Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-12-25

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does Mr. F's bill is to remedy these incon-
sistencies. 1t was sent to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
In the House. Mr.. WHITFIELD Kansas in
troduced bill to indemnify citizens Of Kansas
! for losses sustained by the late disturbances.
Also, establishing District Court at Leaven-
worth, and two additional Land Districts
Mr.. CAMPBELL [Ohiol reported the Indian,
Civil and Army Appropriation bills, which
went to Committee of the Whole.
| Mr.. CAMPBELL also reported certain amend
ments to the Tariff of IS46, which were passed.
| On his motion the bill to reduce the tariff on
imports was postponed to the first Tuesday in
January
| Mr. NICHOLS fOhiol took up the debate on
; the Presidents Message, and defended the Re-
publicans from the charges made in that docu-
nent He also showed up the Free Kansas"
electoneering swndles of the democracy of
Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Mr.. CRAWFORD Geo. approved every word
in the Message. He charged the Republicans
with a design to interfere with Slavery in the
States by attacking it in the Territories.
Mr.. JONES Tenn. attempted to show that
the Government had and lad not power in the
Territories He said the Fremont men were
not Republicans, but despOts in their coercion
of the people of the Territories.
DECEMBER II, 1856.
In the Senate, the bill to extend the time for
Texas creditors TO file their claims was further
discussed and finally adopted.
In the House the debate upon the Presi-
dents Message was continued by Mr. CUMBACK
Ind who defended the Republican party
from the calumnies of President Pierce.
Mr.. WALKER Ala. reviewed the affairs OF
Central America, expressing an opinion that
the Government did wrong in suspendng d.
plomatic relations with Nicaragua, and eulo-
glzing Gen. Walker, as possessing all the ele-
ments for hero and a statesman He view
ed him as the future instrument for securing us
free transit to he Pacific.
Mr.. ENGLISH Ind. while defending the ma
tionality OF the Democracy of Indiana, asked
whether any Southern man would oppose the
admission of Kansas as Free State provided
that was the clearly expressed will of maiori-
ty of the people.
Mr.. Brooks avowed his willingness to abide
by such a decision of the people, if fairly ex-
pressed but repudiated Squatter Sovereign
ty as damaging to Southern rights in the Ter
ritories.
DECEMBER Is, 1856.
! In the Senate, Mr.. FISH n. VI desired
! the Commerce Committee to report as to the
expedency of building Custom House at Sag
Harbor
Mr. Halls n. H. wanted the Military
| Committees opinion as to abandoning the Mill
tary Asylum in the District of Columbia. The
soldiers might be better supported at much less
cost.
Mr.. THOMPSON KY. added queries as to
the Harrodsburg Asylum, and whether it might
not properly be removed to California.
| Mr.. PEARcE Md offered a resolution to
have the medals for DR. Kane and bis officers
completed and presented.
Mr.. STUART Mich. presented the memorial
of +. K. Collins, stating that his pay is not
sufficient for successful competition with the Cum
ard steamers and asking the Government to
buy the Collins steamers Referred to Post
Office Committee.
The Presidents Message was then taken up
Mr.. JONES Tenn. justified the Presidents
denunciation of the Republicans, and thought
he spoke only truth. He then spoke as to the
power of Congress to carry Slavery into the
Territories or exclude it. 1t was not for Con-
gress but the Supreme Court to decide the
question, and he looked for decision in few
days Whatever that might be, he was ready
to acquiesce. Squatter Sovereignty he de-
nounced as humbug. He read extracts
from speeches Of Free-Soil Senators to show
that they labored to extinguSh slavery in the
States.
Mr.. SEWARD n. Y. took exception to the
manner of quoting, and offered Mr.. Jones a
copy of bis speeches published by his own au-
: thority.
Mr. JONES promised to accept and read, but
doubted if he might get into the Penitentiary
by so doing. At any rate, he would not run
the risk of taking them to Tennessee.
An amusing colloquy ensued between Mr.
JONES and Mr. HALE. Mr.. Wilson Mass I
got the floor, aud the Senate adjourned.
In the House 10000 copies of the Message
and Documents were ordered
The consideration of the Message was then
resumed
Mr.. QrrrNAS Miss. believed the President
had spoken we'll and truly on Slavery. The
Republicans had declared their intention to de-
, stroy Slavery in the States. He then took up
+ the Central American business, where he was
opposed to yielding to England and France
, We want no advice or assistance as to our du.
ty on this continent. He believed Gen. Walk.
/, er was an instrument in the hands of Pro,i
dence to carry on American civilization, and
that it was the duty Of our Government not to
throw obstacles in his way Mr. @. defined
his views of the theory of our Government and
its practical application. lie was strict States
: Rights man.
Mr.. BRANCH n. G.. defended the South
from misrepresentation as to her prosperity
and social condition. The last election, he
thought, decided in favor of peace and no Con
gressional agitation The Democracy were
not divided in their construction of the Nebras
ka bill they were for letting the people de.
; eide for themselves, under the Constitution
There was no Squatter Sovereignty in that
bill He was willing To ahido hr tho oxnootoI