The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-06


any time issued proposals he has received aud
contracts be has entered the printing his depart
which has been done or arranged for by his direction
In submitting the resolution, Mr.. B. said would
ask jhe Senate TO consider It now, as i relates to the
question before the Senate yesterday and will furnish
information answering the question which several sena
tors desired 70 have answered. will answer The ques-
on in an official manner. and prove the accuracy OF the
statement made by me yesterday nt
The question being taken upon the resolution by
nimous consent, it was adopted.
SUSPENSION or DIPLOMATIC INTERCOURSE.
Mr. FOOTE take leave to call the attention of the
honorable senator from Michigan lMr CAssI for mo-
ment to his resolution for the suspension of diplomatic
intercourse with Austria and also to mention that the
tor from New Hampshire Mr. HALEl agreed TO withdraw
bis amendment offered some time since, to that resolu
ton, provided would make this public application for it.
Upon his Withdrawing it propose 70 offer some addition
the resolution may Be called up for the purpose named
and that the amendment offered may be printed
the honorable senator from Mssisspp but likewise that
day may be appointed upon which the Senate may
listen to the remarks OF the honorable senator from
Georgia Mr. BERRiESl trust that i will therefore be
Mr. HALE In concurrence with the suggestions
made to me yesterday by the honorable senator from Mis-
the purpose Of putting the resolutions n shape, that the
amendment of the honorable senator from Mississippi
may be in order and reservng to myself the right at
have submitted. M
No objection being made, the motion to take up was
agreed nee e. ...,.. |. . ~.
Ressved, That the Committee Foreign Relations be in
sucted TO inquire into this expediency of suspendng dipo
matte relations with Austria a
Mr.. FOOTE. hold in my hand some resolutions,
which, together with resolution which my friend from
louisiana Mr. SoULE has upon his table, the honorable
senator from Michigan has agreed to accept amend
ment to his resolution. Under that arrangement sir the
first resolution in the series will be in these words
Rssolred. Thafth heroic strggen for freedom in Hun
s ai q psop i
government, well by reason OF the virtues which they
have exhibited Of the suslngs which they have been
After which the resolution Of the honorable senator
from Michigan will follow; and thirdly, the following
resolution:
Rsolvsd, rtas il is expedien. ,ha. grant Of public land
should be made upon the most liberal terms the Hunga
ran refugees now in this country, who NAV arrive upon
of their permanent settlement upon the same and their
eventual razation in conformity with existing laws
ton for the reception Of these resolutions. as have
stated that they have been accepted BY the senator from
Michigan
Mr. SOULE offered the following, viz:
Add the following resolution.
Reoiued, That the committee be further instructed
to inquire into The expedency OF requesting the Pesden.
Turkey either through special minister Of the United
States q hr0ug the present minister acsrsed 70 that
panons in msiorune as may be under duress within the
dominions Of Turkey with tender them OF the United
mediate removal hther.
Mi. FOOTE moved that the resolution as modified be
printed for the use Of the Senate which motion was
Mr. F. then moved that the resolution be made the
special order for Monday next; which motion also was
agreed to.
sLAvERY-coMPRoMIsE.
Mr. MANGUM moved that the Senate proceed to the
consideration OF the special order; which motion was
The Senate accordingly. as in committee Of the WHOLE
proceeded 70 the consderaton Of the following resou
lions. submitted on Tuesday last by the senator from
Kentucky, MIR. CLAY:l -.
being desirable for the peace concord and harmony OF
the Union Of these States 70 settle and adjust amcaby oil
existing questions Of controversy between tbem arising ont
ofhe institution of slavery, upon fair, equitable. and just
Is. RssoissS, fha, California, with suitable boundari ries
ought upon her application. 10 be admitted one OF the
States OF this Union without the imposition by Congress. of
of slavery within those boundaries
"a. Rssoiped, That slavery does exist by law and
qured BY the United States from the republic ofMeIco
insxpedent for Congress. 70 provide by law either
sna s o. pas
ought Be ssabi.hed Jonsse. n Ill Of he said
rtoy assigned the boundaries Of this proposed State
Of Cslfornia whou, the adoption Of any restriction
condition on the subject Of slavery.
ought be fxsd in the Rio del Nore commencing
marine league from m mouth aud running up that river
eas,e and continuing In the same direction TO the line
as established between The United States and Spain,
east or west Of that river
4th Rssoped That be proposed the State Of Texas
that the United States will provide for the payment Of all
portion OF the timae and bona d public debt OF
that State contracted prior its annexation the United
Sates and for which the duties oregn imports were
pledged by the said State its credo exceeding tho
sum Of g., In consideration OF the said duties 30
pledged having been longer applicable 10 that object
after the said annexation, but having thenceorward be-
payable the United Sa,es and upon the condition
sso that the said State shall by some solemn and
of her legislature Of convention, renquish 70 the
United States any claim which has any part of New
Mexico l.
Bh Rssoved That It Is inexpedient abolish slavery In
tho District of Columbia whilst thar Institution continues TO
exist In the State Of Maryland without tbs OF that
State without the consent Of the people Of the District and
just compensation Of slaves within
6t But Rssoived That Is expedient prohibit within
the District the trade in slaves brought into II from
places beyond the limits Of the District, either 70
be sold therein merchandise be transported 70 other
markets without tho District Of Columbia.
7th Rssoved That efcctual provision ought 70 be
made BY law according the requirement Of the cons
service or labor in any State who may escape into any
other State or Territory Of this Union.
6h Resoved That Congress has no power 70 prohot OF
obsuc the trade insaves between the savehoadng Smtes
bot the admission exclusion OF slaves brought from
one into another Of them depends exclusively upon tne
own particular laws. l9sfs stt s. Ha 18eEI. af ef
Mr. CLAY. MIR President. never, on any former oc-
caeon have arisen under feelings OF such varied soc
tude. have Witnessed many periods OF great anxiety
OF peril and OF danger to the country; but have
never before arisen to address any assembly 90 oppressed
90 appalled,, anxious And sir, hope II will not be
out OF place to do here what again again have done