Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-08-15

troubles in Kansas, which shall, among 9th
crs, contain provisions for restoring the slav
cry restriction to Kansas and Nebraska,
was rclected-45 against 10.
The question was then on Nj. Grows a
mendment TO the appropriation for the Judi
cnry of Kansas, that money shall not be
drawn from the Treasury TIL the crlmna
prosecutions pending in the territory against
the persons charged with treason, or alleged
violation Of the laws passed by body o
men at shawnee Mission claim to be the leg.
islature, shall be dismissed by the Court, and
every person who has been or may be re-
strain Of his liberty by such prosecution BE-
released from confinement
Agreed to by 81 against GO.
The amendment Of Mr.. Sherman, similar
to tho above, was rejected-;i9 against ! l |.
The clause oppropriating $4,000 for the
expenses Of the Legislative Assembly Of
Kansas, was stricken out, by 90 against So
Mr. Crows and Mr.. Stsnton's amend
ments, that no part Of the money be oxpond-
ed for prosecuting or OBTAINING any person
charged with treason, was agreed to-S2 a.
gainst GO.
The bill was then passed by vote Of 81
against SIS, the Democrats, together with
diana and Mr.. Bennett of New York, voting
m the negative.
The House then took recess till p. m.
EyENfNG SEssioS-Mr Allison asked Mr.
Walker whether he would consider it suiii-
cicut for a dissolution of the Union # in the
noxt election the people send majority to
Congress favorable to the restoration Of the
Missouri restriction.
Mr. Walker replied he was no disunion
ist, but 10 the event to which Mr.. Allison
alluded his voice should ring for dissolution
Of the Union.
Mr.. Sage attribute tho present agitation
TO the violation Of plightcd pledges in the
slavery question, and the repeal Of the Mis-
souri, Compromise.
THuRsDAY, Aug. Z.
SrNArE--A resolution was adopted GALL
ing on the President for information touching
The refusal Of Honduras to receive COM
mercial agent for this country and also an
other, offered by Nj Seward, requesting the
President 10 communicate Information touch
ing the eXpcdiency Of appointing an Amer
lean consulate At the Loo Choo Islands.
The Senate then took up the Army APP
preparation bill, which was reported from the
Finance COMMITTEE, with an amendment
striking out Mr. Sherman's provlso offered
10 the House, that no part Of the military
force Of the United States shall be employ-
ed TO aid in the enforcement Of the alleged
laws Of the Legislative Assembly convened
at Shawnee Nilsson until Congress declares
whether those laws we're passed by the Leg.
islaiure chosen in conformity with the organic
law and until Congress declares so. that IL
shall be the duty Of the President 10 use the
military forces 10 preserve peace, suppress
instruction, repe invasion, and protect the
persons and property of the citizens Of the
territory on the highways OF Missouri and
elsewhere, against unlawful search aud seiz
ure and that the President disarm the pres.
ent militia, recall all United States arms,
and prevent armed men from going into the
territory 10 disturb the public peace or en-
force real or pretended laws.
Mr. Hunter said the proyiso was irrcley-
ant, and II for no other reason, should be- re-
lected but for the House TO insert such
proposition, aud insist upon 1t to stop the
wheels Of government, was not only factl-
tious, but revolutionary.
Mr.. Wilson SAID lf the bill failed to pass
the responsibility would rest on the Senate
and not on the House, which had made a
thorough examination Of the affairs in Kan
sas, and asccHGined that there had been
violation Of the organic law, and trampling
down Of the rights Of the people. The
House, he said, had acted with Intelligence
and patriotism.
Mr. Wade maintained that the invaders
made unjust and tyrannical laws to which no
citizen ough, to submit, Pierce, the traitor,
now siis IN the Executive char. stimulating
the people a. fast as he can do II, to civil
war The object of the House amendment
was to prevent outrage IN Kansas, and
should meet the appreciation Of every pa
trlnt
Mr. Thompson Of Kentucky and Mr.
Tumbul Of Illinois advocated the proviso
Mr. Hunter SAID If the House insist upon
the proviso. and the bill Is lost 10 consequen.
CO, there will be general outburst OF in
dlenalion throughout the country.
Mr. Butler thought the proposition the
most unconstitutional one that ever had found
It's way into bill. luhammatory violence
AMI illegal means are resorled to for the pur-
pose Of attaining improper ends. j, was
fastening the country 10 a crisis when the
South would have TO take care Of itself.
Mr.. Fessenden justified the action Of the
House, which had made appropriations for
all the purposes Of the army, restricting only
expenditures in Kansas. II the Senate de.
fcats the bill on account Of this, the respon-
sibilty is theirs. The Senator from South
Carolina had not informed them how the eX-
ercise Of such right had yiolateg the Consti-
tuition.
Mr. Douglas said the proviso withholds
money for the execution of certain laws --
The constitution enloins upon the Presiden,
al. e. . hos Ia tra
cannot interfere to prevent him from so do
ing. The proyiso likewise grants amnesty
TO the men who murdered their fellow-citiz
ems by cutting their ,hroais and their hearts
out. He would have them hung by the neck
for their crimes. If the judges Of Kansas
are so corrupt that Justice cannot be meted
out, as is so frequently asserted, why does
not Mr.. Wade's friends who have a MAORI
" in the House. impeach them.
Mr.. Wade-lf we have a majority, they
were culpably negligent OF their duty.
Mr., Douglass-They are eulpibly neglig
ent or dishonest in their professions
Mr. Fessenden said perhaps the House had
not confidence in the tribunal that would have
To try them.
Mr. Douglas thought Mr.. Fessenden had
thrown an lnslnuaton against his fellow Sen
ator~.
Mr.. Fessenden emphatcally denied this
saving the Senator from Illinois could not 81
torture his language ms to make him say that
the majority of the Senate were corrupt
Mr Douglas was still Of the opinion that
1t was an mpulston upon the Senate.
Mr.. Wilson said the Republicans has moi
a majority in the House. If he were mem
Der Of that branch, he would vote Tor the I'M
peachment of Judge Lecomp'e, but with
fullest conviction that majority Of the Sen
ate would never convict hun.
Mr.. Trumbull replied to Mr.. Douglas in
sisling that the proyiso does not interfere
with the present execution Of the laws. II
the laws of Kansas are legitimate, there was
no need Of an army to enforce them. 10 re-
ierrng to the Judges of Kansas, he said lie
compile sadly msunderst0u1s his duty OF Is O
very dishonest man.
Mr. Douglas responded, Directing TO th'
proposition to repeal the laws OF the hansa'