Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-19
CONGREss-FIrst Session
WEDNESDAY,. MARCH IL, 1858.
GIsN a1,L,

SENATE.
Mr. Biyler presented n memorial from suncry cltl
zsps of Philadelphia creditors OF Texas. Referred
10 the finance committee.
Mr.. Brown called up the bill amending Inc coarter
of the "Provdent Association Of Clerks engaged 10 .,
the Government Departments at Washington City;
which was parsed.
Mr. Hale had a personal explanation with Mr.. Ben
ismin The latter said in his speech. the other day
that the former approved Of Mr. Toomos oiI'.-
MIR. Hale quoted his exact words from the dIooe.
where he said be only approved OF certain portion
of the bill.
and in general terms.
Shortly aiterward the consideration OF the Kansas
bill was resumed.
Mr.. Crittenden having the floor, made an able
speech in opposition to the bill. Every part OF Inc
chamber was crowded by persons anxious to hear
him. He referred 10 the right OF the people to gov
ern themselves a. great principle, applicable 70
present circumstances. The President, he said, has
recommended with unusual earnesfness the admission
of Kansas. 1t was a question TO his mind only OF
facs-whether the Lecompton Cnnsiltnfion comes
with such authority and sanction as obllges US 10 re
cognize il the Constitution of Ksnaas. He thought
it did not. The evidence Of Governors Walker and
Stanton show that it is against the will OF an over
whelming majority of the people.
Mr. CritterdeD recapilulated the various frauds IN
the Kansas election, and concluded his speech with
An eloquent appeal in favor of the Union. He said
his own will not be sectional because the qu.s
lion will not be sectional. Tie course he would ap
prove would be to send back the Constitution Till
ratified by the people, and then adm. it. His speech
throughout was brilliant.
Mr. Trumbull proceeded to reply to the Senator
from Louisiana, (Slr Bsnjsmn) in reference 10 the
bred Scott cass Mr.. Il. said hs owed allegiance to
no section. The course he would approve would be
TO pass law by which the Constitution shall be sub
med to vote Of III. people Of Kansas. and if it be
ratified he would admit ksnsas into the Union. Ad.
ourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The Utah memorial was ordered TO be printed.
Mr. Ouitmsn appealed to the House to take up the
army bill and debate 1t until disposed Of, which he
supposed would be to morrow.
Mr. Pendleton advocated an increase oil the regular
army, stating lie necessity if We expect the executive
to perform efficiently The duties invested in him oy
the Constitution.
He spoke forcibly OF the Necessity OF defending
orr extensive po-sesslOns against the Indians some
of whom are incired to war by the Mnrmons who are
themselves in rebellion. Incidental to the presenr
necessity, Mr. Pendeton referred to the future when
these possessions will be largely extended by the &C.
QUESTION of Cuba, Central Americn Mexico, &c:
Mr. Humphrey Marshall earnestly advocated the
employment of volunteers as proposed by the OIL as
the m0et Efficient force and one which can directly
be brought into the field.
Mr.. Bingham opposed any increase until further
advised. As to Utah, he would pass law prohibit.
ing poygamy. Let all peaceful remedies be exhaust
ed before We resort to the dread arbitrament OF war
Let the civil officers be- cent there without an army
let negotiations be tried. If these fail, then resort
to the conflict Uf arms.
Mr.. Bryan briefly advocated the employment OF
volunteers for the defence of The Texas ironter-afer
which the House adjourned.