Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-04-11
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CONdnGS6s
On Monday. April /, the Senate was early
thronged with ladies. Mr.. Butler announced
The death of the Hon. John C. Calhoun, and af
Ter pronouncing lofty eulogy upon him, said
The immedi,te cause Of his death was an atfec-
ton of the heart. He said the deceased was
oerfec. w conscious until his end, which he met
with confidence and uncommon serenity. He
gave brief outline of his life, offered the usual
resolutions. and moved that the Senate attend
the funeral at 10 o'clock on Tuesday.
Mr. Clay then followed in touching and beau
tiful remarks, which drew tears from many eyes
Messrs. Wcbslcr, Rusk, and Clemens follow
ed in brief and appropriate remarks.
The Vice President announced the Commit.
tee of arrangements to superintend the funeral
services, to consist of Messrs. Mason, Davis o.
Miss, Atchison Dodge Of Wis, Dickinson and
Greene. Adjourned.
The Chaplain of The House made solemn
prayer, alluding in an impressive manner to the
death of Mr., Calhoun. A message from the
Senate announced the death, and Mr. Holmes Of
s. c., gave brilliant eulogy upon his character.
Remarks were made by Messrs. Winthrop and
Venable, the latter offered resolutions of condo
lence, &c. which were adopted. Adjourned.
TUESDAY, April 2
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at the Capitol today. The Presidents mansion
and the Executive Departments were shrouded
in mourning.
The Committee of Arrangements, and the
pail bearers, Messrs. Mangum, Clay, Webster,
Cass, King, and Berrien, and mourners, met at
the aie residence of Mr.. Calhoun, 10 remove
and accompany the corpse.
The galleries of the Senate chamber were
dense.y crowded. The members and officers of
the House entered. followed BY the Justices Of
the Supreme Court, President Taylor. the heads
of the Departments, ministers from various coun
tries, &c.
Att past l2 o'clock, the coffin containing
the remains of the deceased arrived In the
Chamber, with the attendants, and all present
stood up The Rev. Mr. Butler read the Epls
cops Church service. and tile Chaplain read
prayers from the desk: afterwards he preached
from the ed Psalm, The 9th and 7th verses Z" |
have said ye are gods, &C., but we shall die like
men,
The sermon was very short, impressive and
appropriate. The procession was then formed
Ii was very extensive, and every thing imposing.
The remains we're deposited in the Congression-
al Cemetery.
"WEDNESDAY, April 3.
S.nate-A communication was received irO n
the War Department, covering reports on the
geology and topography Of California and Ore
gon.
Mr.. Cuss offered resolution to publish TO-
goo copies OF a pamphlet cation OF the addres
seq, and the funeral Sermon upon the death OF
Mr. Calhoun Adopted.
Dir. Mason said he had received letter from
the late Mr. Calhoun's son, requesting thai the
remains oil his father be placed in vault, TO a
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moved that committee be appointed to accom-
pany tie remains to their final resting place; a
copied. and SIX Senators were constituted iht
COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Ensk introduced bill To reduce postl &c
ar. WEBSTER presented petition for chang,
in Ike duty on railroad iron.
| Mr.. Underwood Introduced joint resolution
to amend the Constitution, and The Vice Presl
deut submitted some remarks respecting his Owl
pow er TO preserve order IN the Senate.
MIR. Foore SAID he mach regretted If he hat
acted in violation TO order.
Mr.. FIiinofes remarks were generally ap.
proved, AM ordered to be entered upon the jour.
nal and printed.
A message was received from the President
covering communication from the Mexican
Minister in relation to The coarUl of her border.
by indians and others; and in answer 10 a cal
Tor luiornitou IN relation to Austria.
Mr.. Baldwin Concluded hts speech, advocat
Ing judicial tribunal for fu.,lilve slaves, wit
| full nnwrrs.
MIR. Underuood followed, supporting the fugi
tive slave bill upon which the settlement ct tie
whole question depended.
H0use.-alr Stanton, of Tenn., moved 10 tax,
up the sdbJect oil supplying the Navy with a
nerican henp, and urge The passage OF a BIZ
to that effect as soon Us pus.IUle.
Mr. Cobb gave notice IT an amendment which
he Should ofer, iiia, the Secretary If the Nav
be directed 10 use, wherever practicable, coitol
cord. Mr.. Marshall advocated an open marke.
The subject was iald over.
| A Communication was received from the Sec
rotary OF War. asking that committee be ap
pointed 10 investigate his coan clion with The
GaIphin claim. Mir Toomts moved that CON
mntee OF y be appointed. Adopted.
/ The Hodse went into a Committee Of ih'
Whole on the state Of the Uaion, and took u
the California bill. AIR. RIchardson gave VA
10 Mr.. McCiernand, vino stated his views as re
CARDS u pfcp-r COMPROMISE upon the saveE
question.
Mr. McClernand ,locol stated the provisions @
his bill 10 be, to adml: Caiiiorna as State, an
form Territorial Government for Tuiuh an
New Mexico, withoot the prpviso, pay Texa
Sl0.O00,OO0 per cent stock, IN ceriifcares q
mol less tnan $500 each. Mr.. Carer offered q
amendment tor the en- orceu,eut OF The Me-
Mexican lasssga,nst slavery.
i Mr.. Howard wouId not support the bill, be
cause it did not admit the Texas claim.
Mr.. kchasGsoa spoke in favor Of non inter
vention. and dsoouucsd the Executive and ID,
whiga M III.
Mr.. MARSHALL spoko IA hour. He vas read
for McCienlands plan tol territorial govern
ments, which we're first to be arranged. Tn
President would be satisfied. lie had no plan
ne ~as q no-pian candidate. He admitted MI
Msnns structures OF the danger 10 this Uuion
YET the South was al.u.st fsliy- determined in he
course. saf ssass5sa.fE r. sf.ees
The House ordased AcCiesnaud's bill, an,
Carers amendment 10 tLs s..ne, u DO printed
Adjourned.
House.-Ths House occupied The mornin,
hour !" discussing hemp without making an!
progress.
In Committee of the Whole, on the state o
the Uniop. The consideration ef The Californi,
bill wase resumed Nj. Gssens, ef Nissouri
spoke an hour IN defending slavery in The terri
tories; against The sdoPt'ea Of the psusiso. AM