The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-12-19
Thirty.fourth Congress.

SENATE Dec. II, Mr. Cas- made q speech in
favor Of popular sovereignty. Mr.. Hall aid
that the Rspublican party would succeed In
1860 and apply the principle Of EXCLUSION
OF slavery from the territories. Mr.. Han
exhibited amid general laughter, n call Tor
q Democratic mass meeting in Pennsylvania
during the presidential canva~ Of thoss in
favor Of Buchanan and Breckinridse and
FREE KANSAS. Senator Bigler was posted
rs one Of the speakers OH the occasion but
the Senator said he was not present. Nd
journed till monday.
IIousE. - Humphrey Marhall made o
speech to show the opinions among the dem
ocrats OF the North and South. regarding
the Interpretation Of the Nebraska bill, nay.
ing their positions werc 30 different there
was no finding on. where they were.
During the speech, Messrs. Quitman,
Keitt. and Nc Mullen, the latter speaking
for the Virginia delegation. repudiated squat
ter sovereignty rs explained by Mr.. Cas-. ;.
Mr.. Orr repudiated that doctrine, and ad'
mitted that there were differences OF opin'
ion regarding IL among the democracy, say
ing that Mr. Marshall might make tho most
OF 1t. Adjourned. al. .... q. -..f
HOUSE,, Dec. l2.-Mr. Campbell Of Ohio,
from the COMMITTEES Of Ways and Means,
reported q bill for the payment Of the lcgis-
tive, executive and judicial expenses, and
bill making similar provisions for the con-
sular and diplomatic service for the next Us
cal year.
Mr.. Tsppan made an unsuccessful attempt
10 introduce bill repeating the laws OF the
so-called Legislature Of Kansas. Adjourned
till Monday.
SENATE, Dec. Is. - Tho credentials Of
Mr.. Harlan, Senator from Iowa, with the
protest of the Senate Of that state relativs
thereto were taken from the table, and after
some discussion as 10 their proper disposal
were referred to the committee on the judic.
iary. n. .,
HOUSE,. Mr.. Etheridgc submitted the
following resolution which was read for in
formation.
Resolved That this honse regard all sug-
gestions or propositions OF every kind by
whomsoeyer made for revival Of the slave
trade, as shocking to the moral sentiments
of the enlightened portion Of mankind, and
that any act on the part Of Congress legisla.
ting or coniving at or lcgalizing that horrid
and inhumap traffic, would justly subject
the United States to the reproach and exc
Grafton Of oil civilized people throughout
the world. sEl 500
Objections were made to the introduction
of the resolution, and Mr.. Ethcridge moved
suspension Of the rule upon which Mr.
Campbell demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand for the previous question wa
sustained by 80 majority, and tho main
question ordered by Al majority. - 4,
Mr.. Etheridgo's resolution was then adopt.
oil by yeas l52, nays 81. -
Mr.. Orr, under q suspension of the rules
submitted resolution that it is inexpedicnl
unwise and contrary to tho policy Of thu
United States to repeal the laws prohibit.
lng the African slave trade. The resolution
was adopted by yeas 1893, nays 81. -
SENATE, Dec. IL. Mr.. Wilson introduc
ed bill amcndatory of the Kansas Nebras
ka bill. Bill presented by Mr.. Pesscnder
to provide for the punishment OF certain
crimes against the United States. !.
IlousE.-Bill presented by Mr.. WhiiielS
for paying losses by the recent disturbances
in Kansas.
The remainder Of the session spent in dis
custom on the Presidents Message. %