Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-03-11
WASHINGTON, March 9th, p. NJ.

W,suisGror, March 9th, =, NJ.
SENtrE-hfr Hunter, resolution in relation slaves
carried off by the British in 1883, contrary To treaties
then existing between this country aud Eos land
dnpird.
Mr. Cameron moved 10 refer The letter OF the British
Minister in relation In the American Tariff transmit
ted IL the Senate yesterday by the President ot the L.
States, 10 the Committee Commerce, lie denounced
Mr. Bnlwrt said his letter amounted 10 impairment
Interference IN the domestic iIaifs If the Government.
he saIer ni The Tariff belonged 10 the Legislative and
not tn The Executive branch OF the American Govern
neni he therefore regarded Mr. Buwef's Interference
NJ unsnrfantahe aud unusiifabe. This Minister, he
said. had been compelled leave the Spanish Court for
Improper interference with the domestic affairs Of that
country He should receive like nbnke at the hands
of The American Government. Mr. Puussn the Minis
ter o France. our old and faithful ally. had been sent
home Tor offering suggestions TO American dignity
lie regarded Mr. Buwes conduct being lar OBJ
noxious.
Mr. Davis. Of Massachusetts. said Mr. Buwe's
might BE- Iusird On the score OF precedent sci
by the American Government in It's overures to foreign
nations.
i Nh d der did not think that Mr. Bulwer intended
ovcsteppnI The proper bounds III communcs he
had addressed IL the Government the Ject o tie
IaHn. but he thought there existed precedent fr sug
ges'ionS like those made by that minister.
Mr. Clay Thought the Brush Minister had acted in
this matter with eye sogIy to the benefit of the Gov
eminent he represented and that he had acted properly
lie paid high comp ment 10 Mr. Bulwer; and then took
occasion remark iha he thought The language Of the
Senator from Pennsy lyana ioo harsh, III reference to the
course If Mr. Bnlwer
Mr. Cass said The sug ,esllon made by Mr. Bnwer had
precedent 10 sustain H. H. (Mr G. } whilst represent.
ing hIS country at the Conrl Of 81 Cloud had suggested
to the Government Of France the prupHly and justice of
reduconuf the lann impowdby that country the
tcle of ,lacco. lie knew the British Minister Mr. Bul
wet) :" BE- b g. minded aud honorable gentleman.
Mr. King az eed entirely with the views advanced by
Mr. Cass.
Mr. Cameron said he would not withdraw one word he
had uttered in relation 10 the of the British Min
i'te lie had only given u,erance to the sentlmcnl ia
his head and heart had dictated.
The subject Then disposed of in the manner indl-
Gated. viz by referring The matter to the committee
Commerce.
The Compromise Resolutions proposed by Mr. Clay
were then taken mp. aud
Mr. Walker addressed the Senate on this subject lie
entered into careful examination OF the question whether
not slavery had zen abolished in Mexico--and con
tended that il had been abolished
Without concluding he gave way to a motion To ad,
Journ. lie WILL therefore, resume and conclude his 81 eec
To- morrow.
MrWebsIer will fellow him in the debate.
lIousE or REPREsENTATIvEs-rhe committee on
Revolutionary Pensions teporied resolution xiending
the provisions of The for the beneftof widows and
phans, which, after discussion hstween Messrs Freddy
Nlnton. Cobb. of Alabama. and German, commit
ted 81 the same committee.
The House then went into Committee Of The Whole
the California Message. and Mr. Featherslon spoke in
support Of the rights Of the South and 10 opposition
the aggressive spirit evnced by the Northern people
wards the rights OF the South.
/ Mr. Stanley followed in spirited rebuke Of Southern
ulIraSm az we'll as Northern aboonsm lie asserted
tina, Sou hern Democrats had complained Of viola
tians If constitutional rights until General Iayl had
been elected President Of the United States lie decar
ed himself 10 I've IN favor Of the admission Of California
and that for one he would stand by the Union.