The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-01
Erom Washinrton CitY.

WARRINGTON, March a. 1850
The mutual good feeling between The two grea
sections Of the country, continues TO grow in ant
out Of Congress- and the terms OF settlement though
Hnot yet actually agreed upon, seem to be fixed By
common consent There il q laudable backing ou
Of both EXTREMIST return TO reason and common
sense. The democratic and wing rsoderadoes will
the end work together for the pacfcation Of the
country
4 We shall have an adjustment either in one or in
Separate bills Many think the latter most likely tc
succeed; but the South are very anxious to settle
the whole matter at once, and to incorporate all the
terms OF settlement IN one and the same BILL As
boon az Mr.. Truman Smith shall have got through
his Herculean task of speaking on Mr.. Bradbury
resolutions, (Which trust will be achieved tom
row, in presence of the Vice President and Mr.
5bradbury-which 10 all the company Mr.. Smith
asks tor) Mr. Foote will move for his committee OF
llrieen ne vote on that question, however, will
Hno' De test one. There number of the friends
fot compromise, Cancellation and peace who are
rainier adverse to the appointment of such a com.
mil'ee; being under the impression that will not
promote the object of settlement. The Senate,
auoweVer Is right on the question in any event, the
House OF Representatives is the true touchstone
think on Monday or Tuesday Mr.. McClerland,
lei Illinois, will offer his amendments to- or rather
substitute for, Gov. Doty's bill to admit California
Els state into the UnionI and, then shall have
1.-THE tug of war. Whatever bill passes the House
Favorable to compromise is to pass the SEN
Pate; and we are unable to prove the converse as
3yet. One fact only stands in bold relief and on
liz rests all hopes of compromise, viz that the
3Wilmot proyso cannot pass the Senate, and that a
strong probability exists it will also be defeated in
the House of Representatives.
Between Mr.. Webster's plan of settlement and
that Of the administration, there is yet wide diff
ference. Webster wants the whole difficulty def
nitvey settled the administration wants the events
Ito take care of the question. Both Webster and
the administration have come to the original (Cass
platform OF non-intervention but while the admin
fstration non-intervenes by on-acton, Webster by
superior moral courage and frmness, wants to en-
5body the principle Of non-interference in a law,
land thereby shows his practical craftsmanship. If
lit is proper not to interfere with the territories why
not say SO! Why not express it in a law? What
the administration means to do by ndirection, Mr..
Webster proposes to do by the sanction Of the law
and this, in my humble opinion is infinitely more
Straightforward and honest The country, not only
the intelligent men of New England, is with Mr..
w ebster whose course Of action will unquestona-
IDLY be sustained by his immediate constituents.
There is yet another view OF the subject. l have
mo doubt that Gen. Taylor is at heart with Mr..
Webster, though his cabinet are not disposed unit
lconditionally to surrender to him. They do not
dare to separate themselves from Mr. Webster and
yet they unwilling to 90 with him. They feel
that there is no political combination growing out
iof the settlement of the slavery question, which
Ican insure their continuance in Office.
On the part OF the Calhoun men, tremendous
effort is making for the extension Of the Mis-
isouri compromise clear to the Pacific.
1t is understood that Mr.. Calhoun himself has
given up his suggestion in regard to the amend
sment Of the Constitution, and is now ready to
sadopt the Missouri compromise as a means of
Establishing peace between the North and the
sSouth but am sorry to say that this issue too
9may prove false one. The Missouri compromise
smlght pass the Senate sftera great struggle; but
see no hope whatever Of its passing the House.
i believe that Mr.. McClernands plan will en-
brace the ultimatum of the North-that is, the ut
most concession that can be wrung from House
IN which the two great parties nearly balanced,
and the balance Of power claimed by the fReesoers.
Ii the South will consider the admission OF Cali
sornia, if not an fat aceompI, at least an event
which can no longer be avoided, and which, il
avoided for another session., would not benefit
them in practical point Of view, or remedy sin
sgle evil now complained of--all other matters in
dispute may be easily arranged to the satisfaction
of both parties. II the So, tn have an eye to the
extension OF their power the Gulf of Mexico
Furnishes them, in my opinion, with better pros
sPects than the Pacific coasts, The condition Of
lthe West India Islands furnishes, at this moment
IA very interesting subject for the inquiry of the
philosopher and statesman. l trust Mr.. Clayton
keeps an eye on it, without communicating his
sPerience TO the Spanish Minister. x.
( Mr.. Kings California Report - The Yield Of
Gold Prospects for the Fslturs - Truman
SMITHS Great Speech; etc.
WASHINGTON, March "a, 1850.
The report Of the Hon. Thomas Butler King on
the resources and condition of California, was pre-
scented to the Department Of State on Saturday.
understand that it il extremely interesting, and
embraces very important facts in regard to the
mineral wealth Of the country. All that we have
heretofore heard in respect to the gold region is
tame and trifing in comparison with the develop
ments made by MIR. King His statements, sur
tprisng as they seem, are based on authentic data
Mr. King states that gold to the value of forty mil
hons OF dollars has been taken out of the diluvia
aregion OF California since its recent discovery
sDurlnE the present year forty millions will, he
sIhlnks, be taken out. In the years 1851 and 1852
she estimates the amount to be worked, dug and
mined, at one hundred millions.
The most extravaRant estimate heretofore made
sot the product Of the gold region for the next ten
fyeRrs, has been from eight to ten millions.
The Chilians have taken away an immense
amount Of gold, and they very expert operators
Fifteen thousand Of them are now employed in
Sdiggirg and working, and not more than half that
snunIber of Americans.
Extensive preparations are now making to com
mence regular mining operations in hills and noun.
( tains Of auriferous quartz. These, with the aid
sof science and machinery, will be immensely pro-
sduetive.
Mr.. King treats at length the subject of the dis
fposltlOn 10 De mdue OF Ine EolQ bearing lanQS Dy
1 the U. s. Government. He is opposed to theil
sale, and proposes that they be kept a recourse
for the national exchequer in all time to come. He
Proposes to grant permits licenses to search and
edig gold at small fixed price, payable yearly, and
to lease the spots that may be selected for mining
Operations.
He estimates very large amount on its annua
revenue thus to be derived by the government.
This report will, presume, soon be presented tc
eCongress and printed.
sday, his elaborate reply to Mr.. Bradbury, and vim
vals.7 This speech will no doubt, be circulated tC
iii is a reply. The resolutions OF Mr. B. have,
s again called up. The Sneate was very reluctant
the purpose of allowing an opportunity for an an
Sdent.
\ The Hon. Richard w Thompson, of Indiana
4 has been nominated as minister to Austria. TIL,
nomination has not yet been referred, but hear o.
objection to it. Some reflections will take place
next week. Ion.
WAsHlNeToN, March24, 1850.
& Mr., Daytom's Specck-Ner0 Decisions Of Party
4 The Compromise COMMUNICATION. Wright!
4 FteWs-Caktoua's HeaIth-Aaothor Speed, etc
I Mr.. Dayton's speech in the Senate on Friday last
lis justly considered as new and powerful proof O
+ the good feeling which pervades both houses Of
Congress in regard to compromise, and the pres.
ervation of the Union. The speech itself did inf
mite credit to Mr.. Dayton, both as an crater and 1
statesman We shall have in very short time
Knew division of parties-those who believe in the