Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-12-24

though under circu instances, there was no
mom6sr who would more cheedully enter
into az investigation thsn himself There was
not sufficient ground TO justify proceedings
IS 70 whether the delegate was entitled 10 hls
seat The President, in bis message, does NOT
say that war exists in Utah. but that Brigham
Young has Threatened rebellion. and init.
uates that sone Of his threats may not be idle
boasung Therefore be recommends that ad-
diuonHl RECRUITS be raised for service in that
territory.
Mr.. Warren Of Arkansas said he wanted an
Investigation, and was NOT n=ruSQlar as 10
The form in winch Il should be conducted.
No attempts have as yet been made 10 eject
the delegate without hearing. BY the pro-
clamat.ou Of Brigham Young, it was plain to
every one that Utah was in a state Of rebel.
hon.
Mr.. Curtis Of Iowa said his constituents
were interested in this matter, and that
Mormon was editor Of the Democratic paper
in his district. He CCuTtisl wished to intro
duce resolution looking to the repeal of the
organized laws of Utah.
MIR. Warren replied, that the gentleman
(Mr. Curtis) need not tell him that a Mormon
was editor OF the Democratic paper in his
district. He might edit what is called Dem.
oorauc paper, but he does not belong to the
a.
controlled, and brought the country to Its
present state Of prosperity. He CWarren)
would vote to deprive the delegate from Utah
of his seat here.
Mr.. Boyce OF S. c., remarked that no man
has less sympathy with the Mormous than he.
The right of MIR. Bernheisel to his seat was
not under resolution, but under the organic
laws of the land, Brigham Young is bad
man, but is his conduct to be regarded as that
of the people of Utah This is the greatest
question which should come before Congress
He looked at the movements of the troops as
most unfortunate step which the Govern
ment was compelled to take, and would re.
greet should they be compelled to shed frater-
nal blood
Mr.. Coliax thought that the self respect of
the American Congress demanded this in.
vestigation. Gentlemen say that the resou-
tlon is extraordinary in character, but it was
offered te meet an extraordinary state of af.
fairs, anomalous in their character, and with
out precedent in history. Was it not fact
that the United States laws have been dehed
and tramplsd under foot, and their legitimate
officers compelled to leave the territory, fee
ing for their lives Were not the Mormons
cutting off the army trains, throwing off their
allegiance thus to their government and 9TH
erwise defying law. The President says that
nothing prevails but the despotism of Brigham
Young yet gentlemen hesitate whether they
shall pursue an investigation which their self
respect demands.
MIR. Stevens, of Ca, had no objection to
the resolution, as there was nothing in the
preamble which involved question of priyi-
legs.
Mr.. Case of Indiana moved to table the res.
oution, which motion was negatived by ~
against lis. The resolution was then agreed
to. The preamble was adopted by a vote of
lO7 against ".
Mr.. Case said he knew nothing of the pro-
clamalon of Brigham Young. He remem.
bered having seen something in fugitive news
papers about it, but nothing official. The
President does not declare that Utah is in a
state Of rebellion, but says unless Brigham
Young retraces his steps, the Territory may
be in state of open rebellion, but no acts
have yet been committed amounting To rebel
hon. Delegates from Utah represented pc.
litioal system, and right on the floor, He
did represent men, in or out of rebellion.
MIR. Stewart of Maryland-Is he not an
agents
Mr. Keitt of South Carolina Yes.
Mr.. Seward of Georgia-If he is a mis-.
chievous agent, have we not a night TO dis
Mr.. Keitt is here under the laws of the
land, and there is nothing against him. The
House have involved themselves in some con-
tradctions today, On motion of MIR. War
rem they have declared that war exists they
say that Utah is in state of rebellion, and
yet they cut off the very sinews of war. If
true should they adjourn for ten days, andif
not should they make the declaration in the
form of a resolution.
Mr.. Faulkner Of Virginia, from the select
committee, made report in regard TO the ac.
communication of this new hall, setting apart
a portion of the galleries for reporters and
foreign ministers The report was adopted.
On motion Of Mr. Banks so much of the
Presidents Message as refers to Utah, was
referred to the Committee on Territories.
Mr.. Petit announced the death of Mr..
Brenton and Mr., Niblach, both Representa-.
tiyes from Indiana, pronouneing eulogies on
their characters.
Adjourned to January 4th,