Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-02-04
politital.
CONGRESSIONAL.


PRESIDENT Tor all the lnfOrmatlon snow
ing what gave rise to the Utah expedi-
ton and throwing light on the question
as to how far Brigham Young is in q
state of rebellion or in resistance TO
the authorities of the United States.
The House then went into a Com
mittee of the Whole on the state of
the Union on the Printing Deficiency
Bill.
Mr. Davis of Mississippi, said that
threats had been made by gentlemen
of the North against the South which
were held in contempt.
The South expects conflict at a
period not far distant. and come when
it might, they would be found ready
for it. If the North should invade the
South, let them do it in open day and
not by night.
Whenever a single drop of blood
was shed there by coercing them to
submit to injustice and wrong. it
would be followed by stream of fire
into the North They would find the
army marching from the South with
the sword in one hand and the Bible
in the other, scattering destruction in
their path. The South had borne with
patience the insults made them. be-
cause they love the Union; but will
not much longer submit. He had
more respect for Abolitionists than
eeSoilers on the principle that the
assassin meets his victim in the open
day, while the other robs while asleep.
The only difference which exists was
the fact that one is a greater robber
than the other.
Mr.. Giddings asked whether the
gentleman from Mississippi would
carry his resolution into the Western
Reserve
Mr.. Davis-"That would be the
first point which we would strike at,
because that was the residence of the
meanest and most contemplate of the
Abolitionists in the country. -
Laughter.
Mr.. Leach said that the people have
a high regard for the Presidential Office,
and for that functionary himself when
worthy, but they have learned from
sad experience how the President has
strayed from the landmarks of Free
dom. Passing over the atrocious per-
petrations of the Kansas fraud, he pro-
ceeded to speak against the Presidents
recommendation for indemnity to
Spain for the Amistead case. Con-
gress had not heretofore deemed the
case worthy of serious consideration.
1t had long slept quietly. and its re-
pose should not now be disturbed. In
conclusion, he argued against the ex-
tension of Slavery, and demanded that
all Territories and the District of Co.
lumbia should be purged of the curse.
Mr.. Avery spoke against the usur-
patton of Paulding, and the Clayton
and Bulwer treaty; favored the Mon
roe doctrine and the acquisition of
Cuba,-and so, doubtless, did the
enlightened Statesman who fills the
Presidential chair.
Mr.. Thompson of New York, went
into a history of the Mormans.
Mr.. Giddings wished to know if the
Squatter Sovereignty doctrine would
not protect Polygamy as well as
Slavery?
Mr.: Thompson did not wish to mix
up Polygamy and Slavery, and pro-
ceeded to deliver a violent philippe
against the former. He "stood com
mitted to stay the march of this prey
ing fire before it shall extend and in
volve this country in the conAagra-
ton" The Committee rose.
Mr. Harris of Illinois, made a par
tial report from the Committee on
Elections against allowing Mr. Camp
bell further time to take testimony in
reference to the contesting of his seat
by Vallandigham.
Mr.. Gilmore made minority report.
Mr.. Stephens Of the same Commit
tee offered resolution admitting Val
landigham to the trial Of the case, and
allowing him to speak on its merits.
Adopted.
Mr.. Harris said he would shortly
call up the subject. Adjourned.
SENATE.-Mr. Wilson moved the
appointment of commission to ex-
anime into the Utah difficulties. Re-
ferred to the Military Committee.
Mr. Pugh presented joint resolutions
from the Legislature of Ohio.
Mr.. Wade declared them disreputa-
bic in their character.
At the impatient demand of several
Senators they were read.
After indorsing the integrity and
ability of the Administration, and re-
affirming the Cincinnati platform, they
express strong dissent from its policy
in reference to the Lecompton Consti.
tuition, and instructs the Representa-
tives and requests the Senators Of Ohio
to vote against the admission of Kan
sas under it or any other Constitution
not clearly expressive of the will o
the people.
Mr.. Wade explained that he stig
matized the resolutions as disreptuabl'
because they did not speak out witt
that manly independence with whicl
the Legislature of Sovereign Stat
should always speak ON any subjec
worth speaking on at all. He con
tended they were not the voice Of tn
J State Of Ohio. He was willing to g
/ with the Legislature and resist to deaf
/ the attempt to force the Lecompto
Constitution or any other not clearl
the will of the people upon them
t This is the first attempt. since ,h
t American Revolution, to take ava
e the liberty of the people, and it mui
4 be the last.
$ Mr.. Pugh would not interfere wit
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