The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-02-04

Nr. DavE argued 10 snow TIE becrsItv
Of the passage Of the bill. The increase Is
not asked by the Secretary On the ground Of
n Mormon war. II was, however, because
that in sections Of the country il is difficult
To enforce the law Of the land lie regretted
M much az any One that it should ever be
come necessary 10 call in the aid Of the
,rooJ@ in executing the law but wherever re-
bcllion exists it is the duty Of the President
TO put it down, and Congress TO provide the
means for him 10 perform that duty.
Mr.. Hunter favored the plan Of the COM
mlttec rather than that Of the Secretary OF
War, but he thought that il ought to be ae-
c1npanied by n provision that when the
present difficulties are settled, the extra
force should be disbanded.
Mr.. Hale remarked that this bin propos.
I'd To rsisc 1000 additional men, which
would saddle on the government q pcrms-
pnt annual increase Of expenses Of about
$4,000. In his opinion. the President
wanted these men 10 carry out the perfect
freedom Of popular sovereignty in Kansas.
The subject was discussed at great length
and, without taking the question, the Senate
adjourned.
Housg. The Houe authorized the in
vcstgating committee on the Middlesex mill
affair, 10 employ stenographer, and then
went into Committee Of the Whole On the
invalid pension bill.
Mr.. Anderson, Of No, spoke in favor Of
the admission Of \ ansas under the Iecomp-
ton Constitution.
The House passed the bill for tho pay.
men, Of the invalid and other pensions.
WAsHisorox. Jan. 27.-SKSAry-Mr.
Pugh presented the joint resolutions Of the
Ohio Legislature.
Mr. Davis introduced a bill an substi-
tn,e for the Pacific railroad BILL embodying
the views of the minority Of the select com
mttee on the subject. The Senate then
proceeded to the consideration Of the Army
bill.
Mr.. twin submitted a Substitute, provid
ing for five new regiments, according to the
recommendation Of the Secretary Of War
The subject was debated at length Much
opposition is being shown 10 tho bill, with
out taking the question,
The Senate adjourned
Ho,sx On motion Of Mr.. ZollicofTcr, a
resolution was adopted calling on the Presi
dent for oil information 10 relation TO the
Utah expedition, and the attitude Of Brig
hmm Young towards tho authorities.
Tho House went into committc Of the
whole ON the state Of the Union.
Mr.. Leach spoke against an indemnity TO
Spain for the Amistad negroes, "A recon-
mendod by the President. lie also argued
against the extension of slavery.
Mr.. Avery briefly alluded TO the unwar-
rantable usurpation Of Pauldng, and de-
clared that the Clayton Bulwer treaty should
IN abrogatod.
lie also favored the Monroe doctrine, tho
acquisition Of Cuba, and spoke 10 favor Of
the Ieeomptou Constitution.
Mr.. Thompson, Of New York, condemned
polygamy and the Mormons lie would
try every head Of scrag!io for treason,
and have every one Of them found guilty
and hung.
The committee then roaa.
Mr.. Harris. OF Ill., made partial report
from the comttee on Elections, declaring it
inexpeiicnt to allow Mr.. Campbell. as he
requested, further time to take supplement.
tary testimony affecting his seat, which is
contested by Mr.. Valandingham.
Mr.. Stevens, from the same committee.
offered resolution, which was adopted. ad-
hitting Mr.. Nallandlngham to the floor OF
the House during the proceedings in the
Ohio contested election case and giving him
the power to speak as 10 its merits. Mr.,
Harris said he would shortly call up the
subject.
Tho House adjourned,