The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-03-14

Sir in my great desire not to proloug this de-
bate, have omitted what ! intended 10 say upon
particular question under the motion Of the
honorable Senator from Missouri, proposing an
amendment TO the resolution of the honorable
member from Illinois and that is, upon the pro-
priety and expediency Of admitting California,
under all circumstances. Just as she is. The more
general subjects involved Ia this question are now
before the Senate under the resolutions Of the
honorable member from Kentucky. ! will say
that feel under great obligations TO that honor
able member for introducing the subject, and for
the very lucid speech which be made, and which
has been 70 much read throughout the whole
country. am also under great obligations TO the
honorable member from Tennessee for the light
which he has shed upon this subject and in some
respects i will be seen that | differ very little
from the leading subjects submitted by either of
those honorable gentlemen
" Now, sir, when the direct question of the adj
mission of California shall he before the Senate,
propose-but not before every other gentleman
who has wish TO address the Senate shall have
gratihed that desire-to say something upon the
ooundlries OF California, upon the Constitution
OF California and upon the expediepcy, under all
circumstances, Of admitting her with that Consti-
tuition
The Senate adjourned.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1850.
MIR. Cas- presented the resolutions of the
Legislature Of Michigan, which are as follows
Joint resolution in regard 10 the admission Of California into
the Union.
RsOlred by the SNd,s ami House OF Representatives
Of The Sdts Of Michigan. That, in the adoption Of
Constitution, the inhabitants Of California have
complied with all the requisites necessary to enti-
tie them to admission into the Union as a State,
upon an equal footing with tie o,hee States aad
hu Ito Ill L..
only of their desire but their ability TO maintain
a Government republican in form and that they
are emitted 10 and should be Immediately admit
ted into the Union and that the limits and insti-
tutions as defined in their Constitution should he
guaranteed to them
ResOlUsd, That our Senator's in Congress be in
structed and our Representatives requested to
use all proper means TO procure the admission of
California as mentioned in the foregoing resolu-
ton; and that the Governor Of this State be re-
quested to forward copies OF these resolutions to
our Senators and Representatives in Congress
S. G. HARRIS,
Speaker oftLe House of Representatives..
WILLIAM N FENToN,
President Of he Senotc
Approved, February 80, 1850.
JonN S. BARRY.
The resolution was laid on the table and order
ed to be printed
Mr. Foote moved to take up the resolution for
the appointment of a committee of thirteen on the
Territorial Question; but, ~ il gave rise to de-
bate, he waived il for the time.
The Presidents message on, CaGesrnia was
postponed till Monday, and Mr.. Douglas, who was
entitled to the floor kindly yielded his right to
Mr.. Seward.
MIR. Clay's resolutions were then taken up, and
Mr.. Walker resumed aud concluded his speech.
Mr. Turney then obtained the floor and moved
postponement of the subject till Tuesday.
The Senate soon after adjourned over till Mon
day.
MONDAY MARcH Ii, 1850.
After memorials were presented, Mr. Davis OF
Massachusetts, argued the necessity Of action on
the Census bill, and gave notice that he would
call it up on Wednesday
At one o'clock, the Senate resumed the consid
Grafton of the Presidents message in relation to
California.
The subject Of the California message was post
poned till Wednesday.
Mr.. Douglas took the floor for the day.
The Senate adjourned.