The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-03

That bis morally might net be qoestsones he sa,d bo
should be attributed to bis early tea hing Of plsty.
Q8ughter He repeated that this question brings up the
Whole power Of Congress TO govern the Territories by
which democrats will be required 70 stand when cues
top OF slavery involved The democratic has
been often revised and rapidly that people were not
able to keep up with the changes and he was re.
CURED say that Congress has penary power all on one
side, provided e favor OF the negro This not as
YET published as The last authoritative exposition of the
democratic creed, but II would have
srectable Than the Helper book Incest adultery and
polygamy are kindred offences. If punishment may bs
EXTENDED to married persons, II may TO single ones II
the law may be applied 70 whites may be to the blacks
me constitution recognizes slavery no more than does
husband and wife,
Mr. LAMAR, (dem.) OF Miss. inquired whether the gen.
tlean maintained and asserted the power of Congress
punish slavery and crime in the rerritories2
Mr. ETBERDGE replied, he was showing the difficulties
gentlemen may have, for fear they will not see them.
whoever votes for the bill does with the distinct under
standing that Congress has to punish adultery and
may extend the to the Introduction Of sla by
unriendy legislation but he would vote for the bill be
cause he believed Congress would always have too much
good sense TO do II. Uaughter.)
Mr.. SINGLETON, (dsm) Of MISS, asked whether the
gentleman, by voting for this BILL voted for the principle
that Congress has the right to abolish slavery in the Ter
Mr.. EHEReE repeated that he would vote for the bill
IN order to scour this nauseang oense and because
provisions 10 blacks well whites. As TO the opera
uon on slavery the only guarantee he had the good
Mr.. PRYOR remarked that the gentleman from
Tennessee said be regarded every one voting for
ns Dill az Young Tor the right OF Congress abolish sla
very in the Territories. That might be and was true az
70 the gentleman but he Pryor repudated that view
the question He observed distinction between slavery
and polygamy under the constitution.
Mr.. ETHKRDGE-I know you do; you have said 60
was only speaking for myself
Mr. LAMAR-My question is whether Congress has DOW
or to declare and punish slavery felony In the Terri
| tories.
Mr.. EnMIDGE-I admit the power OF Congress- TO egs-
late over black as well as white persons, and while this
bill does not embrace black persons Congress do
The gentleman from North Carolina, by offering an
amendment, sought to dodge the question.
Mr. BRANCH (dem.) Of N c., assured the gentleman
he did not want 10 dodge Poygamy might continue to
exist before he would vote for the first section Of
Mr.. EIHKRIDGE replied, that the gentleman willing
TO face the responsibility by voting against the BILL but
the Same time afforded by his amendment plank
| by which his friends might escape from the burning
wreck.
Mr.. TAYLOR opposed the bill would be dead letter
on the statute book. He advocated Mr. Branche
ment which would apply remedy tor the evil which all
seem desrous shall be extirpated He argued that the
constitution Is one OF limited powers, and gave
motion having been made 70 adjourn,
Mr. SHERMAN rep) Of Ohio, said they should remain
and continue the debate
Mr. LAMAR was prepared to meet the question in q
spirit OF patriotism and not Of party The bill il effect
declared that an entire community il guiy of felony
owing to the great importance Of the subject should re-
ceive calm and not Q hurried consideration.
Mr. NILSSON, Is opp Of Tenn, argued that the bill was
OF great magnitude and should be carefully considered
After liberal amount Of discussion he would move the
previous question, say late TO morrow Afternoon.
The House refused to adjourn
Mr. TAYLOR resumed and concluded his remarks
The House then adjourned.