Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-02-11


thira'balle,. Mr.. Gurley was elected.
Aejoarned.
WAsHlsoroN, Feb. 4.
In ,he Senate numerous petitions were
presented ss..4.s,,.:
A variety Of resolutions of no general
interest were read. -.
sAiter some debate relative to its business
prepriely, the SENATE. proceeded to iheeon,
siJerntian of the Census Bill.
MnsDavis loak .ths Aoor and addressed
the Senate in explanation and support OF
tho Bill. sss.zz.s..z..l
) In The House, Mr.. Root offered reso-
tuition. prohibiting slavery in California,
which was laid ON the table by vote Of
LIS 10 10. 80 ssS9sss,..5..5
Mr. Root offered another resolution, TO
the effect that il was the duty of Congress
,osccure equal rights 10 people OF all col:
ors; which was also laid on the table b, ,y a
vete Of i0i TO So.
Mr Disney introduced a bill declaring
thai the people Of every separate commu-
nifty have the inherent right to frame their
rwndosnestie laws, and 10 establish their
own local governments, In all cases where
the passage Of such laws does not conflict
" itii the provisions and Limitations of the
Conssitstian of ,he- United States.
That the committee ON the Judiciary
propose on amendment 10 The Constitution
10 this effect. : :
sssThat tile mi OF the people Of the Dis
trict OF Coiambia ought at all times to gov.
srn the action Of Congress in reIation TO
llte existence Of slavery within its limits.
These resolutions were laid on The table,
md discussion followed, relative TO the
,iuties ofahe sergeant at arms and door,
keeper.
The Senate was engaged until the ad-
j,arnment, in discussing The Census Bill,
Hithaut coming 10 any vote. {
4uthe House. an Intellectual attempt was
made 10 choose a door.keeper
Mr. Garman gave notice that he would
introduce resolution instructing the Com
,nii,es on Territories TO inquire into the
expediency. Of admitting California into
the Union with her present Constitution.
mir. Thompson, Of Mississippi, intro
apcsd bill f'repealing the law establishing
the Home Department, it was referred.
Mr. Cobb. of Alabama, introduced res
CLINTON that The Senate appoint 70 mem.
bsfs, from the North and 6 from the
South, and that the House appoint 20, 10
from the North and 10 from the South, to
dsyise plan predieated on Constitutional
prineiutes 70 settle the difficulties; that they
report the plan 10 the two houses, in order
that HE harmony Of The two sections Of the
country may be perpetuated.
Mr.. Ingle offered a resolution that the
interference of The President, through the
agency Of Thomas Butler King, was un-
authorized by the Constitution, and a fla
grant violation ofihe province of Congress.
He moved the previous question. and on
its not being seconded, he gave notice that
he Intended 10 aebsle the resolution when
he obtained the f,or.
..Ths House shortly adjourned. r
NAsuiNGros, Feb. s.
ID the House, Mr.. Morton announced
the death of MI. Newman, from the
Wheeling District. The customary reso.
lations were adopted and tho House nt-
iiourned. as..szg...e..
fn the Senate, Mr.. Clay is now speak
ing on The Compromise.
Tbs, Senate Chamber is densely ctord-
al with ladies, TO near Mr.. Clay speak. -
Tho Sergeant-at-Arms are compelled to
lock The door, to keep the crowd out.
On motion, of Mr.. Foote, the Senate
took up Mr.. Cass resolution, suspending
diplomatic intercourse with Austria.
Mr. foete moved to amend by adding q
resolution synpathizing with the heroic
struggle in Hungary, and i1guiring into
the proprie,y Of giving lahdso the IIunga-
rams, as q modification of the resolution.
ltswas made the special order for Monday.
Mr. Mangum then proceeded with the
order Of the day.it being Clay's Resolu.
tion. Mr. Clay rose and addressed the
Senate.
Mfr. Clay, after some preliminary re.
marks, took up the resolutions and proceed.
edtosrenark upon them.
He did not present this measure with
ths regard that il should be adopted precise
" as be had Introduced II; If i. was suscep
tible OF amendments which would make i
p1ore ncceptible, he hoped they would b.
n,ade.
Ills object would be secured, if by anl
rpeans the great question OF agitation nigh
bp settled, and the integrity of the uniol
preserved. The question must be discusses
il, q spirit Of Cancellation. and settled in
sdifit Of compremise .
Hiso.ject had beonto present raeas