Washington telegraph., 1850-08-14
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
WASHINGTON, July o

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,,.tore the Senate by the President.
Mr. Houston presented the proceedings of
,,sstiuy of the citizens of Texas asserting the
;,bt of Texas, to all territory claimed by her,
.Gndemniug the acts Of the FEDERAL Government,
IN preyentng her exercising her rights of jursdc-
,on and declaring their iete, mnaton to resist
snch interference at all hazards, and to the last
extremity. Mr.. Houston said that he was conf
dent that tho declarationswere made in good faith
and that theyAwould be made good. at
After the transaction of the morning business
the omnibus bill was taken up.
Mr. Foo,e submitted amendment providing
that the State of California, shall not exercise ju-
risdction over the territory south Of the line of
Is deg 80 min, until after the question of estab-
fishing territorial governments shall have been
submitted to the people.
Mr. Clay took the floor, and after few remarks
nroceeded to address the Senate in favor of the
bill and in answer to the objections urged against
il. he commenced by expressing his firm conviction
that danger to the Union does exist and requires
immed ate action to avert that danger He was
no alarmIst, but must be much mistaken in the
signs of the times, if they did not betoken danger
among the signs Of danger, he named the solemn
resolves of several Legislatures in favor of extreme
sectional easures, IN the event OF the admission
of California, the passage of the Wllmot provlso
or the abolition of slavery in the District of COium
bia if he should have occasion to refer to a law
recommended by the President, he hoped would
be understood, that he did without the least
feeling of unkindess, md iD this conn ection, passed
beautiful tribute TO the memory of Gen. Taylor
He had known him longer probably, than amy
other man in Washington He knew his father
well, as of the best and most intelligent cit-
zens of Kentucky, and he had known the late
President since the time he entered the army, al
though he had met him after, because of their
respective position in different spheres of service,
he had always known him to be = g,'od honest and
brave man, he had covered his old head with
!aurels aud it added honcrand glory to hiscountry.
without saying anything as to what would have
been his official course, had he lived, he must say,
in reference to his administration in connection
with foreign affairs far they been deve e'oped,
met his hearty and cordiaIsapproval, "Peace TO
his ashes"
Mr.. Clay considered the propriety of adding
New Mexico as State, declaring his conviction
that she not in the state of maturity essential
to State and she could not be admitted such,
at the present. time.
Mr.. Mason called on Mr.. Clay, to say whether
he knew of any consultations held between south
ern Senators, and Senators from the free States.
Mr. Clay-no, but will the Senator say what
Southern men opposed to the bill have not had
frequent consultations among themselves!
MIR. Mason-we have had frequent consultations
in reference to matters affecting the honor, dign
ty and safety of the South.
Nj Cidy-Ie eS, no ooubt oil IT, and others oil MS
had many consultations with reference to the honor
dignity, safety and perpetuity of the Union
Great applause in the gallery. checked with much
difficulty by the offcers) He proceeded to pre-
sent the arguments heretofore offered in support of
the propriety oajonng several measures in order
tc the whoie and restore peace to the
country and government and protection to the
territories
HousE.--Ml. Ods asked leave to offer resolu-
the Senate cO1icurripu. that the Sne. ter of
the House and President of the Senate adjourn to
s.heir respective Houses Monday, August 2S
at noon, by resolving by both Houses that the
session should con- mence the first Monday in
Novrmhe, nezt. The Speaker said the resolution
must be acted upon separately.
Mr.. Olds re piled that he did not want to ad-
journ on the 2sth August, unless there should be
session in November.
The Speaker -said the gentle am might attain
his object by modifying the resolution by pro-
posing to take d recess.
Mr.. King reminded the Speaker THAT motion
pending to suspend the rules to take up the
business the tabe-raotrcr agreed to.
Executive communications, in reply to the reso
luton, were laid before the House
The bill for the branch mint at New York &c,
was referred to committee On the whole state Of
':he Union; and after some further proceedings of
10 Importance, the House adjourned.
July %.
SENArz.-A copy of Mr. Corwin's resignation
10 the Governor Of Ohio, was laid before the SEN
ale.
After the consideration Of the mornings bnsi-
ness, the omnibus bill was again taken up. the
question pending being upon Mr.. Foote'S amend
ment. providing that California shall not attempt
10 exercise jurisdiction over the country south of
35 3O until the question of establishing terrific
rial Government shall have been submitted to the
people.
thorize California, when she shall have thus
s,ituted her boundaries, to assemble in convention
and form State constitution
Mr. CLAW expressed hope that the amendment
would by voted down without debate.
The question being taken, Mr.. Turneys amend
ment was rejected. Yeas 90, nays 33.
Mr. Davis, Of Mississippi moved to amend the
amendment, so to provide for repeal of the
local laws in the country prohibiting slavery.
Mr. Yu,ee suggested that the words snull end
void be substitutnd for repeal"
Mr. Foote, contended that the Southern Ad-
dress intended to put such construction upon the
doctrine Of fnon-interventon, as he had contended
for and as the bill presented
Mr.. Foote, responded in a tone of sarcasm.
Mr. Yulee replied. and Mr.. Foote reioined, and
some further debate ensued, when Mr. Davis's
amendment was rejected
On motion the further consideration of the bill
was postponed till tomorrow. Several Senators
gave notice of amendments After an executive
session the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE-Mr. Featherston, introduced bill for
the regulation Of payment of interest on claims
against the United States. and preventing those
engaged in the departments from acting as claim
agents against the government. Referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
The committee on claims reported bill to
tablish board of accounts. Referred to Commit
tee of the Whole.
Mr. Daniels from same committee, reported
substitute for the above bill. which was similarly
referred "' .' -.'t a
Mr. Mclean from the Committee on Com
merce, reported a bill making appropriations for
rivers and harhors Referred 10 the Committee Of