Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-08-22

slavery from the territory-reiected. aves %
nays "a. aye' ~
Mr.. Hale proposed two amendments heinz
the same provisions as in the Utah hill foS1
writ of error, appeals and habeas cornns iG =,
slave cases-adopted. The bill was ,be n' ~ y
dered for engrossment, rira uoce A short ~
ecutive session ensued, and the senate ad;onr-
ned.
HoUsE.-After an unsuccessful attempt bv
Mr.. Nelson to get in remonstrance against
the renewal of Woods patent plough, and by
MIR. Phoenix TO introduce resolution inquiring
into the expediency of directing permanent for
tificatons at Sandy Hook, Mr.. Preston King
called for the order of business, which was
MIR. Jones' amendment relating to five minutes
| speeches Mr.. McIane withdrew his motion
to amend it. Mr.. Featherstone moved that il
oe iaid on the tabe-Iost. The report was
agreed to, 100 to AZ.
! oENATE.-The fugitive slave bill was taken
up ana made the special order for Monday
ne protest against the California bill again
came uP-the question being upon its reception
and entrance upon the journal
| MIR. Badger opposed it as daurerous nre-
cedent.
The subject was also debated bv Nessrs
Walker, Hunter and Benton, and the dehate
continued until the usual hour for adjournment
/ Nothing new of interest TRANSFERRED and at 4
O'Clock the motion to receive the protest was
laid on the table.
| The bill to establish the territorial govern
ment of New Mexico was then read a third
time and passed, and after the consideration Of
executive business the senate adjourned to Mon
day next.
HoUsE.-Ihe house went into committee on
! the civil and diplomatic appropriation bill.
Mr.. Duer entered upon defence of the
/ Presidents recent Texas and New Mexico
message, which he considered well timed and
wise in Its application.
Mr.. McLane opposed the views Of the presi-
dent as to boundary and complained that the
president had undertaken to decide the question.
and denied that there was de facto a govern
ment in New Mexico
Mr. Mckissock defended the president mes
sage and invoked a spirit of concord to settle
the agltating question. Committee at 10 IA
rose and the house adjourned
SENATE.-The senate was not in session on
Friday.
HoUsE.-Went into committee Of the whole
on the civil and diplomatic bill
Mr.. Hing spoke for an hour on the presi-
dents message, boundary question, Sc
Mr.. Bowie spoke IN an earnest manner,
and said the only way TO keep faith with n.
Mexico under the treaty. and to do Justice to
Texas, was 10 pass Mr.. Pearce's bill. lie
said that il was the best policy for the SOUTH
and in conclusion made an eloquent appeal
10 the northern members.
Mr.. Sweetser followed in few pertinent
remarks, and upon II o'clock arriving Mr..
Bayley rose TO make the concluding speech.
When Mr.. Bayley concluded, a discussion
relative TO the ray and mileage of members
\ l.
Sweeser Morse, ThurstoD, Venabe, Add
son and others, most of whom were III favor
Of the present system, which engaged The
attention Of the house until the adjournment,
| which took place at a quarter past three o.
clock.
SENATE-The senate was not in session
OH Saturday.
IIoUsE.-Aier long debate on the mile
aye question, the clause relating thereto was
decided in favor of the original report viz !:
mileage to be computed on the route by
which the mails are transported. No mem
Der residing east of the Rocky Mountains
shall receive more than $1,000 mileage for
each session, and no member or delegate
west of The Rocky mountains shall receive
more than $1,000; constructive mileage pre-
vented.
Mr.. johnson moved an amendment pro-
v;ding ten dollars additional for stationery.
A few words passed between Messrs. Bay
ley and Thompson when the amendment
was adopted IS 10 A.
SENATE.-On Monday, Mr. SouIe reported
bill 10 establish Il collection district in Cali
tornia.
At - o'clock lie special order, HE fugitive
slave bill, WAS taken UP. Mr. Mason propos-
ed a substitute for the bill, embodying provi-
sions amendments heretofore submitted
Mr. CasS gave notice that lie shond pro-
pose the amendments of the comm ilIee OF
thirteen.
Mr. Winthrop offered an amen,lmen! ID
give lugirlves The right OF habeas corpus
and trial before the district Judges Mr.
Winthrop explained and advocated his
amendment
Tile resolution was opposed by MesSrs
Mason and Berrier, and lost, 81 TO % Mr.
Pearce rhen offered an amendment, which
was ordered 10 be printed.
On motion Of Mr. Underwood the bill was
pospnned Till tomorrow.
The supplementary census bill was taken
up, and the house amendment disagreed to-
! The senate then adjourned.
HoUsE.-Nr Harris, of Tennessee, offered
u resolution fixing the OH of September for
The adjournment of congress The yeas
and rays on suspending the rules for the pur-
pose of Offering the resolution were yeas
l54. nays 81.
Mr. Thompson, of Pa, reported the sup
Elementary census bull of the senate, which,
after being discussed and amended was
passed.
The discussion on the civil and diplomatic
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