The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-03-20
xxxvth Congrcss--First Session.
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WAsurSGToS, March ls-M
SEsATE.-During Mr.. Toomb's spcech he !
concurred in Mr., Bigler's explanation Of his
(Toomb's) bill. twas to bring Kansas into
the Union without: the vote of the people on
the Constitution.
Mr.. Bell resumed his speech on the Kan
ras bill. How, he asked, shall we cut the
gordon knst Of Kansas politicsl BY the
sword or by peaceful means! The Presi
dent, said Bell, recommends the admission
of Kansas under the Lecomp:on Constitu-
ton, maintaining the legality of that instru-
ment. aud its accordance with the organic
act. Bell here entered into an examination OF
the organic law, to see il it conferred the
power on the people Of Kansas to form a
Constitution whenever they pleased, without
reference to time or population. lie was sure
it conveyed no such power; it it did, it
would have most mischievous effect. Utah,
New Mexico, Nebraska. Washington and De-
eotah, might all come in this session under
such principle. Here then, he said, j. d
heresy put forth at the threshold by tine Pro-
sidcnt. lie referred to the authenticated re-
cords of successive frauds, and expressed
surprise that Senators, in the face of such
evidence. could argue in favor OF the legiti-
macy of that instrument. Ii would, he con-
tended. take twice two thousand troops to
force that Constitution upon the people of
Kansas. He then went into a.lengthy re-
riow OF the Presidential campaign of 1852,
shelving the feeling existing in relation to
the Missouri Compromise.
WASHINGTON, March 19-PN
SENArE.-Gwynn's resolution of inquiry
concerning the massacre of California emf
grants in Utah. passed.
Volunteer Bill Passed.
DEMONSTRATIONS, of Va, from the mi
q 81. ,.tto h.. Ill
bill offered an amendment. to retain that part
of the bill providing for the organization Of
regiment of mounted volunteers to protect
the frontiers of Texas; but instead author
izing the President to accept the service Of
four regiments of volunteers To quell tho dis
turbances in Utah, and for the protection of
supply and cngrant trains, and the suppress
SIGN of Indian hostilities. To add TO the
present military force one regiment of dra-
goons, and two regiments of Infantry to
serve for two years. The amendment was
rejected. Nays AZ; yeas las.
Quitman's volunteer bill for five regiments
of volunteers was ordered to be cngrosscd for
4 third reading aga nst "A. Bill passed
-l24 against 70.
SESATE.-Tie Vice President laid before
the Senate joint resolution from the Legis
lature of New Mexico, concurring in the
Presidents views relative TO the reorganiza-
ton of Arazonia. and suggesting the boun-
diaries for the same. Referred, in order ~ be
printed.
Foster took the floor, and said he had on
former occasion called the attention Of the
Senate to certain Objectionable features in
the Lccompton Constitution. lie would now
advert to other strong, and conclusive OBJ
iections to that instrument. lie would ask,
il this Constitution before us in such shape
rs iultills all legitimate requirements! IL il
does, Kansas ought to be admitted; If it does
49, Il, H. n,
ceeded to discuss the validity of various ar
guments for and against the Constitution
lie discussed Mt great length the Nebraska
Kansas act, and kindred topics. lie thought
the argument that is would give peace to the
country, unstatesman Senators should
dc justice and fear not. lie believed the bill
would not produce peace, but the sword.
lie would neither threaten himself, nor b,
swayed by threats from others; and yet thcs,
were the sort of arguments offered by states
men To statesmen in the American Senate
Referring to Kansas, he denied the right o
Congress to alter or amend the Constitution
If any alteration was to be made, it must b,
sent back TO the people. Foster concluded
by expressing himself against the bill.
Mr.. Clay said, that inasmuch us tho Lcgis
laturc of Alabama passed resolutions calm.
Tor n Convention 20 decide on n course of
ton IN the event of the rejection Of the Kan
sas bill, he felt bound to defend the cause o
that State.
After reviewing, at length, events in Kan
sas, and the strife OF parties there, which IN
said was not q struggle between two geo
graphical sections, but between party op
posed to the Administration. and that favor
able to it, he proceeded to inquire into tn
validity of the Constitution. Many States
he said, had been admitted without submits
sion of their Constitutions; and Inc though
the Lecompton Convention would have acte
more in accordance with the principles of tn
coantry, If it had not submitted the Consti
tuition to the people. Our government is nc
Democracy, but Republic. To this poin
he quoted Madison, adding, sour father
knew pure Democracy is more the voice
demon than the voice of God" IIistor
has proven that pure Democracy is the mo.
rapacious of tyrannies, wholly irresponsible,
acknowledging nothing, because it is a la
unto itself
He regretted the tendency towards Demo
crntism, or rather mobocracy, IN every ID
partment of our Government. This, he a:
serted. is the Red Republicanism of the rev,
lutionists-sheer radicalism. God forbi
that it should supercedc and swallow U
the philosophical Republican principles
the Government of our fathers.
Turning to the question OF Slavery, he n
marked that Slavery was at the bottom
the social foundation, and that in the form;
ton of our Constitution Slave property WI
specially protected. The Union owed its b.
ing to-day to the institution of SLAYER.
Slave property is sheltered under its corstitl
ton. Notwithstanding these facts there is
party in this country pledged to extermina
that property. lie proceeded to CONNER
on the principles of the Republican party,
promulgated in their platform. lie look
forward with forebodings to the result.
that party obtains possession of the Cover
fncnt, and protection is taken from Sla'
property, .he bond of union is broken II
the South has no longer a motive for j
preservation. Hence Alabama has declar
she will resist aggression upon her rights.
She has acted wisely. When the Union b
comes an instrument OF oppression to
South, he would destroy it at once.