The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-05-23
Absent from the slave States-Sebastian, Pearce



amendment. To strike out in the sixth line oil
the tenth section the words ain respect to African
slavery" and insert the words with those rights
Of property growing out of the institution Of Afri-
can slavery it exists in any Of the States OF this
Union" The object of the amendment is TO pre-
vent the Territorial Legislature from legisla,ing
in regard to the rights Of property growing out OF
the institution Of slavery
MIR. Davis further explained that his intention
was TO leave the Legislature at liberty TO provide
regulations for the enjoyment of slave property in
peace and security
The object Of the amendment is to restrict the
Territorial Legislature from action hostile TO
property, but not from making necessary provi-
sons for its protection no that instead Of saying
that "no law shall be passed in respect 10 African
slavery" it should declare that Z" no law shall be
passed interfering with those rights Of property
which grow out Of the institution of African sls-
very as it exists in any Of the States of this Unionn
As stated laws in respect to African slavery are
necessary wherever such slaves are held. The
Senator from Kentucky knows that as well as any
one can he knows that there police regulations
which must he enacted where that species Of prop
erty is held
In reply to a remark by Mr. Clay, that it was
not likely that slavery would 70 TO New Mexico,
Mr.. Davis said
am not one of those who hold that il is settled
fact that slaves will not 90 into these Territories
Little is known Of the interior of this country,
very little of large portion Of the territory in
cluded in the limits Of Deseret or Utah. We know,
however, by those signs which are never to be
mistaken by the geographer by the character Of
the lower part Of the Colorado river that 1t must
drain an extensive valley, and that it must run
through an alluvial soil; and we have, from the
Or1tto k,,nt H.. LIZ
that there wide. spread and fruitful valleys in
that country. will say more, although it is per-
hsps likely to increase the opposition to my amend
ment. | say, in spirit of candor, that believe
that the valley of the Gila is rich in gold and that
slaves will probably be taken there for the same
purpose for which they would have been taken TO
California, if they had not been excluded by the
failure TO protect and the threats to prohibit that
species Of property by Congress
The debate was continued by Mr.. Yulee Of
Florida, who sustained the amendment, and de-
nounced the bill and by Mr.. Foote, who argued
in favor of spirit Of compromise and Cancellation
THURSDAY, MAY l6, 1850.
Numerous petitions on the subject of slavery
and other matters were presented
bill to promote the progress of the useful arts
came up for consideration Mr.. Turney moved
to strike out the Sth section, and insert
THAT in all applications to Congress or to the
Patent Office for extension of any patent or an
addition - IS - sfSssrS es iho 3.-2p the appli-
cant shall give notice Of such intended application
for three weeks in three daily papers printed and
pub1isRed - me CITY Sn " ,-...,us1cn, ,ue HNst
publication of which shall be made at least sixty
days before such application for An extension, ad-
diton, or reissue; and any patent, extension,
addition, reissue, obtained in contraventon Of
this section shall be null and void
Why in three daily papers of the city of Wash.
ingtonl They have a very limited circulation
out of Washington Three or six times insertion
in the weeklies, would do more to secure the re-
quisite notoriety than six times six in the dalies
while the cost to the ingenious applicant would
be six times less.
The subject, after some debate, was laid over
The omnibus bill was taken up, and Mr.. Davis,
with view to prevent all misconceptions conclu.
ded to modify his amendment, by letting the Sec
ton of the bill stand as proposed, and adding af-
ter the word slavery" the following
"ProUided, That nothing contained in this sec
ton shall be 10 construed as to prevent the Ter
ritorial Legislature from passing such police or
other laws, or providing such remedies, rs may
protect the owners Of frican slaves in said Ter.
ritory, or who may remove to said Territory, in
the enjoyment of such rights as they may possess
under the Constitution and laws Of the United
Statesn
Mr. Foote gave notice Of his intention to offer
the following amendment Strike out the words
Gin respect to- before Slavery" and insert,
admitting or excluding, establishing or prohibit
ing"
Mr. Clemens gave notice of the following
amendment, which he intended to offer
"lst. The boundaries of the said State Of Texas
shall be confirmed and acknowledged by her Law
Of limits passed by her Congress in 1896, and Tho
sovereignty over the whole Of the territory inclu
ded in said boundary shall be reserved absolutely
to the said State of Texas
"2d. That for the safety and comfort of th,
white inhabitants, and to enable the Government
of the United States the better 10 repress lndiar
deprcdatons, and otherwise control them in such
manner az the peace of the country may require
the various Indian tribes within said State shall
be collected and removed TO that part OF the State
of Texas which lies north Of the Saith parallel OF
north latitude; and such collection and removal
shall be made under the authority and mt the ex-
pense Of the United States -
Mr. Foote resumed his remarks on the bill, and
was followed by MIR Clemens.
The Senate then went into Executive session,
and soon after adjourned till Monday.
MONDAY, May 20, 1850.
Petitions and memorials for the abolition of
logging in the navy, in relation to international
arbitration, respecting slavery, &c, were pre-
sened
Mr. Davis of Massachusetts, from the Com
mittee of Conference on the Census bill, made
report, recommending the Senate to concur in
certain amendments and that the House recede
from certain Of its amendments. The report was
concurred in.
Mr.. Hale made several reports from the Com
mittee of Pensions
Mr. King, from the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations, asked to be discharged from the further
consideration of memorial praying that Gov
ernment vessel may he employed to convey dele
gates from this country TO the Worlds Peace
Convention next August. Laid upon the table.
The bill to amend the patent laws coming up,
Mr.. Turney's amendment was adopted.
An amendment submitted by Mr.. Dickinson,
that all rules &c, governing the transaction of
business at the Patent Office, be reduced TO writ
ing and be open to public inspection, was adopted
The subject was laid over.
Mr. Yuec offered resolution (which lies over)
calling upon the President for information in re-
gard TO revolutionary movements In Cuba.
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration
of the Omnibus bill MIR. Clemens resumed the
speech he commenced on Thursday last, and in
the course Of his remarks endeavored to fasten
upon Mr. Foote the charge Of Inconsistency. He
opposed the bill sirenuously. Mr.. Foote replied,
his consistency, and advocating the
bill with great earnestness
After few remarks by Mr.. Turney, the SEN
lte went into Executive session.
TUESDAY, MAY 81, 1850.
The resolution Of MIR. Yulee, concerning Cuba,
after remarks by Messrs. Webster and Clay, was
laid upon the table
The Omnibus bill was taken up, and Mr.
Soul6 Of Louisiana made vigorous attack upon
Il, in all its parts.
Mr. Clay replied indicating disposition to
agree 10 any reasonable notifications that might
be proposed. lie also took occasion 10 condemn
The Presidents policy.
HOUSE OF REPR EsENTATIvEs.
Tuesday MAY IA 1870