Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11
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him.
Official business At the capitol was entirely
suspended to-day. The Presidents mansion
and executive Offices were shruuded IN mourn
ing. The COMMITTEES Of arrangements and
pail bearers, consisting Of Messrs. Mangum,
Clay, Webster, Cass. King ani Berrien; and
the mOurners, met nj the late residence Of
Mr.. Calhoun for the purpose of attending the
body TO the senate chamber. The officers
and members of the house entered. followed
by the judges Of the supreme court. the Pres
ideni, heads Of departments, ministers OF for
eign countries, &c. At a quarter past IL the
coffin was brought in, accompanied Ivy the pail
bearers aud mourners. The members then
stood up, and MIR. Butler, the senate chap
lain, read the Episcopal service. The chap
lain of tile house read prayers from the desk,
and afterwards delivered discourse found
ed on the passage Of scrlpture-,I have said
we are gods, but we shall die like men,
The sermon was very short, but appro-
pirate aud impressive. A very extensive
procession was then formed, and every thing
bore an imposing appearance.
Sad intelligence is IN town respecting Col.
Calhoun's son. The particulars have not
been ascertained, but somebody was killed.
In the SENATE, on Wednesday, a coni-
muncation was received from the war de-
partmcnt covering reports on the geology
and topography Of California and Oregon.
Mr.. Cass offered resolution for publish.
ing 10000 phamphlet copies Of the addresses
and funeral sermon upon the death of MIR.
Calhoun, which was adopted.
MI. Mason said be had received a letter
from Mr.. Calhoun's son. requesting that the
remains Of his father might be placed in a
vault, 10 await their removable South Car
olina. A motion was made and adopted
that committee he appointed to accompany
the remains to their final resting place.
Six Senators were appointed on the COM
miitee.
Mr.. Rusk introduced bill 10 reduce the
rates of postage. Mr.. Webster presented a
petition for red ucina the duty on railroad
iron. MIR. Underwood submitted resolu-
ton to amend the constitution.
The vice presiden, submitted some re-
marks respecting his own powers for pre-
serving order ia the senate. Mr.. Foote
said he much regretted il he had acted in
violation of order. The remarks OF the vice
president were generally approved, and they
were ordered 10 be entered on the journal
aud printed.
A message was received from The Pres
ideni, transmitting a communication from
the Mexican minister, relating TO the border
Indians, aad answering tbs call for intor-
nation relating to Austria.
Mr.. Baldwin concluded his speech, in
which he advocated a judicial tribunal for
the trial OF fugitive slaves, with full powers.
MIR. Carter offered an amendment for en-
forcing the laws Of New Mexico against
slavery MIR. Howard would not support the
bill terau>e he did not admit the Texas claim.
Mr. Richardson spoke in favor OF non-iil-
iervenrion, and denounced the executive and
the wings.
Mr.. Underwood followed in support Of the
fugitive slave bill. upon which he contend
ell The settlement of the whole question de-
pended. At four o'clock he gave way for q
motion to adjourn.
10 the HOUSE, Mr.. Stanton, Of Tenn.
moved to take up the subject Of supplying
the navy with American hemp, and urged
the passage OF n bill to that effect as toon az
possible. Mr.. Cobb gave notice ofan amend
nent nuthorising the secretary Of the navy Il
use cotton cord whenever practicable. Mr.
NJ arsl,all advocated an open market, aftel
which the subject was laid aside.
A communication was received from the
secretary Of war asking for the appointment
of a committee to investigate his conduct in
relation to the Galphin claim. A motion was
made by Mr.. Toourbs and adopted that q
committee OF nine be appointed for that pur'
pose.
The house then went into committee Of the
whole, and Mr.. Richardson gave way TO MIR.
McCernand, who proceeded to state his
views in regard to proper compromise OF
Hx,a T,rn.
visions Of his bill for admitting California at
a Stale and the formation of ter, itorial gov.
ernments for Uiah and New Mexico wit hou
the proviso, and paying Texas 10000 ,O0t
dollars in stocks al 5 per cent ia certificates
OF not less Than 500 dollars each.
Mr.. Marshall spoke an hour. He wa.
ready for M'Ciernand's plan for The territorial
governments, which he was DESTROYS should
lie first arranged. The President would b.
satisfied, for he had no plan. He candid,
admitted the structures OF Mr.. Mann and the
danger Of the Union, yet the south was deter
mined in her course.
| Mr.. MCIernand's bill and Mr.. Carter.
amendment were ordered 10 he printed. Ad-
journej.
| In the SENATE, on Thursday the vice pres,
i.Ient announced the following committee Il
attend the remains Of Mr.. Calhoun n South
| Carolina :-Messrs. Mason, Davis. of Miss.
Berrien. Webster, Dickinson and Dodge.
proposition to change the printing sys-
tenn was discussed by Messrs. Hale and Dor.
land, and laid over.
The fugitive slave bill was then taken up
and Mr.. Underwood concluded his speech
in which he urged the passage of an act i,
conformity with tho petitions, Us it woul,
promote harmony. He had no faith in the
proposed convention his only hope was il
the judiciary.
Messrs. Corwin and Hale replied to som,
illusions which were made to them.
Mr.. Foote moved a postponement OF III,
bill ill tomorrow.
Mr.. Webster thought il his duty to REMIND
the SENATE that the time had come for action
lie regretted 10 sec the debate prolonged
without tending 10 n conclusion. They ougii
soon to decide about taking up some prncti-
cable measure and discuss that alone unit
action was had. He believed il was Iime te
take up the bill for the admission OF Calitof-
min aud settle that first, and the territoria
bill next. He was willing to take up and
vote on all the propositions before the senate
| in regular order. Nothing was SO impor.
tant to the satisfaction aud good Of the coun-
try as the settlement of these questions. Tie
desired to preserve the credit Of the Union
all over the world. and save the government
from rerroach across the Atlantic. He did
not expect harmonious legislation on any
other great subject touching the interests OF
the country ill this question was Settled
| lie wished il settled Oh constitutional prIn.
ciples. he wanted no new platform, con-
cessions or compromises but with due can
dor, deliheration and fraternal feeling they
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