The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-01
CONGRESSIONAL.


WASHINGTON; June 2i.
In the House to-day, Mr.. Colfax spoke OF
the subject Of the laws emanating from The
Legislature Of Kansas, branding then as out
rageously oppressive and disgraceful, anc
some Of them in direct contravention of tho
organic law and constitution of the United
States.
Burlingame defended Massachusetts, against
several specific charges, claiming that in all
that constitutes true greatness, she is the
first State, and her present performances arc
superior to her past patriotic recolections.--
He was sorry to find at the head Of her list
of assailants the President of the United
States, who had deliberately perverted his
tory, and eulogised the South at the expense
of the North. Massachusetts, believed, with
South Carolina, the fugitive slave law to be
unconstitutional, and cited the Charleston
Mercury as authority. In conclusion, he re-
ferrcd to Summers spcsch--the nobleness of
its sentiments and the severity Of its strict
er nad !. persdnal s6cmy. lie rs pure as the
snow which falls. on his native hills, and his
heart overflowiug with: f:kindness for every hui
man being--bcaring the upright form of man
-hc is IN accomplished scholar and a gentle
man. A member of the House who had ta-
ken an oath to support the constitution, stole
into the Senate and smote him as Cain smote
his brother.
Mr.. Keitt--It is false. Sensation. W
Mr.. Burlingame replied that he would not
handy epithcts, but was responsible for his
own language only, and doubtless the gentle
man was responsible for his.
Mr.. Keitt--I am.
Mr.. Burlingame, after describing and Sc.
ycrely condcmning the assault, askcd--Call
you that chivalry! In wi at mode Of honor
do you get authority for it? If VIC are not
to have freedom Of speech, what is all this
government worth? If we are to be called
to account by some gallant nephew Of SONG
gallant uncle, for saying something which
docs not snt their sensitive nerves, we want
to know it. If the conflict is to be transfer
red from this useful''and intellectual field,
where the honors are equal, we desire to
chusetts will withdraw her Representatives to
her bosom, Wien safety can't be found for
them under the flag of our common country
But while her Representatives are here, they
will speak how and when they will, uncaring
for the consequences, and if they are pressed
too lorg or too far, they will not shrink from
defending the commonwealth of Massachu-
sctts, and the freedom of speech.
Mr.. Keitt now sought the floor, but it was
awarded to Mr.. Carlisle, who refused to
yield.
Mr.. Keitt gave notice that he should on re-
ply to some Of the points of Mr.. BIS speech.
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fllibustcrng platform of the democrats.-
Fremont would not receive the vote of any
district except that represented by Mr.. Gid
dng's. The contest is between Mr. Fillmore,
Buchanan, who is supported by a faction.
Mr. Washburn, Of Nc, urged the necessi-
ty of union Of the opponents o. the ad-
mnistration and those adverse TO the extern
sion of slavery into the Territories. He then
examined the platform of the Cincinnati
Convention in connection with the principles
and antecedents of Mr.. Buchanan and the
Democratic party. lie said it was an mex
prcssible relief TO emerge from this dark and
foetid atmosphere, rceking with shame and
wrong, into the clear light and healthful
breeze of truth and liberty. He spoke Of
Mr.. Fremont as the standard bearer and true
man whose aim it would be to maintain the
principles of the constitution and bring back
the government to the policy Of Washington
and jefferson.
Mr.. Washburn triumphed in this faith; nay
in the undoubting conviction that the pro-
ccedngs Of the Republican Convention will
be sustained by a large majority of the Amer
lean people.