The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-12-31

I wuxss,s, Il appears nom the proclamation
Of Brigham Young, late Governor OF Utah, and
! ffom the Presidents message, that said Terri.
tory Is uow in open rebellion against the Gov
erninent of the United States, therefore,
Resolved. That the Committee on Territories
be instructed 20 consider and report on ese
facts, and inquire into the propriety OF cxeind'
ting nom seat On tho door Of the House the
delegate nom that Territory.
Mr.. Warren said that this was question
which the country aud every honest man
desired should be investigated Members
were sitting here with the delegate from u
Territory which was not only nominally, but
legally. in open rebellion against the Gov
eminent OF the United States
/ Mr.. Banks said the TACT that the prcam-
bic declared tina, state of war existed, did
not bring the matter before the House rs n
question Of privilege. lie admitted that the
Constitution affected the delegates rights,
but the facts upon which Mr., Warren basel
his conclusions did M, ai'tc, his rights at
nil.
The Speaker remarked that the preamble
might or might not be adopted by the
liouS,
Mr.. Bocock admitted that this was n
question Of privilege, but il would be for the
House 10 say whether the reasons assigned
should be admitted. lie was not, nor was
the House prepared TO assert tina, the facts
charged constituted sufficient ground for
the rejection of the delegate.
The House cannot set up aa inqulsltion
OF mora,s or religion. We cannot declare u
State or Territory in u condition OF moral
rebellion aud that, therefore, It's delegate is
no, entitled to he heard On this floor. a
part of the State might be- IN rebellion, ye,
are not those who are true and loyal entitled
10 representation But We have no facts
by which we can docaie Utah in legal N.
bellon against the country. Where Is the
Message Of the President declaring that
Utah IL in n state oi rebellion Ii would
be no harm to refer this resolution to the
Committee on Territories for investigation.
The House adopted the resolution direc,
ing the Committee on Territories to inquire
into the ,xpcdiency Of exTlling Mr.. Bern
hisel. delegate from Utah.
S.sArk.~-1hc various branches OF the
Presidents Message were appropriately re-
ierred.
Mr., Simmons gave notice OF his n.en.
ton to introduce a home valuation bill,
Mr. Stuart addressed the Senate ON the
subject Of Kansas. lie said II WIS well ~
marked by Attorney Gthersl Butler Ii Aic
Arkansas case, that the power Of Congress
upon the subject Of admission Of a new State
is plenary. When the question Is presented
/, mus, necessarily be determined by the cir
cumstauccs which surround and govern that
particular case. II isa power which MI
thorizes the admission Of regn States M
well IN those formed out of our dominion,
and this single statement would show al a
glance that that precedent never could and
never ought to be regarded Tor the purpose
undermining the power or property Ia u par'
,cuar case, Congress aud Congress alone
understood the power conferred upon Il by
tho Constitution TO determine, not only the
question whether the state shall be- admitted
ut ALL but IL equally empowered with ~.
thority TO determine how II shnll be admitted
Enabling acts were moi TO bc regarded as
indispcnsably necessary 10 the admission Of
new States lie preferred to lay those prn'
ciples to the case under our Constitution
The questions TO be asked were, whether the
foreign government was republican, whether
the people were satisfied with H., and asked
admission under II. for the powers of Con.
gr%s was 10 admit State. not c0rcc IL -
lie coniendcd that the people Of kansas
had had no opportunity 10 vote for the elcc,
ton Of delegates TO the Convention, ~ 10
some counties no census had been taken
How could they bc expected to abide by liz
decision when their voice had not been heard.
lie also believed that the Convention in
tended trick and fraud upon the people,
and expressed views in accordance with those
which Mr.. Douglas had previously submit
ted. lie would never give his vote 10 con
summaic that fraud when be believed was
10 be the most enormous that was ever IN
dertaken ~ be- practicod upon the people
under the form u law. lie believed that If
this Constitution was forced upon the pco-
pie 81 X ansas, those who did IL would light
the torch II civil discord throughout the
Union. The mighty cry 80 Peace, peace,
but there ia no peace.
Mr.. Bro.lerick said while be agreed with
Messrs. Douglas and Stuart and most Of their
remarks, there was one point on which he
wished 10 say few words Wien Cover.
nor Walker and Secretary Stanton went 10
Kansas they found state Of instruction
existing there. aud succeeded, with great
labor, 10 restoring peace. Now be though,
the President and his Cabinet were alone
responsible Tor the late outbreaks. This
was the first time he had known the Prsi.
dent 10 descend from bis high position to At
tempt 10 coeree private citiVus 10 the will
d illegal party men. lie was willing 10
disagree with hi. party for b. believed he had
rendered ~ much service 10 the election
Of Mr.. Buchanan ~ any gentleman on the
floor. lie Was also somewhat hstonished NJ
the fortearsnce d the people Of Kansas 10
wards tie delegates ~ the convention. II
the people had logged tbsm and cut their
ears n aud sent them out u the Territory.
be- would have spplauded them for il,
lie would not make any extended r..