Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-02-05
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY |, 1855.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr. Doolitte presented the petition Of nlnetyteven
citizens of the United States praying that measure;
be- taken for the purchase OF the Island OF Cuba ana
its annexation to this country.
Mr. BigIer introduced Joint resolution for the com.
peton and presentation OF the dgests OF statlscs OF
mines and manufactures collected in taking the last
census-which was referred.
Mr. Collamar introduced bill TO alter the times OF
holding the circui, and districts courts OF Vermont
The Senate then resumed the consideration of the
army bill.
M. Houston opposed it. He said he saw no nsces.
ity for large standing armies in time Of peace.
In the course OF bis remarks be alluded 10 disps
raging terms to the West Point Academy, saying
that graduates from thst institution were often pro.
NOTED over the heads OF old and well tried veterans,
and arguing that it YVES bar to honorable military
ambition on the part Of civilians de advocatea me
raising OF volunteers being more prseraoie 10 re-
pulars, and not more expansive. Some years ago
four regiments were rsIaed, the expenses OF "hich
were probably ike the gen OO0 600 deficit IN inc tea
sury What have they done1 Killed lew lna,ans
conduct reflects little credit upon civilization, II
would be better to treat the Indians Ike men ana ee
yste them, than to deceive and rob ihem ana theh
hunt them down like savage beasts. Do justice 10
them and you will need no standing army on 'ns HUH
tier.
Mr.. Wilson gave notice Of an amendment ne IT,
tended to move at the proper time. namely: 10 sfe
ont all after the enacting clause OF the bill, and insert
nurpose Of enforcing the laws Of the United States,
maintaining peace with tho lnd,n tribes, and pro
tecting our citizens the routs Of emigration TO tne
Territory of Utah, and to be employed only IN said
Territory be and is hereby authorized 70 can Tor ana
accept the service of any number OF volunteers NOT
exceeding 5000 in all officers and men, no may OF
far their services to serve for twelve months unless
previously discharged. and aPproPrlates io' 'no
purpose Of carrying its provisions INTO enect.
The further consideration Of the Oil was pos'Poneo
~. NcR IN
Mr.. Douglas moved to take up the bill to admit
Minnesota into the Union.
During the debate Mr.. Mason said there might be
circumstances when it would be found necessary 10.
the Southern States n order to determine where tney
stand in the Union, to take up the Minnesota ana
Kansas question together.
Mr.. Wilson spoke Of the injustice Of such con-
junction and gave notice that ne and n,a lrsn r
sist the admission Of Kansas under the LecomP'on
Constitution. .
MIR. Hale said there never had been proposition
tha. seriously threatened to disrupt the Union as
that of the Senator from Virginia.
Mr.. Crittenden opposed the connection OF the two
Subjects and made an eloquent speech expressive OF
love for the Union, eciting applause from the gale
ries.
Without taking the question the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. Stanton offered preamble setting forth that
J. q. Williamson, of the city OF New York, was on
the 9th Of January duly summoned but refused 10
appear before the committee appointed 10 lnvesgae
the charges against the members or omcere OF 1he
last House, growing out of the expenditureao Msssrs
Lawrence, Stone s. Company, 10 influence inc
passage of the tariff bill of 1857 and concluding win
resolution that the Speaker issue his warrant aect
ed to the sergeant at ams to take into custody he
said j. b Williamson, wherever found, and orlng nim
before the bar Of this House, to answer Tor contempt
Of It's authority. A.,
Mr.. Stanton caused to be read letter from mr.
Williamson, in which he respectfully declines 10 aP
pear before the investigating committee Tor reasons
which bis attorney advised him were sufficient Tor MS
not leaving New York.
The resolution was then adopted,
The House proceeded to the consideration OF tne
bill TO supply an omission oaused by clerical error
in the army bill fths Last session, making oppropra'
tions for the support Of tho nstional armoEes ine
original amount was S360000, and the bill passed 10
that form.
On motion of Mr. Boyoe, it va, resolved that
select committee of seven members shall be appoint
ed, to which shall be refsrred, to inquire into INC
following SUBJECTS: reduction OF the expenses OF
the government; the navigation laws OF the On'sed
States the existing duties on impo'ts, AND the e1'
pediency of gradual repeal Of all duties on i'm
ports, and resort excusvely to internal taxation.
The House then went into committee OF the whole
on the Of the Unon and resumed the consioera
ton of the bill appropriatinS S790,0O0 to supply
deficiency in the expenses for paper, printing !tho
graphing and engraving for the and thr
ty.fourth Congresses.
A debate resulted, involving the question Of e1
travagdnce, ana WITHOUT cOuuHR ~ ohy oeto' I'""
ton the subject passed over.
MIR. Lane presented the Constitution OF Oregon
Mr. Barrett presented strong protest from the
Kansas Legislature against the admission OF Kansas
with the Leconpton Constitution, and In favor OF lis
admission under the Topeka Constitution.
The House then adjourned.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1858.
- SENATE.
Mr.. Hunter, of the Committee Of Finance, reported
| 81 nf fun IN "a
dollars, in dimes and halEdimes regsl'tendsr.
Mr.. Slidell understood there was great difference
OF opinion in the COMMITTEES Of Finance and for fh"
consideration OF the subject, moved that 1t be made
the special order for Monday 18th inst.' at O'CLOCK
Agreed to-
Mr. Seward believed there was no one in the cham.
Der in favor OF large standing army at the same
time there are none who suppose that the police OF
this empire can be conducted without military force
None are for regular army none are for no regular
army. All depends upon the exigency which
would need an increase Of the army, and that fact
necessitates the consideration of what may probably
| be the action Of the Government on other grounds
He would not vote for increase, il il were to bs
sen, to Kansas Yet the increase OF our territory al
ysys will render an increase of the army necessary
1t is argued tbst the bill 10 pot founded On the facl
that C rebellion exists. Tho facts however, are as
accessible to us as to tbs Government organs. And
the fact Is that sprous band OF foreigners are centred
in the Salt Lake Valley. They have come to regard
themselves as independent of the United States, and
now in league with the Indians, way lay and commit
depredatione on the travellers to the Pacific shore.
He believed there would be collision. but it was
because the Administration was making such an im
posing military display would command respect
and eItort obedience. He in favor Of an increase
to be disbandsd when the emergency ceased.
| Mr.. Hale listened With extreme pain and mortihca-
ton to the member from New York. lie reminded
the Senate, when Daniel Webster, in the Zenith Of
his fame. laid himself before the slave power, to he
cuffsd when he was used. He condemned the SeDa.
1 fos FAB o,,H
damnable doctrines. Mr.. Halls continued al length
! 10 denouncs the views and opposs the bill.
| Mr. Seward. So far from complaining at the treat.
| ment Of the Senator from New Hampshire. he gave
the latter his thanks. but he would not initiate his
| honorable friend. He would be unfit To be here, IT
he could not postpone party to serve his whole coun
try he would not bs deferred from giving al honest
vote because it did not agree with hs party There
isno principle in the case, but question Of tile ap
| plioation of principle.
He thought the error of Mr.. Hale and other. was
in Think ing the battle not yet over when II
| and whatever the Administration might do, before
another year there would be nineteen free TO fifteen
| slave Statss.
message was here received from the President
which was read (enclosing the Lscompton Constifu
tion The President speaks 10 severe language Of the
city Of Lawrence as being the hot bed of abolitiou
and says that the dividing line in Kansas is not be-
between those who loyal to the government, aud
those who are endeavoring 10 destroy it by force
| and usurpation. He says Kansas is at this day
much q slave state as Georgia or South Carolina,
and recommends the admission of Kansas into the
Union under this constitution the only means of
restoring tranquility.
Mr.. glsr moved the printing If the message and
it's reference to the Committee ON Territories.
Mr.. Trumbull said he looked upon the message as
perverted and incorrec. history from end to end
There was no usurparion 10 Kansas worse than that
committed by the President with bis my in that
Territory.
Dir. Douglas presented protest against the ad.
mission of Kansas underline Lecompton Constitution.
signed by the Governor and State officers elected in
that Territory. and moved its reference to the Com.
mttee on Territories.
Mr.. Toombs paid high compliment to the Prssi.
dant for thu ainnal ability disnaYed in tha maaaapa