Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-02-27

Auer considerable discussion, the yeas
end nays were called on q motion to lay
the resolution on the table, which result
ed: yeas 10, nays 1871.
Confusion has ever since prevailed.
Several Intellectual attempts we're made to
adjourn. The members have mostly got
their dinners, and there is every prospect
Of a long nights session.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 10.
The House refused 10 lay Doty's Cali.
fornia resolutions on the table Yesterday.
il caused one of the most exciting DAYS
Of the session Som, members comforta-
bly, arranged themselves on sofas for a
snooze, while others RECALLED themselves
on good things in the Capitol Saloon. At
midnight the Speaker decided the civil
day had expired, and the House could ST,
no longer on the resolution. An adjourn
ment took place. A general scramble
took place TO get out Of the Hall
We explain matters thus: In order to
put an end to further dissertations on the
slavery question. Mr.. Do,y offered a reso-
luton instructinS The Committee on Ter
ritories to report bill in favor of admit
ing California as she no stands
Southern members were taken com.
resolution on the table. which motion was
negativcd by decided majority. Every
pretcxf was rcsorted to, in order 10 staye
off direct vote.
Throughout, the members from the
North and West displayed GOODNESS and
goodtemper They were determined that a
vote should be taken on Doty's resolution.
That determination would have been car.
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expected decision Of the Speaker.
WASHINGTON, Feb 10.
SENATE Il number Of petitions were
presented and referred.
The House bill extending the time for
locating Virginia Military Land War
rants, passed.
The Senate then proceeded 10 the con-
sidcration Of Mr.. Clay's Compromise Re-
solutions.
Mr. Downs resumed and concluded his
speech in defence Of Slavery and against
the Admission Of California into the u Mon
The Senate then went into Elective
session and adjourned.
IoUsE.-Aifer some routine business
the House went into Committee Of the
whole, on the Presidents California Mes.
sage.
Mr.. Venable having tho floor, spoke
against the Wilmot Proviso and Northern
aggression. lie was followed by Mr..
Campbell. Of Ohio. who denied aggression
on the part Of the North. He said the
South was the aggressor.
After some farther discussion. BY several
gentlemen. the committee rose and the
House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 90.
SENArE.-The bills for the relief Of the
suretics Of the steamer United States, and
Of Mangle and Quackenbush, sureties of
s. Swartwout, passed.
The Senate then resumed the consi.
Iteration Of the motion to refer the Presi-
dents California Message to the Commit
tee on Territories.
Mr.. Clemens having the floor, proceed
cd to discuss Mr.. Clay's resolutions, and
entered into defence Of the South on the
Slavery question.
After lengthy debate, in which Clay,
Cass and Foote participated, the farther
consideration Of the subject was postpon-
ed. and the Senate adjourned till Monday.
HoUsE.-After uninportant business the
House went into Committee Of the Whole
ON the Presidents California Message
Mr.. Bay. Of Missouri. having the floor.
after some structures on the Administra-
ton, launched out into the Slavery ques-
ton. He was willing to go with the South
as for as the Constitution warranted. He !
is opposed TO Slavery. but in favor Of giving
the South the rights guaranteed by the
Constitution.
Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens followed. with [
some remarks on the subject Of Slavery
lie did not wish Slavery extended. and .
thought if let alone it would eat the vitals
Of the South.
After farther discussion the Committee
rose and the House adjourned till TO.
morrow.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 81, 1850.
SEHArE.-Scveral resolutions and petit
tons were presented aud referred. II
Mr.. Stewards resolution, giving some
National testimonial to Captain Cook. of
the British barque Sarah, for his noble con.
duct in rescuing the passengers and crew
Of the Caleb Grimshaw-passed. Is
The Senate then resumed the consi-
deration Of the Presidents California mes
sage.
Mr. Miller having the floor, he address
I'd the Senate at length. He said the Pre-
sideos had left for Richmond. to par,ici.
pate in laying the cornerstone Of the
Washington Monument. The omen was
good, and he trusted that this foundation
stone might do much 10 strengthen the I
foundation stone CT the Union After
speaking Of the prosperity Of The Union,
he proceeded 10 review the Slavery cues 4;
ton. but gave way to a motion to adjourn
all Monday next.
HousE.-After some business of no i'm