Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-03-30
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE
WASHINGTON, March "A, 1858.

WASHINGTON, March "A, 1858.
Editors Of he Union and american
GESTIEMEE: The friends of the admission Of
Kansas under the LecOmptOn Constitution achieved
their first triumph, in the Senate, on yesterday
The final vote was taken on Mr.. Green's bill, about
five o'clock and resulted in there being thirty three
Senators for, and twenty five against its passage.
There we're four absentees, three Of whom would
have voted in the affirmative. Messrs. Bell and
Cruenden voted with the Black Republicans against
the bill; and Mr. Pugh, of Ohio, also voted in the
negative but stated that he did in obedience to
the instructions Of the Legislature Of his State, and
against his own wishes and convictions Judge
Douglass addressed the Senate the night previous
The announcement that he would speak drew to
geher one Of the largest audiences, that has ever
been seen in the Senate chamber. The gallaries,
and the floor to which the ladies were admitted
were crowded to overlooking. The distinguished
Senator commenced his speech at ubOut }, and
closed little after 10 o'clock. 1t was decided
failure, and fell even below his effort against the
administration in the early part Of the session. Mr.
Toombs made brief but forcible and eloquent reply
and then the Senate adjourned, until the next day
Long before It's meeting yesterday, the galleries
Of the Senate, were again filed by anxious and in
terested spectators Mr.. Green made the closing
argument, and its is enough to say that he came
fully up to the high reputation which his previous
effort on the same subject, had won for him as
statesman and q debator. At the close Of his able
argument, he withdrew his amendment, providing
for the admission Of Minnesota Jointly with Kansas,
and offered an amendment, recognizing the right Of
the people Of Stateto alter, change abolish their
constitution, whenever and in such manner as they
choose, but expressly denying to Congress any and
81 authority TO intervene or declare the cOnstruc
tion OF any State constitution except to see that it
be republican in FORM and not in conflict with the
constitution Of The United States and in this shape
with an amendment by blr Pugh, providing for the
establishment of United States COurts in the new
Staes &C. the bill passed. and will tO-day be trans
mitted to the House, where have reason to believe
IL will be speedily concurred in.
The most of those in the House who desire to
speak on the Kansas question have already done SO
Among the most notable speeches that have been made
since / last wrote you, those Of Messrs Bishop
OF Connecticut, and Wright, Of your State. The
speech Of the former able, sound and conserva-
tive, and contains some suggestions which it would
be well for Southern men to read, understand and
adopt You couldn't do better than to publish it,
and hope you will ind it convenient to do SO. The
speech Of Mr.. Wright notwithstanding his aoknowl-
edged ability, even surpassed the highest and most
sauguiue expectations of his friends Il was able,
eloquent and ststesmanike and was deliverediu his
very finest style Of orstory Its delivery ELECTED
frequent bursts Of applause from those present upon
the hoor Of the House, and in the galleries; and
since It's publication, it has been the chief subject
Of conversation in political circles and among those
who take an interest in such things At the con
clusion Of his remarks, Mr.. Wright was crowded
around and warmly congratulated by his friends
upon his eminent success. Few men have been so
fortunate in their careers here as this gentleman
since entering Congress, he has made Rree speeches
upon important subjects any one Of which would
have done credit TO the oldest and sblest Legislators
in the country, and either Of which would be sutH
cieut in itself give him national reputation. In
addition his ability debater and his eoquence
O. a speaker, he is one Of the most attentive and
industrious members in Cougress-always in his
seat, and always watchful Of the interests Of his
constituents and the country. He is one Ofthe most
promising young statesmen in the country, and his
native state has great reason to be proud Of him
one Of her representatives..
Mr.. Maynard has also spoken in favor Of LeOomP-
ton HIS speech is said, by those who heard it, to
have been one of great ability. Gen. ZOlcofer and
Col. Ready have not spoken yet, but will probably
do So before the final vote is taken. Hon. Geo. "
Jones has determined, understand not to speak on
the question.
The bill for the admission Of Minnesota was un-
der discussion in the Senate to-day, but definite
action was taken. Il Will encounter considerable |
opposition in both houses, bat will EnaIy pass BY
very decided majority.
Il is thought that Gen Quitmsns army bill, which |
passed the House some days ago will be readily CON
CURED in by the Senate. Should this be the case,
and Should Lecomptou be successful in the House, |
YOU csn confidently anticipate an early adjournment
Of Congress; but should the Black Republicans and 1
t5efr allies succeed in defeating the latter measure,
there is no telling how much longer the country will
have to endure the labOrs Of its representatives.
TEyyrssEE