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painful indeed Perhaps he had wrongly spoken on tho
subject lie had told the Senator he did not intend 70
Mr Dourns remarked that he would rclcase Mr. Mig.
Ter from secrecy and asked him whether he knew that
hc Douglas, had, either publicly or privately, agrccd
that the Constitution should be adopted without consult
Mr Bigcr stated what his distinct recollection VAS
lie remembered very well that The subject was discussed
in the house Of the Senator nom Illinois, but he was not
sure that Mr., Douglas participated 10 that debate va
which II was argued that, under AL tho circumstance
there ought not ~ be proviso in Mr. Ioomhs OH re-
quiring the constitution IN be submitted.
Mr.. Douglas remarked that when the bill was silent ON
the subject II understood rs matter on course that
the constitution TO be- submitted That he was
party 20 force the people constitution without US be-
ing submitted to them was not truc.
Mr.. Biger explained that he called Mr. Douglas At
tcntion 20 his course on Mr. Toonhs bill because IL
in dcrogation Of his doctrine laid down to-day. When
the senator from Illinois introduced his preparatory b
for Minnesota hc provided that the constitution should
be submitted n The inference TINT the coustitu
ton would be- submitted where such bill silent, why
was the clause inserted In tho Minnesota bul He did
no, mpugu the sense patriosin honorable motives or
courage Of the senator. lie bad no moro constant adj
mircr than himself one who oftcncr defended hun
Mr.. Hale wanted to know what some OF inc very pc
cuiar circumstances were which rendered the elective
franchise very difficult (iaughter)
Mr. Bglcr said no had said more on this subject
than Mr. Hale and Of violence and keeping free STATE
people from the polls lie (Bglcr) was interested to get
Kansas into the Union -.
Mr. Douglas 20 prevent wrong impressions, asked MI.
Brlcr whether he meant 10 be understood es saying that
ne (Dourasl in his own house or elsewhere, had cS-
pressed himself IN favor Of the constitution without Doing
submitted 20 the people.
Mr. Biglcr-l made no such allegation.
Mr. Douglas-You len it 70 be inferred. will not al
low f. 20 be inferred that declared iu my own house
II did not, acguit me Of It,
Mr.. BiFcr-l repeat, have no recollection OF the
Senator participating n Che Discussion
Mr.. DmRlls-N had nothing 70 do with ~ don't
know what my house had to do With H. tlAughtcr)
Mr.. Bisos-What said was TRUTH and that only -
What said on record.
On motion Of NIr Green n Missouri the further COM
sidcraton Of the Message postponed and the Senate
adjourned
from ycsterdayouc submitted boy Mr. Houston ~ Ala
huma that The House proceed 20 the election OF print
c with the proyso thar the House retains rs rights to
modify the existing law the subject q the Public
Printing the printer who may DC elected under this res
oution receiving said election with and upon the cond
ton above forth and that committee be appointed
20 examine The whole subject and report such change or
improvement as they may deem advisable. The other.
by Mr. smith oi NuWuiA, as substitute pfoNuhg TOT a
similar examination, and that The election be postponed
until the committee make report.
NJ. Banks OF Massachusetts moved TO lay Mr.. Hous-
tons motion on tho table The motion was negati'ed,
hy 50 against 100
Mr.. Smiths substitute was rejected by vote Of OF
against us.
Mr. IIouson's resolution was then adopted by major
ity n co.
The House then proceeded to the election Of Printer.
Mr. Bocock nominated MIR Stcadman Mr. Washbuu
Of Maine nominated Mr. George NJ Weston. Mr.stead-
man received l2l votes; Mr. Weston So and scatter
ing. The former was then declared elected
The members then selected their seats by lot Adj.
THURSDAY, Dee. 10.
sHNArE--Nlr Seward submitted resolution. which
lies over directing the Joint committee on Printing 70
inquire and report whether any provisions by law are
necessary the faithful performance the part
ofCongress Of existing contracts, which provide for ac
curate reports Of debates in the two Houses.
Mr. Douglas gave notice Of his intention to introduce
bin, early day, 20 enable the people Of Kansas 10
form Constitution and State Government, preparatory
90 their admission into the Union.
Mr.. Foo,c CAV, notice of bis intention 90 introduce
big making grants Of public lands 90 actual settlers
The Senate then went into executive session.
a
Horsr-Nr Stephens NJ Ca offered a resolution
which adopted. providing for the distribution ofbook
hero .pf1ro ordered 90 new members.
Mr. Ictccr NJ Va took occasion % say that tht
duty 81 Che House stop the evil of book distribution
which win cost 5000 Everything % be printed should
befrst sru~nzrd especially lately they had heard 10
much about plumber.
MoNpAy. Dec. 10.
SrvArE.--Mr. Evans announced the death Of Senator
Butler paving euiogy TO the prcemncu talent and
ability ~ the deceased.
Mos,.rs Mason Pugh and Clay briefly paid tributes 70
the memory of the deceased the customary resolution,
ofrospcct were passed. and the Senate adjourned.
HorsB-'Thc Committees were announced.
Mr.. Morrill, introduced a bill granting the lands Of ih'
tura and Mechanical Artt u approprates 6,3)0 01l
acres to be distributed according 70 federal representa-
The Senate resolution announcing the death Of Mr.
Bgiler was then received, and Mr. Boyce delivered al
culogy
Messrs. Stephens Harris Of H., and Goodc, followed
Resolutions Of respect were passed and the House adj
Journed
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lNAUGURAL-FEELtNG ~ rHE TERRITORY
ST. LOUIS, Dec, II. The special session O.
the Kansas Legislature organized GU the Sth
instant by selecting c. w Babcock President
Of the Council and q. W Doitzlcr Speaker OF
the House.
Secretary Stanton, in his message, SAYS
that in consequence Of recent events having
produced profound agitation of the public
mind. and sense Of wrong and injustice
whether well or i'll founded, aud an approhen-
sion Of greater evil arising thercirom having
aroused the people of the territory to thou
consideration and dangerous excitement,
feel myself compelled by sense of duty, Ia
call you together, that You may adopt prompt
legislative measures to avert the calamities
which threaten the public peace.
After reviewing the formation and action
of the Constitutional Convention, Mr.. Stan.
ton recommends the passage Of an act direct.
ing the election to be held under different
officers on the same day and at the same
places as are provided for in the proclamation
of the President of the Convention, author
izing the people to vote for a Constitution in
either of the forms presented by the Conven-
ton The Governor also recommends the
passage of law making fraudulent return
of votes a felony, with suitable punishment.
Kansas letters to the Republican state that
intense excitement prevails among all classes
of the people in the territory and the proba-
bilities are that the party opposed to the Le-
compton Convention will not permit the cleo
ton on the 2lst.
General Lane, with 800 or 400 men, we're
encamped near Lecompton, and threats had
been made of driving Gen. Calhoun and the
members of the Convention out of the Terri
tory, but no out break has yet been attempted
WAsHINGToN, Dec. In. Y. Herald
Correspondence 1t is rumorod here that
Governor Walker has left post-haste for Kan
sas Another rumor is current this evening
to the effect that Gov. Wrlker has been re-
moved from the Goyernorship of Kansas. If
he has not already been he will be in less
than fortnight.
1t Is stated in confidential circles that the
Democratic delegation from Indiana have had
long interview with President Buchanan, in
the course Of which they said that on full
consultation they could not support the Lee
compton Constitution after the erpose of Son