Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-04-06
THIRrY.FIfTH COSGREss-FIrst Session
THURSDAY, April l.
ATE


Mr.. Brown, from the District Of Columbia Com.
tnittee made report accompanied by bill for the
orgaus ation of auxiliary guard In the District OF
Columbia, and other police regulations.
Variou, Intellectual attempts were made to vote
down Mr. Iversons motion to take up the army bill
instead of the Minnesota bill. The bill then ia.
ken up and various motions and amendments were
made not altering the principles Of the bill.
vote Of Al against IL, with the substitution ION mo.
ton Of Mr.. Huner Of two instead Of four regiments,
and some immsterisl verbal alterations. Adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
long before the hour Of assembling. The greatest AMI
ETY. was evinosd on all sides. respecting the legsia
tive movements on the Kansas bill. The members
assembled earlier than uaus and engaged in CONVEX.
saon In groups In various parts OF the Hall relative
10 the great question 90 soon to be acted upon.
The House being called 10 order, Mr. Haskin call
Cd attention to the fact that there various persons
on the Hoor not entitled TO lts privileges He
who Is soriobler for the New York Herald, who said
hs bad gone to the black republicans, and was
acting with Matteeon. He remarked that the oorrss
pondent's name 10 shaw.
Mr.. Haskin cslled on the door-keeper to show Mr.
SHAW the door, and called the attention OF the Speak
Or 10 the 18th rule.
The Speaker said so far az the las part Of the sug
yes,lon was concerned that was unnecessary.
Mr.. Haskn hoped that the door keeper would en-.
force the rule against all not entitled to the privilege
0t the door.
Mr.. Maynard offered q resolution, which was
adopted iustruoting the committee for the District OF
Columbia TO inquire into the efficiency of the present
police force for the preservation Of peace, aud The
protection of persons and property In the city of
Washington, and whether II Is expedisnt for Con.
zrsss TO adopt any measures to increase the officers
thereof.
Mr. Stephens said that one O'Clock having arrived
ha moved to take up the Senate Kansas bill.
The bill vas then read once. when Mr.. Giddiugs
objected to second reading under the rule.
The question occurred shall the bill be rejected.
Mr. Stephens demanded the yeas and nays. The
bill wss rejected-yeas e5, nays lT. The bill was
then read second time.
Mr. Stephens said he would not now discuss the bill
having understood that substitute was TO be sub
.nitted He gave way to Mr.. Montgomery, who offer
ID the Crittenden substitute as amended by the anti.
Laoompson Democratic conference, proposing to nd
Uni; Eousas into the Union, and refer the Leoomplor
Constitution to q vote Of the people, and in the event
~ is rejection, Convention to be called to frame
new Constitution, the State TO have one represen
iativs in the House Of Representatives till the next
federal census.
Mr. Montgomery said he had no remarks to make.
?he substitute it's best Interpreter He had fur
ni.hsd copies to the members, and was ready to cup
ply others.
Mr. Quitman offered substitute for the substitute,
she same the Senate BILL with the omission Of the
deoIaraory clause that the people have right al all
times TO alter ameud their Constitution in such
manner as they think proper.
Mr.. Humphrey Marshall wished to amend the origi.
nal Senate bill by striking out the same clause pro-
posed to be omitted In Mr.. Quitman's substitute.
Mr.. Stephens refused TO yield the foor for that pur
pose. and demanded the previous question.
Mr.. Marshall wanted Mr.. Stephens refusal to be
borne 10 mind and entered on the record.
The question was then taken Mr.. Quitmans
substitute, which was negatved-ysas ", nays 100.
The question was then called upon Mr.. Montgome.
rvs substitute, which was adoptsd-yeas l2O, nays
H.
The announcement was greeted with applause from
tho gentlemen's gallery.
Mr. Kei,t moved that 1t be cleared, and insisted on
the enforcement OF tho rule.
Much confusion prevailed The Speaker remind
ed the appauders that they not IN the gallery Of
q theatre, and said il the indeoorum was repeated
the gsilaries should be cleared.
A voioe.-"EIcept the ladies'"
Enthusiastically"
The House then proceeded to vote on the Senate
DILL as amended by Mr.. Montgomery's substitute,
which was passed-yeas 100, nays liz.
The House then Immediately adjourned.