The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-20
From Washington.
New York, March ~

The Washington correspondent of the Journ-
al of Commerce says, that MIR. Seward made
strong speech, to show that the proposed Com
promise can have no success.
r. w. Thompson is to be nominated as MIR.
Webbs successor in the Austrian Mission.
There is no prospect ola change in the Cabi-
net. MIR. Clayton is in good humor.
The Administration hoped for an adjustment
ofthe vexed question, and the resumption ofregu-
ia, business in Congress. Mr.. Stewards speech
may impair this confidence.
The President has issued secret instructions
to the commandments ofthe various military sta
lions, to hold themselves in readiness, in case
the proceedings of the Nashville Convention
madet hem needed.
1t is stated that Chagres has been selected as
the great rendezvous of the Cuba revolutionists,
but General Taylor will interrupt any expedition
Of the sort.
WASHINGTON, March l3, 1850.
In the House, an unsuccessful attempt was
made to introduce the credentials of Messrs
Wright and Gilbert, Representatives from Call
fornia, together with the Constitution and Mem
orial, asking for admission of that State. Mr..
Preston King, offered resolution that, all de-
bate on the California Message cease on
Wednesday next; laid on the table. The Com
mittee on patents reported bill for Woodwork S
patent; referred to Committee on the whole.
Mr. Otis; presented minority report. MIR. Hay
man asked, but did not obtain consent, to pre-
sent remonstrace of the people of Wheeling
AGAINST the renewal of Woodworth's patent.
Mr. Lane, from the Committee on revenue, re-
ported 4 bill for the erection Of a custom House
at Cincinnati; referred to Committee on the
Whole
Mr. Disney entered into close Constitution
al argument, to show that the Constitution gave
the power to Congress respecting the govern
ment Of new Territories, and that the people
have the right to establish their own laws and
government, independent Of the action of Con
grcss. Adjourned.
In the Senate Mr.. Douglass prcsctcd the Gre
dcntials of Mcssrs. Fremont and Gwlnn, Cali
fornia Senators, and memorials asking adlnis
sion Laid on the table and ordered to be print.
ed
A number Of petitions were presented against
the extension Of slavery, and admitting slave
States, quite exciting debate arose, finally a
motion to lay them on the table prevailed and
the Senate resumed the consideration of Mr.
Foote'S proposition to refer all exciting questions
to selcst committee of thirteen.
Several amendments were proposcd.--Mr
Benton wanted to modify it, so as to provide
that the select committee should not consider
the question Of the admission of California.
WAsul:GroS, March II.
Mr. Baldwin accepted the modification Of MIR
Webster Hc thought no practical result woult
be had from any series of resolutions, and wa
satisfied that the only proper course would be, te
keep the question Of the admission of Calitornl;
distinct and separate. He was prepared to VOTE
for her admission just as she came
Mr.. Cass conceded with Mr.. Clay's opinion
concerning select committee He looked up
on it as one more chance for settlement Of Thu
mo,nentous question, thought he had but littl
hope of such result. He compmented Mr.
Footc, and said he had given an exhibition Q
moral courage almost unequalled, when he dis
avowcd the position taken by Mr. Calhoun i
his speech. Mr.. Cass said, it is we'll asccr
tanned that no WiImot Proviso could pass tn
Senate, He thought the fugitive slave bill ouggl'
to be taken up and adjusted 50 as to satisfy tn
majority, and passed. The passage of that BIZ
would do much towards securing better teeln
~, .l,o ,,r4 Of Sout},
Mr.. Calhoun replied to Mr.. Cess--that h
thought the only way to settle the matter woul
be to amend the Constitution, as he had indicat
cd He held himself prepared if the Unio
E should be dissolved, to show that Mr.. Cass ha
full share i'll producing that result. Atle
some further consideration the subject was pos
poned till tomorrow. The Census bill was mad
the order of the day for Friday. The Senat
, then resumed the consideration of he Catorni
Message. Mr.. Doug lass spoke till adjournment
Gazette.