The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-13
History OF the Compromise Bill.
Compiled for the New York Herald
WASHINGTON. AUG. Z.

I lion readers OF the Herald, we give you herewith
historical recauplation of tn proc dings upon tn
compromise bill beginning with the introduction O
Mr.. Clay's resolutions in January last, the bash
| of the measures
| January %. Mr.. Clay introduces his compromis,
resolutions, with explanatory speech. Edrnestl,
resisted on the threshold, by Messrs Foote Davis
Downs land other Southern men.
February 5. Mr.. Clay's resolutions special order
Immense pressure of the people to hear Mr.. Clay,
regular exposition of his plan. Ladies admitted
TO the floor
speech on his resolution of compromise. Great
sensation
8. MIR Houstin's resolutonsin favor of the Mis-
souri, Compromise line, discussed by him.
H. Mr. Bernen delivers powerful speech in
opposition TO the plan of Mr.. Clay's resolutions.
H. Mr. Berrien concl udes his speech with great
effect upon the minds OF Southern men.
H. The President communicates TO the Senate
the California State Constitution. After CONVERSE
ton, laid over till next day.
Mr. Davis of Miss commences his speech,
in opposition to Mr.. Clay's Compromise resolutions
ii. Mr. Davis concludes his speech Ultra South
em. Debate on California message. Mr. Clay
contending that California ought TO be considered
separately. Mr.. Foote urging the necessity of an
omnibus bill, and moves al first compromise COM
mttee of fifteen, to frame such bill.
Is. Mr. Butler in opposition to the admission of
California.
Is. Mr. Downs of Louisiana, commences bis
speech in opposition to Mr.. Clay scompromse res
outons, especially against California
-. Mr.. Downs concludes his speech against Cali
forna.
20. Mr. Clemens against the admission of Cali
forna Presidents message under consideration.
Mr. Clemens speaks of the danger ahead Mressrs
Thomas II. Benton and Henry Clay are seen in
secret communion together for the separate admis-
sion of California. Fierce debate excited. Mr..
CLAW battling against Mr.. Foote, Mr. Clemens and
the whole South.
q. Compromise resolutions of Mr.. Clay taken
up. Mr.. Miller speaks in opposition TO territorial
governments without the provso.
%. Mr.. Foote's resolutions recommending ter
ritoral governments for California and the terri
tories taken up, but, after conversation laid aside.
concludes his speech on behalf Of " the Proviso."
Mr.. Foote'S motion for committee Of thirteen
taken up and debated. South generally in favor of
it, Mr.. jeff. Davis hints at MIR. Webster chair
n. Mr.. Benton, on Mr.. Clay's resolutions, ar
CUES that slavery is excluded by Mexican laws from
The territories acquired of her Mr.. Rusk follows,
in support Of the Texas boundary.
q. Mr. Bell introduces his compromise resolu-
ti0ns, and expla ms them, providing, among other
things, for several slave States out Of Texas terri
tory. Mr.. Walker moves an amendment to Mr.
Clay's resolutions, declaring slavery abolished in
the territories by Mexican laws
March 4 Mr.. Calhoun's speech on the slavery
question, IMr. Gays resolutions mg0 read by Mr.
MASON. Large AUDIENCE mI WeDStcr rose 10
appoint a day for himself.
.. Mr., Foote raises an exciting discussion with
Mr.. Calhoun, on some Of the doctrines of his
speech of the preceding day:
b. Mr. Walker, Con Clay's resolutions,) COM
mences his argument, TO prove that, by Mexican
laws, slavery is excluded from the territories.
Mr.. Waller gives way to MI. Webster, on
splendid speech the general question of slavery,
closing with some debate with Mr.. Calhoun, who
compliments the conservative tone of Mr.. Web
ster's general argument.
g. Mr.. Foote renewed his motion for committee
of thirteen. Mr.. Walker concluded his speech.
ii. Presidents message up. Mr.. Seward de-
livers his memorable higher law" speech on the
slavery question.
II. Mr.. Foote's resolution for a committee of
thirteen taken up and debated. Mr.. Tumey, ION
Mr. Clay's resolutions0 delivered an ultra southern
speech
cussed, Mr.: Benton opposing II. Passage at arms
between Mr.. Foote and Mr.. Calhoun. MIR. Cal
houn's last remarks in the Senate.
Presidents message taken up: Conservative
speech on the slavery question, by Mr.. Douglas
but is compelled to obey instructions.
IA. Mr.. Douglas concludes his speech. Debate
on Mr.. Calhouns doctrines, by Gen. Cass and
others.
Is. Mr.. Badger, (conserva tive,) on Mr.. Clay's
| resolutions; opens upon the slavery question.
-. Mr.. Badger concludes his argument, followed
by considerable debate. Mr.. Hale commenced a
%. Mr.. Hale concludes his harangue against
| Mr. Clay's resolutions.
q. Mr. Dayton, Con Mr.. Foote'S melton for q
committee of thireen,) delivers a speech in oppo-
70 Mr.. Douglas reports separate bills for Cali
fornia, the Texas boundary, and the territories.
Mr.. Hunter Ton Presidents California messsge)
delivers a powerful Southern speech.
2 MIR. Foote made motion to give the terri
toral bills precedence over California Mr.. Benton
opposed IT, Exciting quarrel between Messrs.
Foots and Benton. Mr.. Benton gives Mr. Foote
"a MIR Benton charges Mr.. Foote with having
falsifed the debate OF yesterday. IN revising the
| reporters notes Of his speech, and advises the
protect protect himself Nj. F. Foo oS' explains ~ "
marks against Mr.. Clay Z plan Of compromise.
| 81 Death OF Mr.. Calhoun.
| April B. Mr.. Baldwin, on Mr.. Foote's motion to
refer Mr.. Bells resolutions to a committee OF
| thirteen, opens and closes a free soil argument,
followed, 10 reply, by Mr. Underwood.
4 Mr.. Underwood concludes his speech. Mr..
Webster argues in favor Of separate bills, taking
| California first. Mr.. Foote preaicts dissolution
Of the Union, If that course is pursued. Mr. Web
| ster does not believe IT,
8. Mr.. Shields (on Mr.. Foote's mstion) spoke,
| chiefly against the claims Of Texas, followed by
| others MIR. Clay comes out in favor OF the com
| mittee OF thirteen and compromise bull. Mr..
Benton replied to Mr.. Clay, urging the proPrety
| Of separate bills.
8. Mr.. Benton makes powerful speech against
| the proposed committee OF thirteen.
H. Mr.. Benton continues to battle against the
/ committee. Mr.. Webster in tight place. Hard
fighting on both sides.
| ~. CONTEXT continued between Mr.. Benton and
Mr.. Clay. The South delighted with Mr.. Clay,
/ especially Mr.. Foote.
| 16. Further debate on the proposed committee
/ of thirteen. Mr.. Benton iniexible.
~. Splendid field day between Mr.. Clay and
| Mr. Benton, on the motion for the comattec OF
thirteen, winding up with the pistol scene between
| MeEsrs. Foote and Benton. Committee OF hve
appointed TO report upon the case. Great excite
| ment.
| ~. Contest on the committee Of thirteen ended.
Mr. Benisn defeated. Committee ordered 30 TO ";
. abeentees Mr. Webster voting against the cem-
mtise. All the South who were present, except
| Mr.. Benton, for II.
~. Committee Of thirteen eleeted-to wit,
Messrs. Clay, chairman; Csss, Dickinson, Bright,
Webster, Phelps, Cooper, King, Mason, Downs,
Msngum, Bell, and BerTien.
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