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THIRTY. FIRST CONGRESS SECOND
CECCION
WAsHISGToN, August 5.

sideration OF Mr.. Casss resolution in rela'
ton TO the exercise OF civil authority by mil
itary officers, except under en- &C, OF Con
gress. Mr.. Davis, Of Mississippi, opposed
the resolution-in its present form il was Ell.
Their TOO broad or not broad enough. The
exercise Of civil authority by military officers
was often absolutely necessary; he was HIM
self opposed 10 the exercise Of any such ou'
thori,y not necessary TO hold territory acquir'
ed for the uso OF the United States; he re.
piled to the attacks Of Mr.. Houston on Gen.
Taylor and the troops under his command
with much warmth, observing that the Sem
etor from Texas showed himself supremely
ignorant OF the discipline Of camp and os
supremely unjust-ho considered each OF the
points presented by Mr., Houston, disproving
every statement adverting TO General Tay-
lor, by reference to the official documents,
and by the authorized statement Of facts,
Mr.. Pearce, in pursuance Of previous no.
lice, asked and obtained leave TO introduce
bill, making proposals TO Texas for the set
Element OF her Northern and Western boun,
dairy. Mr.. Pearce said that it was evident
that the question Of the boundary OF Texas
was the cause Of much difficulty in the past
session and was the main cause OF the defeat
OF the Compromise bill; he thought it best
TO give ZACH and every measure due consId'
Grafton upon its merits; he had, therefore,
presented bill for the adjustment OF the
boundary Of Texas simply and alone. Hav'
ing concluded his remarks, the California bill
was taken up in Committee OF the Whole,
and no further amendments having been Of
lered, it was concurre6 in, and the question
stated on the engrossment OF the bill.
Mr.. Mason said, he intended 10 take far
Their opposition 10 The bill; after it should
have passed it would remain for those States
whose rights are affected there by, 10 deter
mine lter course; his only object in rising
was 10 ssk the posiponement Of the question
ill tomorrow. as his colleague was absent
Mr.. Douglas said he would accede 10 the
proposition with the understanding that the
vote should be taken 10 morrow.
Mr. Mason said he was not authorized
TO make any arrangements and proposed
none. he only spoke for himself.
Mr.. Yulee signifed that he had no objec
lion 10 the engfosement Of the the bill, bu
he must object 10 take the vote on its pas
sage TO morrow.
Mr.. Foote, in the course OF some remarks
he washed his hands Of all responsibility FOL
the passage Of the bill, asserting that the linz
35 deg 80 min. could and would have beer
run through California, except for the actor
Of certain Southern Senators. This remark
excited discussion between Messrs. Fooie
Butler, Soule and Mason.
Mr.. Hamlin expressed the hope il Their
were no amendments 10 be offered, that TIT
question would be taken on the engrossmen
OF the bill to-day.
Mr.. Yuee said he had an amendment t
offer, which he desired 10 submit with som'
remarks; he hoped that The further consider
alton Of the subject would be postponed Ill
tomorrow.
Mr.. Dayton hoped the postponemen
would be assented TO; there were more friend
than opponents Of the bill absent
After further debate by Messrs. Foote
Soule and Davis, the latter Of whom obser
we'd that be gloried in the defeat Of the omnI
bus BILL Mr.. Atchison moved TO adjourn
which was rejectcd-yeas 9, nays 2l'.
After some further debate upon an appea
by Mr.. Berrien, the senate adjourned
WAsulNoToN, August 6.
Senate.-Mr. Clemens resolution instruc
ting the Committee on Military Affairs t
enquire into the expediency Of comforting til
brevel rank OF Lieutenant General on Maj
General Scott, in consideration Of bis emf
nent services.
Mr.. Pearce's bill in relation 10 the boun
Diary Of Texas was then taken up, Nh
} FooIe moved to postpone the consideration
Of the bill ill Tomorrow and then make
the special order. Alter some debate III
motion was carried.
The bill for the admission Of Calilorni
! was then taken up.
: Mr., Turney offered an amendment TO di
vide California by the line Of So deg. 8
min, and 10 remand the constitution bac
TO California; in the mean while 10 alloy
( her one delegate in Congress but no Sena
tors.
! A message was received from the Presider
in relation to the boundary difficulty belwee
Texas and New Mexico. The President a
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