Washington telegraph., 1850-11-20

whereas, all high-handed abuse OF power by the
military, is incompatible with the genius Of Amer.
'can institutions. and in direct conflict with the
spirit of the Federal Constitution; Therefore,
Resoloed, That our Senators in Congress be
instructed and omr Representatives requested, to
exercise their influence in Congress, to procure
the passage Of law, defining the powers Of Off
GERS OF the Federal Government, and the rights
and privileges Of American :itze ms in the Indian
country, beyond the limits Of any State or origin
al territory. Read and laid over Que day, under
the rule.
Mr.. De Shongh asked and obtained leave to
introduce bill, entitled an act to exempt certain
property from execution, and for other PURPOSES
which was read and ordered to second reading.
Mr.. Poindexter asked and obtained leave to in
troduce bill, entitled act to aid the Sherifs
in assessing and collecting taxes, and TO allow ad-
dhonai fees; which was read and ordered to a
second reading.
HoUsE.-Mr Eaton introduced bill to ncor-
porate the Arkansas Military Institute at Tulipe,
Dallas county, which referred to the commit
tee OIL education.
Mr.. Woodward introduced bill to repeal an
act entitled an act to incorporate the city oe Cam
den; referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Walker introduced bill to repeal so much
of the revenue law as fixes the Minimum value
of lands the basis of taxation; referred 10 the
committee OH Ways and Means.
A message received from the Govergsr, bv
Mr.. Bell, his private Secretary, and read;
informing the House, that sundry resolutions,
passed by the Legislature Of other States, had
been trapsptted to him, by the executives there
of, on the subject of slavery, which he laid be-
fore the House for its action
On motion of Mr.. Witherspoop the documents
were read, and we're in substance as follows:
Resolutions from the Legislature of Indiana,
relating to the suppression of the African slave
the oOlonizatiOn of free
colOred persons to the coast of Africa as the best
meaus to break up the slave traffic, which is still
rried on, notwithstanding the repeated efforts
of government to suppress it.
Resolutions, also. from the Legislature of Vir-
ginia, Maryland, Texas and Mississippi, relative
10 the anticipated action of the federal govern
ment upon the subject of slavery, and recon-
mending the appointment of delegates to the
Southern Convention held at Nashville, in June,
last These, resolutions. whole. declared
the states attached to the Union, yet determine 4
to support their rights against the encroach-
ments Of the North, as any species Of legisa-
ton tending 10 interfere with theii Local institu-
tions. endapger their peaceful enjoyment OF
their rights under the Constitution
Resolutions from the States of Vermont and
Connecticut, declaring their opposition to the ex
tension of slavery, and recommending the aboli-
ton of the slave trade in the District Of Column
bia-and an intmation Of the intention of these
States 10 use all means to enforce the Wimot Pro-
viso.
These resolutions were laii on the table, to be
taken up at some convenient Lime, aud referred 10
appropriate committees
Mr. NeitIes introduced bill to amend the road
law, which was twice read, and referred to the
committee on internal improvements.
Mr.. Baker introduced IA bill to prohibit t:e pub
lication or circulation of abolition documents;
which was twice read and referred to the Commit
tee Judiciary.
On motion it was ordered that the Trustees Of
the Real Estate Bank be requested TO furnish the
House with schedule OF all the lands mortgaged
and sold by execution, aud Judgments standing
ip favor Of the Bank.
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LETTER FROM GEN. CAss.-Gen. Cass having
been iuyited 10 the Kentucky Clay barbecue at
Lexington, on the l7lh ult, acknowledged the
compliment in the following eloquent strain
~ DETROIT, Oct. l2, 1850.
Gent!cmen-I have received Your invitation to
attend the festival 10 be bed at Lexington on the
I7th lust. in cOmmemorari Jon of the adjustment
of the questions which have recently agilated our
country, and in honor Of Mr. Clay and the other
public men who have aided in tins great work OF
compromise. 1t will be out of my power 10 be
with You Sp thai occasion; but ! apl not the less
obliged to you for this token of your remeIpbrapce,
for one who rejoces with heartfelt Joy in the hope
that the action of Congress will ere long, # not
now. be acceptable, not 10 any particular section
of the country, but to the whole country, and that
it will restore That harmony aud good feeling
without which this Upiep could meyer haye been
established, and without which il cannot be pre-
served.
L should have been happy 20 join You in the
manifestations of regard for your distinguished
ielIow-citizen, Mr. Cay, whose formei aud regent
services in the cause of his country command him
TO the respect and to the gratitude Of his country
men. | Witnessed his exertions during the past
session with feelings of admiration -eXertions die
tated BY the highest patriotism, and displaying
talents and eneisy worthy of the best days of his
power, and which will ever place his name high
op the roll of public benefaciors.
We have passed through a fearful crss 8; indeed,
we are yet passing through it--for there are ele-
ments of trouble in operation, both IN the NORTH
and in the South, which, if not wisely dealt with
by man, and nercifuIly oyerruIed by Providence,
may yet rend asander this confederacy, leaving its
fragments no one can tell where; but all cap tell
that they will be memorable proofs in after-times,
as similar examples of national folly have been in
times that preceded us, how easily human Rles-
SINGS the highest Indeed AFTER the religion OF God,
are sacrificed to human passions, we'll by com
munities as by individuals. While rejoicing with
you and every lover Of his country, East, West,
North and South that We are thus lar sale, permit
me to remark that our business is with the present
and the future and not witt the pastor with the
past only so far as We eau dednce from 1t useful
lessons of experience. We can only hope to heal
our internal dissentions By bonds oi kindness and
conciliation; 5v strict determination 70 adhere 70
the provisions and to the true objects o. the cop-
si,ution-,.,at law which is high enough for an
Americaa citizep in the regulation 81 ms r'shis
and duties: and by spirit of mutual regard ready
to concede as well as to demand, when sectional
| questions arise, with common umpire but the
patriotism Of the country. Fortunately, IN the
recent adsusip,ent, no triumph has been aita.pec
| no pride vi character has been wounded; and th's
is as true a cause of rejoicing as the adjustment
itself; and whenever we come together 70 iatet'
.L.,,ra CONGRATULATIONS nnon the result, II we DC