The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-02
KANSAS AFFAIRS.
Report Of the Congressional Investig ating
Committee,
&C., &C., &c.

Committee,
&C., &c., &c.
THIIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON. July I, 1855.
CONFLICT HxTwEEN JUDICIAL MILITARY AUTHORITIES
WASHINGTON TERRITORY
Mr. CAss (den) OF Mich, said-A very grave trans
lection has occurred the Pacific coast according ac
counts just received into which examination ought
be made. Governor Stevens, of Washington Territory
has proclaimed martial law there. and has arrested
Judge Of the District Court and sent him away dis
eance thus closing the Court Mr. Cas dad not desire to
prejudge the case but II certainly seemed great
sumption Of power He submitted resolution calling
the President for the facts In relation TO the matter
Adopted
Mr.. CorIAMxR (nigger worshipper) OF Vermont, sub
nitted mi aorty report from the Committee Terrific
ries on the Kansas question The report was read and
The Kansas bin was then taken up.
Mr.. THOMPSON, (natonaD of Kentucky, was to some
the Committee Territories but would prefer to have
the government take strict with the Territories
and treat them as certain father did his bad boys, CIV
ing them doggHg every morning because be knew they
would do something before night TO deserve it,
{Iaughter Hs thought t'rdiculous that young Terri
cory only years old should itself against the
lawful authorities of its progenitor He wanted the laws
strictly enforced, and enough military force
~ II.
qualifications for tho Presidency, ALL uded to
the state Of political parties generally, and dissected
the republican democratic PLATFORM but the Phiadel-
pha platform able, sensible and patriotic; but STILL
above all other Platforms he preferred the whig plat
form OF 1852, and under good old whig banner he
would live and die He hoped all old line wings would
follow his example, and not stray away after tse gods
yesterday BY the Committee Territories being the
best remedy for the existing troubles in Kansas.
Mr.. HALE of N. H., liked the bill very well, and
thought it was a much faircr proposition than could
have been expected considering the source from whence
it emanaed; but the difficulty likely to be, that this
administration in carrying it out, would not do in
fair and impartial manner He pointed out other obec-
Mr. ADAMS, TX NJ Of Miss, moved to amend the bill
by striking out that part which gives the right Of suffrage
TO all persons who shall have aied their deca Of IN
tenton to become citizens of the United States 10 com
pliance with the naturalization laws.
Mr.. CRrTESDES TX. N Of KY, hoped the amendment
would be adopted. He thought those foreigners who
had declared their intention TO become citizens had no
right TO vote than those who made no such decla
ration. Adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON July l, 1856,
ADMISSION or KANSAS.
Mr.. BARCLAY, (dem.) OF Pa, moved reconsideration
o the vote which the House rejected the bill for the
admission of Kansas into the Union Hc expressed the
belief that the people OF any Territory have legal and
Constitutional right TO and form State constitution
without authority Of anybody in the world, aud that
the fonaton Of Territorial government was an a,sump
He had been informed that warrants were In the hands Of
the Marshal for this district for the arrest OF dstn
gushed gentleman Of Pennsylvania for treason. He
garded th- the most arcca and absurd proceeding
the world had ever heard Of and disscn'cd from the
pursued by the officials OF Kansas relative 70 all
similar Indictments. Although he had preferred the bill
of Mr. Stephens he would vote for the bill rejected yeser
day in give the people oi Kansas that protection
to which they entitled in the enjoyment Of their
rights -, -, .
be regretted that after questions creating great excite
eni had been disposed Of there always TO be found
gentieman hanging on inc skirts OF party that
could be reached by influences not known TO other
members,
Mr. B,scIAY-will the gentleman be kind enough to
Mr. HovsroS replied his health would not permit Il.
He did no, intend to npeach the integrity Of tho gentle
man from ylyana but only intended TO express
his regret that the gentiemans mind not made
previous to the final vote by which the consequent ex
how Mr.. Barclay could now vote for the bill which re-
cognlzcs the Topeka constituton which was not only
trained in the absence Of Law but was conflict with t.
He appcaied to Mr. Barclay to close up the excite mcn
aud hush altogether, instead Of by insisting on mo
tlon reconsider TO extend the influences for evil
Mr. BARCLAY replied he voted for the appointment or
the Kansas Investigation Committee beciuse he wished
TO whether the reports Of the outrages in that Ter
-itory were He would inform the gentleman
q Alabama that he not TO be intmidated, and no in
fuence outside his conscientious duty could be brought
10 bear on him He made the motion honestly.
Mr.. oRR (dem.) OF 8. G., inquired Of Mr.. Barclay
what he expected TO accomplish by moving for recon
-deraon Of the vote by wnien ,ns ., o w reeet,a & @
sage and recording his sentiments as representative Of
Pennsylvania, agans, those ou,rages.
Mr. ORR--n this was the gentlcmsns object, why did
he no, vote yesterday for the bili' -
Mr. BARCLAY repeated he preferred Mr. stephens bill
but that for political purposes u was encnmbcred with
proposition 70 restore Missouri restriction and thus
was Objectionable TO him. lie beld himself responsible
20 In the Hoase for his political action. lie did
as he thought be had n right 10 do.
Mr. Horsros said he did not impcach Mr.: Barclays In
tssry but expressed his astonish tina, the gentle
suan should aer voting against the BILL have changed
his mind In the short period Of summer night
Mr.. BARc1u remarked he never said he disapproved
A. s.f thafh
Mr. Horsros-Thc gentleman had In the strongest Ian.
guage condemned the bill yesterday oy voting against r.
question OF order ,a, Mr. Houston could not lecture
rec another member for moving for the rcconsidora
MT BssuAY-I appeal 10 the gentleman from New York
20 permit the gentleman from Alabama TO go on 70 his
hearts content.
MrJBsxsrrT scquicsed
Mr. Horros resumed saying he only wished 70 express
his regret that his friend from Pennsylvania had not made
Mr. Dvss (never worshipper), Of Indiana understood
Mr.. barclay 70 say that his Dunns) proposition 70
purposes Nothing Of the kind entered into his mind
&c did agree with Mr. Barclay that tho people Of
Kansas havea right TO establish slavery.
Mr.. BAsuaY-f had intention 10 cast the slightest
lmputston upon the gentleman.
Mr., HorsroS moved that Mr.. Barclays motion 70 re.
consider be lai on the table.
Before further action was taken Mr. BowARp rcso 10
question of privilege, wishing make report from the
Kansas Investigating Committee.
Debate ensued, involving the point tina, f the report
Oliver OF Missouri fro submitting the minority rspoet
rhesrx,ssR said report In part could - made with
che consent OF the House.
Mr. How,Rp (nigfe worshippcr) Of Mich, IN reply to
inquiry, said the report contained everything which
che committee wished 10 present. but expressed the hope
cha, Mr oliver would be allowed reasonable time 70
make his report.
Mr.. OLIVER, (dem.) ef Mo-, said he not with his
colleagues when they prepared their report had he
riRh 10 anticipate It's character impossible for
him v prepare the minority without knowing the contents
Of the majority report
Mr.. sHxsxks, fngger worshi,per) Of Ohio, explained
tha he and Mr.. Howard arrived here Saturday
fng, and Mr. Oliver that evening Was told that the
report had been prepared and was al hh service.
Mr. OLIVER replied that he then fatigucd with travel
spd the day the Sabbath when u could not be
expected that ne should entcS la5ortous invesga
tion.
Other explanations followed, during which Mr. Fto.