Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-06-13
CON G. R E S s.
MONDAY. June &.


pg of fugitives, which bill be had prepared
N February last. He moved that the bill lie
IN the table and be printed.
Mr.. Jefferson Davis offered a resolution to
inquire into the condition of the Round
or Cuban adventures, which was
adopted.
MIR. Rusk reported bill providing for the
reduction of postage.
The President communicated reports from
me heads of departments in answer 10 Mr..
Yulees Cuba resolution.
housE-Mr. Peaslee introduced a bill in
~ Oh paying interest on New Hampsbjre
Grains referred TO the committee of way.
UT. Docock spoke, and defended Virginia
against Insult. He denied the constitutional
ity of the provIso. ''''''io''o'-
The Speaker gave notice to the emmy
benches that he should publish his speech oo
tho subject without troubling Them MIL,
caused much merriment.
MIR. Brown took the floor, when the cou-
mittee rose, and the house adjourned.
~r TUESDAY, June A.
SENATE.-Mr. Bradbury's resolution touch.
ing removals from office, was taken up, and
opposed by Mr.. Webster and advocated by
MIR. Bradbury. The debate was continued BY
others I'LL the close Of the sitting, MIR. Dodge
having the floor.
Ia the House, the California decussiop
was continued, through the day and evening
session.
WEDNESDAY,, June S.
MIR. Yulee moved to take up and refer the
Presidents Cuba message without debate.
On motion of Mr.. Webster. the matter WAS
laid on the table, and Mr.. Bradbury's resolu-
ton concerning removals was taken IN.
MIR. Clay believed that if the resolution was
adopted the answer Of The President would
be that he was not authorized TO commu-
ncate the information desired. Mr.. CLAY
moved TO lay the resolution on the table and
take up the compromise resolutions.
MIR. Bright and others, wishing to speak
on the subject, the motion 10 lay on the liable
was accordingly adopted
The omnibus bill was then taken up.
MIR. Seward offered an amendment en-
bracing the Wilmot proviso, which was re-
jected. % TO 80.
Mr.. Berrien offered an amendment PRO-
vidng that the territories shul not pass acts
establishing or prohibiting slavery within
their limits, which was adopted, 80 to %.
HoUsE.-M. Durham said he considered
the compromise resolutions rs the only pre-
ventive of jurisdiction in settling the slavery
question, got up by southern fanaicism and
gross misrepresentation al the north.
Mr.. Johnson of Tenn, offered resolution
| instructing the committee on territories TO
report bill for the admission Of California
as a state also bill providing for govern
ments for the territories without touching the
subject of slavery, and retroceding the bal
ahce of the District Of Columbia.
| MIR. Tuck took the floor, and then the house
adjourned.
THURSDAY, June 6.
SENATE.-The amendment of Mr.. Clemens
TO the resolution of inquiry concerning re-
movals was rejected, 20 to 80, after which
the resolution was adopted by vote of IS 10
Is.
Mr. Douglass preferred Mr.. Walkers prop
osition. but he would accept that of Mr.. Day
| ton.
| Mr. Clemens submitted an amendment, Of
which lie had previously given notice, in re-
lation TO the boundaries ofTeaas, &c.
MIR. Webster stated his objections TO the
amendment, of which he had previously Civ.
en- notice, in relation 10 the boundaries OF
| Texas, &c.
| MIR. Webster stated his objections to the
amendment and proposed at some future day
to submit a proposition declaring certain pro-
visions and obligations of the constitution ap-
pllCdDfe anu OfHuln5 on Inc territOrIeS.
Messrs. Berrien and Boiler briefly replied
to MIR Webser's objections. The amend
ment was then adopted 80 to "a.
Mr.. Foote laid on The table the amend
ments which he proposed TO offer to the 34lh
section, and they were ordered TO be printed
Adjourned.
HousE.-Mr. Tuck having The floor, com
menced his remarks by taking general sur
vey Of public affairs.
The house then took recess hiI s O..
clock.
The house re-assembled a, O'Clock, aSou,
forty members only present.
In committee OF the whole, Mr. Beyd in
the chair, Mr.. Meade replied 10 the allusious
Of several members to his letter to his constr
tuents in defence OF slavery.
Mr.. Hubbard, OF Alabama, followed in o
humorous but fercibIe speech.
FRIDAY, June T.
MIR. Mason presented a communicating
from the public printers, asking to be re-
leased from their contract, on the ground that
the prices were inIuriousiy low After de-
bate, The matter was referred 10 the commit
Tee on printing.
The compromise bill was then taken up.
when Mr.. Clemens submitted IN amendment,
A discussion OF four hours took place on
Mr.. Clemens resolution.
After some further debate, the question: was
taken on MIR. Clemens amendment, and il
was rejected, IL TO 81.
The senate then went into executive ses-
sion. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-Refused to take up the private
calendar, but went into committee Of ths
whole on the state of the Union.
Mr.. Caldwell took the floor, but gave way
TO MIR. Hubbard, who offered an amendment
TO Mr.. Doiy's bill, which wss rejected.
Mr.. Richardson offered an amendment in
favor of admitting California as state with
all the rest. 1t would be an acquisition I'M
der territorial government. The bill was
silent 10 regard 10 the Texas boundary.
MIR Williams gave notice of substitute pro-
viding for the admission Of California, and 70
form new states out of New Mexico and
Utah. 1t was silent on other matters.
Mr.. Jackson, Of Georgia, took the floor.
but yielded 20 Mr. puer, who Submitted and
explained his bill for the admission of Cali
tornia, New Mexico. and Utah, as states.
The committee rose and reported the
amendments, and the bills reported to-day
were ordered 10 be printed. The house then
took recess till s o'clock.
SATURDAY, June 8.
SENATE.-A communication was received
from the secretary of the interior, answering
the resolution of the Sd inst.
Mr. Douglass reported back re-amended the
house bill granting appropriations for public
buildings in Oregon and Minnesota, which
was discussed, read and passed.
Mr.. Benton submitted resolution inquir-
inc into The exDediency of refundnr CalifOr-