The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-28
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WAsHINGToS, Jan. GIN

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-M
HoUsE--On motion of Mr. Zollicoffer, a
resolution was adopted calling upon the Pre-
sident for all information showing what gave
rise to the Utah expedition, and throwing
light upon the ,uestion.-how far Brigham
Young is in state of rebellion or resistance
against the authorities of the United
States.
House went into Committee of the Whole
on the Printing Deficiency BILL
Davis, OF Mississippi, said the threats
made by the gentlemen of the North against
the South were held in contempt. The South
expects a conflict at some period not fer dis
tant; and come when it might, they would
be fodnd ready to meet il. If the North
should Invade the South, let them do it in
open day, and not at night. Whenever q
single drop of blood was shedthere by way of
coercing them to submit to injustice and
wrong, it would be followed by stream of
fire into the North. They would find an ar
my marching from the South with a sword
in one hand and the bible in the other. scat
tering destruction in their path. The South
had borne with patience the insults of the
North, because they loved the Union, but
they will not much longer submit. He had
more respect for the Abolitionists than the
Freesoilers, on the principle that the assas-
sin meets his victim in open day, while the
other robs while asleep. The only difference
is-which is the greatest robberl
Giddings asked whether the gentleman
from Mississippi would carry his resolution
into the Western Reserved
Davis replied that would be the first point
he would strike at, because that was the
residence of the meanest and worst of the
Abolitionists of the country.
SENATE Wilson introduced a resolution
| "a int nm nF
sioner to examine into the difficulties in the
affairs of Utah, withC ut resort to force
Referred to the Committee on Military At
fairs.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-P
HoUsE--Mr. Leech said the people had
high regard for the Presidential office, and
for that functionary himself, when worthy,
but they have learned from sad experience
how the President has strayed from the
| landmark of freedom. Passing over the
atrocious Preparations on Kansas, he pro-
ceeded to speak against the Presidents re-
commentator for indemnity to Spain for
the Amistead case! Congress had not hi
therto deemed tie case worthy of serious con-
sideration. 1t had long slept quietly, and
its repose should not now be disturbed. In
conclusion he argued against the extension
of slavery, and demanded that all the Terri
tories and the District of Columbia be purged
of the curse.
Mr.. Avery briefly alluded to the unwar-
rantable usurpation of Paulding. He de-
clared the Clayton -Bulwer Treaty was o
mildew and blight to the progress of Ame-
rican institutions, and should be abrogated
lie favored the application of the Monroe
doctrine, and the acquisition Of Cuba, which
WAS OF great Importance to the country. and
was doubtless so regarded by all enlightened
statesmen.
Mr.. Thompson, of New York, vert into
the full history of the Mormons, showing
that their government blends in one the qua
lities of Church and State, in imitation of
| the Hebrew Theocracy. Heaven and poly
gamy held their leaders together, and not one
| American among them would stay there
longer than he could help, il both these lux
uries were denied him.
Mr.. Giddings asked whether the Mormons
have not as much power under the doctrine
of squatter sovereignty to establish poiygamy
as other Territories have to establish
slavery.
Thompson replied be did not wish to mix
this with the question Of slavery, and pro-
eeeded to condemn polygamy as being against
the moral law, ana in opposition to the civil
| lization of mankind. In view of the enorm-
ity staring them in the face, he would pass
law making polygamy q crime, and send a
| force there to scatter every harem to the four
winds. He would apprehend all cons pirators
who would be found to include every head
of a seraglio. lie would try them for treason,
and have every one found guilty and hanged,
excluding all Mormons from participating
in the proceedings of courts. He would spare
the inhabitants, and give them a republican
form of government, and see they enjoyed it
without the heel of despotism on their decks:
and if all this failed, he would turn their
| Territories into vast military camp to pro-
tect the highway to the Pacific. If that is
necessary to be done, volunteers should be
employed. A stop should be put to this
prairie fire before il shall extend, and involve
the country in the confagration. Committee
| rose.
Mr.. Harris, Of Illinois, made partial re-
port from the Committee on Elections, de-
claring it inexpedient to allow Campbell
further time to take supplementary testimony
affecting his seat, which is contested by VAL
landingham.
Mr.. Gilmore made minority report.
Mr.. Stephens from the same committee
offered a resolution which was adopted, adj
hitting Mr.. Vallandingham to the floor dur
ing the proceedings in the Ohio contested
election case; and to give him the privilege
of speaking as to its merits.
Mr.. Harris said he would shortly call ur
the subject. Adjourned.