Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-12-24

heartily concurred with the views of the
message in almost every sentence, except the
part relative to Kansas. In his judgment,
contrary to the opinions of the President.
there will be no peace If Kansas be admitted
under the Lecompton Constitution. Expedi-
ency is dangerous doctrine when brought
in contact with principles. There can be no
peace when the rights Of the people are jeop-
ardized. He did not agree with the old the
ologian that, in order to be saved we must be
damned. (Laughter.) His pledge to his
constituents was to stand on the doctrine OF
submission of the entire constitution to the
people. This is of the highest concern, and
is sential to selfgovernment. 1t has its
foundation in the Cincinnati platform, in the
Presidents inaugural, in Gov. Walkers ac-
ceptance, in the Presidents letter to the Con-
necticut clergyman, in the instructions he
sent to Coy. Walker. and in his annual mes
sage. All come here as recorded evidence,
aud show the pledges which have been given
to the people of Kansas that they should have
the whole constitution submitted to them.
Mr. Hughes Of Indiana, rose to explain his
surprise and regret that the gentleman should
have chosen this occasion to precipitate such
debate upon the house. There are those
who believe the Administration are in trouble
and that clouds are gathering around the
Democratic party. He therefore humbly
conceived that the friends of the Admin
istration, and the members of the Demo-
cratic party, should not be the first to sound
the alarm. There was no question before us
as to whether Kansas should be admitted as
a free or slave State, and hence the time
and occasion for the speech were against the
gentleman. It was unexpected, for he be-
lieyed we had no Presidential candidate in
this body. Allusion had been made to a dis
tinguished Senator's position; but it might
be well, perhaps FOR that Senator to look to
his laurals and honor. He understood Mr..
Cox to say, with emphasis, that, in the last
Presidential election, the people Of Ohio de-
cided that the Constitution of Kansas, what
ever it might be, should be submitted to
vote of the people. He apprehended that no
such issue would be presented in Ohio nor in
Indiana.
The gentleman from Ohio would reeollect
that The term popular sovereignty" was
not understood till after the Presidents cleo
ton laughter and, until the decision in
the bred Scott case, it was not understood in
all sections alike, and not understood in the
sense in which Mr.. Cox seemed to understand
it. Perhaps the gentleman from Ohio does
not intend to stand by the President IF he
(Hughes) found himself compelled to separate
himself from the Democratic party and Ad-
minstration, he should 20 with. them to the
last moment He should not be the first to
leave the ship. Where would the gentleman
go to carry out the doctrine of popular SOW
ereignty?
Mr.. Cox replied that he would 20 to the
platform of the Cincinnati Convention, the
Presidents inaugural and annual message,
and his instructions to Gov. Walker. He
would stand on the wreck, and would not be
driven off by any little scornful Indignation.
Mr.. Hughes replied it was not for him to
treat the gentleman with scorn. He looked
on hts argument with sorrow and regret
But where would he 60 to get the "popular
sovereignty that the people should vote on
the whole constitution? Would he 90 with
those who attempt to enforce the Topeka
constitution?
Mr.. Cox Gnterrupting)- 81 will not 60
there! !"
Mr.. Hughes-The gentleman says in effect,
he will form party for himself" 1t is
unfortunate that some people are not suffi-
GENTLY important to build up new party. or
sufficiently humble to follow in the footsteps
of one already organized. Laughter.) He
wanted gentlemen to show their hands on this
question.
The resolution of the Printing Committee
was adopted, as was also one to print 16, 900
copies of the financial report of the Secreta-
ry of the Treasury.
Thursday Dec. II.
| SENATE.--Mr. Foote introduced a bill
granting homestead of 100 acres of land
to actual settlers.
MIR. Gwlnn presented memorial from a
large number Of the citizens of California
and New Mexico, praying for the establish
ment OF the territorial government of Arizo.
ma, and subsequently introduced bill for that
purpose.
Oh motion of Mr.. Gwin, committee of
nine was ordered to consider 50 much of the
PRESIDENTS message as refers to the subject
OF the Pacific Railroad, and subsequently he
introduced bill for its construction.
Mr.. Hunter from the Committee on FL
nance, reported Treasury note bill.
The bill was read. 1t authorizes the Pres
ldent to cause such sums to be issued az the
exlsencies of the public service may require
but not to exceed at any time the amount of
twenty millions, nor to be of less denomi-
nation than fifty dollars; the notes to be re-
deemed at the Treasury after the expiration
OF one year from the date of such notes un-
til they shall be respectively redeemed. Thew
shall bear such rates of interest as shall be-.
! expressed in said notes, which rates of inter-
est upon the first issue shall not exceed sig
millions, and shall be fixed by the Secretary
OF the Treasury, with the appreciation Of the
President but shall in no case exceed sir
per centum per annum.
Senate then balloted for Printer
Mr. Harris, of the Union, ec.iyed %
votes; and Geo M. Weston, lS; scattering.
votes.
Mr.. Harris was then declared elected
Mr. Douglas, before the result was an.
nounced, said he had declined to vote, 70,
reasons satisfactory to himself. Adj;
HoUsE:-ln the House to-day the death
OF Mr., Montgomery member from Penn.
sylvanla was announced. Eulogies were pro.
louncea and the customary resolutions passed,
when an adjournment took place.
c.., Friday, Dec, Is,
nFNArF.-Mr. Douglas introduced bill to
a a. the people of Kansas to form a
Constitution and State government, prepare.