Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-01-01
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WASHINGTON. I'D
SE<Arr.-Nr. Simmons gave notice Of hi-
intention to introduce home Valuation bill.
Mr.. Stuart addressed the ) aatr on the
subject Of Kansas.
Mr.. Stuart argued that Congress had pie
nary power i.r the admission oi NV S.at.,.
The questions t. l., asked were, whether thu
form Of government was republican, and
whether the laallr were satisfied with il; for
the power of Congress was - admit STATE
MT c1erce IT, H. con.rndcd that half the
people Of kan> = had no opportunity t. vote
for delegates - the Convention. Is IN stiae
counties NJ census had b. n taken How
could they be expected T. abide by it, decis
ION when their voice had not been heard?
He alSl believed that the Convention in
tended trick and fraud upon the people,
and ex pressed views in accordance with those
which Mr.. Douglas had personally submit
ted lie would never give his vote 10 con-
snmmate that fraud. which he believed t. he
the most enormous that was ever undertaken
to he forced upon any people under the forms
Of law lie believed that if this constitution
was forced upon the people Of Kansas. those
who did it would light the torch Of civil dis
cord throughout the Union. They might
cry peace. but there would be no peace.
Mr. Broderick, (also DcmccraD of Cali
fornia, said that while be agreed with Messrs.
Douglas and Stuart in most of their remarks.
there WAS on pint on which he wished to
say few words When GOV. Walker and
Secretary Stanton went 10 Kansas they found
state Of instruction existing there, and
succeeded. with great labor, in restoring
peace. Now he thought the President and
his Cabinet Were alone responsible for the
recent outbreaks. This was the first time he
had ever known the President T. descend from
his high position and attempt 70 coarce poae-
able citizens 10 the will Of Illegal party men
lie was sorry to disagree with his party,
for he believed lac had rendered a. much ser
vice in the election Of Mr. Buchanan as any
gentleman on this floor. lie was also some
what astonished at the forbearance Of the
people ofKansas towards the Delegates to the
Convention. If the people had logged them
cut their ears off, and sent then out OF the
Territory, he for one would have applaudad
them for it, still he was no Freesoiler.
Adjourned till the 18th Of January.
HorsE.-A resolution TO unseat MIR. Bernls-
bel. Mormc Delegate from Utah, caused a
lengthy discussion, which ended in--dis-
cussion. Adjourned to ith of January.
The LArNcHtNG OF THE LEyiATHAN.-rhe
Liverpool Mercury Of Dec 18th says,
1.-The ublicanxicty far outstrips the prog
rcss of the Icviathan to her ocean bed. The
ground near the moorings has given way and
is being strengthened with piles. The Times
OF yesterday fears that the Progress OF the
ship will now be slower than heretofore.
Piles are being driven on the opposite side
Of the river. in order to enable greater
strain to be put on the tackle which drags
her to the water. Operations will probably
be resumed today The ship has moved l0i
feet inches forward, and 81 feet ! iuch aft.
The entire length Of the ways is about 800
feet"
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