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The Middlebury Register
Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont
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US Congress debates Kansas affairs: House adopts Dunn's proposition for a commission to investigate contested election (101-92 vote); Senate debate between Trumbull and colleague; Douglas reports bill for statehood at 93,000 inhabitants, Seward amends for immediate admission with existing constitution; no action yet.
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A sharp debate has been had in the Senate between Judge Trumbull and his "little" colleague, as to the report of the latter on Kansas affairs. The "giant" did not appear to have the best of it.
The time of Congress has been chiefly occupied with the Kansas discussions. Mr. Douglas has reported a bill authorizing the people of Kansas to form a State constitution and to come into the Union, when the territory has 93,000 inhabitants. Mr. Seward has moved an amendment, admitting Kansas as a State, with the constitution already adopted. No action has been taken on this subject as yet.
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house vote 101 to 92 adopting dunn's proposition for commission; douglas bill reported for kansas statehood at 93,000 inhabitants; seward amendment for immediate admission; no action taken.
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House adopts Dunn's proposition to send commission of three to Kansas for testimony in contested election case. Senate debate between Judge Trumbull and his "little" colleague on Kansas report. Congress occupied with Kansas discussions; Douglas reports bill for state constitution and Union entry at 93,000 inhabitants; Seward moves amendment for admission with existing constitution.