The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-01

such members a. the census majority show
her entitled 10.
Without taking vote the Senate went
into executive session and soon after adj
burned.
HoUsg.-Mr. Stephens announced that he
would, on Thursday next, at one O'Clock
moved to take up the Senate Kansas bill
Mr.. Davis, Of Ind, inquired by whom the
arrangement had been made.
Mr. Campbell explained by saying that
various gentlemen had been consulted.
Mr. Grow had no objection TO Mr.. Ste
phens making the motion. That was as
far ~ be Grow and his friends could 90
to day If all sides consent, on Thursday
next, the bill can be taken up.
Mr.. Stephens said that Mr.. Grow cor
rectly understood tn. matter. No motion
would be made until Thursday.
Mr.. Campbell remarked that by this ar
rangemcnt no advantage could be taken by
either party.
Mr.. Q1itman, of Miss, said he wished to
offer an amendment.
Mr.. Stephens replied that this arrange
ment would not preclude him.
Mr.. Florence, Of Pa, and others thought
there was some discrepancy between the
statements OF Messrs. Campbell and Ste
pbens.
The latter repeated that he designed moth.
ing but TO move on Thursday to take up the
bill from the Speakers table. ;
Mr.. Davis, Of Ind, said that this was sat
isfactory to him and those with whom he
acted
Mr.. Montgomery, Of Pa., wished to know
whether Mr.. Stephens would move to take
up the bill merely for discussion.
Mr.. Stephens replied that he intended to
move the previous question. II the major.
ity say debate, they could vote down the
motion.
Mr.. Campbell said that il the latter was
agreed, the bill would be open for amend.
ment or discussion at the pleasure of the
House. lie assured the gentlemen, that
neither he nor Mr. Stephens designed to
take advantage of either side. This ar
rangement seemed to be perfectly understood
by the House.
Mr.. Moore, OF Ala, made a speech in de-
fence OF the South. There il something she
loves more than the Union, and will defend
To the last extremity, namely, her equality
Constitutional rights and Independence.
Mr.. Washburne, Of ILL.,, protested against
the crime Of forcing slavery upon the free
people OF Kansas, against their expressed
will. lie denounced the repeal of the Mi
souri, Compromise a. II violation Of the
plghted faith OF the nation. The Pierce
Administration merited the contempt, and
the present one the exccration Of postcrity
WASHINGTON, March 26.---1'hc House
was not officially informed until to-day of
the passage OF the Kansas bill. The Senate
liz not in session. The House proceeded to
the consideration Of the report Of the special
committee in the Matterson case which con
cludcs with o resolution that il is inexpe-
dent to take further action in regard to the
resolution for his expulsion. Mr.. Seward
of Ga, argued in favor Of the views con-
tanned in the report. The House has by
the Constitution power to punish a member
for disordcrly conduct and by vote of two
thirds cxpell n member, but it was never
designed that charge should be revived at
q subsequent Congress, because there is no
power to limit or restrict the sovereignty of
the people in the choice of their representa-
tves.
The House passed the Senate bill estab
fishing three additional land districts in Cal
ilornia
Mr.. Shaw, of Illinois, alluded TO the re-
marks Of Mr. Smith Of Va, yesterday, that
the successor OF Col. johnson informed him
that the Democratic members from Illinois
had held conference and concluded that
the only course left for Mr. Douglas to pur-
sue relative to the Senate was TO oppose Ie-
compton. Mr.. Shaw wished to say tina. no
such conference had been held to his knowl-
edge and certainly he had participated in
no such meeting.
Mr.. Smith, OF Illinois, endorsed that state
| ment.
Mr. Morris, Of Illinois. was confident that
no such conference had been held or contem
plated by the Democratic members of the
delegation. lie thought he never had any
ntimation that he Douglas was influenced
by any such motive. not did he believe il to
be the fact. lie had said that he thought
the lecompton movement was great wrong
and violation of the principles of self gov.
ernment, and that neither Mr.. Douglas or
his friends would or ought to he sustained
by Illinois, if they gave it their support II
MIR. Smith understood Mr.. f. SO, he totally
misapprehended him.
Mr.. Smith reiterated that in conversation
with Mr.. Morris, he stated distinctly and
EXPLICITLY that the Illinois delegation had
had conference and decided on the coursn
Mr.. Douglas should pursue in order TO Sc
cure his reelection To the Senate. II he
was correctly informed Mr.. Morris related
this To Others.
Mr.. Burnett remarked tina, he did not
feel at liberty TO repeat the conversation be-
tween Mr.. Morris and himself without that
gcntlcmans consent.
Mr.. Morris inquired wherc the conversa.
ton took place.
Mr.. smith replied that it di not matter
where, 50 tina, the main fact vtls stated.