, 1857-01-30
WASHINGTON Cry,
Dec. 4th. 1856.

has rolled around the day fixed upon by
the constitution for the assembling of the
second session of the 34th congress. No
sooner had the supposed wisdom of the ma
ton been called to order by their speaker,
when the nerer-ceasing grodns of enslared
hdaSas were raised in all parts of the
house by the black republicans, because
the legally chosen delegate, j. w. Whit
field, of Kansas, presented his credentials
and asked to he sworn as a member Of the
present congress. The whole day was
spent in backing and filing, to use nauti-
cal term, in order that the forces might
be marshaled for the fight The day open
ed rich assure you, and the fdetious OPP
position were very much clated, as they
were sure that their forces were on hand
and they could outgeneral the democrats
But the battle was not to be so easily won.
Although they had the numerical strength,
the democrats proved TO be tacticians, and
maintained their ground in order that they
might be reinforced The battle closed
after running fight of seven hours, and
now when the question comes before the
house again, Mr.. Whitfield will be admit
ted.
l trust for the good of the country at
large, that this will be the end of Kansas
for the present session The fact is the
country needs some legislation by the pres
ent congress. The territories of Washing
ton and Oregon especially need the atten-
tion of members of congress, as also that
Of the executive and heads of department
generally. The facts are, instead of there
being peace in all of our territories and
prosperity amongst their citizens, an Indian
war is in their midst, and in my opinion it
has but just commenced. l pray God it
may be otherwise, but present appearances
indicate anything else. The fact is, by the
imbecile conduct of Gen. Wool you are all
in fair way of not only loosing your prop
erty, but your scalps. Your friends here
arc more alarmed than at any time pre-
vious. Ifthe next steamer brings alarming
news from the Pacific coast, the president
will appoint person to supersede the old
general.
Your energetic delegate, Col. ANDERSON,
was at his post at the opening of the ses-
sion, and Immediately sent to the speakers
table bills and petitions for the relief of
the territory. He is truly an active mem
Der of the house, and by his uniform course
Of conduct has now host of friends, who
when the time comes for action (that is,
voting, will assist him in legislating for
the territory.
The fact is, the whole of the last session
was spent in making president and groaa-
ing for Kansas, and no legislation was done
at all. Your delegate presented great
many bills during the last session, which
will be acted upon during the present ses-
sion.
From present appearances, should
judge that there was q general desire to
transact business this winter The men,
bers have voted themselves good pay, and
they feel as though the country demanded
their attention.
If anything of note occurs here, will
k keep you posted.
The recent election in California has
given general satisfaction to the friends of
Buck & BREcK, and has brought sickness,
sorrow and sadness to FREMONT and his
friends.
Success to you and all of your subscri.
bers
l am yours, &C.,