Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-02-06
Mr. Iverson exrrepsed himself satisfied.

ion that Brigham Young was only carrying
out what was supposed to be the principles
of the Kansas. Nebraska bill, which declares
that the people of territory ought to be
left perfectly free 10 form and regulate their
domestic institutions in their own way. In
the innocence Of his heart, Brigham Young
supposed that the family was domestic
institution, and under that Interpretation, he
had the right to either one or one hundred
wives, as he pleased If the Democrats pro-
pose to maintain their former doctrine Of
popular sovereignty and non.intervention,
and yet declare that they wish TO intervene
in Kansas, he would grant oil the troops
necessary TO preserve order but he thought
the best way would be to employ missionary
to go to Utah alone and explain to Brigham
Young the views of the Government, for ii
was evident that he now supposed the idea
of non-intervention by the Democratic Ad-
ministratiou with the domestic institutions of
territory was utterly groundoss. lie said,
il IL had not been for the troops 10 Kansas.
border-rull ulliansm would bave been wiped out,
aud not only that, but terrible account set
tied with some of the border towns Of Mis-
souri, If the Senator from Georgia desired
| to have the troops removed from Kansas, he
could easily vote accordingly.
Mr. Davis said that it must bo evident
from the tone of the debate, that much Of
the opposition to the bill sprung from o
desire to foment civil war in Kansas, and he
again spoke Of the necessity for taking the
question.
Several Senators expressing desire to be
heard and The hour being late, the Senate
adjourned.
House On motion of Mr.. Zoliico0er
(Tenn.) n resolution was adopted, calling
r., inf, ian nl,u.
ing what gave rise TO the Utah Expedition,
aud throwing light on the question how far
Brigham y Young is in state of rebellion or
resistance to the authorities Of tue United
States.
Tho House went into committee Of the
whole on the state Of the Union, and took up
the motion to print the Deficiency bill.
Mr.. Davis miss said that threats made
by gentlemen Of the North against the South
were held in contempt. The South expect O
conflict at period not far distant and come
when it might they would be found ready to
meet it. If the North should invade the
Sodth, let them do it in open day, and not by
night. Whenever o single drop Of blood
shall be shed there, by way of coercng them
to submit to injustice aud wrong, il will be
followed by u stream of fire into the North.
They would find an army matching from the
South into the North, with the sword in one
hand aud the Bible in the other scattering
dcsolation in their path. The South has
borne with patience the attacks made upon
them because they love the Union, but will
not much longer submit He had more lie.
spect for tie 4 Aboltionists than for the Free
Soilers, on principle. The assassin meets his
victim in open day, while the other stabs him
while asleep. The only difference exists in
the fact tha. ono is q greater robber than the
other.
MIR. Giddings (Ohio) asked whether the
gentleman from Mississippi would carry bis
drsolation into the Western Reserve.
Mr.. Davis replied that that would be the
first point he would strike al, because that
was the residence Of the mcnuest and worst
Of AbultioEists in the country. Laughtor
Mr.. Leach, Of Michigan, said tho people
have high regard for the Presidential
Office, and foc tie functiouary himself, when
worthy. But they have learned, from sad
experience, how for the President has strsyeG
from tie landmarks Of freedom. Passing
over the iniquities perpetrated in Kansas, he
proceeded to speak sgainst the Presidents
recommendation OF Sc indemnity to the Spa
nish government, "ior the purpose Of distri-
button among the claimants il the ArmistRd
case" Congress had not hitherto deemed
the case worthy Of serious consideration. 1t
had long slept quietly, and its repose should
not now be disturbed. He trusted the ques
ton would be put in o manner so emphatic
that it woull never again be intruded Gu
Congress. Those negroes were free by the
laws Of Spain, by the laws Of the United
States, by the Jaws Of nations, ard by the
impartial and eternal law Of Heaven But
even if they had been slaves, there WAS by
the treaty with Spain, no authOrity TO deliver
them up as merchandise. In conclusion, he
argued against the extension Of slavery, and
demanded that all Territories and the Dis
trict Of Colombia, should be purged of the
curse. The hearts Of the people are for this
| and ultimately the principle will triumph.
Mr.. Avery, Of Tennessee, briefly alluded 10
the "unwerrantable usurpstion" Of CUmmo-
dore Paulding, He declared the Clayton
IiulNer treaty was n mildew and blight to
the progress of American institutions, and
should be abrogatod. lie favored the Gppi-
cation Of the Monroe doctrine, and the acqui-
sitioa Of Cuba, which was of great Importance
| to the couutry, and was doubtless GO regard
ed by the enlightened statesman Who fills the
Presidential chair. England, stimulated by
national aggrahdizemenl is the most flibus-
tering nation her possessions on this Cont.
nent, which should be prevented. He Gdvo-
! tdlch lbC ijcCOuIIllcu NobShllu''oui Us ptluS
in conformity TO the Constitution OF tie Uni.
ted States aud the legally expressed will Of
the people Of Kansas.
Mr. Thompson of New York, vent into q
fall history Of the Mormons, showing that
! their Government blends in one the qualities
| Of Church and State, in imitation Of The He
brew theocracy. Power and polygamy hold
| their leaders together and not one among
! them would stay there longer than be could
| help, if both these luxurias were denied him.
! Laughter
Mr.. Gddings asked whether the Mcrmons
have not as much power, under The doctrine
of squatter-soyereignty, 10 establish polyga,
my, as other territories have to establish sla-
very?
Mr.. Thompson replied, that he did not
wish to mix this question with the question
OF negro slavery, ana proceeded TO con.
demn polygamy as being against the moral
/ laws and the opinion Of civilized mankind-
| Ia view Of the enormity staring them in the
/ face, we should pass law making polygamy
| crime, and send force there to scatter ey.
cry harem to the winds. He would appre-
| hend all conspirators, who would be found to
| include every head of q seraglio. lie would
/ try them for treason. aud have every one
/ found guilty and hanged, excluding all Nor
mons from participating in the proceedings OF
the Court. lie would spare the inhabitsnts
and give them o republican form of govern.
ment, and see that they enjoyed il without
| the hell Of despotsm on their necks. And
| If all this failed he would turn their territory
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