The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-02-06

undergone silent revOluti N, the President
could not make war. If these troops were
to be used in Utah he should move an amend
ment
Mr.. Davis argued to show the necessity of
the passage of the bill The increase is not
asked by the Secretary on the ground of a
Mormon war; 1t was, however, because
that il sections of the country it is difficult
to enforce the law of the land. lie regretted
as much as any one that it should ever be-
came necessary to call in the aid of the troops
in executing the law, but whenever rebellion
exists it is the duty of the President to put
it down, and Congress to provide the means
for him to perform that duty.
Mr.. Hunter favored the plan of the COM
mttee rather than that of the Secretary of
War, but he thought that it ought to be &C
companied by provision that when the
present difficulties are settled, the extra
force should be dsbanded.
MIR. Hale remarked that this bill proposed
to raise 1000 additional men, which would
saddle on the Government permanent annu-
al increase of expenses of about $l2 ,OOO, 900.
In his opinion, the President wanted these
men to carry out the perfect freedom of pop
ular sovereignty in Kansas.
Messrs. Fessenden and Foster opposed the
bill on the ground mainly that no necessity
for its passage is shown.
MIR. Seward was of the opinion that the
Utah troubles were more serious was gene.
rally implied.
The subject was discussed at great length,
and, without taking the question: the Senate
adjourned.
HoUsa.-The House authorized the inves-
tlgatlng committee on the MiddleSseX Mill af-
fair, to employ stenographer, and then went
INTO Committee of the Whole On the Invalid
Pension BILL
Mr.. Anderson of Mo-, spoke in favor Of the
admission of Kansas under the Lecompton
Constitution.
The House passed the bill for the payment
OF the invalid and other pensions.
Mr.. bingham asked, but did not obtain,
leave to offer resolution for reference to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, declaring that
the Clayton Bulwer Treaty ought to b. abro-
gated. That Central America now stands in
relation to the United States as did Louisiana
Territory, and therefore ought not to be SUBJ
ject to the control of foreign affairs, or in
| reference with our interest and protesting
| against the trade in white men and coolies
Mr.. Morris, of ILL.,, asked, but did not OBJ
tain, leave to introduce a joint resolution
AL thorZing the President to adopt three
| Commissioners to proceed to Salt Lake to
negotiate with the Mormons for the purchase
of their possessions on condition Of their
possessions, on condition of their remoy al
from the United States.
Mr.. Florence asked, but did not obtain,
1 lnoy Infp.
the adjournment of Congress on the TIN Of
June. The House then adjourned.
| WASHINGTON, Jan. q.
SENATE-Mr. Pugh presented the joint
resolutions of the Ohio Legislature.
Mr.. Wade declared that they were disrep-
utable in their character.
At the impatient demand of several Sena-
tors they were read.
After some further remarks by Messrs.
Wade and Pugh, the resolutions were tabled
and ordered to be printed.
! Mr.. Davis introduced bill as substitute
for the Pacific Railroad BILL embodying t, e
views of the minority Of the Select Commit
tee on the subject.
The Senate then proceeded to the consider
alton Of the Army bill.
Mr.. GwInn submitted substitute, provid-
ing for five new regiments in accordance with
the recommendation of the Secretary of War;
The subject was debated at length-much
opposition being shown to the bill.
i1oUsE-On motion of Mr.. Zolicoffer, a
resolution was adopted calling on the Presi
dent for information in relation to the Utah
Expedition, and the attitude of Brigham
Young toward the authorities.
Mr. Harris, Of Illinois, made partial re-
port from the Committee on Election, declar-
Ing it lnexpedient to allow MIR. Campbell, as
he requested, further time to take supple
mcntary testimony affecting his seat, which is
contested by Mr.. Vallandingham.
Mr.. Gilmore made a minority report.
Mr.. Stevens, from tho same committee, Of
ierci resolution, which was adopted, admit
ting Mr.. Vailaniingham to the floor of the
House, and allowing him to speak on tine
merits of the case.
Mr.. Harris said he would shortly call up
the subject.