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OLhcein General Express 06ee. lincoln House Block
THIRTY-FIFTH CONGR EsS,
WASHINGTON, March II.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The preliminary business transacted en-
braced nothing of importance.
The memorial of the Legislature of Utah
was ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Hale had personal explanation with
Mr.. Benjamin of Louisiana. The latter had
i'll his speech the other day, stated that the
former opposed Mr.. Toombs's bill. Mr.. Hale
quoted his exact words from the Globe, which
showed that he only opposed certain portion
OF the bill. Mr.. Benjamin said he spoke from
memory, and only in general terms.
Mr.. Crittenden of Kentucky, made speech
on the bill for the admission of Kanzas. He
recapitulated the statements as to the various
frauds committed at the elections, and then
examined the legality of the Lecompton con-
stitution, declaring that it was not the consti-
tuition Of KanZas. but only of the convention
which framed it. The vote of ten thousand
against it, on the fourth of January, shows
that it is not the constitution of the people,
They tell you that it is particularly obnoxious
tothem, because IL is tainted with fraud. 1t
is one of series of frauds instigated for the
purpose Of getting and keeping possession of
The government of kanzas, from the first cleo
ton carried by armed invaders from Missouri
down to the present day. Hence to impose
II on hanzas, would plainly and palpably VIC.
late the principle of the right of the people to
govern themselves. But that constitution
carried on its face the evidence of corruption,
The fraudulent intent of it was apparent
And now can gentlemen ignore these frauds
IN the face of internal evidence and concurrent
testimony? Can senators turn from such evil
dence to legal techncalites and presump-
tons Of law Holding his principles he
could not put his hand to the Lecompton
constitution. What can the South gain by
1t? No Senator believes she can be slave
State. In support of this view he quoted
several members of Congress-, including Mr.
Keitt.
MIR. Hammond-Did Mr.. Keitt say so
Mr.. Crttenden-It was so reported
Mr. Hammond-Mr. Kett quoted pas
sage to that effect, but did not endorse it.
Mr.. Crittenden resumed, contending that
the majority of the people of Kanzas should
be allowed to make such constitution as
they please. lie then spoke discursively on
various topics. He was according to terms
now used, a Southern Democrat. But in the
same resolute spirit with which he would de-
lend his own rights, he would defend the.
rights of others. He spoke at length in favor
OF the Missouri Compromise, and deplored its
repeal. Referring to the eulogies passed on
the two sections Of the Union, by Hamlin of
Maine and Hammond of South Carolina, he
said If either of these sections were alone, it
would make nation OF which any citizen
might be proud to be a citizen. What mag
nlhcent appearance it makes when put to-
gether Were this discord but lulled, what
summers sea OF boundless prosperity lies
before US
Mr.. Irumbull of Illinois complimented Mr..
Crittenden's speech, and proceeded to state
his NblpptOOS tp tho
He reviewed the whole slavery question, COM
mencing with 1850, and made an elaborate
and able speech.
HOUSE.
The memorial from the Legislature of Utah
was ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Quitman OF Mississippi, appealed to the
House to take up the Army bill, and continue
the debate thereon until it was disposed Of
which he supposed would be tomorrow.
Mr& Pendleton Of Ohio, advocated an in
crease of the regular army, stating its neces-
sity, if we expect the Executive to perform
efficiently the duties invested in him by the
Constitution.
Mr.. Pendleton spoke forclbly of the neces-
slty OF defending our extensive possessions
against the Indians, some of whom are them
selves in rebellion. Incidental to the present
necessity, Mr. Pendleton referred to the flu.
tuIe, "AeH Inese possessions would be largely
extended by the acquisition of Cuba Central
America, Mexico, etc. He thought it was
the duty Of the government to demand per-
emptorlly from Spain indemnity Ter the past
and security of the future, and on her failure
to give it, to take Cuba. The other countries
alluded 10 would all come in good time.
Mr.. Brigham of Ohio, was opposed both to
the majority bill for the employment Of vol
unteers, and to Mr.. Faulkners substitute for
additional regulars. AS at present advised,
he would vote against the proposed increase
either Of volunteers or regulars, for he did
no. believe that the condition of affairs in
Utah or Texas or anywhere else required it.
Mr.. Bryan of Texas advocated volunteers
for the frontiers of Texas. The regulars in
that State having been ordered to Utah, he
showed the necessity OF prompt action.
Mr.. Giddings of Ohio said few words in
defence of the Indians, who, he commended,
would injure the whites, if they did not mo-
est them.
Mr.. Farnsworth of Illinois proposed an
amendment, that so much of the bill as pro.
vides for mounted force ia Texas shall not
be put INTO effect in case she shall secede or
maintain hostile attitude towards the I'm
ion. Adjourned.