The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-12

In1the Louisville papers Of the 5th we find the
following Congressional intelligence, which is
three davs later than we have had by the mails:
WAsuIseroN, April 4
SENArE.-The Vice President appointed COM
mttee Of arrangements for the removal OF the re-
mains Of the Hon. John C. Calhoun to South Caro-
lima they will perform the last sad ritual to the
dead.
The Senate then took up MIR. Bells compromise
| resolutions. Mr.. Underwood resumed and con-
cIuded his remsrks He defended the institution Of
slavery from the charge Of being sinful. and called
upon the North to cooperate with the South IN .
/ measure which shall separate the white and black
races the only practicable plan for the exieEmi-
nation Of this objectionable institution. He advo-
Gated the necessity Of passing some stringent law
for the rscapture Of fugitive slaves, and admitted
the power Of Congress to abolish slavery in the
District of Columbia; but denied the moral right
so to do.
In conclusion, Mr. Underwood said he would
sneak upon Mr.. Gays resolutions at future day.
Mr. Corwin submitted u few remarks IN reply TO
|. Mr. Underwood in defending the statutes Of Ohio
relating to the penalties for kidnapping.
After few remarks by Mr. Hale, in reply to
: M. Uuderwood. on motion af Mr. Foote, the
further consideration Of the subject was postponed
y until Tomorrow, ntmating his intention then 70
vi psr-ssysa
Ds-s Of referring al exoisin questions betsseea the
two sections Of the country.
- Mr.. Webster remarked that four monlhs OF the
| session hau Already tranSpred, and
whatever had been made with the public business.
Whatever had existed in the past for this de-
IS law The TIME
E, the Senate ought to proceed to some action. IL
would require weeks, perhaps months Of deIiberz-
ton and active operation Of Congress- to transact
70 the necessary business, after the question Of the
e admission Of California shall have been disposed Of
Of He thought the Senate ought to take up the bill
+ reported ythe Territorial Committee for the ad-
mission of California, and dispose OF ii FIRST aud
then he was in favor Of action upon the Territorial
bll and desired tho settlement Of ali questions in
e controversy, and, therefore, he was disposed TO
I commence at the beginning and 60 through
: After some farther remarks by Mr.. Webster,
I; Mr.. Shields said he would ask the courtesy Of the
T Senator to define his position upon the slavery
I question tomorrow. Mr.. Foote being entitled to
the floor that day, yielded his claim in favor Of
Mr.. Webster, and the Senate adjourned.
In the SENATE, on the 5th a message was re-
csived from the President sustaining the instruc-
tions given to the agent employed to visit Hungary
during the recent war between that country and
Austria.
The compromise resolutions Of Mr.. Bell were
| then taken up.
Mr.. Baldwin concluded his speech commenced
last Thursday
Mr. Rusk introduced bill providing for farther
) reduction Of the rates Of postage.
Mr.. Crawford, Secretary Of War, has asked for a
j. prompt and full investigation Of his conduct relative
!. to the Gaulpin claim.
! On motion, scommistse Of nine was appointed to
examine into the matter.
3 Mr.. McClernand submitted plan for the SET
i tietnent and compromising Of existing difficulties.
" 1t does not differ essentially from Mr. Belle pro-
!. position.
HousE.-The Speaker appointed a committee
of nine to whom was referred the letter Of Secrs-
y tary Crawford, asking for investigation Of his
ls conduct in the settlement Of the G2ulpin claim.
D. The resolutions relative to purchasing American
|, hemp for the use Of the navy were discussed. aud
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