The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-25

ecye Interference, they are aud Of light should be
relieved from congressional Intervention.
think these propositions can be clearly and ooncu-
sidely demonstrated and hope when the measure
before the House il will be fairly
and eandidy considered and that shall take these
Territories out from under the control and Influence OF
power at Washington. You allow the people now 10
elect the members of their legislature you allow them
10 pass such laws they think proper without sub
hitting them 70 Congress for its approval on dis
approval and what be offered why they
should not also be permitted 10 choose their Judges
and other territorial officers In every liberal gov
eminent sovereignty rasdes in its Legislative depart
ment The executive and judicial departments only
subordinate and auxiliary branches and if you allow
them 10 make their laws, why not give them the
power TO execute them aud hold the power here Ia
the city of Washington far away from the locality where
il is to opemtef When you talk about popular sover
eighty. do not keep the word of promise the
break ID 10 the hope"
a. did not, Mr.. Chairman, when roso intend To oc
oupy the time of the9 committee but a few minutes
did not intend to enter into general discussion of the
which shall submit n. the first favorable OPP
portuny. only intended to give outline of it, and
assurance 10 the House and the country that had
introduced il in good faith And sir intend to follow
Il up II the measure is not passed at this sessionand
must confess have expectation that 1t will shall
press upon the next Congress and long as have
the honor OF seat upon this floor if il is sooner
disposed Of
Mr.. JENKINS. do not wish to embarrass the gen.
teman in his argument but if he will permit me-
will ask him whether he is TO be understood taking the
position in favor Of the extension OF the principle to
which he refers, to Utah
''Mr. NORRIS, OF Illinois When Utah Is in a state of
rebellion would treat it, have heard it said that
it in a state of rebellion But this ia matter
now propose to discuss refer only to general principles
and the gentleman from Virginia thinks he can make
anything by intenogating me, he has the Mormon
question: he is welcome 10 it. do not ask to take any
thing back. have long since defined my position to-
ward that people believe this day that they embrace
within themselves of corruption and wckedness than
any otRr class OF people upon he face OF the earth and
further that the day will when their presence will
longer be tolerated 10y any society The very law of
representation will induce the adoption Of means
of dsposing of them We could not live with them in
Illinois, nor any people who contiguous live with
them in peace and safety If they in state of
bellion we should treat them rebels do not know
that they are fighting against troops. On the
tary. believe the President in his annual message has
congratulated the country the termination of the Utah
war cannot say that they at without disputng
the statement of the President for have not the prvi
lege OF looking behind the but, sir guess
and IL should would guess that there will be fearful
sequal to tho Mormon troubles You rely upon
them.