Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-02-02

1t was contrary to the theory of our gov
eminent. He ridicued the idea of making
dragons OF men who never mounted a horse
IN their lives, and did not even know how to
bride one,-who would have to be tied en-
until they learned 10 ride, aud the n they would
be in danger of going heels over head when
they were brought into action. (Laughter.l
AT one o'clock, the Pacific Railroad bill
was called up, it being the special order at
that hour.
Mr.. Davis of Miss, expressed a hope that
the Army bill would not be postponed, as it
was of the utmost Importance that speedy ac-
ton should be taken upon it.
Mr.. Wilson of Mass, had an amendment
to offer, and wished to have an opportunity to
have it printed.
Nh. Stuart argued a question of order,
maintaining that the army bill being unfn-
ished business, had priority over all special
orders.
Mr.. Seward trusted that by unanimous con-
sent, the gentleman from Texas would be al
| lowed to proceed, as it was very unpleasant to
be cut off in the midst of his remarks This
was agreed to.
Mr.. Houston resumed, and advocated the
raising of volunteers to meet all necessary
emergencies, saying that they were not more
expensive than regular troops, and decidedly
more preferable. Four additional regiments
were raised Some years ago, the expense of
which was probably something like the twen-
ty millions now, a deficit in the treasury.
What have they done s-kiled few Indian
warriors, and many women and children.
! Such conduct reflects but little credit upon
civilization; better treat the indians like men
and elevate them. than deceive, and rob- and
then hunt Them down like savage beasts. Do
| justice to them and you will need no stand
| ing army on the frontiers.
Mr.. Wilson gave notice of an amendment
to the army bill in the form of a substitute to
the effect that the President for the purpose
of enforcing the laws of the United States
maintaining peace with the Indian tribes, and
protecting citizens on the routes of emigia-
ton to Utah, to be employed only in said
Territory, be authorized to call for and ac-
cept the services of volunteers, not exceeding
five thousand in all, officers and men, to
serve twelve months, unless previously dis
charged, and appropriating - dollars for
the purpose carrying its provisions into effect.
The farther consideration of the bill was then
postponed till tomorrow.
Mr.. Douglas moved that the Senate take up
the bill providing for the admission OF Min
nesota into the Union, saying that he was in
favor of the Pacific Railroad bill. but thought
that the question of admitting Senators from
the new State, ought TO take precedence of
other business The Pacific Railroad was a
measure IN which those gentlemen were deep
la interested MIR, Gwin was anxious to con-
slider the Pacific Railioad bill. The Senators
from Minnesota, he was inclined to think,
could not get their seats before the passage of
that measure.
Mr.. Green of Missouri said there were sew
eral considerations which must necessarily be
brought to bear when the Minnesota bin was
taken up. The question of representation
would depend upon the question of fact not
yet decided, although returns of the coun-
ties were not yet received. The bill would
therefore be prejudiced BY premature consid-
ering it.
Mr.. Crittenden thought that respect for
Minnesota, and the two gentlemen who have
been selected to represent her on this floor,
made it a primary duty of the Senate to con-
slider the subject. They had a riSht to take
seats and be heard on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Bill
| Mr.. Simmons was in favor of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad bill, but should be obliged to
vote against taking it up at this time. He
| believed with Mr. Crlttenden that the Min
nesota call presented a question of privilege,
and that those two senators ought to be al
| lowed to take their seats at the earliest day
! possble That would give an increased vote
for the Pacific Railroad bill, and he was
afraid that there would not be strength
enough to carry it without them.
Mr.. Fitzgerald of Alabama, a member of
the Committee ON Territories, objected to tax
ing up the Minnesosa bill, not having had an
opportunity to examine the report in conse-
| quence of sickness.
Mr.. Gwin, OF California did not want
collision between the two measures He
| thought the reason assigned by Mr. F. sufi-
ciont for postponing the bill.
Mr. Douglas felt 1t to be his duty to press
the motion, and demanded the yeas and nays
Mr.. Gwinn of California remarked that
Mr.. Sebastian of Arkansas one of the Com
mittee on Territories, was detained by sick
ness, and desired to be present when the
Minnesota Bill was taken up. Yet that bill
he passed over,> till the proper time, and
Minnesota will glide into the Union without
causing ripple upon the stream.
Mr.. Mason of Virginia said events have &C.
CURED, and others are at hand, which might
enlighten the American mind upon the sub
ject OF the admission of new States into the
Union. This proposition had been only few
days before the Senate, and had not been
thoroughly examined He was not aware
that, when the question should come in a
regular course before the Senate, any obiec-
ton would be made to Minnesota. There
had been, however, great irregularity in the
mode of erecting that State, and they requir-
ed some examination before the subject could
be acted Hpon. Why this undue haste TO
have the subject taken up out of its order ;
There were other subjects which might also
be considered, in connection with this. 1t
was known that in the course of this week,
and possibly IN day or two, the application
of another Territory would be received for
admission into the Union as State He did
not know where Mr.. Douglas would stand
upon that question. If Kanzas should pre-
sent herself for admission in the manner
which was expected, he didn't know where
the great array of Senators on the Democratic
side would side. He was not prepared to
take up the bill for consideration. When the
Senate shall have time to take complete
view OF the subject, it might be found best to
consider such questions separately. But he
was net disposed to take up one of these
measures, until the other was matured, at
least. The Lecompton Constitution is now
in Washington, and when it shall be pre-
sented to the Senate, it will probably be &C.
conlpanied by authentic information touching
all matters connected with it. He hoped il
would not meet with so much opposition as
has been anticipated, but thought that not a
step should be taken for the admission of new
States, till we are able to see exactly where
we stand.
Mr.. Wilson said that the people he repre-
scented were favorable TO any Just and practa.
BILE measures for the constitution of a Pacific
Railroad, but he felt constrained to advocate
the postponement of this measure in order to
consider the adminision of Minnesota into
| the Union. An act was passed last ,piutar