Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-07-03

w ashington, June "a.

Washington, June "a.
SENATE.-Mr. Hunter presented the !
credentials Of Robert w. Barnwcll, APP
pointed Senator from s. C.. TO fill the va.
cancy occasioned by the death of Mr.. /
ElmOre.
Alter some routine business the Cali. |
fOrnia bill was taken up.
Mr.. Soule moved his substitute for that
portion Of the bill relating to California.
The substitute proposes that the Presi.
dent shall issue his proclamation declar-
ing that California be admitted into the
Union, as soon as he shall receive evil
Jence that she has in Convention assent
ed to certain conditions, among which are
her REIMBURSEMENT Of the public domain
and the restriction Of her Southern limits
TO the Missouri Compromise line.
This was all received last night
lloUsE.-Mr. Carter offered the follow
ing resolution which was adopted
ResoIred, That the Committee on
Commerce be instructed to inquire into
the cxpediency Of passing law COM
pelling all crafts carrying passengers and
navigating the waters Of the g. S.. or sail
ing under the authority Of the t. s., to
be provided with ample and suitable re-
sources OF escape in case Of accident; and
also to inquire into the expedicncy of
making certain Custom House officers,
inspectors TO carry out any law in pur-
suance Of the purposes Of this resolution,
and that said Committee report by bill or
Otherwise.
The House then resolved itself into
Committee Of the Whole and took up the
Bounty Land Bill.
Three hours were occupied in Offering
amendments and making five minute
speeches, but not one amendment proved
Of any consequence. Atlengtli the Com
Inttce rose; and a motion was made 10 adj
Journ. which, in consideration Of the heat
and confusion, was carried viva vocc.
Washington June %.
SENATE.--Mr. Rusk Introduced a bill
for raising two additional Regiments Of
Dragons.
The Compromise bill was then called
up. when Mr.. SouIe resumed his remarks
on his amendment, in the course Of which
he declared he would never vote for the
admission Of California with her present
boundary. lie discussed the Missouri
Compromise Line. and advocated with
much warmth its adoption in the present
bill.
Mr.. Douglass next took the floor and
the Senate, after executive session, adj
lourncd.
IloUsE.--Mr. Bowlin asked that the
Senate bills on the Speakers table he ia
ken up and referred.
Mr.. Preston King objected to any bust
ness out Of the regular order. but believ-
ed the day had been set apart for the con.
sideration Of the alphin report.
The Speaker said the Bounty Land Bill
had precedence, and after some CONVEX
sation the House went into Committee Of
the Whole and took up the Bounty Land
Bill. Mr.. Miller offered a substitute for
the bill, which has been agreed upon by
caucus on Saturday night.
Several Intellectual attempts were made
TO amend the substitute.
Mr. Crowcll denounced the caucus who
had determined to vote down amendments
except the one they had agreed on. lie
was surprised that his friend from Ashta-
bula had given in to the caucus.
Mr.. Giddings replied. and after much
confusion the committee rose when the
substitute for the bill, as agreed on by the
caucus, was adopted, and the bill, as thus
amended, was passed-yeas lJ5, nays
SO.
II provides that each surviving commits
stoned and non commissioned officer,
musician, private. whether Of regulars or
volunteers, rangers or militia, who per-
formed service in any regiment or compa-
nv or detachment, in the service of the
United States in any Of the wars. shall be
entitled, for twelve month service. to 100
acres Of land; for six months service. TO
80 acres; and for three months service.
to forty acres Of land: Provided that no
person shall receive said lands or any por-
ton thereof. who shall appear. by the
muster roll Of his company. that he deser-
ted or was dishonorably discharged from
service, or has received or is entitled to
any bounty land under any act of Con-
gress heretofore passed.
Section 90 provides that each commits
stoned, non commissioned officer. private
and musician shall receive certificate
from the Department Of the Interior. and
he shall have right to locate by warran-
tees or his heirs at law. at any Land Of
flee in the United States, and in the event
Of the death Of those who may have SER
we'd prior or subsequently to the passage
Of this act. the benefit is to enure 10 his
widow. 1t is also provided tina, the bene-
fit shall not accrue to any member of the
present Congress.
Ii is said il will require forty or fifty
millions Of acres TO pay tho bounties pro-
vided for.
Adjourned.
Washin gton, June &c.
Scna,e.-Mr. Foote introduced a reso-
luton calling upon the President for all
orders. correspondence. cct.. in relation
or connection with the appointment OF Col.