New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-22
xxxyth CONGRESS~.First Session.

Mr. BAYARD Dell from the Committee on For
egn Affairs submitted report and resoIut'9Is Iea
tive to matters between the ned states anu S1IHa'
Laid on the table. A.
Mr.. FOOT WI, earnestly protested against the
Lecompton Constitution, the creature ne SAID oi 3
lorg series Of frauds, outrayes, and unmtiSsed ~
in which ne was willing to strike hands with, conser;
vative honorable men OF all parties both North ana
South. .,
Referring to the Lecompton Constitution, he said
the AdminstIa ration was forcing the measure in den
apce of the opinion Of the country IN spite OF tne
warnings Uf the great body OF the DEMOCRACY 81 the
North and in a spirit of recklessness that must prove
fatal 10 itself. ,
He denied tina, the parties il Kansss were sectional,
the FreeState party containing many members from
the South, While tie PrO-SiaveTy party ne was
ashamed to eonfess, numbered many sdherents from
the North the great borderrufiau leader himself be-
ing from Massachusetts,. Yes the very worst class OF
border rufiaps in Kansas from the Free Sates-
He was sorry thA truth and justice required the I'd
mission. but It new thing, for Slavery had
alwsys dobe its cirty work through Northern men.
OF the members of the Free Stale Legislature of Kan
sas four from Virginia alone, while only i've
were from all the New-England States. ms and
simlar facts he contended furnished sufficient an
swer 10 the assertion concerning Northern Abolition
emigration to Kansas. He fortified this position with
further Illustrations.
The solemn pledges which at one time inspired hope
in tie breasts of reemen had been shamelessly vlo-
lated by the rekiudlng of the flames of tercer
strife Mr. Foot then narrated the events in Kansas
peka Constitution The men who formed that Con-
stitutior be saId denounced by the President as
rebels.
Rebels. are they 1t was rebels such these who
established our independence. II is from the efforts
ef rebels such there that the nations OF the Old
world yet to wake from their long polar night OF
despotisD These men are rebels the President tells
Us while orgeIs, thIowers Of spurious ballots, etc,
are law and Or0er men.
Mr.. Foot next referred to ths Iecompton Consttu
tion combating the Presidents arguments as to iti
egdlty ind deny ing that the Slavery question had
ever been subu ted.
Even if it had been Mr.. Foot continued, a. Slavery
already existed there by virtue OF the Constitution o.
the United States "a IL c0ntended by the Pre- si1ent
how could the people hsye votedit out! Tney could
not vote against the COntItuton, ard all they could
do to refrain from voting, as the most emphatic
way to express their condemnation Of the swnde Al
udiDg to the removal OF the various Governors oil
Kar for their attempts to deal fairly with the peo
pie be ssid they net dishonOred by such re-
noysl the American people would cherish the memo.
~ CT their good deeds and sooner or later they would
meet reward for their fidelity to truth and justice.
In conclusion, he affirmed that the will OF the people
was cleery expressed on the 4th Of January, and
ought not to be dsregaIded That vote had the sane
tion ard authority Oflaw Let Congress beware how
Mr.. SIMMONS (R. L. said he had no disposition to
repeat what had been said yet ne found It almost im
possible TO avoid doing 80. He thought that the
difficulty might have peaceful solution. All that
was needed to treat the matter fairly and honest
ly. Senators the other side admitted the right Of
the people to he well governed but had not reached
the sublime doctrine that the people have the right to
govern themselves. When he looked around the
senate chamber aud saw but one senator Mr.. Crit
tender whose term of service ante dated hs own, ne
naturally turned 10 him for advice and guidance.
What were the views Of that Senator! He had
ceunseled Senators TO do rsht-to render justice 70
all sections of the country. Mr.. Simmons heartily
concurred in that view, and hoped that the same
spirit of orbesrance and frste.na feeling which ami
mated atl eIs IN discussing the Slavery question
,,;1b nreye1
he procee1ed to nsrrste the action that sub.
ject during the last eighty years. He not Alb
otorist, and never had been he took precisely the
same ground as the IT amers Of the Constitution The
true art Of Government is the AIT of b9ing honest.
He deprecated continued threats Of disunion he was
tired Of bearing them. Mr. S. discussed the power
Of the people Of Kansas to charge their Constitution
denying Il at they could do 80 before 1864 excepting
by revolution. lie also ccntroyerted the decision n
the Dred Scott case that black are not citizens
Of the United States, supporting his arguments by cits
tiOrs from the laws OF various States. Replying to
Mr. Hammonds remarks about the white Sleeves OF
the North, he said he was himself laborer ard re-
feTed to Franklin, Roger Sherman and other distn-
gushed en-, who were laborers.
Mr.. BRIGHT llIdl followed Referring 10 the
policy of admitting States he said Each State 10
the Union has 10 bear the burden Of its own sgppot
and why should no< the Territories whea they have
the ability He thought that when Territories apply
for admission Congress should giant their petition
ald then bring them into the Union by a the far and
Just appliances known TO the Constitution. The ad-
mission of new Ststrs relief 10 the general Gov
elm, NJ u a ptciLary sepse; but there were h cher
reasons. Tie addition Of each State added strength
and stability to the tDion. ry- -,ii more firmly the
bonds that make Us one people, aud giving Us In
cres ssed respect abroad Our general policy there.
fo:e being favor Of the admission II kansas what
vehd objection he asked, can be urged agsinyt il
lie q en examined the various objections advanced.
replying to each, and concluding with expressing bis
opinion tEat the speediest way TO settle the diff
entity would be the admission Of Kansas under the
LecomTton Constitution, which, if not liked BY the
peope, can DC changed at any time; agitation would
ihus BE- localized.
The Senate then took recess til seven clock
EyESISG SESSION..
Tie Seustc resssenbled at O'Clock D. m Five
Senstors preset.
Mr.. IOoNBS made soma face,.ous remaks touching
the vacant seats.
MIR. BLOWN (Mi;s.l complained tha. in hi, for.
uer speech Mr.. Wilson had done bin Injustice By
attributipg to Lin di.unon sentiments. H poiuted
cut the mistake, ADDING that lie loved the ULion bit
the rights Of the States moe and that there mgat be
cCLtit ceDcles when be would advocate dssollti q.
NJ. WILSON Mass explained.
Mr.. BRODERlCk Gal hoped the Senate would
adjourn. There were several who desired to s2esk-
Ser ators Dixon, Wilson BayaId, Doug.as, Stuart
GIeer-srd he (Mr. Brcderickl t:oiself might have
something 10 say; but lie cid wish to stay stenin
to speeches when lees than dozen Senators were
prefett. He hoped the Senate would now sdiourr
until Monday. He iBlodenck had nais - bargain
that d vote shcu.d be taken or Morcay.
Tie motion Was not carried.
Mr.. WILSON Mas ssid sCme lawyers hsi
aciiAyai ra--ys.ifn Q as.0un. rf th.r n