Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-06-18
TMIRrY-F,Rsr coNcREss-Isr SESSION
rHuRspAY, JUsA II
SENATE.

| TH5RspAY, JURA Is.
SENATE
few memorials were presented
some discussion took place on the motion TO PRINT MIR
Pamers report the commerce OF tho government. Th,
subject was passed over.
I The compromise bill was taken up-tho motion of Mr.
rurney pending strike all that relates to Texas
Mr. Webster spoke briefly against The motion; urging the
sxpedancy of an inierposon by this government between
Texas and New Mexico
Mr.. Seward said Texas had not shadow of title |" an,
pnrt OF New Mexico If we gave fifteen millions to ,
our peace, should fifteen millions of sympaics
against the immediate admission OF California and should
destroy the constitution which New Mexico brought with
her, and make il saveholng territory. If We lei Texas
nono she would in the end get as much OF Now Mexico NJ
she was entitled to- and that Just none at ALL If this bill
wore withdrawn We could appoint Bonrd OF Comms
soners TO draw the boundary line between New Mexico
Texas refer the subject the Supreme Court. Texas
owed all the money she borrowed carry her war
the United States by annexng her 10 the Unon knowing
that Texas could her national debt assumed tho OBJ
! legation pay the debt He for paying the debt.
Mr. Clemens said he had doubt that the whole
claimed by Texas belonged TO her. but the Senate decdsc
otherwise He moved now 10 fill the blank with million
Of dollars which all that due Texas
of the duties imports into Texas collected by the untel
! States since her annexation.
! Mr.. Clay hoped the motion would be voted down. HI
denied that this bill had delayed the public business and pre-
vented the admission of Texas Those who resisted th
committee liable 10 the charge On the 18th January
motion made by Mr. Fooe appoint tho committee
Had il been done according TO usage, might long ago
acted But by porseverngy resisting the appunmsn
of committee the long delay occasoncd The course
of this minority the of the embarrassment Of thu
public business in this branch of Congress.
This minority now obstruced progress by renewing mo-
tions for amendment, which the majority of the Senate
had frequently decided against To postpone check cvadc
and procrastlnats was the policy Of the minority II hae
been for weeks the anxious will of the friends of the conpro
misc bill 10 take the question. They had taxed their phys
ra powers 10 the utmost by attending here He with wcah
md trembling limbs, had dragged himself here to-day i'll III,
hope that The minority would suffer progress b,
made in the bill He would answer for the majority tha
they would take that could prevent nn action
ii in "ns week. He proceeded to offer the amendment
Mr. ahh of tho adj
ted by the Senator from New York. If did set.
the Texan boundary, il would be settled BY the sword
Texas would not yield in this conflict would she halt in
her course. Now the Senator from New York, invoke.
Inc force OF the executive government in resistance Tex
as Ii drop of Texas blood shed in the contest by
the executive power every man in the South would take
in behalf Of Texas and should be- involved in cv
war This might suit tho policy of some aspirant who
north of Mason d Dicksons line might eNpcct 10 preside
| over portion of dismembered conlcderacy
The discussion was continued by Mr. Seward Mr.. Tuncy
| and Mr. Benton,
| Mr. Clay reoined 10 the remarks of Mr. Benton.
Mr. Houston spoks in reply to remarks heretofore
made BY Mr. Dayton He said Texas had never
TO military force. She had but a single cunmi,su
his authority had been obeyed. But Texus was menaced
with force if she asserted her rights
Mr. Benton and MIR. Clay had controversy in regard
the allegation Of the latter that Mr. Benton was No
vember opposed TO the admission of California.
Mr.. b @ulon denied ii.
Mr.. Clay read the letter from ST. Louis signed John
H. Reed, stating that Mr. Benton ad expressed these vows
MI Benton hoped the letter would be entered the Journ
al He proceeded allege that Mr. Clay had delayed the
business OF the Senate and originally in favor OF admit
ting California separate measure. But the Senator
should no, get of by bringing up offset.
Mr.. Cley.-I have no thought Of getting oil.
Mr.. BentonYou shall not if wish to- Much Laughter
He would hold the Senator the author o that latter for lie
had produced H. He did not admit the Senator's right thus
10 aaisn him for delaying business The letter is m inil
nous ralumny and thus brand it-and brand it and thu
publisher of it,
Mr.. Clay. repe with and contempt the Senator'S
nsnuatlon against me.
Mr.. Benton Oh, you may send it back bu, you go, il
Mr.. Webster see with pain snch offensive remarks. Ii
the duty OF the chair 10 stop debates personal matters
iecorum
Mr.. Benton Oh, il is all over.
The Vice President said he did perceive tho tendency
of the remarks OF the Senator from Missouri md not
in the chair when The Senator from Kentucky rst SPOKE
sr Hale said that when he attacked and letters read
against him. every body sesrned ENJOY it, How old
Senator be be entitled exemption from such assaults
~ young Senator he had 10 endure them.
Mr. Underwood took the oor He did not feel like speak
ng after this scene.
A motion made to adjourn II was carried-yeas 50
asys23 The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi proposed to amcnd by
adding provso uhe that originally proposed by
Ir STANTON of kenucky that it shall be objection to
after be formed of the territory lying South Of tho para
s Of latitude Of thrysS degrees thirty minutes that the
constitution of said State may authorize establish African
slavery therein.
Mr. T. replied to the remarks made yesterday BY Mr.. STE
of Georgia and in conclusion said that he hoped
they 10 any great measure they will lay down
their party arms.
Mr. STEPHENS responded denying that the Whig party
are responsible for the settlement Of the questions ISSUE
as was charged by tho gentleman who had proceeded him.
Several points o o-der were raised and when they @ero
disposed Of
Mr McLANE of Maryland addressed the committee (as
did the gentlemen preceding and succeeding him undu the
rule allowing Ave minutes for the explanation OF amend
ments nearly all Of which formal In the Of
his remarks he said that would be folly to ask him to vote
,ba rnvis Nnrfh nf
South not given protection the other side OF thai
line; and he would vote for the extension Of tho Missouri
Compromise line TO the Pacific, only condition OF posi-
tive protection TO the South.
Mr.. BOCoCK said that the South had lived up TO the
principle of the Missoki Compromise line They gave TO the
North three fold of the territory and part of Texas Thsu
why should the compromise be re-enactcd 1t woulc
settle the question between the North and the South
Ii il should be passed. i, would bo simply because the
North resolved that tho South shall not have ptance
while they will take all.
Mr. FEATHERSTON argued in favor of altering the
boundaries Of California conform them TO the Mis-
souri, Compromise line.
Mr. HlILIARD submitted few remarks in favor Of his
amendment alter the boundaries of California, So us tt
embrace within its limits the country known Upper Cali
Crnia living North of &c deg 50 min. He wanted TO make
broader and stronger The foundation which stand
Mr MEADE cpisi 10 the remarks of Mr.. CATER, mad,
yesterday and drict iai the Territories were held in rus
| ior the people residing in them.
M HUBBARD remarked that the friends of tho North it
his sc ton said they believed that the North would make
fair d, son Those who opposed the North said that thu
North ere selfish and would take ALL Now tho day
determine which is believed; and hc wanted wheth
s the States bc regarded degraded pro
,nces Ii foreign should do you expect ha
the South will contribute men and money if youeScude her
| Mr. MARSHALL noticed that the discussion on,
confined 10 gentlemen of the slasehoing States He sup
uose that this because there obcctors 10 th
amendment by gentlemen from the free States. voice: q,
will see wl. we vote He hoped that gentlemen
from the slave States would debate while those from t
other section sit silent and ready To vote.
| The amendment again read as follows:
"rorided ho,reser, That it shall be objection to th
admission into the Union of any State which snl hereae
be formed out Of the territory lying South of the parallel
latitude Of thy-sx degrees thirty minutes that the consii
,ulon OF said State may authorize establish African sa
very therein"
The question was ordered be taken by tellers when
Mr. DUER rose and claimed tho floor.
The AIRMAN informed him that i, was too latc n
| the committee now dividing. ,
Tho question having been taken 'ia amepumeh was dis
agreed to---ayes 7S noes S9. 49,
Mr. seldom offered amendment, by adding that, IA
tho time Of the adoption of the Missouri compromises 1t wa
and under stood partition for the future between
he sayeholdng anu ;hs States of tho Ter
rtory Of the United States To the ultimate e.ent o y
! Western limits and, such enacted malrs py ~
votes OF representatives Of the -saveholdng Snt
He said that if this line had not been assened to the Ueo
would have been shattered into Fragments and that its o
enactment would restore harmony now.
/ MI BROWN Of Mississippi, said that he had long since
hs mil nd that concerned. In