Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-02-09
IMPORTANT EROM WAsmIHoFON.
Prssidenstai view Il Kansas Msassss-AsssAer Hes
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Amess.re wns received from the President of
the United States, saying that circumstances had
kansas, producing condition Of things which,
nevertheless, it was incumbent upon him to call
the attention Of Congress, and to urgently rec
ommend the adoption of such measures - the
exigency may require. He alludes eulogisticslIy
to the principles embraced in the Kansas and Ne
braska act, and the system Of Government and
laws which it was passed to put into operation.
While Nebraska has been successfully organic
ed, an organization has long been delayed in
Kansas, attended by serious dil6cultes and em-
barrasments--- partly from local NAL administra-
ton, and partly from unjusti6abls interferencs
from the inhabitants of other States, with views
foreign to the interests and rights of the Terrific
Gov. Rccder, instead of constant vigilance in the
execution Of his duties himself sets the example Of
violating law and duty, which impelled the Pres
dcnt to Iemoye him.
He alludcs to the misdirected zeal # propa.
gandists, and the clashing Of Slavery and Anti
Slavery interests the cause of the mischief,
and as emphaticaly condemns the efforts to antic-
ipate, or force the determination of that question
in this inchoate state. The first Legislative As
sembly, whatever may have been the formalties
purposes, lawful body, and in this connection
The President reviews Reeder's conduct regarding
the removal of the Seat of Government, and Rec
der's refusal to sign bills passed by that body.
The i'll feeling in that Territory has now reached
such pitch that it threatens the peace, not only
of Kansas bu: of the Union.
Relative to the recent Convention which form
ed IL Free State Constitution, he says, it was
party and not the people who thus acted CONTRA
r. to the principles Of public law, the practice
under the Const tuition of the United States, and
the rule of right aud common sense. The move
ment in opposition to the Constitutional anthori-
ties in Kansas revolutionary in its character,
and if it should reach point of organised ress-
tance, would become treasonabl insurrectiOn, and
it will be the duty of the Federal Government to
suppress it.
il is not for the President to define tho duties
of States and Territories or to decide whether the
law is wise or unwise, just or unjust. 1t is his
duty to cause it to be effective. The great popu-
lar prer"g .,tive of self-government must be re-
spfcted.
The President further says it is his duty to pre-
order in the Territories, vindicate the laws,
whether federal or local, and protect the people
IA the full enjoyment of self-government. Al
though the serious and threatening disturbances
announced to him by Gov. Shannon in December
last, were quoted without tn. efusiOn of blood,
| there is reason to apprehend renewed disorders
there, unless decided measures be taken to pre-
vent tn
lie concludes by saying, that if the inhabitants
| OF X ,nsas shall desire State form .tion, and
| there be u sufficient number, the proper course
will be to call convention Of delegates to pre-
pare constitution, and recommends the enact
ment Of a law to that effect, In order that admis-
| sion into the Union may be in lawful and prop
er mann r, and that special appropriation may
be AIDE to defray any expenses which may be-
come requisite in the execution of the law or the
m ptpn Oncn Of yonh in hat
The Message was referred to the Committee on
| Territories, and the Senate then adjourned till
| Monday.
HoUsE.-The proceedings were opened with
PRAYER.
While the Clerk called the roll for the election
| of Speaker, the doOr-keeper announced . mes
sage from the President of the United States.
Mr.. Campbell Of Ohio, objected to it's recep.
ton.
Sudden excitement sprang up all over the hall :;
various gentlemen demanded to know the charac-
ter of the communication. The Clerk vainly en-
deavored to enforce order.
Amid the turbulence, the voice OF Mr., Orr was
heard, expressing hope that the Presidents pri-
vate Secretary might be permitted to state his err
rand. e.t 1.'..--t-.-t
Cries of eco on with the election and cor
der, ORDER"
Mr.. Craige claimed the right to be heard, de-
caring that he represented district in North
Carolina, which was the first to proclaim our in-
dependence of Great Britain. >lt2
What further he said was lost in confusion and
cries of ego on Craige, shear him., and sorder,'
nearly all the members being on their feet.
MIR. Craige would let the gentlemen know he
was not to be put down by their voices.
Mr.. Paine-ssIn the name of God and my coun-
try, am ashamed of these proceeding.."
MIR. Craige---ssAnd am ashamed to have col.
league who objects to the srcise of my rights"
Renewed cries of .sorder," s'call the roll and
intense excitement.
The Clerk essayed to Speak.
Giddings. -.'hear him, near him. -
Quiet being partially restored, Mr.. Craige said:
awe have right to know who the messenger is,
and what his business is here"
Renewed cries of "0rder," ssdown in 'front.'"
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio --"Nothing is in order
except the election Of Speaker"
MIR. Stephens moved that the message be read,
and demanded the previous question. ~
Mr.. Humphrey Marshall-'sThat's it. Il second
it."
Messrs. Craige and Campbell withdrew their
points, the latter declaring that he should main
tain his objections.
The motion of Mr.. Stephens was then agreed
to by thirty-thrce majority, when the result Of the
vote for Speaker was announced as follows:
Banks, IS Orr, 50; Fuller % Ricaud, s;
Campbell, of Ohio, 5; scattering, 5; necessary
for choice, l0l.
The Private Secretary Of the President then an
nounced message in writing from the President,
if it pleased The House to receive it.
Craise-.lt is the pleasure of the House.
The reading of the message was ordered BY %
majority. s8.e
The message Is the Same as the ono sent to the
Senate on Kansas affairs. After having been
read it was laid on the table and the House adj
journed.
RUNAwAY..-.A horse attached to sleigh,
went dashinc alono IN fi,s sile. IL in front