The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-15

Congressional.
By a teegraphic summary to the ST. Louis ma.
pers, we have the proceedings of Congress on the
9Th and 9th insts., 4s hours ahead of the mail
WASHINGTON, May 8.
mlnons, and occupied more than an hour in the
Messrs. Mason, of Virginia Berrien, of Geor.
ga Downes, of louisiana Clemens, of Ala.
oanai fulee, OF Florida; Turney, Of Tennessee,
ano borland, OF Arkansas, all came out in oppO-
sition TO the proposed Compromise
Mr. Clay, though taken by surprise, maintained
ms ground with Characteristic ability and energy,
and announced his determination to stand by the
report to the last,
Messrs. Cass, Mangum, Houston, Foote and
Dickinson stood by him.
Jefferson Davis offered a series of resolutions of
the Mississippi Legislature, in defence of the pro-
ceedlngs IN that State, in relation to the holding of
| the southern convention. The resolutions
laid on the table, and ordered TO be printed
Housk-Ihe House went into Committee of
the Whole on the California Message MI Win.
throp, having the floor, said that Congress had the
right to apply the proviso, and that Southern men
had no right to complain. Reproaches ought to
be for those among themselves and their allies of
the North, who assisted in bringing territories into
| the Union, and which they foreknew would pro-
duce domestic strife. Mr.. Orr followed when
Committee rose and House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Nav Q.
| SENATE.-Mr. Smith submitted a resolution in
curing INTO the eIpediency of providing that the
alloy OF gold coins be of silver only or copper and
SILVER in the proportion it is found in California
gold. Also, into the expediency of establishing
MINT in California, or depot for the purchase Of
bullion. Adopted.
Mr.. Walkers resolution directing the Secondary
OF State to make report TO the Senate in relation
10 the correspondence with the heirs of Kos cilsko
was taken up for consideration.
Mr.. Berrien opposed the resolution because it re-
lated 10 a matter between Minister of foreign
country and the Executive Of the United States.
Some debate ensned on the old Kosciusko claim,
| IN the course of which MIR. Walker accused Bo-
disco OF improper Interference with the suit Of
hoselusko's heirs to recover his estate, and of
having been prompted in such interference by the
Emperor OF Russia, who took this means of visit
| ing his dlspleasnre upon the head Of rebel sub
Ject. This interference had bsen complained of 10
the secretary OF State, who had paid no attention
TO the appeal thus made BY naturaliZed citizen of
the United States, attorney for the heirs
Mr.. Foote said he had made himself acquainted
with the facts of the case, and found that the indi-
Vldual appealing as complainant in this matter, had
written most insulting letter to the Attorney Gen.
| eral, which was replied TO in spirited and just
| tone of rebuke by that officer. He considered
| however, that these heirs had rights and interests
which ought not to be neglected, and expressed a
hope that the resolution would be adopted.
The question was then taken, and the resolution
| was agreed to.
Mr.. Yuee called up his resolution, asking for all
| the correspondence between the Departments and
Generals Persilor F. Smith and Reilly, in relation
TO California affairs, with reference to Consitu-
iional Convention of California, a copy Of the
Journal Of said Convention, the ordinances passed
ETC., and alluded 10 recent movements in favor of
an independent Government in California, impli-
eating the Executive in failure to hold Pacific
possessions m trnst for the country, and subject 10
| the ultimate action Of Congress. The resolution
was adopted,
Mr., FOote read letter and presented certain
documents relating to a movement in the Southern
portion of California in favor Of the organization
OF Territorial Government; also letter from
| the President of the Senate of California, and
stating that the old Caiornans had held meeting
in favor Of the same course.
Mr.. Turney objected TO the reception Of the pa
peIs, and they were not received
The Census bill was received from the House,
| and referred 10 select committee on the census
Mr.. Clay's bill, reported yesterday, admitting the
state OF California into the Union, establishing
Territorial Governments for Utah and NewMexico,
and making proposals TO Texas for the establish
ment of her western and northern boundaries, was
te ken up, read a second time and made the special
| order of the day for Monday next
The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill
| for establishing Board of Accounts after debate
and action upon amendments Of no general interest,"
the bill was reported to The Senate and ordered 70
| third reading
Mr.. Houston opposed The bill 1t wns then passed
| yeas Sc, nays 3.
Monday.
HousE.-Mr. Melville, appointed on Stanly's
investigating committee, in place Of Mr.. lnge, de-
| Mr.. Richardson, from the Committee on Terrific.
RES, reported bill 10 amend the act establishing
| Territorial Government for Oregon and Minnesota
end Tuesday, the Doth inst was assigned for It's
consideration.
Mr.. King, of Massachusetts, from the Commit.
| Tee on Accounts, reported resolution that the
Clerks of the House shall not cause any alterations
additions or repairs TO be made to the Hall of the
house, Offices, or cOmnittee rooms of the same ex-
] nept with the advice aud consent of the Commits
-ioner of Public Buildings. This gave rise to
| debate.
| Mr., Mclean said this was simply question
! whether The Clerk of Commissions should have the
',ying out of Jobs, nd that was beneath the cor
! alteration Of the House finally, the resolution
was amended that no expenditures shall hereafter
he made for The purpose of furnishing reftttpg
| me House or Committee Rooms thereof, except by
| 4 resolution, specifying the object and amount OF
| approximation; and in this form it was passed.
| The House proceeded to consider the bill con
nnung in force the act authorizing the port of Bal
tmoIe to levy tonnage duties.
Mr.. Putnam said thati gave immuniiies to Bali.
more enjoyed ny no other port, was special, and
ought not 10 pass.
| Mr.. Tuck remarked that Baltimore enjoyed the
privilege Tor sixty years OF taxing every vessel en-
terng into port two cents ON every ton If the tax
| on tea was objectionable, so was this
| Mr.. Mclean replied, and contended that Balti-
more was in accordance with the Constitution
Money was collected for the privilege of occupying
| the Basin improved by the State and civ.
| Mr.. Schenck opposed the bill, aud without dis.
posing of it, the Hous, went into Committee of the
| Whole
Mr.. Bayly moved to take up the bill for supply
ing deficiencies in previous appropriations for the
support OF Government, and said that every cred
| ltor was suffering for want of money!
RnIplpI said Q o9,1 4 :,
was too late 10 act upon it. There was another
subject which gentlemen could take up till the time
! Of adjournment He meant the subject of Cali
| ornia.
MIR. kaufman moved that the bill be taken up.
| Mr.. Bayly said that Mr. Bowden had no right to
| the floor.
| Mr. Botc2ea. | had, Mr. Bayly, by arrangement
with the gentleman from NewYork, Mr.. Clarke,
who is entitled to the floor on the California ques-
ton. L move TO take up the Deficiency bill.
MIR. Schenck asked several questions, and the
| Speaker replied, that the Deficiency bill had the
precedence.
Mr. Bayy sad that if the committee would at,
tend, the bill could be pass d in half an hour at
any rate some progress would be made.
] Inc question was then put on taking up the De-
hclency bill. No quorum voted.
point of order was raised, and the roll of men,
bers called to ascertain The absentees. Committee
| rosa quorum was now present
The House again went into Committee of the
Whole, when all rose, and afterwards adjourned.