The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-13

Mr.. Grow said the Committee had no discretion
They were directed to investigate all the facts.
Mr.. English asked how they were to know
whether the Committee had executed the order of
the House, under the present aspect of the case
The gentleman from Illinois SAYS the Committee
have not done so. Mr.. Stephens takes precisely
opposite grounds. He thought the proper way was
TO submit an official record, which he understood
embraced the entire action OF the Committee inclu-
ding the report of the majority Let each branch
OF the Committee put in their papers
MI Qultmah called him to order, saving he was
ready to show that the Committee had done their
outy The Speaker said the reports could be re
eeived by general consent and it would be proper
Tor the House to take such action as they think
proper.
Mr.. English appealed to all sides OF the House
TO receive the papers and fix a day for their con
sideration
Mr.. Washburn, of Maine objected
MIR. Harris, of Maryland, offered proposition
that each branch of the Committee present their
papers and postpone further consideration of the
matter till Tuesday.
Mr. Underwood offered similar proposition both
OF which were objected to.
MIR. Campbell suggested to Mr.. English to affix a
proviso that no amendment be made to the report
OF the majority in favor of bill to admit Kansas so
long any five members of the Committee desired
to be heard on the facts
Mr. Houston said that no similar proposition had
ever been made.
Mr. Campbell said he recollected that foreign
State was once admitted into the Union by Joint
resolution; and why could not an attempt be made
to admit Kansas in the same way.
Mr.. COltax asked Mr.. English to modify his prop
ositon asto call only for the official report OF the
Committees proceedings
Mr.. Stephens said he did not know that any of
fetal journal was kept. There was no clerk, and no
journal was read to the Committee
Mr.. Colfax said he was willing that the members
OF the Committee should come together and agree
upon statement of their proceedings.
Mr.. Harris said he did not know what gentlemen
understood by official report but one was kept.
saMr. stephens said he never heard it read. He
did not call it official, unless it sanctioned by
the Committee.
MIR. Morrill, suggested an informal submission of
the reports, and that the pending question be post
pOned until Friday next
Mr.. ashburne explained why he objected to Mr..
Englishs proposition. He thought if the House
adopt the report of the majority, with PROPOSE
ton in favor of the admission of Kansas, it would
| amount to Legislative action.
Mr.. Stephens said it was not the object of the
committee to append bill or joint resolution for
the admission of Kansas.
Mr.. Washburne, of Nancy gu can have Your
report introduced into the records of the com
mittee.
Mr.. Stephens stand upon the rights of the
committee.
Mr.. Adrian said we were approaching definite
point. The great excitement was passing off. If
Mr. Englishs proposition correct it ought to be
adopted.
Mr.. English asked unanimous consent that Mr..
stephens and Mr.. Harris be permitted to present
their reports, that they might be printed, but not
with bill or Joint resolution appended.
Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, moved that the pending
appeal be laid upon the table. Negatiyed-yeas
100, nays ILL.,
Mr. Harris here withdrew the appeal and the
House adjourned till Monday.