The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-12-24
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is

SENATE.-The Senate was occupied
mostly with local bills The contest in
the case of Mr.. Harlan of Iowa was dis
cussed. The case was referred to the Ju-
dietary Committee.
House Mr.. Etheridge, of Tenn, sub
mitted the following resolution, which was
read for the information of the members:
Resolred, That this House regard all
suggestions or propositions of every kind
by whomsoever made, for the revival Of
the African slave trade, as shocking to the
moral sentiment Of the enlightened portion
of mankind; or any act on the part of
Congress legislating, or conniving at, or
legalizing that horid and inhuman traffic
would justly subject the United States to
the reproach of all civilized and Christian
people throughout the world.
Several members stated that they were
strongly opposed to the opening of the
slave trade but objected to the wording of
the resolution.
Mr.. Orr strove Intellectually to intro
duced u substitute, simply declaring it in
expedient, unwise and contrary policy for
the United States to repeal the laws pro-
hibiting the African slave trade
Mr.. Etheridge's resolution was adopted
by 95 majority.
WASHINGTON, Dec 16.
SENATE On motion of Mr.. Dodge Il
resolution was adopted calling on the Sec
retary of war for copies of all the letters
addressed to that Department, or to Viii
son Shannon, late Governor Of Kansas, by
Col. Sumner, relative to Kansas affair:
which has not heretofore been communi
Gated.
Mr.. !. llson introduced bill amenda
tory of the act to organize the Territorie!
of Nebraska and Kansas L; was referred
to the committee on Territories.
HoUsE-Mr Whitfield introduced ;
bill providing for assessment of damage
sustained 10y loss ard destruction of prop
erty belonging 10 citizens of Kansas, during
} the recent disturbances in said Territory
also bill establishing two additional Iant
districts in Kansas
Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, from the com
mittee on Ways and Means, reported tn
Indian, Civil and Army appropriation
bills. They were referred to the Commit
tee of the Whole on the State of the Union
The debate on the Presidents annua
message was resumed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. II.
SENATE. Weller gave notice tina
Immediately after the holidays he woul
call up the Pacific railroad bill under con
sideration at the last session.
The consideration of Mr.. RuSk's bi
allowing further time for the creditors c
Texas to Eli their claims, was resumed.
After debate the bill passed.
1 HOUSE 5000 copies of the RepoI
of the Secretary of the Treasury on the f
nances, were ordered to be printed.
The House then resumed the discussio
: of the Presidents Message.
WASHINGTON, Dec 1S
SENATE-After transacting some ur
y important business proceeded to couside
the Presidents Message.
House. - $4,000 of the President
Message and accompanying document
y were ordered to be printed.
The consideration of the President
Massage was resumed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.
SENATE. Senate continued tn
Discussion of the Presidents Message
HOUSE. bill which passed the Sen
ate last session authorizing the people {
, Kansas, to form a Constitution and Stat
t government, preparatory to its admisso
into the Union, was referred to the Com
mittee on Territories.