Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-06-13

on them rested the responsibility if no COM
promise was made.
lie predicted that the time for monarch
lists had nearly arrived, aud appealed TO the
Democrats, as on them the safety of The
Union depen led.
If ninety Democrats, said Mr.. Thomp-
son, were opposed to The plan of the Presi-
dent, it v oud inevitably endanger the Un-
ion.
He advocated the claim of Texas and the
line Of 80 with territorial governmen, South
thereof.
WAsnISoroN, Wednesday, June s.
SfNATR.-Alr. Borland reported in favor
Of prin,in!-copes of Messrs. King and
Jones California reports.
Mr. Benton advocated a change in the
system of printing and reduction in prices
Mr.. Bright was opposed to any change
in the printing until the prices were per-
manenly fixed, nj concured with MIR.
Benton, and moved that tie matter lay on
the table.
The printing subject was laid upon the
table, and Mr. Badgers resolution thai the
Senate hereafter meet at eleven was laid
over.
Mr.. Walkers resolution resembling the
order 10 purcht sc two thousand c"pes of
the debllcs upon the admission Of Caliior-
nj WAS laid over.
Mr.. Cass offered Il resolution to purchase
Of Lieut.. Sampson certain reports and
maps.
Mr.. Webs,er asked how the Senate could
pass the message without debate, after y h-t
Mr.. lulec had sid against the A Admins
ua,on.
After some farther debate, on motion,
the message was laid upon The table,
Mr. Bradburys resolution was then taken
uP, and Mr.. Clay spoke briefly against it
and moved that it be Ia d upon the ab'e.
lIousE.-Aher the reading of tie jour
ua', &C., MIR. Brown Of Mississippi re-
ported bllI for repeating portion of the
act of September I7Ds, providing for the
safe keeping of the records and seals, which
aas taken up and passed
Mr.. McLane moved that he House 60
into committee OF The whole on the Call
ioInia usness.
Mr.. Dunhan obtained the floor but gave
way to MIR. Jones, who proposed the Com
promise bill with alterations as a substitute
for Mr.. Do,y's bill.
Mr.. Dui ham then proceeded with his
speech in favor of Compromise.
Mr.. Durham i, still speaking.
WAsHNGToN, Thursday, J une 9Th
SENATE.-Nlessrs. Dawson and Under
wood made corrections OF their remarks ap-
pearing in the Union and Intelligenccr.
Mr.. Underwood complained of the NOR
tying reports which appear in the papers,
and offered a resolution Of inquiry into the
expediency of having all speeches revised
before publishing.
plr. ID 'ntOn ueIendeu The reports.
Mr. Clay submit d series Of resou-
fions, passed a, public meeting, in favor
of his compromise on the slavery question,
which he accompanied with few eloquent
remarks in favor of its speedy settlement.
lie hoped and earnestly believed that
the bill would pass.
Mr.. Badger moved the consideration Of
rhc resolution for change Of the hour of
the nesting of the Senae.
After some discussion it was ed up
on aud Mr.. Clemens moved that 10 o'clock
should be the hour
The motion is now under debate
HousE.-Mr. Robinson made a propo-
sili0n that the House hereafter NEE, at II
o'clock on and after Monday. Objected
TO.
Mr.. Otis moved that some inquiry be
made in reference to the tonnage laws, so
as 10 allow foreign vessels to unload at
any port Of entry, which was adopted. &.
The House then went into committee
Of the whole on the California question, and
Mr.. Tucker, Of New Hampshire, is now
speaking.
WASH seroS, Saturday, June 8.
SEsATE.-A communication was receiv.
ed from the Secretary Of the Interior 10
answer to a resolution flhe 81 inst.
Mr.. Douglass reported back unamended
tho House bill granting appropriation for
public bui dings in Oregon aud Minnesota.
The bill was discussed. read and passed.
MIR. Benton offered a resolution of inquiry
into the expediency Of relunding the Cal
iforn duties, which was adopted.
Mr.. Cass offered a resolution for certain
Typographical reports, which was, on mo- |
ton Of Messrs. Russ and Mangum. modi- I
fed and with rel ohs adopted.
The Senate then took up the compro- .
mae bll lad Mf Fncle explained his a.