The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-06
WAsHTSSroS, Feb. 5-r n
The Senate is no. in session.


IIorsE-After the call of the House in or
der 20 procure full attendance on the question
taken on the amendment proposed by a min :
ority of the Election Committee, that Camp
bell, sitting Member. and Vallandingham
contestant be allowed forty days TO take sup
Elementary testim"ny-rcjected by 2s ma =
jcfitv.
A resolution of majority Of the Commit
tee. that It was Inexpedent to allow further
time to take testimony by the sitting member,
was adopted ~ ID majority.
The Speaker read the answer OF j. b. Will
hanson.
Stanton remarked that the witness had ap-
peared before the Committee, and answered
very promptly.
Williamson was discharged from custody.
Tke Presidents Kansas Message was con-
sidered.
NJ. Grow called attention to the fact that
while tic President transmitted copy of the
Minnesota Constitution aud returns OF the
elections. u.aking no recommendation con-
corning the admission of the State. he sent
IN a copy of the Lecompton Constitution with
TO returns, but with q Recommendation that
KanSas be admitted under that instrument.
The Presidents Message, instead o, commu-
nicating the desired information. ahounds in
epithets and SANDER against The people OF
Kansas.
He gave way to Harris, of Illinois, who
said he wished to withdraw the resolution he
had previously submitted. and introduce
another with view to obtaining informa-
ton. IL they were to believe the opinions
expressed BY the gentlemen on all sides OF
the chamber. this was one Of the most mo-
IN :ntous questions ever presented Tor the con
sideration of Congress. Intimations had
been thrown out here and ut the other side
OF the capitol. that the decision on this qnas-
ton might perhaps result in precipitatine
events disastrous in an eminent degree to the
character aud welfare OF the country. II thi.
expression opinion rested on any we'll
founded existing state OF facts, it was neces-
sary for the country TO know.
When navigator was about to embark
on IA voyage il was important tor him to as
about 10 enter upon new order OF ting
lie; he world know the facts which TIN.
order OF things y % be initiated.
The allegations made of fraud. corruption
Outrage and infniny. which. ii true. and gen
temen, by oar actions. endorse what may be
dOne they become accessories TO perpetual
ting frauds. 1t was due To- themselves and to
thosc they represent and "a these who are e
come alter them. aud 70 the world the facts
should be obtained IN an sS.heatiested form
tie Freseu led letter from Secretary Stan
hitting q resolution that the PEo<id.nt'-
Me,sHgs and the Lecompton Gems isusinA b.
referred TO a Select Committee offfteen TO b.
appointed by the Speaker, with instrue
tionS TO inquire into all the facts connected
with the formation of the said Constitution
and laws under which the same originated
and into all the facts and proceedings which
have transpired since the formation II TIA.
Constitution, and whether IL Is sa satisfactory
% legal voters. The Territory Cs..nEtte,
ITO have power to send for persons sad IA
pers-
The Speaker said Mr.. Harris could OFF,
his resolution only as an amen'lincnt 4
Hughes moji9n Ia refer the Message % n Sc
lest Committee Ct thirteen.
Mr.. Harris believed the ruling Of Il,
Speaker correct aud in order at oc,cc 20 ax
certain the fate OF his resolution moved Tn
previous question.
Stephens in vain appealed to Harris b
Withdraw the motion. aud novel that Their
be division of the House by yeas and nay
first 10 vote down the motion. and adjoa,n
and then made motion to adjourn Gil; Mon
day.
a scene of great confusion ensued.
Motions to adjourn were repeatedly vctcs
dowc, both parties being evidently nerve.
Tor "A contest