Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-06-27
CONGRESS-.
WAsnISGroa, June l5.

SENATE-Ihe deficiency OIL from '"o
House was considered and passed
A communication Was received from the
Secretary Of State. answering the resolu-
lion of tie l2th inst.
On motion OF Mr.. Jones, the bill grant
ING land to Ohio for railroad was de-
baird, amended, ard ordered to be engross-
ed.
The peca order Of the day vas ,hen
taken up.
Mr.. Foo,e offered an amendment to Mr.
Halc's to admit new states with or wi,h-
oui slavery, as the people decide.
Mr.. Hale wished 10 withdraw his a.
mendment
Mr.. Clay and others said "You can't
withdraw il
Messrs Hale, Chase and Smith spoke
s,tenuously against the proceeding
Mr.. Foote briefly sustained his amend
men:.
Mr.. Smith protested strongly against
introducing the irrelevant Hypothetical prop
silions to control future Congresses, which
elected several flashes OF sarcasm an por-
sonaliies from Messrs Foole and Hale.
Mr.. Smith rcbuked the practice Of speni-
ing The time of the Senate in such IDLE de-
bate.
The dog days are near at hand and moth
ing has been done.
Humorous rejoinde's were made aud the
yeas and nays wele called for rpon Mr..
Foo.c's amendment. Carried 26 10 10.
EoUsF.-Two rrports on the Iowa con-
tested election case were submitted, and
the consideration Of them was postponed
Uni next week.
SIR. Jact son Of Georgia, introduced
bill to remove distractions in the Savan-
nah rlrer,
Mr. Chandler moved a reconsideration of
the vote to order committee 10 investigate
the conduct of Secretary Meredith.
An animated aud interesting debate fol-
lowed.
Mr.. S",ezer explained, and defended
his coure in moving for the committee.
Mr.. NURSE denounced with great seyeri-
iry The course olproceed!nes, AID against
public funct;onaIics chiefly.
Mr.. Ashmun thanked Mr., Morse for the
flank and noble defence.
Messrs Morse, Ashmun and Casey CON
Inued the debate earnestly in favor u: re-
considering, aud Disney and Sweetze a.
gansl IT.
Mcssrs. Thompson, Cf Miss, Houston
and NJ, Lean OF India, and King of New
Jersey, Campbell, Stanton and Root fur
ih.r debated the sub, CT.
WAsHiNGroN, Wednesday, June 10.
senate. -Messrs. Webster and Clay IA
vored the principle, but objected 10 the
iorm, of The amendment of Mr.. Underwood.
Mr.. Rusk siron. ly o?posed ii. He enter
tained no doubt Of the title OF Texas he
thought il VAS fraudulent To dispute it, aud
he VAS unwilling it should 90 before the
Supreme Court.
Mr.. Ia Igcr replied in favor Of the amcn!-
mcut
Mrssrs. Mason ard Butler spoke against
1t.
Mr. Underwood stated that it should be
NlthIraWn # gel orally des rd.
Me- Foote hoped so, and suggested that
illc SeLale should 60 into executive session.
Mr.. Dayton laid on the table papers as TO
the transfer Of Lads in Texas
Mr. H,rr.cn lald s,ycraS am ,ndments on
The table
Mr. Pcarcc sustained M Unlcrwood's
amendment.
NJ. Rusk replied.
Mr.. ia, lc rrgcd lis withdrawal.
NJ. Clay preferred to let The bill! pass
without tlu. amendments indeed he deep
ly regretted all these amendn enls he fe!t
almost ready 10 give up the difficulties
we're enough 10 discourage the strongest
hearts. He sincerely hoped The final vote
might he got by next week. lie regretted
the VA iau,c Of the amendments, as tending
10 lhwau the prospects Of the bill.
MIR. Bcrren deuIed any such object.
Afor a short executive session, tie Sen
ateadjourucd,
liurSE.-The debat" was on the question
OF dl>posing Of the public domain, and was
carried on by Mes rs. Nnton, Evans,
Holmes, ani others very spirited y, but the
particulars have not reached us
WASH NGroN, June 10.
Mr.. Benton appeared yesterday before
the Grand Jury, and made complaint a.
gainst Mr.. Foote, for attempted assassina-
,ion in the Senate Chamber. 4 number of
Senators we're summoned TO day before the
Grand Jury
WAsHISGroN, Thursday, June 90
SCNArE.-Mr, Clay presented the reso-
iu,Ious Of The adjourned constitutional con-
,ent.on Of keulucy il favor Of the compro-
mise report.
lie said he never knew such an unanlm-
ny Of feeling among the people Of Ken
tucky bolorc.
Mr. Walker reported back lle resolution