The Arkansas banner., 1850-04-23
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
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and f,ls bound to obey. He believed Congress had power over slavery iA the territories, DistFIet ea Coluubia, eSery where, except where rrstfieted by the constitution He was opposed to Mr. FOoIe's proposition for select eommitte; thought tt would do no good: considered the grievances ot the South more ilaaeissry ,haE real and had great confidence in the gnod sense and integrity ofthe Peopie-would nr.ssrVp the JIoion-was in favor of adlattlRg Cali fo,ui. into the Union-held that slavery was abel ished in California and New Mexice-heid that TeKas had no claim 10 q foot Of New Mexieo--re- nudstea the idea of aa equilibrium of Ststes-said the North would consent that one foot ot teF- ritofy should be made slave territory.
 Mir Mason made some remarks ih favor of slavery io the territories ioBg they remain territories. The relation of California to the United States was th.t of territory. Her constitution was not worth the parchment upon which it was written, if It was ts be maintained at the expense of rights guar antsed to the South. Such was the feeling of the South. They would 20 out of the Union cheer faily as they entered it. He called upon Senators to paase before they brought in the State with her present boundares and constitution, against the protest ol every Soaiherner. He desired ter early admission, but with suitable boundaries.
 The Vice President stated the question to be upon Mf. BaIlwin's amendment, excepting from the pro- position to refer Mr. Bells resolutions to select committee tAs subject of admitting California as State.
 Mr Underwood said he would vote against the amendment.
 Mr Butler appealed io the majority not to force California into the Union.
 Mir Clay expressed regret and eyineed feelings of distress. He favored the appointment ot select committee; not that he hoped with as much conf denee many for the result, but thought if it did no good it would do no harm. He was willing to admit California alone or in connection with other measures.
 Mir BeGton spoke for the admission of California as aGeasure independent of all others. Adjourned. The House took up the private calendar, passed IA bills, and adjourned.
 April 8. SEsArE.-Mr. Webster was excused from serv- Ing on the committee 10 convey MT. Calhoun's re- mains 10 South Carolina.
 After the transaction of the usual morning busi- ness, the Senate proceeded 10 the consideration of the special ofdes, the census bill.
 Sandry amendments were offered and discussed. Without taking any definite action on the bill, the Senate adjourned.
 HOusE.-Mr. Burt. from the select committee to investigate the conduct of the Secretary of War in connection with the GaPin claim, asked and ob- tsined leave for the committee o sit during the slons nt the House until their labors completed. motion was made 10 reconsider the vote by winch resolution authorsing the purchase of American waler-Tot'ed hemp toI the ol the navy was referred 10 the Committee of the Whole. The motion was discussed, but finally lad on the table. The House then resolved itself into CJmmitte Of the Whole on the Presidents California message
 Mr. Howard, Of Texas, gave notice of an amend nent he intended 10 offer to the bill of Mir. McCIeT- nahd. The amendment provides that If Texas does not accept the proposition of the General Govern. Ineht 10 cece some Of her territory for pecunisIy consideration, 10 government shall be organised west ot he Rio G ands which embrace within # any portion ol territory east ot that river. And ii Tezas accept The proposition, then the laws of that SiAte respecting slavery shall exist in any territory created | ls aA ffsA tntn fhp Union as SIals
 Mi HafIis, of Tennessee, then obtained the floor Hs was in favor ot taking slaves toterritories. H. could Eotyate for the admission of California except as slave State.
 MT. Corwin followed MT Harris He thought there 0ashi noi be dissenting to the sapls- sion oi California. He was opposed 10 attaching 10 thts biil seies oi measures foreign 10 II. The Ifaners of the Constitution nsgsr designed an eQu- honun bet~eeh the North and the South. l. was deH'Ve to suppose that the people of the free States we're wholesale negro stealers. The people of his section looked upon the Nashville convention scheme with sovereign contempt. The Union could aever De dissolved.
 When MT. Corwin had concluded, the committed rose.
 The Speaker Iait before the House a eommunica uon relating to iRcnrsIons of Indians ints Mexico Afsst some untlnpotant business. the Rouse ad- Jsarnsd.
 April 9. sESarE-Mr. Hale Presertsd . large nulnbet oi anti ii-'isyery petitions.
 Mr, Clay called the attention of the Senate 10 the Tact that great portion of these petitions prin- ted and worried similar, for the purpose of showing that there was a concerted movement among lhe seoiitionis,s 10 misrepresent public sentiment in various sections oi the country by sending these pc hiIons in blank io be circulated insidiousy and turn them 10 the Senate.
 NJ. Hale called the Senator 10 order for speaking without motion being pendng.
 MT Gay took his seat greatly excited, and de- mAnded statement of the point of order.
 AileT some discussion on the point oi order. Mir. Clay proceeded in stra of strong denuncia'iou Of the Aeoiiii0nists of the North. He said they were tae slaves worst enemy. He also ihtma,ed that NIT. HIIe had made the slavery question d sort Of hoooy on winch ne had ridden into power and place and that Individuals of this character although pre- "niny to be the friends of the slave, were m fact only friends 10 themselves
 NIT Hale declared his determination 10 do his dG'y m hrs humble way despite all loud words or threat- enins and abusive language. He then presented another ahli-slaVety petition from New York.
 M'. kusE raised the question ot reception, and submitted some remarks in dennncis,ion of the petitions presented yesterday by Mfr Seward, pray tng Tor the enronent ot blacks Ii the militia of the Uni'sd States
 argument as Mir Rask- He closed with express Ing ihe hope that the issue between slavery and sn''-saVery might be speedily settled Let the final issue oe now made, for. until II was made, should never have settlement of thIs QnestIon-we shall never have settlement until an issue jeopardizing the Uhioh IS made and met
 MT cote followed in some rsnarks. He de- hoaaesd the incendiary petitions, announced his intention 10 seru,inize the appointments oi The ad- mn,''fa'ion, and would oppose the confirmation of sn 'h"se who had been maze through Inc influence ot abolition agitaloIs
 on mo'ion' of Mi. Clay. the petitions presented ye"eraAF by MT. Seward, asking the eniollment oi SSeAs ia tae IAtlltia, was taken ap.
 at' S'ay moved thai ifs prayer be rejected.
 n.' seward briefly expiAioea thai he had presen WI 'e peton ia accordance with his views of t:le fiEht oi petition. fl
 ,;.ne yeas and nays being taken On NIT. Ciay's mo- "Vr, nr was uhaaimously adopted
 me seaa'e ihea resumed the consideration Of the census Dill Alter debate aad he stop,,op of nu- neio1s amendments, Inc tlll was renefted 10 the ssna,e' The amendments were then eoncu,rsd in, and tAe b'll passed 'S - stsi then the Senate adIouFnsd