The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-19
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In SENATE, THURSDAY, July IS, 1850 NJ
The resolutions lying on the table were taken
up in their order, and most Of them were re-laid
on the table 1a9a ,aps#E5 t ae1,'lXt
~ isdhi PRIVILEGES oFSTnE Floor
The resolution to admit the editors Of the
Southern Press on the floor Of the Senate,
was read f5 tyY d 81
MI. HALE moving to amend the re solution
by adding sand the editor Of the National
Era :" After debate by Mr.. DAWSON and Mr.
YULEE, on motion Of Mr.. NICHOLSON the subject
was laid on the table ~ .aps
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.
IN The resolution offered by Mr.. YULEE, for the
adjournment Of Congress on the first Of August,
was postponed until Monday next
4 The Senate resumed the consideration of the
ADJUSTMENT BILL ea
Thepending question being on the amendment
of Mr.. FooTE. The first fixed Che boundary be-
tween New Mexico and Texas at the oath de-.
gree of north latitude, and the other recon-
mending to the State of California, after her adj
mission, to form a territorial government in that
portion Of her territory south Of the 18th paral-
lei of north latitude. Z.
Mr. HUNTER took the floor and spoke at
somelength, in opposition to the bill He said he
never rose with greater reluctance to address the
Senate than on the present occasion. He knew
the anxiety of the Senate to come to a vote on
the BILL and if avote could be now taken, he
would forego the privilege Of addressing the
Senate.
The bill came before the Senate under favor
able auspices. TWAS recommended by the cap
tivating name ola Compromise. If he thought
the measure one which would restore peace, he
would hail it with delight He would rejoice,
were any bin to pass which would restore peace
and harmony to the country. But he thought
the passage of this bill woNd result in strife
and agitation. In his judgment, it was meas
ure to make the weak weaker, and the strong
stronger. What he would consider measure
Of peace, would be ameasure which would make
the weak party strong enough to- defend itself
from aggression. 81 ao QisaaY sds 81 s.a89
He proceeded to discuss the general plan of
the Committee of Thirteen He began to speak
on the subject of the reclamation of fugitive
slaves, when st4 s''.' ta sto}aae
Mr.. FOOTE called him to order for discuss
ing a subject not embraced in the bill.
The CHAIR sustained the, point of order
but suggested that other gentlemen had been
allowed to discuss the general subject,
Dir. BUTLER appealed from the decision of
the Chair. Eai u Yi1sggq 0taaI % t8e "A
1 Mr.. DICKINSON and Mr. Y Vi LEE hoped the
point of order would be withdrawn.
Mr.. FOOTE declined to withdraw the point
Mr.. BUTLER withdrew his appeal. .,'o
Mr. HUNTER resumed and discussed the.
bill under consideration. He would not con-
trast this plan with the plan, of the late Execu-
tive. Both proposed the admission of Califor-
min, which he considered fragrant wrong to the
South. He also opposed the cession of the
territory of Texas. He was opposed to this
bill, because it gave the North everything. Such
was the opinion of the Senator from Kentucky,
(Mr. CLAY,) ofthe Senator from Massachusetts, 4
(Alr. WEBsTER,) of the Senator from Michi-
gan, (1r. CAss.) He was in favor Of the Union
and wished to see it preserved.
I, Mr.. FOOTE replied to Mr.. HUNTER. He
contended TINT Mr.. Calhoun's doctrine was the
non-intervention doctrine to the fullest extent
E He then proceeded to comment on the adj
dress of the Nashville Convention and some
recent proceedings in South Corolina He
thought that the 4th Of July celebrations in
South Carolina breathed disunion. At those
celebrations Mississippi had been called on to
take the lead in the movement. Mississippi
would not follow, he said
Mr.. BUTLER replied very briefly The peo-
pie of South Carolina were not disunioonists,
but they wanted their rights aud they would
have them. wf ta ~ d9i69 7ah
After some further remarks by Messrs DAVIS,
of Mississippi FoorE, HALE, and Benton, the
question was taken on the first smaedment of
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