Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-03-14
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, Ma


MIR. Calhoun commenced by stating that there is
danger to tae Union, and traces il to the ,scouient
of the South. whrh is not of recent but slow aud pa
tien growth He still farther that discomfort
to the settled belief that under the present of
things the South cannot with honor remain in the
Union; and again, still farther. details line origin of
that belief in the long continued agitation and ng
gresson of the North. He takes the Census Of l790
and 1S40 and shows that the equilibrium between
the North and South has bccn destroyed by the in
reference of the Government, and lays down three
modes in which the Governmental position has been
accomplished. The first charge is, that the S'uh
has been excluded from all interest in The Territories
common to the Union
Second That the adoption of the system of reve-
nue. which is embarra the owners of the
South, has been forced upon the country taking away
undue proportion of the proceeds of the South and
imposing upon her unequal taxation for the benefit
of the North.
Third, That system Of political measures has
been cherished that has changed the original charac
ter of the federal compact.
He next proceeds to show how it is, the equlhr-
um has been destroyed. and the whole power central
lied in sectional majority. He refers. first to the
ordinance Of 'S7 under the provisions of which the
North seeks to be the ruler of three fourths of our
Territory. From this he passes to the Tariff and
manufactures, and to general survey of matters
pertaining to protection, and concludes this division
of the change in the original character of the Gov
public we are swayed wholly by National conso-
dated Democracy.
The Government assumed powers aud as interests
of sections not one, therefore, thus springs up
hostility between the North and South Here he en-
ters upon the full details of the abolition movement
and adverts to the opposition to the right of petition
slavery TOPICS and follows out the National results
of the agitation, till he iads it ending in dsunon
From this point the ties which bound the Union to-
gether surveyed church organization and broih-
erhoods examined and the influence of agitation
upon them depicted.
| The Union then becomes the chief theme and with
no sparng voice he glowngly describes the of
the Union the address, Of those who have arried
on the agitation. He audes To Washington, and
the dissolution OF the Colonies and the Mother coun-
try
The next step in his course, is directed towards the
plan of the Administration CLAWS compromise is
scarcely noticed. He draws the distinction line be-
tween the Wilmot and Executive Provisn, aud GEN.
sures in slight measures, the movements towards
the construction of State out of California He ap-
proved the admission of that State, aud cited prece-
dents to prove his posiion and concludes with an ap-
peal to Senators upon their duties, intimaing that
the admission of California will be sufficient evidence
of the future intentions of the North and will enable
the South adopt such course as will conpor with
her honor and safety. This is but mcugre sketch
of The body of the speech The health of Mr.. CAL
houn is such that he scarcely His lungs
are much diseased and he has had attack of
| iDfuenzy.
At the close of the speech the Senate adjourned.
| HoUsE.-Mr Jackson, elected in place of MIR. King
of Georgia, appeared and took his seat.
! Mr.. Doty said the House gave him the privilege a
few days ago, send To the Committee of the Whole
0 the State of the Union, bill containing all the
objects embraced In his resolution, instructing the
Committee on Territories bring in bill for the
admission of California with her present boundaries
4 Therefore he would withdraw the resolution, having
no desire 10 press it.
i The House then went into Committee of the Whole
and discussed the Presidents California Message till
adjournment.
Il WASHINGTON, March 5, 1850.
SENATE - The Committee on Patents intimated
this morning that IT would not renew Woodworth': ;:
patent for planning machines
A long discussion took place between Foue and
Calhuun, relative to the speech Of the latter yester
day. se. ..- tar. saat
The Senate then resumed the consideration of the
Presidents California Message, Hamlin having the
foer.
|, HoUsE-The resolution requiring the Secretary
of the Navy TO purchase American water-rottrd Heml
D was taken up aud referred 10 the Committee on Ma
val affairs.
message was received from the President trans
mtting the correspondence between the Secretary o
State and the British Minister Bulwer among oihe
, things, demonstrated against the contemplated in
crease of duty Oh iron. Referred 10 The C1mmile,
ON Foreign Affairs .aats a-
i The House then went into Commtre of the Who'll,
on the Presidents California Message.
a WAsHrNGroN, March 6, 1850
, SENATE.-A lengthy discussion took place on tn
Presidents Message received yesterday transmitting
e the correspondence with the British Minister. Tn
, Message finally referred to the Committee OF
Commerce.
The Senate then resumed the consideration of Mr.
q Clay's resolutions. sss ssi,.as... s-tf -.
! Mr.. Walker having the floor, first replied to Mr.
Casss argument upon the power Of Congress to leg
isnte for the Territories, and then Clays secon
resolution contendng that Slavery does not exist il
Q recently acquired territories. ~.
= HoUsE.-After the reception of reports, the Hous
.. .. into the Committee Of the Whole the Presi
: dents California Message. aas - .a-r bes o.
J., Mr.. Featherston having the floor, said any schem
which would settle the whole question, and not de
grace or dishonor the South. would receive his sup
y port. ~ .fe -s.- s
. No DUEL! The DfEFIcULrY SErrLED!--A tele
j. graphic dispatch from Washington under date Of Feb
> ruary 25th says: sa1 - sa- -.1t} @
: The difficulty between Messrs Bssell and Dayi
was settled last night by the personal intervention {
the President. They We're to have fought this morn
] ing. with muskets at distance Of fifteen PAGES.
Il rejoice at the settlement. ..'As te-saf .sll-
= = ApprrrosAL NEws FROM CALuoRNlA.-[1be 70
IS lowing dispatch received from New Orleans. vi
r Washington, giving some additional particulars
a the news by the Alabama. 1t appears that it wa
IL Sacramento City .hat Inundated, instead of Sa
70 Francisco. .--. sl..sl
: The Ohio sailed from Chagres with 46O passer
:. gers. The Alabama brought half million in gol
:, dust. 'n' HssH ife.
Sacramento City was inundated. Loss mi
lion dollars.
The ChIlians had q fight ai Stockton mines with tt
&c Americaus-seversl of the latter were killed.
III - 7. F.. , = r.s.s :
q UNION MEETiSG-BALrImoRE, March 3, $780,