The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-28
House OF Representatives,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 1853.
On motion Of Mr. zorIIoorFKR, (opp) of Tenn, resou-
ton adopted calling President for all informa-
tior showing what gave rise 10 the Utah expedition and
throwing light the question how far Brigham Young
in state Of resistance rebellion TO the authorities of the
United States.
The House then went into Committee Of the Whole on
the state Of the Union
Mr. DAVIS, (sdm f Mise, said .ha the the threats made
by gentlemen OF the North against the south were held
In contempt The South expects conflict at no far
distant period and come when might they would be
found ready 10 meet IT, If the North should invade the
South let them do in the open day and not at night
Whenever single drop OF blood shed there by way OF
coercing them 70 submit injustice and wrong would
be followed by stream Of fire into the North. They
sword in one hand and the Bible in the otber sc.,ernr
desolaton in their path The South had borne with pa
the attacks made upon them because they love the
Union; but they will not much longer submit He had
respect for the aboonsts than the free soers
the principle that the assassin meets his victim In open
ference in fact between them Is that Is greater
robbcr than tho other
Mr. GIppNos, (opp) Of Ohio, wished to know whether
the gentleman would carry bis war OF desoAtoo into the
Western Reservef
Mr. DAVE replied that would be the first point he would
strike because that the residence OF the
asd worst Of sbotionists in the country. QAughter)
Mr. IxAcs opp OF Ohio said that people have a high
regard for the Presidential ONCE and for that functonary
himself, when worthy, but they have learnt from sad
experience how far the President has strayed from the
landmarks OF freedom ID passing the niques per-
10
Presidents recommendation OF indemnity 10 Spain for
the Amistad slaves. Congress had hitherto deemed
the case worthy Of serious consideration II had long
slept quietly and liz repose should not be disturbed
lie trusted the question would be met in
phatic that should again be ntruded Congress
Those negroes free by the laws Of Spain, by the
laws of the United States by the Law OF na,ous and by
the impartial and eternal laws Of heaven. But even 4
they had been slaves there was by treaty with spain no
authority TO deliver them up merchandise In conclu-
son he argued against the extension OF slavery and de-
manded that all the Territories and the District Coum
ba be purged OF the The hearts OF the people
for this and ultimately the principle will triumph.
Mr.. AVERY, (adm) Of Tenn, briefly alluded 10 the
varrantable usurpstcn Of Pauldng, and declared the
Clayton Bulwer treaty 10 be mdew aud blight the
progress Of American nstutons and should be abroga
ted lie favored the application Of the Monroe doctrine,
and the acquisition Of Cuba, which Of great impor
to this country and doubtless regarded by
the enlightened ssatcsman who Ola the Presidential
chair. England, stimulated by national agrandsement,
IL the most alibusteflng nation on earth, and
IN seeking 10 extend her possessions on this
continent which should be prevented. He advoca-
ted the Lecompton constitution in conformity with
the constitution Of the United states, and the legally
pressed will Of the people Of Kansas.
the Mormons showing that their government blends in
the qualities OF Church and State in imitation OF the
lesers together and hs, no one American among them
would stay there any longer than he could help II both
these Injuries were denied them. Qaushter.l
Mr. GDptSas aaked whether the Mormons have not
power under the doctrine o squatter sovereignty
establish polygamy other Territories have 70 establish
Mr. THOMPSON replied that he did not wish 10 mix this
with the quesos Of slavery and proceeded 10 condemn
poly gsmy being against the moral law and the opinion
Of the civilized world In view Of the enormty staring
them the face he would pass Law making polygsmya
crime and send force there 70 scatter every hare 10
the four winds. lie would apprehend all conspraiors
who would be found 10 include every head OF serago
o would try them for treason and have every found
guilty hanged excluding all Of the Norm from parc
patng In the proceedings Of the He would spare
the inhabitants, and give them republican form OF 90
venment and that they enjoyed H. without the heel
OF despotsm on their necks. And h all this failed no
would turn their Territory into military camp 10
protect a highway ~ the Pacific What necessary 20
be performed should be done now whether volunteers
shall be employed or not lie stood committed 10 stay
the march OF this prairie Gre before shall extend and
involve the whole country in the conlagration.
The committee then rose.
TfR CONTESTED ELECTION Clsp
Mr.. HRRIs, adm Of H., made partial report from
the Committee on Elections declaring II inexpedient 10
allow Mr.. Campbell as he requested further time 10 take
supplementary testimony affecting bis seat, which Is con-
tested by Mr.. vallindigham.
Mr GitsER (opp) ofN. G., made a minority report
MI STEPHENS, (adm Of Ca, from the same committee,
offered resolution, which wa adopted, admitting Mr
Vandgham 10 the floor Of the House during the proceed
ngs In the Ohio contested election case, and giving him
the privilege 10 speak 10 lie merits.
Mr. HARRIS said no would shortly call up the SUBJECT
The House then adjourned
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