Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-04-13
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W1sHNGroNs April ll-oENATE.-Alr GEin we'd
to take up the bill for the transportation Of the mails
overland to the Pacific.
Mr. Green opposed the motion, He had to 60
away and he desired to express himself the bill
Mr.. Rlce moved to recomnit the bin 70 the Com
mittee on Postofices and Post Reads.
Mr.. Hale thought the Butterfeld route stood in
the way OF a satisfactory arrangement Of the mail
service TO the Pacific. There was, however little
difference OF opinion as to the Salt Lake route. He
! thought It ought to be considered at once
alter further debate the subject was passed over.
| MI. hale introduced a resolution nstructing the
Committee on Naval Affairs to inquire whether any
cofporeal punshmenthas been substituted since the
abolition Of logging in the navy and BY what au-
thorty; and what steps have been taken in regard
10 the recent murder board the United States
vessels. and what steps may be necessary for the
protection Of seamen board the United States and
merchant vessels. Passed.
4r Mason offered a resolution which he would
call up Tomorrow for the adjournment of both
Houses Of Congress, from the 18th to the S0th of
April
The Homestead bill was taken up.
Mr. johnson, Of Tenn, replied to Mr.. Masons re-
marks Of yesterday.
Douglas urged the propriety of fixing day for
the final vote.
The bill was recommitted with instructions to be
reported back on Tuesday and with the understand
ing that it shall be pressed to final vote. Ad- |
journed
HoUsE-The House resumed the consideration of !
tic Jill lUf INC dQlilsoOu VI hAlSdS luLO
Mr.. Maynard said the subject came before the 4
House under different circumstances than it did two
years ago Then the contest was between border i
ruthans and Emlgrant Aid Societies; between 1
ShaFpe's rifles and bowie knives. Blood was then /
flowing from her wounds and her virgin soil was
desecrated. Now all was peaceful. He was salts
fed from the argument of Mr. Parrott, delegate
from Kansas, that it was his opinion that Kansas
had not the required population for Representa-
tive in this house he opposed the admission of Or
and Minnesota their FasDpctiva
tu1ons permitted alien suffrage, and besides he did
not believe Oregon now has a population Of fifty
thousand. He referred TO the Opposition Tennessee
platform, in which the extension Of the periOd Of /
probation for foreigners is advocated and foreign
ers not naturalized should be prevented from voting
At the election their declaration of principles |
seven out Of ten members Of Congress on this floor
were elected The provisions of the Wvandotte /
Constitution he agreed obnoxious to this Oboc-
ton. and came within the category. If a residence
Of SIX months sufficient TO entitle foreigners TO
citizenship, then change the naturalization law If
this period is too long, declare them citizens the mo-
ment they reach our soil, and administer to them
the oath Of citizenship that they may be punish
led If guilty of treason and rewarded if true and
-Oyal to our country and its interests. He moved
that the bill be irecOmmitted to tie Committee
on Territories, with Instructions limit the hOun-
cary to exclude all lands belonging to the Cher
Okee Indians This we owe to the American char
ter and our treaty Of faith with this tribe
Mr.. Gooeh made speech, denying the plea that
Aailsds hau CONSTITUTION violation OF
law, and said that the admission Of new States was
a matter for the discretion of Congress- He trust
ed that Kansas would be admitted into the Union,
and thus the strife that has Ongexsted in regard
to her be terminated.
Mr. Quarles was opposed to the bill, and said that
Kansas, having repudiated the English bill, was
here without authority Of law.
Mr.. Cox declared himselfin favor Of the passage /
Of the bill, as a friend of the people of Kansas.
Mr.. Smith of Va. and Mr. Garnett severally ex-
pressed their views against the bill
Mr.. Grow closed the argument in favor of the
bill
Mr.. Maynard's motion to re-commit was disagreed
to.
The bill was then passed; yeas 1872 nays b.
The bills declares that the state Of Kansas shall
be admitted INTO the Union under the Wyandoue
Constitution, equal footing with the original
states, in all respects whatever The boundaries
begin at the point on the western boundary of Mis-
Ouri where the 3Ith parallel of north latitude
;rOsses the same; thence west on the said parallel
o the 18th meridian OF longitude west of Washing
on; thence north on that meridian to the 10th par
el Of latitude; thence east on said parallel TO the
western boundary Of Missouri thence south with
he western boundary Of thai State TO the place OF
beginning. Providedthat nothing contained the I
Constitution of Kansas shall be construed impair
he rights Of persons or property now pertaining {
o the Indians in that Territory, according S
o existing treaties, nor shall their treaty be | i
included with the State until said tribe shall | f
ave signiied ither assent thereto. iUntil the a
ext general appOrhOnment Kansas shall be entitled
D one member in the House Of Representative.
he remainder Of the bill contains the usual land
roylsOns and conditions. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-The French Spoation bill was postponed
II the 9th of May. a