The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-06

WASHINGTON, April 80.

Aeu'N"iVN' Aph 49,
HousE.-Thc House resumed the conside-
ration Of the Kansas report.
Mr.. Cox defined his position. lie Was
the first in the House To oppose the lecomp
ton Constitution. After careful conside-
ton of his duty to party, State and the
Union, aud the welfare OF the whole people,
he had come TO the deliberate conclusion TO
support the report Of the COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Cox then, according to the arrange
ment with Mr.. Clipgman of n. C.,rcvived
the latter's demand for the previous ques-
ton.
Mr.. Marshall OF Kentucky, and MIR.
Campbell OF Ohio, asked TO be- heard, the
latter claiming the same privilege for his
side OF the Ohio delegation as was accorded
to Mr.. Cox.
Mr. Lawrence of Ohio. said the report
was no, all he desired, hut substantially was
what he claimed. lie was proceeding TO
give his reasons why he should vote for it,
when Mr.. Chngnan interrupted, saying the
demand for the previous question had been
renewed.
Many gentlemen Immediately arose and
claimed, in the name OF justice, that they be
heard
Amid the confusion. Mr.. Garnctt Of Va.
said he should move for postponcment bu,
the time named by him was lost in cries of
order, '" order"
Mr.. Campbell moved for call OF the
House Refused by . against li9, The
question was then stated to be- on seconding
the demand for the previous question.
Mr.. Marshal OF Ky, again attempted, IN
successfully, to ask that the demand be with
drawn, saying that he wished to say few
words.
Mr.. Garrett inquired whether il the dc
mand was omitted, 1t would be in order for
him 10 move the postponemcnt of tue subjcc,
till week from Tuesday.
The speaker replied in the Affirmative.
The demand for the previous question was
put and negativetl, 1903 against los.
Mr.. Marshall Of Ky got the floor
Mr.. Marshall rose for the first time since
the subject of Kansas was introduced, TO
open his mouth in relation Ia II. Wha,
sp, ctacle is prcscnted to the American PEG
pie when their representatives are engaged
IN measure the authors Of which do not and
cannot understand its meaning whether or
not is submitted the lecompton Constitu-
ton. One Of the managers, Stephens, yes
tcrlay alphabetically declared theprinciplc of
submission while another, Engish, main.
tanned the constitution should be submitted.
Mr. English wanted 10 know on wba, au-
thority Mr. Marshall made the statement he
called on him to name the time and place.
Mr. Marshall replied that il was inference
drawn from his remarks, and asked Mr. Ing
fish whether he understood the report the
way Mr.. Stephens, viz tina, the constitution
was not TO he submitted.
Mr. NJ. responded that il that was all the
answer Mr.. English had TO give he was
willing il should 90 to the country with the
declaration; that the authors OF the report
were divided az TO it's meaning When MIR.
Cox spoke this morning he WAS reminded Of
the old hymn
"why should we mourn for depur,ed friends,
Or shake at death. alarm,
It's hut the voice of party sounds,
To bear him 10 its arm.
Excessive laughter.
Mr. Lawrence Immediately responded
While the lamp holds out to burn,
The Silest sinner may return,
Mr. Marshall-Tha, may be the gentle
man epitaph.
Mr.. Cox-Where ia the party 10 which
you invited us. Was it the Black ltepub-
lican party or the American party!
Mr.. VI, responded the American party.
Mr.. C.--1he compromie now offered Is
just the compromise our fathers who framed
the constitution did. made concession,
but when | see the substance, | will not re-
turn alter the shadow.
Mr.. VI. resuming, said be was not here 10
any gentleman had taken.
Mr.. Cox wished 10 know whether Mr..
Marshall had charged tina, he had changed.
He had from the time the report Of the Com.
mittee came, the matter under consideration
lie sustaIns the report ~ the very best that
could be obtained under circumstances, but
did not say that II coniormed 70 his very
best Judgment
Mr.. n. believed the report substantially
submitted the Constitution to vote Of the
people Of Kansas, but objected 20 the man
ner Of It's submission, and believed they
wculd reject the proposition aud the cpndi.
ton attached, which was 10 degrading 70 the
North, 20 help him, God If be was North
ernman be would open the direct attack upon
il be would have the report OF the Com
mttee laid on the table and another Com
mi,tee Of Conference appointed TO strike out
the disabling section, and !, would come near
enough 10 the Crittendcn N ontgomery
aneDdment for him 70 vote for it. lie made
an allusion to the position Of the Republican
party OF the Kansas measure.
Mr.. Sherman Of Ohio, said b. agreed with
every statemen, Mr.. Marshall had uttered.
The Republicans voted for it with their eyes
opn; they distinctly understood that certain
gents from the !ree states pledged them their
faith and honor that they only wanted
pain, honest, straightforward opportunity,
and fair and hpDe@, chance 10 end the
question.
Mr.. Giddings sah BE- was about tie las,
70 agree To the Critcnden- N montgomery