Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-01-17
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5,h, 1850.

Diplomatic intercourse with Austria
was taken up. Mr.. Cass said that the
resolution would meet with opposition.
Accommodation between nations
had made them one great family. The
age was advancing. The press announ-
ces the judgment of the day, and forms
the decisions of the future, No one
was above its censure. Public opin.
ion now rules the world He said there
was no necessity commercially, for q
minister in Austria, and in performing
an act of moral duty, we should not
prejudice any national interest. He
would not pretend 10 assert that the
resolution would have any effect upon
naughty Austria, particularly in her
present humbled condition, forced, as
she was, to humble herself before Rus
STA. The resolution would lose half its
force, if it was not considered one Of
censure upon Austria. Ii was our duty
also, by this means, TO express our sym
pathy with struggling millions, who
were seeking thai liberty, bestowed on
them by God, and taken from them by
man. The interchange of such senti-
ments between nations, would promote
the interests of the masses of mankind.
He hoped to have the cooperation of
the Senator from Kentucky, though he
feared that from painful remarks which
had fallen from him. he belonged 10 the
s,and-still school. He also hoped to
have the cooperation Of the Senator
from Massachusetts, whose recent no.
BILE speech in the cause of Hungary
was equal TO the highest efforts of the
Elder Pitt. in his brightest days. Mr..
Cass read from the speeches of Messrs.
Clay and Webster in behalf Of Spanish
American independence, and closed by
disclaiming any objection to the gentle.
man sent to Austria, Col. Webb. But
if he were Franklin, he would not
continue him there. Besides, his pre-.
cipitate flight on the eve ofthe meeting
Of the Senate presented insurmoun.able
objections to his confirmation. The
same remark would apply to Mr.. Le,ch
er, who left, as Minister to Mexico or
the 22d of December, and should never
have his vote to remain there.
Mr.. Sewel vindicated Mr.. Webb.
Mr.. Hale expressed desire to be
heard, and the resolution was post
poned. The Senate adjourned unit
Monday.
January 7th.
SENATE-Mr. Clay and Mr.. Hale
spoke on the Cass resolution, which
, consumed nearly the entire morning
, session.
, Petitions and Memorials were pre-
3 sen.ed. Mr.. Clay presented petition
s numerously signed, asking the recogni
ton of the Republic of Liberia-rs
ferred. Mr.. Dickinson presented
, petition signed by the citizens of New
I York, without distinction of party
asking no appropriations to be mad
Q for the embassy to Austria. Mr.. Coop
D err presented several memorials prayinI
a modification of the Tariff.
HoUsE--Mr. Kaufman, from tn
! Committee on Rules, reported al
amendment TO the same TO make the or
der of the day Thursday.
Proceeded to election of Clerk-3r
ballot, Forney lO7, Campbell "a, scat
,cring 10; 4th ballot, ForEey LOT
Campbell 95, scattering II; 5th bal
! lott, Forney LOG, Campbell lo2, scat
tering IL.
/ January 8.
HoUsE-Afer Intellectual ballottine
for Clerk, Forney's vote, last BALLOT
was l04; Foote's SO. Adjourned with
out transacting any other business.
J SENATE.--Numersus petitions pre-
sented. One by Mr.. Underwood, from
, the citizens of Kentucky. Setting for,l
the evils of war, and asking Congress
to establish Congress of Nations, who
shall arblrate the disputed matters be
tween the different powers.
, Mr.. Upham presented Serc's resolu
: lions adopted by the Vermont Legisla
ture, on slavery; which upon motion tc
print, drew long and animated debate
from the southern and northern mem
bers.
SECOND DISPATCH,