Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-03-01
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 81

Mon, he was willing to go with the south as
far as the Constitution would warrant. He
was opposed to slavery but in favor OF giving
the south the rights guaranteed TO them BY
the Constitution.
Thaddeas Stevens, of Pa, followed with
some remarks ON the subject of slavery. He
did not wish it extended. He thought if let
alone, it would eat out the vitals of the south.
Bill for the relief of the suretes Of steamer
United States, and the surcties of Swartwout,
passed.
| Is SENATE.-The Senate resumed the con-
sideration Of the motion 20 refer the Presidents
California Message to the committee on terri
tories.
Mr.. Clemmens took the floor and proceeded to
discuss Mr.. Clay's Resolutions and entered
into defence of southern rights upon the
slavery question. After a lengthy debate
in which Messrs. Benton, Clay ard Cass, and
/ Mr.. Foote participated, the consideration Of
/ the subject was postponed, and the Senate adj
/ jouTned till Monday.
WAsHISGTov, Feb. 25 1850.
! SENATE.-After some unimportant business
| on motion ofMr. Foot, Senate took up the res
! olu.ion heretofore laying on the table. The
| duty of Congress to form territorial govern
ment for California, Deseret and New Mexi-
co; Ate, some debate it was postponed for
/ the present, The consideration of the Mes
/ sage Of the President communicating to Con-
/ gress tie Constitution of California was
laid overtill Tuesday. Senate then proceed
10 consideration Of the compromise resolution
! of Mr.. Cay, and Mr.. Miller of New Jersey,
resumed and concluded his speech. He took
/ decided gound in favor of the admission of
! Californiaand denied that the President had
interfered NJ the matter, that slavery by law
! had no existence in that Territory, and that
the interest of the South had been represent
| ed in Califunia.
HoUsE.-In the House a number of memo
rails and petitions were presented, one ofwhich
was from one VIM. Smith, the brother of Jos.
1 Smith jr. TIE Mormon Prophet, demonstrating
! against the admission of Deseret, charging the
| people of that Territory with treason and 9TH
er misdemeanors. Mr.. Giddings presented
petition from a number of citizens of Pennsyl-
vania and Delaware asking for peaceable
dissolution of the Union. Several gentlemen
sprang from their seats to save the Union, and
much EXCITEMENT prevailed. Finally vote
was taken On It's reception which resulted as
follows. Ayes 9. Noes 1872.
NEw-YoRK, Feb as p NJ
The AMERICA arrived at Halifax on
Saturday morning at O'Clock, with adj
vices from Liverpool to the 9TH Cotton
without change Brcadstuffs much de
pressed Corn declined s cts yellow
l-6. Flour dull, and good brands are one
and pence less, with a downward ten
dency Good winter bacon had advanced
one shilling per cwt Lard declined
Pork active Butter unchanged No
quotation of Cheese Tallow easier COT
fee had advanced Money market depress-
ed Bullion in Bank Of England decrcas-
ed American securities in fair request.
Accounts from the manufacturing districts
favorable Continental news more than
usually interesting. The frost had dis
appeared.
The British Parliament was opened on the 3lst
ult5 the Queens speech was favorably received
On Thursday night, the Eth inst Lord Dudley Stu
art, in the Commons, moved for various papers re-
atng to the demand Of Russian extradition of the
Hungarian refugees form Turkey, the capture of
the municipalities on the Danube by the Russian
troops &c.
After q debate, his motion was adopted The
navigation laws working well Another expedi-
ton in search of Sir John Franklin has been re-
solved upon. Ireland remains in as disturbed
state as ever Paris has been in a state Of seige
on and since Monday in consequence Of series of
disturbances originated by the mob Of Rue St Mar
tin, and Stantoine,when the Porce came 10 cutdown
the trees of Liberty planted during TIE Revolution
During the disturbance seven men were wounded.
100000 &c" De arms were out on Monday /
-the attempt il soon to be made by the factions to
amend the Constitution The adyices from Paris
on Thursday say that the city was quoted.
PRUssIA-All the articles of the proposed Con
sttution except making Ministers responsible to
the King have been agreed to by the chambers, and
the King signed the Constitution on the 9Th.
RUssIA.-Accounts from the Dardanelles state
that the Circassians have gained great advantages
over the Russians on the Irsa The Russians hay
ing been compelled to retreat with great loss.
IURKET--Ifle escape Of Madam Kossuth and |
the fact that she had joined her husband are con
hrmed. The extradition question is nearly settled
GREECE,-Advices from Athens to the 10th and
10Th inst state that serious rupture had taken
place between the English and Greek Governments
The suspension of relations had taken place be-
tween them. Some old claims against the Greek
Government remain unsettled. and also some Isl
ands belonging to the Ionian Republic which have
been usurped by the Greeks
joint note Austria and Rus
sla has been addressed TO the French, calling on
them to unite IN obliging the Swiss to expel the
revolutionary leaders aud to refuse them shelter
NlILwAUEEE, FEB. 26th-1IARrETs-Re Receipts
hight yesterday and prices as on Saturday. Win