Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-03-19
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THIRTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.

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hanzas, said he had resigned the floor TO MIR.
| Ioombs, who then addressed the Senate in
support of the becompton Constitution.
Mr.. Crittenden briefly replied. He wished
the South to be always right, and wished she
could sea the question he saw it. Slavery
was not the real issue 1t was thrown in tc
eXasperate the contention. Why does the
South wish for two Senators such as Kanzas
would Immediately send here's For himself,
he had done only his duty. He was old
| enough to be not a partizan but a patriot.
lie was true son OF the South-a true citi-
zen OF the country. May peace and prosper
ity rest within our gates
Mr.. Bed of Tennessee said the Senator
| from Georgia had promulgated doctrines
which could not be passed without notice.
| He says he has weighed she value of the I'm
ion, and thinks tue South has loved it too
well. That issue which the Senator openly
states ls All issue for victory. There is time
| enough to estimate the vnlue of the Union,
| when the powerful North takes deliberate
| step, when she refuses to admit Territory in
which slavery already exists unless it should
liberate It's slaves. But he believed that
would never come, if the South were pru-
| dent. He would not take a sectional view of
the question. He then proceeded to state at
length the facts connected with the formation
of the territorial government of Kanzas. The
Kanzas- Nebraska bill was a struggle for VIC
tory carried on with a spirit unequalled in
tervor except in revolutionary France.
EVENING SESSION.
Mr.. Bell resumed. How, he asked, shall
we cut the Gordian knot of Kanzas politics
By the sword or more peaceful means? The
President recommends the Lecumpton consti-
tuition, maintaining the legality of that in
strument, and its accordance with the organic
act Mr.. Bell entered into an examination of
the organic law, to see if it conferred power
on the people of KaGzas to form a consttu.
ton whenever they pleased. without refer
ence to time or population. He was sure it
conveyed no such power. If it did, it would
have most mischevous effect. Utah, New
Mexico, Dacotah, and all other territories,
might come in this session under such a prin-
ciple. Here, them is heresy put forth at the
threshold by the President AS to the legali-
ty OF the Lecompton constitution he referred
to the authenticated records OF success
slve hauds in the matter, and expressed
his surprise that Senators, in the face of such
evidence, could argue for the legitimacy of
that instrument. 1t would take twice two
thousand troops to force 1t on the people of
hanzas. lie then went into lengthy resume
OF the Presidential campaign of 1852, show
us as AS4GtlOlis " VIC ALsbOuTl COIn
The successful candidate Of that cam paign
pledged himself to maintain the peace of the
country, but within eight months, by the
agency of some diabolica magic, the aspect of
the political sky was changed, and tempest
arose that is still raging. The free soilers in
the Senate and the House, have largely in
creased. and will continue to increase. Do
Southern gentlemen wish to multiply them
still faster He thought one of the worst re-
suits OF the Nebraska bill was to cement and
lay the organization of this sectional party.
He Phrophecied that the excitement now rag
ing would not subside in three years, even
with the admission of Karzas.
III conclusion he commented severely on
Mr., Stewards threat that agitation must con-
tnue till the South ceases to seek the extern
sion of slavery under the Federal constitu-
ton, and expressed his own unalterable at
tachment to the Union. The Senate then
adjourned.
MIR. Washburne of Illinois referred to the
attempted rebellion Of the Mormons in that
State. They defed the whole power Of the
Government, and it was then supposed, as it
Is now, that large military force would be
necessary to operate against them, but few
noble citizens drove Them off
MIR. Humphrey Marshall of Kentucky, re-
spending to a remark by Mr. Faulkner, said
that the President cannot move the troops
while Congress is in session. Congress will
regulate their departure and furnish volun-
teers for the purpose. Congress also, he con-
tended, could counteTmand a movement of
the regulars, if it was necessary in their
Judgment, for the attempt to send them would
be clear usurpation of power on the part of
the President.
Mr.. Faulkner of Virginia asked Mr.. Mar
shall whether he was prepared to recall the
troops from Utah
Mr.. Marshall, as member of Congress, was
prepared to control the movements of the
troops, and to let the President know of the
determination of Congress, and to compel
obedience.
Mr.. Washburne of Maine commended that
there was no legal authority for using the
forces IN Utah, under the present circum-
stances. Therefore, if it is intended to use
them, an amendment should be made giving
the PRESIDENT authority for that purpose.
Mr.. Smith OF Illinois said if the matter was
an open contract, he would guarantee that his
State would undertake to subdue the Nor.
mons and compel them TO obey the laws OF the
country.
Mr.. Blair of Missouri, exposing the true
character of the Mormons, contended that it
was the duty OF the government to subdue
Utah, in order to enable our citizens to pass
to the Pacific, the route to which is blocka.
ded by the Mormons.
Mr.. Quitman of Mississippi commended that
the Utah expedition was defensive not ag-
gressive. However odious are the institutions
of Utah, the government had no intention of
interfering with them.
Mr.. Morris of Illinois thought the Mormons
would offer no resistance, but wished TO
know if the laws are to be enforced. while
the jures are composed of Mormons.
Mr.. Quitman said United States Court
had been organized at Col. Jonnson's camp.
As to the question of Mr. Morris. that would
be provided for hereafter. Let us lust carry
out the laws now, and provide for dsobedi.
ence OF them hereafter. He did not advocate
an increase of the army for the main purpose
of attacking the Mormons. He showed the
necessity OF employing an additional force for
the protection of the Texan and Western
frontiers, and spoke of the peculiar fitness of
volunteers Tor the purpose, adding that when
he commanded a volunteer force in Mexico.
he was never wilfully disobeyed.
Adjourned.