Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-04-08

with those Democratic principles which had
been the rule Of his Dcuglas' life. He
thought if the amendments were concurred
in by the Senate it would be the triumph
Of those principles, and would bring peace
and quiet. The Senators on the other side
urge as reason for The admission Of Kan
sas that it may bring peace. Why not then
admit her? II can be done in an hour by
asserting to the amendments. Concur with
the House, and the action is final. Kansas
is then admitted with the right to make a
constitution 10 suit herself. Let the men
Of all parties and sections unite in aettliDg
the contention.
After replying 10 Mr. Biglsr's opinion
that this would be violation Of Democrat
ic principles, Mr.. d. referred TO the Presi-
dents message, abiding to the Kansas-Ne-
braska act, and asked if the President had
abandoned the Democratic party. The OBJ
jsct Of the reference Of The constitution 70
vote of the peopleis simplyto ascertain if
| it is the embodiment Of their will. If it is
their act and deed, it is the duty Of Congress
10 see that it is the embodiment Of their
will before making il their fundamental law.
The Senator from Pennsylvania cited the
case Of Florida. Florida was no precedent
and proves nothing, except the attempt to
epgraft on the action of Government the
principle that there is no need of the Con-
stitutien being the will Of the people. Such
reasoning strikes at the root OF all free
Government, and strikes the props from all
parties, Democrats, Americans and Repub-
| LEANS The House amendments 10 the
| bill accomplish two great points-one is
that it settles the Kansas excitement, and
another, that it recognizes the right Of The
people TO frame their own Institutions
Why, then should we not all unite and vote
for The amended bill, and Immediately set
tie the Kansas dispute. Vote for it, and
the right of the people is recognized. Vote
for il, and State rights and States sovereign
iy are preserved. Vote for it, and the
country is given peace. .--. ..- ..-...
Mr.. Pugh explained the reasons which
would influence him TO vote against the
House amendments. His instructions from
OHIO did not cover the present juncture,
hence he would exercise the right Of his
private judgment. He addressed himself TO
various points showing the inapplicability
of the provisions of the amendment 10 the
circumstances of the case. The amendment
submitted the constitution TO a more con-
tracted circle ef voters than have already
voted on the slavery clause. 1t is, however,
futile TO submit il 10 vote, the Free State
people having majority. the slavery clause
cannot be approved and hence the Censttlu-
ton would be voted down and the excite
ment be protracted by the framing Of a new
one They must inevitably vote the Le-
compton down; they could do nothing else.
Even if the commandments were appended
10 il. they must inevitably vote them down.
! He concluded by showing that if Con-
gress assents to admit. they discharge them
selves from ell power over the Constitution
TO be formed. The passage of the amended
bill would precipitaie the people Of Kansas
! into a new condition of anarchy. He was
opposed 10 it in every shape and form, and
considered !. the most Objectionable propo-
sition yet submitted.
No other Senator wishing 10 speak, Mr.
Green's motion was put 10 vote. and was
agreed TO, yeas 80, nays %. Consequent.
~, the House amendments were disagreed
10.
The vot was as follows:
YEAs-AlIen, Bayard. Benjamin, Biggs,
Bigler, Bright, Brown, Clay. Evans, Fitch.
Fitzpatrick, Green, Gwin, Hammond,
Houston, Hunter, Iverson, Jones, Johnson
of Arkansas, Johnson of Tennessee, Ken
nedy, Mallory, Mason, Pearce, Polk, Pugh,
Sebastian, Sidell, Thompson of Kentucky,
Thomson of New Jersey, Wright and w.
lee-33. - --....f-
NAYs-BeIl, Broderick, Cameron, Chand-
Ter, Clark, Collamer, Crittenden, Dixon,
Doolittle, Douglas, Fessenden, Foote, Fos-
ter, Hale, Hamlin, Harlin, Harlan, King,
Seward, Summons, Stuart, Trumbull, Wade
and Wilson-23. ...-
ABsEsr-Bates, Davis, Durkee, Hender-
son, Reid, Sumner and Toombs.
| The Senate chamber was crowded during
The discussion on the amended bill, but there
was not much excitement at the announce
ment Of The vote.
| After the calling of several yeas and nays
in order TO prevent Mr.. Douglas from TAX
ing up the Minnesota bill, the Senate ad-
burned until Monday. -- e s..
WAsHIscroS, April 5.
Gen. Sargent oil Cincinnati, had to-day a
frornal interview with the President, and
rendered TO him regiment of Ohio voiun-
:eers, for service in Utah. supported by a
recommendation from the Legislature Of that
State. ....--.....- .t.-.
II is understood that Gen. Harvey re-
spectfully protests against being placed
second in command under Gen. Smith in the
Utah Expedition, and desires command in
some other direction. -s- s-.
The State Department, has received
formal instructions TO prevent the organIza-
ton or fitting out Of unlawful expeditions
within the limits Of the United States. for
the invasion Of the Northern STATES Of Mexi-
co. Both Governments in Mexico have
written him on this subject. He officially
corresponds only with The one recognized
by our own. .. .-,-, .....-
Col. Benton's health has materially failed
within The last few days. He speaks Of his