The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-19

Senate
WASHINGTON, Feb Is, 1865.
REPORTS THE TERRITORIAL ooMMTrEEL ADMISSION o.
KASsAs.
Mr.. GREEN, tadm.) Of NO. from the Committee on Ter.
ritores reported bill for the admission Of Kansas sub
hitting herewith long report, which was not read Tho
report reces tength the events that have occurred n
Kansas and asserts that the majority Of the people may
simply, Is in ancient days. assemble in meeting
and make constitution, they may elect representa-.
ves 70 make one for them elect representatives 70
DRAFT 10 be submitted To them for their approval or
rejection The last method has been the approved
during the past few years, though formerly the second
method was very generally resorted TO- In calling the
Convention for this case conceded TO have been
strictly legal was also the election of delegates Was
not logical TO infer that the Convention 80 legally
called and so legally elected and clothed with auth,-
rty 10 make constitution. no more be
interfered with by the Governor, Judge or
Legislature. either TO increase or to diminish It's
power to alter modify nuy its acts than the poo
pie could be ntertered with had they assembled IN
ase instead Of by their representatives, In conclusion
the committee say that the aboiuonists in Kansas had
thus far sought power by methods unknown TO the law
and by acts Of violence and not through the peaceful
voters in the Territory and therefore able elect L.
gislaure and Convention, they yet ask Congress 70
wrongfuy do for them what they may at legal times and
legal plsces rghfuly for is change
or abolish their constitution; and in case Congress
refuse to comply with their constitutional de-
mands, they threaten to affict the country with an
attempt at bloodshed and revolution. Unless
Congress will do for them what they they
anxious TO do for themselves, but which they wilfuy
refuse 10 do they threaten to plunge the country
civil This conduct s so exceedingly unreason sbye
as TO force the convon upon the mind that they
conscious of being in poweress minority, and only
expect to be able TO their ends
by departing from the general peace and quiet If your
committee are not greatly mistaken these reckless men
misJudge the American people, and Will be ro-
quired TO seek peaceful methods for redress Of all
their grievances, whether they be real imaginary.
The bill rectes that the people Of Kansas have formed
for themselves q constitution and State government
publican in form and that the Lecompon Conyenton has
IN their name and behalf asked Congress 10 admit her
Therefore it is declared that Kansas be admitted into the
Union equal footing with the original States, in ali
respects whatever. The bill also prescribes the boundA
RES contains the usual regulations relative 10 grants Of
public lands, as in the Of Minnesota and gives Kan
Representatives
Mr.; DovcIs, (opp) Of H. also presented report, in
which he dissents from the OF the majority
reasons among others, that there satisfactory evil
dence that the constitution framed at Lecompon Is tho
act and deed Of the people Of Kansas embodes thcir
will He contends that the Convention clothed
with competent 70 establish the constitution with
out the assent Of onfess, which ha, been expressly
withheld in this case the Convention only such
power the Territorial Legslst could rghtuy con-
fer and no more, which was TO form constitution and
send It 10 Congress as memorial for admission, which
could be accepted or rejected according ~ embo lied
the popular will that all the proceedings the Ccnven
ton should have been held in stria obedience to the
constitution was declared TO be in force and
TO take effect in defiance of the Territorial gov.
crnment, as well as without the OF Congress-
that the only lawful election held the adoption OF the
constitution was that on the fourth OF January last which
WAS IN obedience TO the Law passed by the Territorial
gsature established by Congress with full legislative
power on all rghtful subjects within the Territory.
ot Mes ss Ceat, Mr. Opp of w. and wAor topp Of
ioral government Of Kansas never organized, as
provided Tor IN The organic actthst is by Its people
-pul was usurped by foreign force, aud conquered,
and subdued by arms and that the minority was install
led in power, which has since been sustained by
the general government instead Of being examined into
and corrected This has been done TO establish and per
petuate slavery. The Leoompon constitution 10 the re-
suit o. those proceedings and contrary to the will Of tho
Congress in It's discretion protracsed
atrocity, and especially for such purpose Is violation
and can produce no permanent peace or satisfaction
70 the people in the Territory. In the late
TERRITORIAL election they have reclaimed their rights,
and that Territorial government for the rst time now
moving peaccaby In its legislative sphere OF promised
freedom. The Lecompton constitution and its adoption
were ooncoccd and executed 20 supcrscdc triumph
over justice To admit ty Congress but TO give sue
cess 70 fraud and encouragement TO niquy and
over that people, not TO an election fairly and legally
Quoted, but 70 such Slate officers Legislators M Gene
raj Calhoun shall hereafter proclaim and on such con.
tpgency he shalt determine, and bis long mypte-
rous and inexcusable indecsion and reserve but en-
courage expectations in both parties Of which cor
tainly doomed TO disappointment
The reports we're all ordered n be printed.
Mr. GkEs gave notice that he should call up the matter
at an early day.
vas taken up and the fourth section Of the original bill
stricken out, by vote Of "a 10 q
Mr.. Wilson, (opp.) OF Mass. offered amendmeut 10
the elect that reduction at the end OF years shall
not operate any officer AT the date Of the approval Of
this act, which was adopted.
MI WILSON, (aom) OF Ga, contended that the bin
reported by the Military Committee aooorusnt
with the views Of the administration than Mr. Johnsons
substitute Volunteers were always expensive and
Ices reliable than regular troors lie nsanced company
Of Tennessee volunteers at Cerro Gordo that away
the hrs slot The Tennessee Senator's argument
cd TO defend poygamy n tbese volunteers entertained
similar Opinions they would be the last men 10 send 10
Utah Instead Of whipping the Normons they would DO
more likely to join them, especially Brigham Young
gave them bali dozen wives apiece.
MT HkstiS, opp OF Iowa, submitted a motion that
IN no case shall the force crcae by this continue In
service over two years, which was agreed to.
desultory discussion ensued upon the comparative
merits OF the different substitutes The senate but
thinly attended.
Mr. JoHNsoS, (sdm) Of Tenn said he did no, Justify
polygamy, buimerey drew comparison showing the In
Consistency Of entertaining OF the Turkish govern
ment, which leeayed polygsmy, and nj the same time
concerning poygamy In Utah He also defended The
Tennessee volunteers.
Mr.. SEWARD, opp OF N. ", explained the views be
took on the bill, which had been criticised.
Mr. BRowN, (sdm Of Miss, said " the volunteers were
sent to Utah, war would follow. Brigham Young viii ncs
fight unless forced 10 do
Adjourned.
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