Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-02-11
ire which in this spiri. would afford a plat.


ure which in this spirit would afford plat.
form upon which both sections of the coun.
try could Unite. The institution of slave.
ry, in his opinion. presented two entirely
distinct grounds Slavery in the States,
ami slave'y without the States, and if the
time could arrive when Congress attempted
to so interfere with the institution, then
his voice would be for war-,hen he would
feel that the soi,h was bound to resent as
unconstitutional and aggressive measure,
with all ..,e means which God or nature
had placed in their hands.
lie pictured the evils likely 10 result from
a civil war arising from such a state Of
things
The next question Mr.. Clay said, was
whether Congress had any power over sla-
very out of the States. He commended it
had-thut while the want of control over
the institution in the>6.ates was indisputa.
BILE, its control out Of the States was a de-
bateable question. He supported his opin.
ion in a heightened argument
lie next proceeded to inquire whether
slavery was likely to be introduced into
the new territories. California had deci.
ded negatively, and the climate and soil of
the remainder forbid any other view
Why, then, if these truths are evident, as
they must be, to q large majority of the
Senate, should they not be prepared to an
nounce them TO the world.
Mr.. Clay carefully reviewed his resolu.
ton relative TO the boundaries Of Texas,
and finally yielded to a motion to postpone
further consideration Of the subject till to-
morrow. The Senate then adjourned.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 6.
FlousE-The States were called for
Resolutions.
Mr. Howard offered resolution instruct
ing the Committee of Indian Affairs, 10 en-.
quire into the expedsncy of reporting
bill to restrain incursioiis into Mexico, and
to provide against Indian hostilities on TIE
frontiers of Texas. Adopted. s.--
MIR. Bowling introduced a bill granting
the Missouri and Arkansas swamp lands,
for the purpose Of draining them, which
was referred.
/, After long and patriotic discussion on
the Resolution for purchasing the MS. of
Washington's Farewell Address. 1t was
passed.
The House went into Committee Of the
Whole, and shortly after adjourned.
SENATE-Mr Mangum presented Reso-
lutions from town meeting at Whining
ton, adverseto legislation by Congress on
the subject of Slavery.
Mr.. Hale objected and moved to lay the
Resolution on the table. The question
was taken yeas 2, nays 4S.
After some unimportant business, the
Senate resumed The consideration Of Mr.,
Clny's Resolution.
On motion of Mr.. Mangum, the ladies
were admitted to The floor. in short
time, every corner was crowded to suffoca.
tion An intense interest was manifested
throughout 10 hear. Mr. Clay, on the sub.
ject Of Slavery in the District, con,ended
that the institution could not be abolished
in good faith, without the conditions named
in the Resolution. With these conditions,
the prohibition Of the slave trade in the
District, which involved a concession by
neither section Of the Union.
All admitted the right of the States 10
prohibit the slave trade within their bor-
ders and the right had been extended by
the Southern States; Kentucky among 9th.
ers. Surely then, upon this point, both
sections might and ought to make common
cause in regard to the recap,ure of fugitive
slaves lie would go with him who goes
the far,hest. He held that every man in
the community was bound TO assist in the
arrest of fugtives from labor. He felt
that the South had great cause Of com.
plaint on this subject. 1t is the duty Of
Congress to pass laws regulating this mat
ter. After some brief allusions TO the last
resolution, Mr.. Clay proceeded with an
appeal 10 support of the whole proposition
He spoke. till the adjournment.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.
sENATE.-No othing of interest has been
transacted.
Shortly after the meetinp n nessa re WINS