New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-19

honor rights and safety Of fifteen States, to whom
the principle involved in il was of higher value than
the Union itself lie called the Union an idoiatrous
myth, which the people of Kentucky loved not
wisely but too well. He had calculated the value
of the Union, and found it worth more 10 the Norln
than 10 the South. He denied that any consld'
cradle frauds had been perpetrated IN Kansas ana
endeavored in pettifoggiDg manner to explain
away the evidence. The majority had no right to
rule, he said, except through certain forms and
technicalties, which were all on the side oil Le-
compton. The testimony of Walker and stanton
was Of no value because from the day they entered
Kansas till the day they left, they had done nothing
but violate the Constitution aud the kansas-Ne-
brasks Act, and undermine the Administration.
There was nothing in the character Of Walker or o!
Stanton to enttle them to special credit, and they
were indebted to his courtesy for not speaking
worse Of them.
Mr.. Toombs concluded by howery eulogium
upon the Northern eougbfaces who supported Le-
compton. Nothing recorded in history surpassed
their courage patriotism and herosm. Marathon
Thermopylae and Bunker Hill could not be com
pared to their exploit
1t was delightful to witness the lordly cir with
which the Georgian cracked bis whip when threat
eniI to dissolve the Union; and equally delightful
to witness the graciousness with which he patted
his dogs on the back His closing compliment to
Mr. Buchanan was masterpiece of condescension.
Mr. CIittenden rose toreply and dverysucccessfully
repeei Mr.. Toombs's criticisms on the charges Of
IN Iya faaIi ly al IN his
position as a Southern man on this question. Duty
to the South demanded that he should warn her
agsinst making aggressions on the North, against
sD unjust and perious course. The South should
scorn to take advantage Of miserable bubbles aud
technicalites to force fraudulent claim upon Kan
sas. 1t twas not question of Slavery, but ques-
ton of honor justice and truth. The South should
pursue high, noble policy. lie was true son OF
the South, but also true American citizen. At
this point the galleries resounded with applause.
CIittenden resumed his denunciation of the Le-
compton iniquity, and after speaking for half an
hour, gave way to Mr.. Bell Of Tennessee.
Mr.. Bell began by sternly rebukng Mr.. Toombs
for his disunionism, which, he said was the key to
this whole Lecompton business, the real motive OF
Which was desire to dissolve the Union. He then
entered upen the history of the frauds in Kansas.
He was interrupted by Mr.. Toombs, who ques-
toned his statement
Mr.. Bell replied that his (TOombs's) speech
showed that he did not understand the subject in
hand-that he overlooked the plainest kind of evi-
dence. He went on to convict Mr.. ToOmbs of ig-
norance and negligence, and to prove Lec)mpton
all imposition and fraud. AT 81 O'Clock he gave
way to motion to adjourn to P. M, when he will
finish his speech.
1880 p. MIR. Bell resumed his speech at
and spoke till 10 o'clock, making four hours in
all. He was heard with unfagging interest through
out. lie gave thorough history Of all the cleo
tions in Kansas recapitulating all the testimony,
proving that history one supendous series Of frauds
and outrages The passage of the Lecompton Con-
stitutiop, he declared would unsette more than
ever the Kansas question, which could be easily
settled by public and fair dealing, by submitting it
be nestly to the people there. He closed with
glowing defense Of the Union against the attacks of
Messrs. Hammond and Toombs.
Mr.. Foster, of Connecticut, has the floor TO-
morrow.
From Special Core,yonden.
WASHINGTON, Thursday March l8, 1853.
To-day, the Anti.LecomptOn forces in the House
count I2l votes, including those of six Southern
Americans and of Messrs. Owen Jones, Dewart,
Chapman, Pendleton and Burns-of all. in short.
who profess purpose to co0perste. My own est.
mate is less saDguine; but feel hopeful, unless
new detection occurs.
The result in the House may turn entirely upon
the shape in which the bill comes from the Senate
If Senator Pugh's amendment be adopted, and
Minnesota be tackled on to Kansas then the present
Indications warrant the belief that eight Southern
Americans, and perhaps nine, will oppose the bill
Their names are reserved from prudential consider
atoms.
The Judiciary Committee of the Senate have
reported adversely to Mr.. Seldens nomination ss
Marshsl Of this District; but Mr.. Mason, who pro.
cured his appointment, feels confident of his coz
frmation, relying upon bis personal influence
The result is doubtful
Mr. Montgomery Blair has not been superseded
Solicitor of the Court Of Claims but is notified that
be will be.
The Turkish Admiral and suite visited all the
Departments this morning, officially.
The following is the weekly statement Of the
Treasury:
Amt sub dr, IS s2sfl 4s Drafts paid ss r3l e5
Red I'm last week se sSl ss Dras' .'ued.,.. sTssT Il
Rec eiPts...,....... fo5 as IS
STATEMENT Treasury MOTIFS
Whole issre. 6,23 400 OF toe above reissuei
Redeemed ....'." 5ssso OF vsrAnH Se5 30
OutsandlHS 4,o545oOOn ekchsnge........ 30
Total reissue. 23 80
The Senate will hold no Executive Session this
week.
Mr. ToOmbs's speech to-day was the most ultra