The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-20
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WASHINGTON, Jan 1S-P n
NJ Hale,s Sneech continual


They adopted the very best plan which
could be desired to make Kansas a slave
State. The people were very graciously per-
mittcd to vote for the constitution with
slavery, or for the constitution without
slavery; but il was q somewhat singular fact,
and might perhaps go far to explain the vote
on the constitution, that the constitution
without slavery was more stringent pro-
slavery instrument than the constitution with
slavery. LII the constitution was adopted
with slavery, there were means provided, by
which, ut some future period the slaves NIL ht
be emancipated; but the adoption OF the con-
stitution without slavery, made slavery per-
petual. 1t had been said this matter was in
the hands of the people, who could at any
time change their constitution and abolish
slavery, if they saw fit. But he contended
they had no such power. He had heard q
great deal about popular sovereignty, but
thought there were two kinds, one genuine,
the other spurious. The kind of popular
sovereignty which it was now proposed TO
establish and maintain in Kansas, was not
the genuine article; and he would mentio n
two or three cases OF what he regarded rs
real popular sovereignty.
In January, l7I5, eight months previous to
the Declaration of Independence, the people
of the State OF New Hampshire came togeth-
er, and ignoring the King and Parliament of
Britain altogether, adopted written consti
tuition, embodying the great principles of
civil liberty. That was genuine popular
sovereignty. Next, the Declaration of indie
pendence, by which our fathers declared that
henceforth they would regard the people of
England as enemies in war, and in peace, rs
friends.
That was another example of genuine pop
ular sovereignty. But there was still anoth-
er instance-one i'm the history CT England,
which he ever regarded with profound adj
miration; that was when the House of Com
mons, ignoring the House OF Lords as a use
less appendage of government, and ignoring
also the old doctrine of regal sovereignty.
determined to bring King Charles, first, be-
fore their tribunal, and try him as q crimi-
nal They did try him, and found him gull
" of high crimes against the State; and for
those crimes, his head was severed from his
body. This event had east shadow over
the crowned heads of Europe, which has ever
since rested on them; and liberty is to-day
safer in England and TINS country, in conse
quence of that occurrence.
Allusion was made to the remark of Brod-
erck that Buchanan and his Cabinet were
to blame for the excited state Of Kansas
he dissented from that opinion. lie thought
neither the present Executive nor his prede-
cessor was the man to guide and control pub
lie events; but they were vanes set in high
places 10 show the direction Of public senti-
ment.
Hale read an extract from one of Bnchan-
ans former speeches, in which he declared
all Christendcm is leagucd against the
South on this question of domestic slavery.
OF course, remarked Hale, the South can
have no allies. except those who are out OF
Christendorn. But what does Mr.. Buchanan
say in the next sentence!
They have no other allies to sustain their
constitutional rights except the Democracy.
There is all Christendom on one side, and
the South and the Democracy North on the
other.
Hale proposed speaking on the subject of
the bred Scott decision, but before cnteri:g
upon this branch of his subject, at the sug-
gestion of Mr. Seward, he gave way for IA
motion, which prevailed, to proceed to the
consideration of Executive business.
The Senate afterwards adjourned. 1875 e.
The Senate, in executive session to-day,
finally disposed Of nearly all the naval nom
nations consequent upon the action the Courts
of Inquiry. The few postponed for future
consideration, viii, there is little doubt, be
also confirmed.
P.D. Janson was confirmed as Professor
of Spanish, at the Military Academy.
An order was issued for additional rein
forcemcnts to the Army of Utah by compan
les ID and X, I'd Regiment of Dragons, now
at Feft LeayenwoTth, end sixty-four enlisted
men of company A.
The House Committee on Elections were
last week engaged on tine Ohio contested
cases. They will report carly the present week.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l9--M
SESATE.-The Vice President laid before
the Senate Message from the President,
transmitting q copy Of the convention be
tween the United States and Denmark on the
subject Of the Sound Dues.
Gwyn reported bill authorizing the Pres
ident to contract for the transportation Of
mails, troops, munition Of war, &C., over
railroad from the Missouri river to San Fran
cisco, which was made special order for the
first Monday in February.
Clay, from Committee on Commerce, re-
ported back bill to repeal all laws granting
bountics to vessels engaged in the Bank or
other Cod Fisheries.
Wilson introduced Il bill to amend the act
to continue half-pay to certain widows and
orphans, approved February, 1854. Referred
to Committee on Pensions.
On motion, Stewards resolution was adopt
ed, requesting the President, j: not incom-
patible with the public interests. to commu-
nicate 10 the Senate any Information in his
possession derived from officers of the United
States Squadron on the coast of Africa, or
British or French Governments, or from any
other official sources, concerning the revival
of the African Slave Trade.
The House refused, AZ against 143, to table
all bills.
The bill introduced yesterday, providing
for the equitable distribution of clerks and
messengers in the Departments at Washing
ton, among theseveral States and Territories.
Mr.. Warren wanted the Chief Clerks and
Heads of Bureaus included.
Mr.. Giddings' proposition to distribute the
offices according to population and represen-
tation, occasioncd much laughter. Bill re-
ferrcd to Select Committee of seven.
WASHINGTON, Jan 19-PM
SENATE.-Hueston announced the deaih OF
Rusk. his late colleague. He said the de
ceased was born in Pendleton, South Caro-
| lima, and was descended from an Irish patriot
who emigrated to this country in consequence
of the troubles of 1871. He traced the his
! tory of his life, and feelingly alluded to his
eminent service in the Texas Revolution, and
the various offices filled by the gallant gen
tleman, who was not less distinguished fol
modesty of character, than his heroism ant
practical genius. He stood conspicuous il
everything good and great, md his deatf
could not but be regretted as national ca
lamity.