Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-07-25
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Oen. ldNlOr. Also u Dill IOr granting 10 her |
the franking privilege; both of which were
passed.
On motion of MIR. Clay the special order Of
the day was then taken ur, and Mr.. Butler
resumed his remarks. He said thai what
would satisfy himself and constituents would
be TO remand California back TO a territorial
condition, and insist upon the Missouri COM
promise. lie stIenuously insisted upon the |
constitutional rights OF the south, and said
that he had 10 faith ia the equilibrium prin-
cipe.
House. MIR. Morse introduced bill gran
ting privilege 10 the widow Of Gen. Taylor,
which was passed.
The consideration of the report Of the COM
mittee TO investigate the Galphin claim was
then resumed.
M. billiard moved to lay on The table the |
last resolution, which was lost 60 TO 90.
The previous question was sustained and
the main question carried 104 10 "A. The |
resolution was subsequently adopted, l6 to
g.
Mr. Toombs asked and obtained consent
to offer resolution directing the condemned
ordnance 10 lie substituted for those given 10
the Jackson monument.
The resolution of Mr.. Swcetser and the |
substitutes relating TO the charges against Sec. |
Meredith were then taken up,and the amend |
ment TO Mr.. Sweetsers resolution, as modi |
fed by Mr.. Chandler was adopted.
SENATE. On Tuesday. message was re-
ceived from President Fillmore, by the hands |
of Geo p Fisher
MIR. Jones presented the resolution of the
state convention of Iowa, and spoke in sup
port OF the sentiments of the resolutions. lie
said his constituents were decidedly in favor
of the compromise bill.
Mr.. Seward submitted resolutions in oppo-
| sion TO the Iowa resolutions, which called
forth some protesiations from Clay and foote
| against presenting such resolutions without
a special request.
Mr.. Fooe laid on the table his amendmen ts
to be offered after Mr. Benron's were discus
sed The first proposes the Bath parallel
for the boundary of Texas; the second pro-
poses 10 California, after her admission, The
establishment of certain territory. The
further reaGing of the amendments was dis
pensed with, when Mr.. Webster gave notice
of bill providing tor The erection of a mon
umcnt 10 the late President Taylor. The
senate then went into executive session.
HOUSE. Mr.. Strong moved 10 close The
debate on the New Mexico bill IN two hours,
which was adopted.
In reply 10 sneer from Mr.. Carter, Mr..
McLane denied that Mr.. Richie was con-
tractor for the public printing.
MIR. Wentworth said that Mr.. Richie had
avowed himself responsible in the committee
room.
Pending the main question on the amend
ment providing against viola lion OF contract
on motion of Mr.. Strong, the house went in
to committee of the whole.
Mr.. Ashe replied 10 the remarks of Mr.
| McGaughy in favor of the Texan claim He
warned The house of the danger OF bloodshed,
and considered civil war inevitable in the
event Of opposing the admission Of The dele
gate from New Mexico.
Mr.. Bayley then took the floor and The
house adjourned.
SENATE. On Wednesday, Mr.. Dickinson
reported against the changing of the standard
silver alloy in gold coins. The bill giving
land for the Mobile and Girard Railroad was
passed.
Mr.. Webster introduced a bill for monu-
ment TO Gen. Taylor, in the Congressional
burying ground. and appropriating $1,000 for
The same. Passed. The bill 10 remit TO the
heirs of DR.. Cooper, his fine under the sedi-
ton law, was passed.
| At II o'clock Mr.. Webster took the floor
| His purpose was TO follow Mr.. Butler last
week, but the death OF the president proven
ted. After an eloquent tribute 10 the memo
ry of Gen. Taylor, and fluctuations OH the
manner in which the country sustained the
| shock, he proceeded 10 the discussion of the
bill at large. He urgently demlnded an i'm
mediate and final settlement. Continued
agitation and delay increased public anxiety.
lie advocated the immediate admission of
California. Mr.. Webster argued that not
| only the north and south, but the whole coun-
try would gain by the passage Of the bill, be-
sides effecling an adjustment Of nearly all the
pending questions concerning slavery, aud,
most of ali. tho restoration Of the government
| to the exercise Of its legitimate functions
What. he incurred, would be lost Nothing
Int The application of the WilmoI proviso
and that was not principle, but only a
means 10 effect a certain end. And since il
was agreed on all hands that slavery could
never exist in the territories, the proviso was
vauelesS.
MIR. w. argued against mock members be-
ing bound bv local instruction. They were
sworn TO Ieeislate for the whole country, and
not for our section. Instructions p aced them
! i'm conflict with The constitution, and in par
ial and unfair position in congress-. He
spoke of existing preJudlces on the slavery
| question in different sections of the country,
and apologized for southern prejudices. He
did not believe the Nashville convention aim
ed at disunion.
| In conclusion, he repeated his determine
ton to act as an American for the good Of
the whole country, be the consequences to
himself what they might.
| Mr.. Clay repeated his wish to address the
senate, but would acquiesce in the genera
desire to have test vote taken, though he
wished the amendments disposed OF before
taking that vote. Mr.. Clay entertained ihe
senate with very pnngent and iace''ous u1
| cription of a meeting OF the frienuS u '"'
omnibus bill recently.
HOUSE. The house went Iinn,eu'"tey
IN a committee of the whole. MT. Dayiey |
tool the floor and replied TO MIR. McUausny
sna;aIl,, Mc(;oushey had said New hexl-
p.a',id ;nev;rabIy come in as state. II
~ ~ ,horarore important what was done in
w., M"' ,,ra.snt crisis. He regarded MIR. Nc
Gaughey as speaking authorI!aiively, and
oroued that the constitution had been VIOLA
~ throughout the territorial movement
The administration was driven to it by pledg- |
es made during The presidential canvas
Mr.. b. made denunciatory party speech
throughout.
SENATE. On Thursday the resolution to
admit the editors of the southern press upon
the floor, was called up.
HOUSE. Mr.. Evans introduced 1e e."
ton of inquiry respecting the rank anu 'i'o VI
the navy. Adopted.
After an unsuccessful effort 10 taRe up the
business on the speakers table IN regular or
al