Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-08-08
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r. AtchlSOn moved out to-
day" and inserting Monday" Rejected, yeas IA,
NAYS 30.
Mr.. AtchsOn said Mr. Douglass motion would super
sede the Omnibus Bill which was the order for II
to-day.
Mr.. Hale said the Omnibus was not vet engrossed
Mr.. FOote wanted to take Texas first California
could never pass. Parliamentary elsewhere
would defeat it.
Mr.. Douglass motion was finally carried.
Mr.. Atchison moved that when the adjourn it
be until Monday, bat the motion withdrawn.
The California bill was then taken up, and made the
disposed Of
Mr. Foote moved to amend by striking out after the
enactng clause and insert that part of the Omnibus Bill
relating to New Mexico and Texas
Mr.. Douglass moved to amend by inserting the third
section of the Omnibus Bill relating the public domain
Of California. The latter amendment takes precedence
of Mr.. Foote'S
Mr. Foote moved to amend the amendment by insert
ing proposition offered by him the Omnibus Bill pro-
vdine that California shall exercise jurisdiction over
the Territory south of 80 deg. 80 min. He made an
appeal to all friends of the Compromise sustain the
Mr. Clay followed saving that the Senate had before it
measure of peace, calculated harmonic all dscord
ant feelings. That measure had met fate, not alto
gether unexpected which because of the country he
deeply depored. He did not mean to inquire into the
of the responsibility of chose whose action had
defeated the bill, and how it defeated well
known.
The proposition of the Senator from MARYLAND Pearce
yesterday the immediate of that defeat. He
IClay1 had said from the first that he in favor of
the ADMISSION oil CALIFORNIA, ana ne so Stlll f1ad
Mr. Foote'S proposition this morning been received in
the proper spirit he IClay] would have voted for it
but under all circumstances he would be compelled
to withhold his support from it.
He desired to say that he intended to be una
harmed lev any either from individuals States
II any individual State should array its against
the Unlon he was for testing the strength of Govern
ment, to try whether it practicable Government
that could sustain ITSELF [Applause IL blood was TO
I've spilled whose fault it 1t the fault of those
who raised the standard of dsunOn As long he had
arm nd VOic tn hat rma ndvO he
raised in support of the Union. [APplause] He was
for pulling down any and all opposition to the Federal
Government.
Mr. Clay said he hoped the measures would be passed
separately; and in conclusion he declared his opinion
that the boundaries of California suitable and require
alteration.
Mr. Pearee admitted that the defeat of the bill was
subsequent his proposition but he denied that he
TO be Justly held responsible though he would shrink
from responsibility properly attaching to him. He
proceeded defend his He had told Mr. Dawson
and FOote that if Dawsons amendment prevailed, pro-
vidng that the Territorial Government of New Mexico
should into operation east of the Rio Grande he
could not for Mr. Bradbury's amendment, which
that appended. He told them it would defeat the
bill. Had Senators from Texas given their assent to
proposition for the amendment which he offered yester
day, the bill would have been defeated They chose
refuse any thing that did mp their demand
and upon them rested the responsibility He acted as
he believed TO be his duty.
Mr.. Foote'S amendment, restricting the boundaries of
California $3.50 debated till adjournment without
taking any vote.
HoUsE.-Mr. Stanton reported bill to establish
line oil steamers the OF Africa for the suppress
sion OF the slave traffic. and the promotion of
and navigation, which referred to the Committee OF
the Whole.
The House then into Committee of the Whole
the fOrtihcatiOn bill.
Five minute speeches were made, when at O'Clock
the Committee and reported the bill to the House
message was received from the Senate, stating that
they had passed the bill establishing central govern
ment for Utah.
A general laughter and much confusion ensued, and
ingG.ries were made, such as, Where is the Omnibus!
Has il broke dOwn2
Amid this scene the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Aug g
SENATE.-After unmportant business the California
bill taken up, the question being Mr. Foote'S
amendment restrict the boundary OF Texas to $500.
Mr. Berrien spoke in favor Of the amendment.
Mr.. FoOte followed, and made remarks about
the denuncatons which had been heard in the Senate
and elsewhere against traitors and treason He said it
important be understood that the United States
Government government OF force a. well as law,
and would maintain itself against all traitors.
Mr. Berren thought the most effective way of destroy
ing the Union raise threats of employing a mill
ary force to put down the movements OF minority of
the people
Mr.. Foote in answer referred to the employment of
force to suppress Hays rebellion Massachusetts
shortly after the revolution.
Mr.. Berrien explaining, when
Mr.. Winthrop and said Massachusetts put that
rebellion down by her own aTms-and he INDUCED the
hope that ii any insurrecton should any State
there would be patriotism and strength enough in
its Government to suppress it without the aid OF the
General Government.
Finally Foote'S amendment was lost % to 80.
Mr. Douglass amendment relative to the public do
main then agreed to.
The question recurring Mr.. Foote'S motion to sub
sttue for the bill the New Mexico and Texas portions
Ofth Omnibus Bill,
Mr.. Rusk spoke in opposition to the conjunction of
these measures.
Mr.. FoOte interpOsing withdrew his motion.
Mr.. Pearce gave notice that he would Monday in
troduee bill to establish Territorial Government of
New Mexico and settle the boundary of Texas.
Adjourned till Monday.
HousE-The California bill was laid aside by vote
of SO to 49, and
The Indian appropriation bill was taken up as in !
Committee Of the Whole Amendments discussed
and without coming to a conclusion the Committee rose
and the House adjourned until tomorrow.
CINcINNAT1, August s. 8 p
The river has risen six inches. There heavy
rains Saturday night
The ntermens the last forty -eght hours six
ty including Of cholera and thirtyone children five
years Of age.
WASHINGTON. August g. 8 p. NJ
HoUsE-The House engaged all day in commit
tee of the whole the pOst-oce appropriations bill
The debate on the bill uninteresting. Without /
coming conclusion, the committee and the House
adjourned.
SExATE-Aher the transaction of the morning bust
ness the Senate resumed the consideration Of Mr. Casss
resolution in relation the exercise Of civil authority by
military officers except under the act Of Congress.
Mr. Davis OF Miss, opposed the resolution in its pres
form. II either too broad not broad enough
The exercise Of civil authority by military officers
often absolutely necessary, although he himself OPP
posed to the exercise OF any such authority
He replied to the attacks made by Mr. Houston upon
Cen Taylor and the troops under his command with
much warmth observing that the Senator from Texas
had showed himself supremey ignorant OF the discipline
-. To