The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-04-01
THIRTY FIFTH COXGREss-FIRsT
Session.

| SESATE.--On the 10Th, the majority IN
the Senate attempted to press the iecomp
ton question 10 vote. The Senate con
tnaed in session from IL N. on the 18th, "a
Ga. n. on the 18th. During the debate, an
exciting scene occurred between GREES d
Mo-, and CAsEEoS Of Penn, Of which we
have the following account.
WAmIsoros, March lG.--SKsArg-An
attempt last night 10 the Senate TO come 10
vote on the Kansas question ed 10 the
session being protractcd all night Aiter
midnight the following scene occurred -.
Mr.. Green declared thai unless he could
have distinct understanding that the vote
should be taken on Monday, be would go
| on.
Mr.. Cameron was Disguised with these
| fruitless attempts Who is the gentleman
from Missouri (Mr. Groen) he asked He
il but our locr Is he the commander Of
tho Senates majority that adjourned over
from Thursday TO Tuesday, 10 attend poll
teal pageant at Richmond.
Mr.. Grecn-That ia not true.
Mr.. Cameron--Do ! understand the gen
thman w my th"b rtht' "H's 70 NV '"''
Mr.. Grcen-I said no.
Hero the Vice President called both Sen
at0rs 10 order.
Mr.. Cameron--1he Senator has applied
TO me harsh language ! will also use harsh
language to him and say that il was an un'
truth.
Mr.. Grccn--Y You're u liar.
The Vice President again called both
gentlemen to order .--. - ..--... -.~ 90
Mr.. Cameron asked pardon Of the Senate
for having said what the Senate says is not
right, though he still thought he was not
wrong. For anything have said 10 that
gentleman ] am responsible.
Mr.. Green denied that he arrogatei TO
himself to dictate 10 members. The Sena.
tor does me injustice. lie knows that b
does me injustice. lie Mr. GREEN was man
enough TO meet him or any other slandcrcr.
The SANDER Of the Senator will revcrberate
upon bis own head.
Tho Vice President cmphatically called
Mr. Green 10 order.
Mr.. Green said that he had said enough
60 the Senator in this chamber, out Of the
chamber he would use more appropriate
epithet--the epithet which belongs TO the
wrcteh--he would not infringe upon the
propriety ot the Senate il there Is any AMI
mostly TO settle IL must bc done outside
lie did not 70 TO that side Of the chamber
10 dictate. but 10 AJAX when il would bc
agreeable for them Ia yote---hc did not go
individually, but IA the agent Of the COM
mittcc He would srttlo the matter with
the Senator in five minutes (Snapping his
fingers as he spoko)
The passage between M~srs. Green and
Cameron produced complete stiffness in
the Senate.
Mr. Green exhibited the most irritation
Of the two, while Cameron was COOL and to
an unpreIudicod spectator, seemed to have
the best Of the argument The diiliulty
was mere intorIude. and subsidized ~ rapid
ly ~ il rose. Quiet was soon restored
Mr. DooIittlc, speaking on u motion TO
adjourn. took occasion To refer 10 the evils
of night sessions, which besides obstructing
the business, produced an unpleasautness
that lesscncd the dignity 4 the Senate.
At three O'Clock, Mr., Biggs defined his
position IA u Senator from North Carolina.
~ taking no extreme view, but ~ committed
to the Iecompton Constitution.
Mr.. IIamin moved to aijoura.
Mr. Slidoll, who was IN the chair, de-
cidod that the Senator could not inasmnch
as u resolution was passed for the Sergeant
alarms Ia bring in the abscntecs.
An appeal was taken and laid upon the
table--ay,s 20, nays ..
Things hero seemed n, dead stop, when
Mr.. liamlin prupounded Il case; Ii the SER
gtant alarms had to 90 the several homes
Of the absentccs IN different parts OF tho
country Is il the opinion OF the Chair that
Senators must at day and night until his
returny
Mr.. Shdell---1hat ia the opinion of the
Chair.
Mr.. lIamln complimcntc, the Chair tor
It's courage In giving such IN opinion,
Mr.. Gwiu took the Chair temporarily
and Mr.. Slidcll spoke in favor OF tho bill.
MIR. DooIttlc moved nm adjournment
Rejected. Ayes Ii, nays ~.
Mr.. Wilson moved postponement until
tomorrow. Rejected, Ayes Is, nays -
MIR. Chandler moved rc,ss for six
hours. Lost
io'clock A. M.-Numerous motions wcru
made, the yeas aud nays being called on for
each. lasting until o'clock, when Mr.. Ben.
amin said that this was no ordinary condi
ton OF things. For the first time in the
annals Of the country. minority dictates ia
the majority. and stops the business Of III,
country. tie suggested that the majority
leave the Hall. leaving message for tn,
minority to call them back when ready 81
carry on the public business. This Was rev
dictionary. and he wanted the public tc
know il.
Mr.. Hale said the resolution was begun
US long ago ~ le4e, When the Oregon bill
was debated.
Mr., Fosendon dctnNi his position. liz
accepted the responsibility heiorc the coun,
try.
Mosrs. Wade and Simmons spoke in
favor Of an adjournment, and Mr. Tcombs
"a