The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-02-13
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Mr.. Wilson attacked the Presidents M.
sotion, stating that the history In the mes.
sage was a stupendous gigantic misrepre.
sentation of the affairs Of Kansas. He de.
MED the statement in the message that there
has been q party in the Territory setting at
defiance the Constitution or the laws Of the
land. He denounced the Lecompton Consti-
tuition, saying that he would rather have the
Constitution with slavery than without it,
because with slavery it might be abolished,
but without it it would be perpetual. 1t was
q perversion of fact and truth in the Presi-
dent or anybody to charge that the people
OF Kansas, by voting for the election OF Of
Ulcers under the Lecompton Constitution, in
tended in any way to give their sanction to
1t. They went to the ballot box on the 4th
OF January to beat out for ever that Consti-
tuition. They knew that the people were
against it by a majority of to l. They
meant to overthrow Calhoun and his corrupt
minions in the Territory who had violated
justice and sustained their names by fraud,
outrage and murder. The only way to do
that was to select men pledged against that
Constitution, and who would come here, as
they have to ask Congress and the country
to reject it as fraud on the people of Kan
sas and act fairly and above board He pro-
claimed to the country and to the world
the Presidents misrepresentation and mis-
takes.
WARRINGTON, Feb. A.
SENArE.-The Senate took up the resolu-
ton providing for taking the testimony in the
Indiana contested election case.
Mr.. Trumbull moved as . substitute that
the Senate now proceed to final determine
ton of the right ofseats to Bright and Fitch,
and spoke against those men retaining
them.
Mr.. Bayard said the Kansas question was
more important. The Senate should not con.
sumo time in discussing contested seats. On
bis motion the subject was tabled, % against
The consideration of Kansas question was
resumed.
Mr.. Douglas submitted resolution, cal
ling on the President for information touch.
ing the number of votes cast in Kansas at the
various elections, with resolution for the
rejected votes of the 4th of January to
embrace all particulars, together with cor
respondence on the subject and if all the
information hereby desired is not in the pos
session Of the President or Executive De-
partments, then the necessary orders and
steps be taken to procure the same. He
deemed this information material to the con-
sideration of the question, and asked its i'm
mediate consideration.
Mr.. Mason objected.
Mr.. Brown resumed his remarks from yes
terday, arguing generally in favor of the Le-
compton Constitution, and calling up Doug
los and Stuart in response to references made
to their positions.
Mr.. Wilson reviewed the frauds in the ell
ection in Kansas, sharply replying to Mr..
Brown, and denying the charge of sectional
ism against the Republican party.
Mr.. Green defended the people of Missouri
from Mr.. Wilson's structures and wanted
facts.
Mr.. Wilson responded that he had proof
for all he said.
The sharp shooting continued until late
hour. Adjourned till Monday.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.
SENATE.-Not in session.
HoUsE.-On motion of Gen. Quitman, q
dent to communicate the number of soldiers
and the Indian war at the same time, also, q
statement showing proximate estimate of
expenditures of extending them the benefits
of the revolutionary pension laws. This in
formation is desired preliminary to acton Oh
the Bill pending for that purpoea.
After call of the Honse, the question was
taken on the amendment proposed by the
minority of the Elective Conmittoe, that
Mr.: Campbell, a sitting membor, and Mr.
Vallandingham, the contestarf be allowed
forty days to take supplement- testimony,
was rejected by thirteen MAJOR. The fes-
olution Of the majority commirtea thatit a
inexpedient to allow further tin % teke tes-
timony as argued by the sitting member, was
adopted by thirteen majority.
Mr.. Stanton remarked that the witness rad
appeared before the committee and answered
very promptly and without equivocation
every question propounded. As to whether
he answered correctly, it was for the country
to judge, and on motion of Mr.. Stanton, Mr..
Williamson was discharged.
The Presidents Message was considered.
Mr.. Grow said that instead of communicat-
ing any desirable information, it abounded
in epithets and ISLANDERS against the people of
Kansas.
Mr.. Harris, of ILL.,, withdrew the resolu-
ton he had previously submitted, and after
some remarks, submitted q resolution referring
the message and the Lecompton Constitu-
ton to select committee of fifteen, to be
appointed by the Speaker, with instructions
to inquire into all the facts connected with
the formation of the said Constitution, and
all laws under which the same originated,
and into all the facts which have transpired
since the formation of the said Constitution,
and whether it is satisfactory to the legal
voters of the Territory, the committee to
have power to send for persods and papers.
The Speaker said Mr.. Harris could offer
his resolution only as an amendment to Mr..
Hughes motion TO refer the message to
select committee of thirteen.
Mr.. Harris believed the ruling of the
Speaker correct, and in order to at once as
certain the fate of the resolution, moved the
previous question.
Mr.. Stevens in vain appealed to Mr.. Har-
ris to withdraw the motion, and then moved
q call of the House.
Cries of 'let us take the question:" mingled
der prevailed. The House by yeas and nays
first voted down the motion to adjourn, and
then motion put to adjourn till Monday
Both parties were evidently nerved for the
fight. Somebody on the Democratic side
moved an adjournment till Monday. Mr..
Campbell, amid confusion, proposed that the
several motions for adjournment be with
drawn, and the House come to direct vote
on the pending propositions respecting the
message. This was received with laughter,
and cries of''no no you can't steal q march
on us in that way. and that is the very thing
we want to avoid. Mr.. Keith moved an adj
journment. Mr.. Stanton raised point for
der. Mr. Cobb asked to be excused from voting
and also that the n,,oaf;on he determined hY