Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-02-23
THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE.

| ntty-One senators IN tne nC5{0UNC.
| Mr.. Berrien made n speech on the SLAYER.
question-contcnded that the North was wrong
and the South right--thut the crisis was at hand
which should DO met in spirit of conciliation
In the HOUSE, Mr.. Holmes motion made
few days ago, to lay on the table the petition
from citizens of Ohio asking the establishment
of peace Congress, was decided in the mega
! tive, by vote of 65 10 100. Objection arising
the question was laid over.
Ee6. l2.-In tho SENATE Mr.. Hale presented
petitions, signed by fourteen hundred ladies' o.
New Hampshire, praying that slavery be not ex-
tended TO the new territories. A motion was
made to lay the petitions upon the table ;-on
the question Of acceptance, the vote was-yeas
| 10, nays 26-thercforc the petition was not re-
ccived
Mr.. Mason thought the Senators had misun-
derstood the question. A debate cnsued, dur
ing which Mr. Butler of $. G. complained that
the Senate were imposed upon to an intolerablc
extent, by an incendiary, mad man, If the SEN
ate pleased, who day after day took up its whole
time in presenting petitions designed to distract
and discover
At the word "mad man." order was called
from oil sides nf the Senate. Mr.. Butler re-
sumed his scat amid demonstrations Of excess
sive excitement.
Mr.. Hale replied, by telling Mr.. Butler, that
he would have to talk louder, and threaten hard
or, before he would succeed in shutting his
mouth. lie would tell him that the poor misc
rable minority which powerful majority had
endeavorcd to crush, were not to be appalled,
even by any consideration of personal fear
New Hampshire blood courscd not through q
towards veins Her sons, who had evinced
their prowcss inm many fcld would not surrcn-
der their constitutional privileges without a
struggle.
In the IIousE the Slavery question was dis
cussed.
Feb. l3h.-In the SENATE the petition pre-
sented by Mr.. Hale, yesterday, from number
of ladies in New Hampshire, praying that sla-
very be excluded from the territories Of Califor-
MIA and New Mexico was received without de-
bate, and referred to the Committee on Terrific
RIGS.
The Vice President laid before the Senate n
message from the President, transmitting an nu-
thenticated copy of the constitution Of Califor-
MIA.
A motion was made by Mr.. Footc that the
documents be laid on the table, which was re-
jccted.
Mr.. Benton moved that the subject be referred
to a select committee, and that Mr.. Clay should
be chosen chairman Of that committee.
The Vice President said that the motion could
only be entertained by the unanimous consent
Of the Senate.
Mr.. Foote objected, and stated his reasons.
The message and constitution were ordered
to be printed and the further consideration Of
the subject postponed till to morrow.
After some further debate, the Senate rcsum-
cd Mr.. Clay's compromise resolutions.
Mr.. Davis, Of Mississippi, had tho floor. lie
said he had been disappointed in the course adop-
ted by Mr.. Clay.
FEB. l4h.-The SENATE resumed the consid-
Grafton Of Mr.. Clay's resolutions.
Jefferson Davis (son-in-law of tho Presidcnt)
concluded his remarks in reply to Mr.. Clay
contending that slave labor would be necessary
and profitable in California. lIo defended the
course pursued by tho South, on the slavery
question: and denied that she had preached dis
union; he also offended the action OF Missis-
sippi relative to the June Convention.
In conclusion, Mr.. Clay said it rested with the
North to say whether the last page in our ma
tional history shall be written in blood, and de-
scrptive of the wreck and ruin of our beloved
republic. The North had been the aggrcssor,
and it was nothing but the spirit Of holy attach
mcnt which bound the South to the Union.
Feb. l5h.-The SENATE resumed the consid-
Grafton of tho Presidents Message, transmitting
the California Constitution.
Mr. Butler spoke in opposition TO tho separa-
ton of the question of the admission of Califor-
MIA from other agitating questions of the day
He alluded to Mr.. Clays remarks yesterday in
relation TO the allegiance which he recognized,
and was surprised TO hear him declare that he
owed no allegiance to ono particular section.
Mr.. Clay thought he had said he acknowledged
no specific allegiance to any particular section
that he acknowledged allegiance only to the
sovereignty of Kentucky and tho Union.
Mr.. Butler knew no Union except what South
Carolina might recognize, and owed no alle-
glance except to South Carolina. lie was will
ling to refer the admission Of California and all
agitating questions, to a committee composed
entirely of Northern men, for the purpose Of as
ccrtaining what terms they would offer the
South.
Mr.. Butler then proceeded at some length
with remarks against the admission OF Calltor-
MIA.
After some debate, the further consideration
of the subject was postponed until Tuesday
next The Senate then adjourned over TIL
Monday.
The House went into Committee Of the Whole
on the admission Of California.
Mr.. Root said he would go for the admission
of California with its present boundaries. lie
differed from the President in his do nothing
policy, and wanted the mater settled. lie
spoke at great length in favor of the Wilmot
Proviso
Mr.. Root was followed by Mr.. Mann. in sup
port of the Wilmot Proviso, and the admission
of California.
Domestic Intelligence.