Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-04
RICHMOND WHIG.
THIRTY FOURTH coxGRRss.-vlrs ss~soo.
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THIRTY FOURTH c0SGRRss.-ylrxt Ss~-sou
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Ar Cass sasd that very grave transaction has occur
red on the Pacisc coasccordug 10 the account. u.t re-
ceiVed into which nm examination ought to h, a, adj,
Governor Stevens, Of Washington Territory las noc.,,
ed martial law there aud arrested IN. Judge of M. M.
trict Court and sent him away distance and e.-d
the court. : -
Mr.. Cass said he did desire to prejudice The c....
but certainly seemed to be great assumption Of pow
err He submitted resolution calling on the Pr~.d,ps
adopted.
Mr.. Callamer submitted minority report iron. tn. com
mee on territories on the Kansas question which v.s
read and ordered 70 he printed.
The Kansas bill taken up
Mr. Thompson OF n.y., WAS, extent favorable to
the measure reported yesterday by the committee on ter
tores but he would prefer To have the government take
strict measures with territories and treat them :,
tather did his bad boys who used give them aorying
every morning because he knew they would do something
wrong oe'ore night To deserve H. Laughter lie thoaxht
ridiculous thar the young territory only two years ola
should -et itself before the lawful authority its proee
ntor He wanted the laws enforced strictly and IN .sna
enough military force To do H. He descanted on Col
fremonts qualifications for the Presidency and alluded
to the state OF political parties generally and d..ectcd
TOE VARIOUS platforms He not satisfied sth either
the Republican of Democratic Platform; but the Pbl.ds
phia Platform able sensible and patriotic But st
above all other Platforms, he preferred the Wing Plat.
iorm OF 1852 and under the good old Whig banner n.
would live and die. He hoped ali the Old lire Wbv,
would follow his example and not stray away aer false
goods.
by he
committee on territories being the best remedy for the
existing troubles in Kansas
Mr. Hale liked the bill very well. He Thought i, .
muc iAirer proposition than he could have expected con-
sdeng the source whence emanated but the dicptv
was likely to be that this administration m carving h ON,
would not do so in tair and impartial manner he then
pointed out his objections TO the bill.
Mr. Adams moved to amend the bill by striking out thar
part which gives the right OF suffrage to all persons Who
shall have filed their declaration and intention to become
citizens OF the United States in compliance with the nat
urazation laws.
Mr.. Crttenden hoped the amendment would be ,oo,.d
he thought those Foreigners who had declared their nten
tons To become citizens had right to vote than
those who made no such declarations.
without coming to vote. the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. Barclay moved reconsideration of the vote bv
which the Kansas bill rejected, and in assigning his
reasons for doing said that he informed that war
rants in this District directing the Arrest of e..
or Reeder Tor treason This regarded arcca and
he was disposed to rebuke Is by voting for the bin
in order to protect the people OF Kansas
Mr. Houston expressed his regret that the gentleman
had changed his mind either in consequence Of perus-
sion or other means.
Mr. Barclay replied that he had acted on conservative
sense OF duty, and would be intimdated nv tb sh
Mr.. Orr inquired of Mr. Barclay that he expected 10
accomplish by moving reconsideration Of the vote by
which the bill rejected
Mr.. Barclay replied that he made the motion with a
view OF voting for the passage of the bill and recording
his sentiments as representative from Peunsy
against those outrages
Mr.. Orr asked-lt this the gentemans object xhy
he did not yesterday vote for the bill
MI Barclay repeated that he preferred Mr.. stephens
BILL but that for political purposes encumbeed .ith
proportions to restore the Missouri restriction and Tins
Objectionable him. He held himself responsible 10
no man in this House for his political action He did ss
he thought he hai right to do
Mr. Houston said he did notimpeach Mr. BARCLAYS in
tegIy but ne expressed his astorishment thai the gen
should have alter voting against the bill changed bis
mind in the short period OF summers night.
Mr. Barclay remarked that he said that he disap
proved of the principles OF that bill.
Mr.. Houson-The gentleman had in the strongest ban.
guage condemned the bill by yesterday voting sgans, it.
Mr. Bennett OF New York, raised the eston of ori.r
that Mr. Houston could not lecture reflect ON another
member for moving the reconsideration of a vote
Mr.. Houston-I have done neither.
Mr.. Barcay,-i appeal to the gentleman from Nev
York to permit the gentleman from Alabama to go ou to
his hearts content.
Mr.. Bennett acquesced
Mr.. Houston resumed, saying thar he only wished to
his regret his friend from tba, b
had not made up his mind sooner
Mr.. Dunn understood Mr. Barclay to say that the for
mers proposition restore the Missouri Compron,i.
designed for political purposes-nothing of the kind had
entered Into his mind. He did not agree with Mr. Rsr
clay that the people of Kansas have right to establish
| slavery.
Mr. Barclay-I had no intention TO cast tb. siobtas,
| iniputaion ON the gentleman
Mr.. Dmn--I suppose not.
Mr. Houston moved that Mr. BARCLAYS motion to recon-
| slider the vote oi yesterday be laid on the table
BEFORE further action taken rose 70 qa,.,n
ensasd nySiyinS be eon a %
submitting minority report o'' Of Ms
! consent Of the House. - ' "'1 'ne
Mr. Howard in reply to inquiry, rprt contained
everything which te committee vihed present. but
the hope that Mr. Oliver would time ~
| his report. 0 y" -A>Ne
Mr. Over 'ad he colleague. when ,hy pr,p,r,
vH report nor had be any right TO anticipate
contents Of the msjorty report. -s NV
Mr sherman explained that he and Mr. Howard the
investigating committee Saturday mornInv .nd NJ
Oliver that evening when told that the ,oyt ~,
| teen prepared and a his - '>r~' '
Mr Oyer replied that he then Agued travel and a.
\ enter into the labOrs OF investigation.
Other explanations folio Nr
that be understood from What had Tie epo h.
been formally submitted the committee therefor. eond no
/ be received as the report Of that committee. - wv
Much confusion prevailed throughout the proceedings.
ensuehe House being divided whether report d ~
read or not Various points Of order raised. -
withdraw their objections. - - "N"Ns-ou''
FINALLY Mr. Hickman successfully, moved that M. r,pr,
be read ''P''' 'n0u"
The members IN order 70 hear The report drew up their seat.
ron, o. ue desk The clerk had only read portion