to send Gen. Scott to
take command of those forces. Mr.. Crittenden
said it seemed to him that the Senate had but
very seldom under their consideration subject
of more importance than the affairs of Kansas
1t was enough to make them feel ashamed for
the spectacle now presented in that Territory.
They had been in session six months and not one
step had been taken by them to remedy this
diSgraceful evil which was grow ing day by day,
spreading wider and wider and iuiianling an al
ready too much excited feeling. Not only is the
peace and quiet of Kansas disturbed, but the
peace of the entire country Is seriously threat
ened- OF debate there had been enough, but
not of kind to contribute to an impartial judy
ment but that others which led to elimination
and recrimination. He wanted to see broad
general and fraternal peace, one that will meet
the appreciation of al. In the course of his re-
marks he said that Gen. Scott is the man who
carries the sword in his left hand and in the right
place, and by his voice trumpet tongued will do
more than a thousand bayonetS His object
was to put an end to the state of affairs in Kan
saS.
Mr. Mason was not prepared to oteeither for
or against the resolution, and asked that it lie
over till tomorrow. He had doubts as to the
Propriety of making such request of the Pres
idcnt, Who as commandments of the army,
has sole power over the matter; while entertain
ing the highest respect for the patriotism and
judgment Of the Senator from Kentucky, he did
not think the condition of things in Kansas CALI
ed for the course proposed.
Mr.. Crittenden replied, that as General Scott
was an old man, the President might feel some
reluctance in ordering him on that distant SER
vice; but, in his opinion, the Senate ought to
IN, tho
Kansas.
Mr.. Seward was in favor of sending Scott
there, but thought it-would be as well should it
he done by Joint resolution; also suggested
that the preamble to Crittenden's proposition be
omitted facts therein set forth relative TO the
condition of Kansas, We're well known to press
aud country. The consideration of the resolu-
ton was postponed till tomorrow.
Nj. Foster offered resolution directing the
Committee of Commerce to enquire into the cX-
pediency of authorizing the issue Of register
to the British built bark Rcsnlutc, which was
abandoned by that Government and found dere-
Iict in the Arctic Ocean by the American whale
ship Geo. Henry, and by her brought into the
port of New London, where now lying. All
claim to said vessel by the British Government
having been rclinquishcd to the salvors.
Mr. Mason proposed that the vessel be pur-
chased by this Government, re-fitted, and then
sent back to the British Government as pres
ent
Mr.. Foster expressed his qualification at this
suggestion, and in order that it might be carried
out, he Withdrew his resolution. Senate adj
journed.
HorsE.-Mr. Burlingamc presented resolu-
ton from the Mass. Legislature, concerning the
assault OH Sumner. Laid on the table and or
dered to be printed
| 12I members present, but as some had paired
off with absentees, the balance did not feel at
liberty to transact business, and adjourned for