The New York herald., 1850-02-26


MIR. wAis.s replied to the latter remark. and ONE
effect that the South would not yield sbrsadth
OF her rights. Gentlemen from either section con-
strued the rights ofthsr respective sections for them.
selves H. then, committee were to be raised, In
view OF such expressions ~ those indulgsd In By
Aessrs: Butler and Davis, he would say that the
ment which could the favorable confederation
Mr. DAVIS, of Miss, explained that he had only as
serted that the South would stand by the constitution
In its plainest terms.
Mr.. BurLrR expressed the CONVICTION that II the
committee be raised and should submit report to the
Senate which did not prove satisfactory II would only
aggrayste the difficulty.
pressed his readiness to modify his views upon the
question involved In Difference to the judgment Of the
presented which should be generally sstisfsctOry.
Mr. DAYTON said the question was simply, whether
the was the proper time to appoint the commit
tee-the proper time to take the question upon the
propositions contained In the resolution He believed
II was not and desrous that all who desired should
be heard upon the question, before six gentlemen from
the North or the South should be asked to commit
themselves to any extent by their action In commit
continuation Of debate he thought that altogether
matter OF opinion. For one, he believed the tegu-
ent which binds the Union too durable to be broken
Mr. CLEMENS, interposing asserted that If this dis:
cuson was to be continued two weeks longer 1t would
Mr. DAYTON repeated that that was q matter OF OPT
nion he did not believe that debate would effect dis
sentiment indeed, the Senator introducing the
luton did not propose to close the debate, sna he
could not see how the discussion was to be any less
dangerous pending the action OF the committee than
before 1t shall be raised He was in favor Of laying the
resolution on the table
Mr. BERREN sad that he had doubts of the propriety
OF passing the resolution to-day and asked that 1t
might be postponed until Tomorrow, at least.
Mr. FooIr sssented, and the Senate then, at four
o'clock, adjourned.
House OF X representatives..
WAsHNGTOs, Feb. u.s. $780,
DELEGATE NEW MExIco.
Mr.. BAKER rose to privileged question Some time
since he presented the memoris of Hugh N Smith,
delegate from New Mexico, asking for seat in the
House. and 1t referred to the Committee Elec-
tions.
Mr. Kaufman moved to reconsider the vote.
Dir. BAKrR 70 lay on the table
The SPEAKER decided that the question was not In
order till the States were called for petitions.
MIR. JONES moved that the House go into Committee
Of the Whole on the State Of the L MON.
When the States were called for petitions,
Mr. FITCH presented from the citizens Of Indiana
at St. Lawrence. Referred to the Com nittes Com.
mtrcs.
CALIFORNIA AND SLAVERY.
Mr.. Brown, Of Missssippi offered q resolution that
the Committee on Territories nonire and report to
the House whether the late President or any member
OF the cabinet directly indirectly or by agent
verbally or in whiting attempted the people
OF California 90 exclude slavery and that the Con-
mittee make the same inquiry to the present Pres
dent, and have power 10 send persons and papers
He noyod suspension Of rules.
WHO 8 10 PAY The PREACHER!
Mr.. FEATHERsIcNE asked leave TO orer Q resolution
pstructipg the Committee judiciary inquire iao
the expedisncy Of reporting bill requiring members
their own pockets. Objection was made
ErMoSsTRAacE AGAINST THE ADMISSION DEsEREr.
Mr WINTHROP presented a remembrance against ad-
nittpg De.eret into the Union and asked that it be
printed Objection was made to reading.
The srI.sEn said the gentlemsa could be relieved
ffom dicuty by giving short recital Of its contents
MT WkSTwosTH remarked that ii was difficult for
bim to give statement from religious body. They
petition was short. ("Read, ready
The House consented to the reading
MIR. WEsrwosrH saia that the memorial was from
William Smith representing himself as the only sur.
'iving brother OF Joe Smith, aud his successor and
eemp,ainng s hg that brigham Young the head Of
armed body OF Mormon assaesns that Orson HYDE set
nre 70 the Nauyso Temples that he is acqusinted with
the nsmes Of those appended to the constitution Of
ssss that be has hesrd them decIsrs the. M. se
got into the valley Of the Salt Lake they would rob and
BY Missouri and illinois, that he knows them to Be In
fa,or Of knely government; and that they have
Things Mr. w. moved its reference to the Military
Committee.
Mr.. Bear objected to the memorial (Goss ovsr)
COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN PAcirIc
OCEANS.
Mr. BowDrs offered series Of resolutions asserting
that there ought TO be great railroad thorough
fare connecting the Atlantic and Paciae OCEAN, over
the public lands nstioral In its character; and asa
preparatory measure that Congress should establish
line Of electric telegraph and military posts from St.
Louis 10 San Francisco; and that committee Of thr.
teen be appointed to take the matter into considera
objection was made, and the House refused to sus-
pend the rules.
INQUIRIES RELATIVE TO oREeoS
MT. THursroS introduced q resolution, which was
adopted nstructing the Committee on Territories 10
foreigners what hr,t led to the settlement Of Oregon
what beneat It had been TO government aud what
viii promote Its prosperity
Petitions were presented on variety Of subjects
some askug lands for officers and privates In the war
with Great Britain, reduction Of postage and post
routes.
KrcrrrSe sctSs.
& M ",sprsss ~ s,ksd leave to present. petitions from
grts 10 take measures for paacssbe dissolution of
the American nion avsrring that freedom and slavery
are ibcompstbie. He moved to refer them 70 select
committee, with Instructions TO report whenca the dis
tatisfsction proceeds and the means Of quieting H.
mspt.
Mr.; MccLrsIAsD objected to the reception Of tn.
petitions.
Mr. Housros rose for similar purpose
MI NcCLIrIAsD-Thsy relate to sub ect over which
We have no Jurisdiction, and do not deserve consider
alton.
The srrskER-They are not received
Mr scsrsex-lf the petitions are for dssola;iOn Of
the pion. hope they viii not be received
The sFrAsER-sh the petitions be recsivsd,
lsss aud nays ordered, and petitions read
Dir MocIr,LASp objected 70 any further reading
ngued BY men or women
Mr HOrsros had no opportunity Of expressing hi,
opinion. and asked TO be excused from voting
The srEAEEE-Debste Is out Of order
Question taken, and the reception Of the petition,
refused
Ysas-Me.rs. Allen, Durkse, Giddiss. Goodspoush
Beve, Julian, Preston King, Rect.
Nays, lo2
srw uxico.
Nr. Senses presented The memorial q the conrep.
uon of New Mexico together with plsn q civil 90.
vtrnment. aud skpg the action of congress thereon
MIR q moved that u be referred 10 the Comnitae ON
1trritcries.
Mr.. HowARD Objected.
MIR. seHHNcx ssid that there was not q word sbout
slavery In the constitution, and he thought that a.
New Mexico bad cent delegate here % vas but re-
spsotful TO them that the memorial should be resrred
20 the committee.
Mr.. HowAnn said he should Insist.
Mr. ScHrScs moved q suspension Of the ruls. uhich
wa. carrrsd, By ayes 1875; noes, ~.
Sonseqasntly the memorial referred to the Com.
mittee Territories.
AFTER some further business Of treeal
the House adjourned.
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