Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-07
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OF THE RICHMOND TIMES.
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, March 9th, P. M.

SENATE-Mr. HUNTERS resolution in relation to
slaves carried off by the British in 1888, contrary to
treaties then existing between this country and England
was adopted
Mr. CAMERoNmoved to refer the letter OF the British
Minister in relation to the American Tariff, transmit
ted to the Senate yesterday by the President OF the
United States to the Committee on Commerce. He
denounced Mr. BULwER; said his letter amounted to an
imnertinen interference in the domestic affairs of the
Government The subject of the Tariff belonged to the
Legislative and not to the Executive branch Of
the American Government he therefore regard
ed Mr.. BULwER's interference unwarrantable
an uniustiabe. This Minister, he said had been
compelled to leave the Spanish Court for impro-
per interference with the domestic affairs OF that
country He should receive like rebuhe at the hands
Of the American Government. Mr.. PoussIN, the NIL
mister OF France our old and faithful ally had been sent
home for offering suggestions as to American dignity
He regarded Mr. BuLwERs conduct as being far more
obnoxious.
Mr. DAVIS, of Massachusetts, said Mr. BULwER's
course might be justified on the score OF precenden
set by the American Government in its overtures to
foreign nations.
Mr. BADGER did not think that MIR. BULwER intended
oversteppng the proper bounds in the communications
he had addressedto the Government the subject Of
the Tariff but he thought there existed precedent for
suggestions like those made by that minister.
Mr. CLAY thought the British Minister had acted in
this matter with eye sngy to the benefit OF the Gov
eminent he represented and that he had acted properly
He paid high compliment to Mr. BuLwER; and then
took occasion to remark that he thought the language Of
the Senator from Pennsylvania too harsh, in reference
toth course of Mr.. Buwer.
Mr.. CAss said the suggestion made by Mr.. BULwER
had precedent sustain He (Mr Co. whilst repre-
sentng this country at the Court OF ST. Cloud, had
tho
and justice of reduction of the tariff imposed by that
country on the article OF tobacco He knew the British
Minister (Mr. Buwer) to be high-mnded and honor
able gentleman.
Mr. KING agreed entirely with the views advanced by
Mr.. Cass
Mr. CAMERON said he would not withdraw word
he had uttered in relation to the course OF the British
Minister He had only given utterance to the senti-
mens his head and heart had dictated.
The subject was then disposed of in the manner in
dictated, viz by referring the matter to the committee
on Commerce.
The Compromise Resolutions proposed by Mr.. CLAY
were then taken up and
Mr. WALKER addressed the Senate on the subject
He entered into careful exam nation Of the question
whether or lot slavery had been abolished in Mexl-
co--and commended that it had been abolished
Without concluding, he gave way to a motion to ad-
lourn. He will, therefore, resume and conclude his
speech to morrow
Mr. WEBSTER will follow him in the debate.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-The committee on
Revolutionary Pensions reported resolution extending
the provisions of the act for the benefit of widows and
orphans which, after discussion between Messrs FREED
LY, VINToN, COBB of Alabama, and GoRMAN, was re-
committed to the same committee.
The House then went into Committee OF the Whole
on the California Message, and Mr.. FEATHERsToN
IN, Tho rnbtc tho and
position the aggressive spirit evinced by the Northern
people towards the rights Of the South
Mr. STANLEY followed in aspirited rebuke of Southern
uraism as we'll as Northern aboltonism He asserted
that Southern Democrats had complained ofvio-
laons of constitutional rights until general Taylor had
been elected President of the United States He de-
cared himself to be in favor Of the admission of Cali
forna and that for one he would stand by the Union.
SALE OF A STEAMER
CHARLESTON, March 5, 1850.
The steamer NoRTHERNER has arrived We learn
this steamer has been sold to New York company to
make voyage to California
NEW YORK MARKETS, March 6, P. M.
The incemency of the weather to-day has seriously
interrupted outdoor business
The FLOUR market continues very dull, but the de-
mand for COTTON continues steady at former quota
tons
BALTIMORE MARKETS. March 6-P M,
FLoUR-Market dull--hoders of Howard Street
Flour offer to sell 81 624 but find no buyers this
price
GRAIN, and other articles usually quoted remain I'M
changedin price.
Rain has fallen the whole day, causing partial
pension of outdoor business.
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET. March 4.