New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-30
xxxIs, CONGREss....Firs, Session.
Bv Bain's Merchant Telegraph.
SENATE. .WAsHINGTos, Monday, July -

SENATE. WASHINGTON, Monday July y.
The Report from the Regents Of the Smith
sonian Institute presented, and joint resolu-
ton, authorizing the expenditure Of the unexpend
ed balance, for appropriations, which was consid-
cred and ordered to third reading.
Mr.. CLEMENS introduced resolution inquiring
into the propriety of confering upon Gen. Winfield
Scott the rank Of Lieutenant General, In considera
ton of his distinguished services in the war with
Mexico.
On motion by Mr. PHELPS, the Senate took up q
bill the general object Of which was to allow draw
backs upon goods transported through the United
States to Canada wholly by land, the present law
providing for such drawbacks only upon goods
transported part by water After some discussion,
Mr.. Dickinson moved that it lie over until TO-
morrow, which was agreed to.
After the consideration Of the morning bust
ness the Omnibds bill was again taken up,
the question pending upon Mr.. BRADBURYs
amendment providing for the ascertainment of The
boundary of Texas by Board of Commissioners,
whose action shall undergo subsequent considera
ton and revision by Congress and by Texas.
Mr. DAYTON moved TO amend the amendment,
substituting the provision autborising Texas TO in
siitute suit for the settlement Of the boundary
question in the Supreme Court Of the United States,
ard providing that If Texas fails 10 bring such suit
| within twelve months it may be brought in behalf
| Of the United States.
MIR RUsK submitted severe remarks In opposi.
| ton to the amendment
Mr. DAYToS desired to know what Texas want
ed3 Various proportions were made to her and
spurned by her Representatives. Now il was pro-
pos led to submit the question TO the highest trbu-
nal in the land, and Texas refuses that-refuses
any thing but entire yielding to her ipse dirit
Mr.. BEsTos advocated the amendment
Mr.. TURSHr said the effect Of purchasing any
Territory Of Texas would be to transfer il from
under Slave Constitution and make it Free Soil.
BE vas opposed also to the proposition for Board
OF Commissioners. IL would never give Texas her
true boundary. Knowing the views Of the Presi
dent who has to appoint the Commissioner, it was
easy 10 understand what would be their vie VS. and
constant action He liked the propo ston to carry
the question to the Supreme Court better thar
either Of the others and would vote for the amend
ment to the amendment
Mr.. CLAY said he had preferred the original pro
position TO Texas for the settlement Of her bound
airy for a consideration but ia the desire 10 secur,
settlement and peace, be had no objection 10 yot
ing for Mr.. Bradbury amendment which in effec
subm,ted the question to arbitration, and be wou,
ask, who did not know that although there nigh
exist the right to carry any question to the Court
: Commissioner or in any other way. The propos
: ton for Commissioner held out hope for the Sci
q Element Of the Texas question and the avoidance
athrestened civil war. The submittal of the sui
iect to the Supreme Court required no legal ena
!. ment. The case could be carried to the Suprem
Court at any time. Why then Inert the proyisio
to that effect in this bill Bat he desired in orde
d 70 understsndthe Senator from New Jersey TO as
& him whether II this smendmentpesvaiedh s woal
vote ios the bill