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CONGRESSIONAL PRNCEEnlNGS.
WAsHINGroN, March .

SENATE.
Mr. stuart said that he would not discuss the
Kansas question on the abstract principles of
slavery, but on the ground that the action OF the
Lecompt0n Convention was an Intentional fraud up
on the people, and ddnot express the will of the peo-
pie lie then followed with considerable closeness
the clauses OF the Presidents Message in regard to
Kansas affairs, Contendine that its reasoning III some
cases was tallacious and III Others absurd.
Mr.. Stuart closed his argument by high
wrought eulogv the Senators from Tennessee
and Kentucky (NIessrs. Bell and Crttenden) whose
noble course, he said rising above sectional feeling
had administered a fatal blow to this LeaomptOn
detormity. That to have taken humble part in
the Noctn with them, OF striking down this contri-
vance. was consideration enough for all that had
been said against him, and that rs the glad news
would speed over the land that the American Con-
Gress had rejected it the people world rejoice that
-ecompton was dead ana Tie people of Kansas We're
! free.
Mr.. Bayard entered upon a long and able argu-
ment IN favor of the admission of Kansas under the
LecOmpton Constitution.
10 L. M.-After a recess, the Senate met at !
O'Clock this evening. 1t is expected that Senator
Douglas will speak, and that MIR. Green will close
the debate tonight, and that the vote will be taken
tomorrow. There is a tremendous rush OF specta-
tors, and 1t is near impossible for any to enter
or leave the chamber.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Nothing of Importance transpired during the
morning hour
Mr.. stephens offered resolution proposing that
Mr.. John W. Wolcott, the recusant witness, be
handed over to the Marshal other proper officers
Tor trial before the Criminal Court for a contempt
OF the authority of the House. indictment hay
ing been found against him. Mr.. Philips moved a
substtute-that the further order of the House as
to the Imprisonment OF Mr.. Wolcott be suspended
with view to his trial under the indictment
Mr.. Stephens said that he offered the resolution
as an act of humanity, understanding that Mrs.
olcott was extremely indsposed.
Mr. Stanton remarked that messenger had lust
returned from Boston, bringing no such report.
Mr.. Stephens said he had the intelligence from a
source entitled to credit.
Mr.. Stanton did not deny that. He added that the
committee of investigation would close their evil
dence this week, and at the end of that time they
intended to report resolution transferring the re-
cusant witness to the court He moved that the
subject be laid on the table; but the question was
determined in the negative
Mr. Phillips substitute also laid on the table;
and the resolution of Mr. Stephens was adopted
yeas l25, nays 81.
Mr. Seward made report against the exercise
of jurisdiction in the Matteson case
Mr.. Curtis made minority report and the
further consideration of the subject was postponed
till Saturday.
The House then went into committee of the
Whole on the Deficiency Appropriation bill
Mr.. Garnett, of Virginia, eloquentlv addressed
the House in favor Of the admission of Kansas un-
der the Lecompton Constitution, and was followed
by Mr.. Bishop, of Connecticut, ON the same side
In giving utterance to good national views he was
applauded from the galleries.
The House continued the debate until o. O clock
and then Adjourned.