Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-03-14
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understood he considered government SOL
emDly bound to crecte new States out of Tex
40 when there was sufficient population. He
should not violate that contract, but the laws
Of n.iure had for ever rettled for California
and New Mexieo-slavery could not exist
'nefh because tho soil was not capable OF
proMably supporting slavery. He was wills
hngA therefore. IL admit those territories
without any slavery restriction; il was un-
necessary and incxpediem, If a proposition
was how before them to prohibit slavery, he
would vote against it. As Texas wa. irre-
vocasly sealed to slavery. so these newly &C.
quird territories were unalterably free
Whsever thought that the Wilmci prov,so
was necessary for California, would Of course
want i for Canada. When foot of land
was to be said hack from slavery he would
hardy do il, but would not needlessly wound
southern feelings.
Hs next considered the grievances Of the
norm and south. First, the south. They
justly complained of disinclinaiion among in
div.iuals aud legislatures to perform fully
'ner constitutional duties in restoring fugi-
| 'ivesIaves. Now here the south were right,
me north wrong. Individuals and states
were solemnly bound to deliver up fugitives.
he should support Mr.. Mason's bill. He
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the subject. He should object TO presenting
legislative resolutions for the abolition of
slavery IN the district of Columbia. He took
occasion TO speak against the practise of in.
ssruaIons generally. He agreed with, and
comT ended, the remarks Of Mr.. billiard. Of
| the massachusetts, legislature, on the subject.
He believed abolition societies had produced
more evil than good. For instance, their ef-
i in .s.A
| tighten. the chains of. slavery. They had
spent money enoushto purchase and iberate
| all the slaves in Maryland.
Agun, the press was TOO violent and re-
proachfnl North and south congressional
speeches were the same their virulence had
corrupted the vernacular of the county,
The greater the complaints of the north, the
greater was the disposi, on of the south to
extend rather than restrict slavery, rs con-
| tempIaIed by the fathers Of the republic
Again, southern men sheer at northern indie
pendent laborers.
lie heard with anguish the word secession,
peaceable secession. 1t was impossible. as
he showed in glowing and refined language.
As well expect the fountains Of the great
| deep TO break up without commotion, or the
heavenly bodies to rush from their centres
ana ios.e each other without crushing the
universe. Dissolved! and their fathers yet
living; their children and grandchildren
would cry out. Shame! The theme was
disgusting, loathsome. He had rather hear
Of blast and mildew, pestilence and famine,
than talk ofsecessiou. No; gentlemen were
not serious. lfthey met at Nashville, he be-
lieved they would repudiate the idea. He
advised moderation, and 10 uphold The con-
stilutior. Nashville was DOT the place TO de-
eide upon dissolution no such elaboration
over the bones of Jackson. He was ready
to unite in any scheme Of colonization on n
large scale. II Virginia wanted it, he would
vote Tor pledglng the proceeds Of the public
lands to get rid Of slavery; and concluded
with glowing appeal to stop talking Of dis
union, and to lrgisate for the stability, pros
perity and glory OF our country.
M. Calhoun rose and explained that tho
motives in acquiring Florida. Louisiana, and
Texas, were different from those attributed.
He said he was not in favor of acquiring
Territory simply TO extend slavery. He con-
grstul lated MIR. w. for his speech generally
Though it calculated TO save the Union.-
Would agree in believing that slavery in the
territories should be left to the decision OF
the laws of nature.
Mr.. Webster briefly responded. When
the admission of California came up directly
he proposed to say something upon her
boundaries and the expediency OF admlttng
| her with her proposed constitution.
MIR. Webster concludes Tomorrow. Mr..
Douglass speaks on Monday.
| In the House n resolution was adopted re.
ferring SO much of the presidents message
| as relates to the census 10 the committee on
the judiciary. -
| MIR. Melville reported resolutions for the
printing Of 10000 copies Of the mechanical
portion OF The patent report, which was re-
ferred p the judiciary committee.
In committee of the whole, MIR. billiard
made a. explanation, which called up Mr..
S,anly, and severe personal remarks passed
between them. Mr.. Stanton, of Kentucky
commenced his speech, without concluding
Adjourned.
In the SENATE, on Friday, Mr.. Borland
replied to a charge made in the Republic
newspaper that himself and the majority II
the senate had suppressed the information
received from the executive by refusing &c
print the California documents. &c.
MIR. Smith defended The administration
and the Republic to some extent.
MIR. Rusk introduced a bill for the employ
ment a additional clerks in the post offic'
department, and for the post Office and mai
service in California and Oregon.
Mr.. Douglass presented a memorial from
Copway, the Indian chief, asking an appro
prialion of land east Of the Missouri rive
for an Indian territory.
MIR. Douglass also offered resolution
calling for information respecting the terrific
ry of Minnesota.
Mr.. Cass introduced the legislative resolu
lions Of Michigan in favor of the admissio
OF California into the Union as state.
Mr.. Cays resolutions were then taken uT
and NJ. Walker reviewed severally tn
grounds assumed by Messrs Davis and Buile
and advocated the admission OF California
Messrs Davis and Butler replied 10 Mi
Walker, and the latter rejoined.
The further consideration of the resolu
tons were then postponed to Tuesday mex
when Mr.. Turney will speak on the sub
ject.
The Presidents California message wa
made the order of the day for Monday. NJ
Douglass having yielded his right to the foo
Mr.. Seward will speak. Adjourned to Mon
day. '-e.
The HOUSE passed several private bill
and then went into committee Of the Who'll
on the private calendar, after which the Or
der of the day was taken up. Two hour
were spen, 10 discussion, though but littl
WINS accomplished. The house then adjourn
ed to Monday.
1t is stated that Richard w. Thompson, I
Indiana was nominated to-day as charge I
Austria.
In the SENATE. on Monday, Mr.. Bradbur
gave notice that he should press his resolu