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THIRTYFIRsT CONGRESS,
THvasDAY, May 80. 1850.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr.. HUNTER moved, and the reading OF the
Journal was dispensed with.
MIR. BUTLER then rose and announced the death
of his colleague, the Hon. FRAsKLIs II. ELMoRE,
who died at his lodgings in this city, about half.
past eight o'clock last night. Mr.. b. accompanied
the melancholy announcement win statement OF
the prominent events OF the life OF the deceased
Mr.. ELMoRE was a native OF the Laurens district,
South Carolina. His father was native Of Vir-
ginia. and his mother of South Carolina. Hegrad-
uated with higl honors in 1877, and shortly after
wards COMMENCED reading law in the office OF MIR.
BUTLER. In l42l he admitted to the bar, and
was almost Immediately chosen solicitor OF one OF
the circuits of South Carolina. This post he occu.
pied till 1886, when he came to Congress to NIL a
vacancy, and continued in Congress till 1889, when
he was electedpresdcnt of the Bank Of South Caro-
lima, which poa he occupied when he was appoint
ed by the Governor to the seat in the Senate made
vacant by the death of Mr.. Calhoun. He took that
seat and entered on the duties OF Senator on the
Mr.. BUTLER then delivered an eloquent and
feeling tribute TO the many eminent virtues OF the
deceased and submitted the following resolutions:
ResolUed unanimously, That a committee be APP
pointed by the Vice President to take order for
perintending the funeral of the Hon. FRANKLIN II.
ELMoRE, which will take place tomorrow, at IL
O'Clock, meridian, and that the Senate will attend
the same
Resolved unlnimoasly, That the members of the
Senate, from sincere desire Of showing every mark
OF respect due to the memory of the Hon. FRANZ
LIN II. ELMoBE, deceased, late a member thereof,
will go into mourning for him one month by the
usual mode OF wearing Grape on the left arm.
Resosred usanisso,.siy, That, as an additional
mark ofrespect Tor the memory Of the Hon. Franc
LIN III. ELmoRE, the Senate do now adjourn.
The committee, under the above resolutions, are
Messrs. YUkE, CLEMENS, BADGER, JONES, Con-
WIN, and N,RRIs.
Mr.. HUfTER, Mr.. YULEE, Mr. WEBSTER,
and MIR. DlVIS, of Mississippi, successfully spoke
of their acquaintance with the deceased, and OF
their high stimation of his social and public quail
ties.
The resolutions then adopted; and
The Sentc adjourned, to meet to morrow at IL
O'Clock.
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We publish below communication from the
baltimore american, which presents in just
light the absurd clamors which have been raised
upon the subject to which il refers:
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The Union newspaper has given us occasion
to quote from it, not any thing of its own, but
an extract from General TAYLoR's letter to
Mr.. ALLISON, written prior to the Presidential
election in l848. The quotation is in these
words:
Indeed, have thought that for many years past
the known opinions and wishes of the Executive
have exercised undue and injurious influence upon
the Legislative department of the Governments; and
for this cause, have thought system I'M
dergoing change from its true theory. The per-
sona opinions of the individual who may happen to
occupy the Executive chair ought not to control the
action of Congress upon questions ofdomestc policy;
nor ought his objections to be interposed when
questions of constitutional power have been settled
by the various departments Of the Government, and
acquiesced in by the people.
"Upon the subject Of the tariff, the currency the
improvement of our great highways, rivers, lakes
and harbors, the will of the people, expressed
through their representatives in Congress, ought to
be respected and carried out by the Executive"
We are happy to have the opportunity to
present again before the American people the
constitutional ground upon which General TAY-
LoR stood before his election, and upon which
President TAYLOR stands now. This is the
very thing which the intelligent sense of the
country ought truly to appreciate. The peo-
pie have elected PRESIDENT who knows what
his own duties are, and who will fulfil them to
the utmost; who knows also what are the du-
ties and the functions of other branches of the
Government, in which he will not interfere
beyond his obligations to the country and the
Constitution. The PRESIDENT does not make
laws, but he is bound to see that the laws are
faithfully executed; and it may be relied upon
that he will duly attend to that. He is bound;
moreover, ''from time to time'-we quote the
language of the Constitution. to give to the
Congress information of the state Of the Union,
and recommend such measures as he shall Judge
necessary and expedent."
The paragraphs quoted from the ALLISON let
ter refer only to the abuses of this function
abuses which had become prominent and noto-
rious under previous administrations. 1t would
be the faulty Of ignorance to suppose that Gen
eral TAYLOR, in his letter to Mr. ALLISON, or in
any other expression of opinion which man
of sense might give utterance TO, intended to say
any thing that should abnegate the proper and
constitutional responsibilities which PREsI-
DENT of the United States assumes when he
takes the oath of office. Such an idea finds
countenance nowhere except in the columns
Of the Union newspaper, where preposterous
things are too common TO excite any surprise
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DUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

DUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE S.
The Huse, at eight O'Clock, was called to order
by Mr.. byD, the Speaker pro tsmpOre.
The Journal having been read,
Mr.. jones moved that the House adjourn, to
meet tomorrow morning, at eleven o'clock.
Mr.. DOTH inquired the reasons for the motion.
Mr.. JONES replied that Mr.. GILMORE, one of the
Senators from South Carolina, died last night, and
it may ,e necessary tomorrow to take action with
regard 20 the funeral.
The motion was agreed to, and the House add
iourned.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02

.a
honor to he the representative
Mr.. DAYTON. Il seems to me, Mr. President, that there
difference Of time rather than difference of mean
ing intention between members who have expressed Them
selves upon this subject This committee may be productive
OF great good 1t may be instrumental in bringing about
adjustment, desirable all parties both in this chamber and
throughout the country at large. But the question is not
what that committee may be instrumental in dong but 1t
rather, Sis this proper time organize that committee
this the proper time take the question upon the resolution
offered to the Senate Because as have before suggested,
with respect the whole exciting part Of these questions are to
be voted under the amendment which the Senator from
New Hampshire offered this resolution The proposition
that committee, consisting Of thirteen Senator'S, shall be
organized, with instructions endeavor to mature some
scheme OF compromise mode OF adjusting all pending
questions growing of the institution Of savery to which
amendment has been offered securing to the inhabitants OF
the recently acquired territories all the privileges and liberties
which secured to the inhabitants Northwestern ter
tory by the ordinance OF July IL, 1887 read only the lat
ter part of the proposition Of the Senator from Mississippi
Now, is perfectly evident that we called upon to
vote upon the great questions involved in this matter IN this
summary and off hand Are prepared 10 do hsl
Will not this be the effect to commit those six gentlemen
from the North who may deem it desirable future
time to modify their views? Those very gentlemen whom il
may be desirable place upon this committee will vote pro
upon this very quesonupon the most exciting part
OF it. The effect will unquestionaby be to comm-and to
commit irreevaby and in summary and direct modcthose
gentlemen upon this great question: submit with great
respect that such is that the result is likely
TO produce harm rather than good. Why moi tafy little
Let wait little let have the light Of the minds ct
other gentlemen who disposed give their opinions
upon this quesonfor understand that there several
gentlemen the other side Of the chamber who desous
Of speaking Let hear what they have to to u.s. This
matter surely be discussed tempestey before the
pointment of committee after. Why appoint this COM
mee now, before gentlemen have expressed their views
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disposition to introduce into discussions any element Of
an inammatory nature have long since come TO the
cusn that has evil tendency, and am still less inclined
do it to be approaching crisis of solemn
and potentous character for be otherwise than
highly unfavorabe deliberate and final settlement of the
question II were at distance could afford to indulge
somes hat in the temper Of the times but think the time is
past when defamation, nfammatory defamation especially
should be allowed and Of those who think that
these long speeches going have much effect
in the settlement Of the question should Ike the
Senate converted into conservative body Whatever may
be the result Of this controversy let remain personally upon
good terms the great calamity which has been indicated
should about should wish part without having any
unkind personal feeling with any member with whom have
been connec'ed. have feeling of the kind. know
there have been very free mputaons made upon
bers Of this body, especially gentlemen from the
Sou'h but have made up my mind, thoroughly made up
my mnd and when that done is unnecessary indulge
compromise that does not rest basis recognising my
opinion, the equality Of the States.
Mr.. FOOTE Will the honorable Senator allow me to
that if the plan proposed by the committee should be by
them unanimously adopted he will be bound TO vote for
II although am satisfied, from some little knowledge which
possess Of the feelings Of the members Of this body that
plan Of adjustment will be brought in by any committee
that snot fair and honorable its face-fair and equal
reference both sections Of the Confederacy the
mitee could agree upon such plan that they
would make report ALL II they should devise such
plan, who would not rejoice to see it And if il not
in such shape that might adopt il, least it might be
presented for modification. Would il be better
have definite plan before us, especially when we
slider that present all have deal with is abstract
solutions leading to Wild stormy and almost unlimited de-
bate upon topics which in the highest degree cacusted
to excite and distract the country believe that such
plan 81 red US, gentlemen would consider i;
calmly, and that it would have great tendency to a.y
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stake this question upon the decision of the Supreme Court
We have asked Of the North the right to carry this question
the Supreme Court That right has been denied u.s. We
stand now sir have always stood, upon the consltu-
ton and if there be disposition to compromise we have
lived, will die, by the constitution. Am understood
And this the position which the Senator from Wisconsin
thinks will defeat compromise the assertion of the su
prenacy the constitution the will Of majority in Com
gress which he considers declaration defeating all PROPOSE
tons of settlement If SO, then the bond Of this Union is
already broken has existence save what 1t derives
from the constitution If he supposes that the majority Of
this Congress shall conrue that constitutions and the rights
of the minority be held subserven to such construction Of
the majority, them you may say the Union is at an end
stated umatum; made no proposition stated
that would make no proposition that looked to the ma
orty 10 make proposition that if they had none to make,
because they had spirit Of compromise and with
out the spirit, ii is hopeless to think Of it.
will state, in addition Mr. President, that agree with
my colleague (Mr. FoorK) believe there is hope in a
committee such he proposes believe that hiteen Sena
tors sent into room calmly to deliberate, and with spe
ca responsibility upon them, removed from the excitement
Of public debate, would probably produce something
likely meet with general acceptance than any thing that will
proceed from excitement and debate here and, believing
so, willing hazard committee, but certainly DO not
consider myself bound by the decision of that committee
Surely the Senator from Wisconsin does not expect every
who votes for the committee to bind himself hand and
fooo acknowledge that he will be subec, the decision
of that committee, whatever may be will only for the
COMMITTEES in the hope that they may originate something that
will be acceptable to party in the country and to every
portion of the United States This committee being organ
lied proposed, agree upon any thing unan
mousy which shall not be accepableat least is to be sup
posed and he who holds the balance of power in that
committee being selected by the committee may fairly be
pected to be acceptable to both wings Of the commit
tee. go further, sir Twill that am willing go far
North and far East to select the with whom viii repose
that balance Of power and will say this in that confidence
which feel in the rights Of the South under the constitutions
fairly construed without indicstng any individual because
believe that there there that will stand by the
s'itution, and who is above sectional prejudices.
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in the resolution of the Senator from Mississippi shall be
compelled upon the amendment that has been offered
by the Senator from New Hampshire.
Mr.. FOOTE. Where is the Senator from New Hamp-
shire warned him this morning that going to make
this motion, the Senator from New Jersey had
finished his speech have objection that the Senator
from New Hampshire shall offer his amendment, but wish
the matter referred speedily possible Besides sir why
resolution involving the Wmot poviso should be referred,
understand That would certainly involve no ques-
ton Of compromise. have objection, however, to allow
the Senator from New Hampshire his amendment,
if II be deemed expedient but my object is to take up
the resolution and have the committee appointed.
Mr.. BUTLER. his not for any purpose Of creating diff
Guilty this subject oppose the raising Of this committee
The PRESIDING OFFICER. would remind the Sem
that the question upon taking up the resolution
Mr.. BUTLER. That, Understand brings up the whole
question for discussion ;.howeye hope may be taken up
The question then being put upon taking the resolution
for consideration, it agreed to. ..
Mr.. BUTLER | shall oppose the course indicated by
the Senator from Mississippi very decidedly. If these various
not to go, my opinion, such committee until after full
discussion shall have been had here.
/ Mr.. WEBSTER Certainly.
! Mr.. BUTLER. My friend from Texas is desirous Of
presenting his views with reference the boundary of Texas
well to the subject generally and there many other
gentlemen who desire to express their views. have not
heard the opinions Of those gentlemen will the committee
have heard them if il is raised Many gen emen Of
able minds in this body have yet expressed their views,
and the better way tappears me- would be to let The dis
cussion go in the Senate TO its final conclusion before
submit the matter subordinate committee, who will have
only such jurisdiction give them in other words,
think sh ud submit the the jury before tie
gumen gone through with Iobec,ed the other day,
and still object. What this committee wdo, able
to say They may bring forward proposition that will
contain the elements Of nmisebut who 10
pose that committee For one, do not know Ishorld De
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NEWS FOR CALF 0RNuA.
Affairs on the Atlantic Coast
-~~>~~~~~>>>>~~~~~|~~~~0S
TRE WEEKLY HERALD.

The splendid steamship Empire City, Capt Wilson,
will this port afternoon ct three O'Clock
fer Chsgres, with the mails for the Pacific.
The Weekly Herald will be published ct 10 o'clock
to morning. will contain the PresdentS Me-
cage the Reports from the Secretaries the latest news
from Europe the marriages and deaths In the United
States since the departure Of the last mail the list Of
vessels that sailed and the names Of passengers who
have gone in them the latest news from Washington
and a variety of other interesting matter.
Single copies. In wrappers, sixpenss. Agents Will
please hand in their orders before o'clock to NOR
morning Those dssirous Of sending the Herald OF
day. filled it is with the events Of lS49 had better
purchase II this morning
Single copies. in wrappers. two cents.
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II vin be seen BY this comparative statement Of
prices In this market the soth q December
1sls June &c. s4e, end December a. $780, that there
has been considerable nuctustion In even the best &C.
euritiss On the list The advance since Decemberist
In Of the stocks named has been msintssed but
nearly every In the list hss fallen or compared
With prices current the 9oth ofJuns last We have
selected the dates above mentioned ss prices Quoted
ct each, are for most cf the dividend payipr scu-
rifles, dividend o. The latter part Of June and
the first Of July appear 10 have been the ~
RODS vhsn the highest points we're touched. Since
that tine prices have been steadily, but gradually,
settling down, ssd stocks psrtskps In the slightest
degree Of the fancy character have been seeumu
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shipping lnteiiigsacs.

Avrivsdship Goodwin. NOreSns 5th inst bArhsT Per-
ley. -. 1ith irst A Kipsmsn hAi.xx. Sth uit via
Portland; hiss FIELD Philu hia STAR Cape Hayden.
9th ult; schr q II Perry. Richmond.
SlesredShiys Louisa San Franchises: Trenton N0reans
barb Velocity Savannah; briss LeaA Trnidad Maria SA
qua; Jas Crosby, Cardenaaj Alex hissn, hstanras.
0Lorr Dsc 3D.
Arrved-Bs Niger. surinam asth ult Lsf brig pieaaes
Gloucester er the only An. sid ith brig yuia Helen,
Gloucester; 26ih. bark kassAsoit boston.
sAkEM, Dec -.
saiisd-Barh Star. California.
PsovtprSor, Dec "a.
Arrived sehr VIM Wright. Eorsolks sloots swan and
kit'y Ann NNorh! yh, pchrs CtloutA, Roadoug Sarah
Lou 81 orhj sloop Frederick Bros IN. d..
ssiiet-sohr Duxbury kYorkj sioops niias and Mosss
Eady, do.
NEwBuRrPoRr, Dec 70.
Arrived sohr Fulton, Alexandria
Ngw BEDFORD, Dso 70.
Arrved-sehrs yuietfe Savannah; Bsitim RE-
Glssrsd- ship Josephine, San Frsrcisoo
sailed h-ohip ArstellA, North Paei1e schrs Saith,
and korthtrn Belle, Nyort
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Markets.
New OsLEANs. Dec 90 18le.
The advicsu by the Cambris received here
Saturday morniog and 900 bales Of cotton sold
at unchanged prices; middipT IL quoted ct 10H and
fair at II Molsssss has farther advanced with sales
1t IKE . 20c
BAlrMoRE. Dec 31-6P.M
The flour market Is dull. while In consequence
Of email supply, has advanced 70. to 30 per bushs-
At the scales day there eco head OF cattle Of
fered $50 Of VII ch sold at SO IS rs the hoof and
S4s 81 Is net; 300 were driven te Philadelphia.
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THE HOLIDAYS.

UyOR TIE HoLIDAYs-JUsTR RECEIVED. NEW AND
spsndd assortment OF crAvAts esar!s suspssders 40
Ac With great variety Of articles Of ma
as shirts Collars Crsvats and Ariel Ties riss-
D for the HOLIDAYS AGATk
n IcH PREsINTs-AN ENTIRE NEW AND BEAUrI-
N i pattern Of Gold Pen and Pencil Case With bassye
premium fitted complete peculiarly adapted TO the
holiday trade the ose the Manufacturers A. BAG
LEY CO., l69 Broadway, up stairs
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PROVISIONS.

NNN~NN~~
CLINTON MARKFT--THEUNDE Will Hx-
~ rose for sale daHy, 81 his cd Stand, No. Cistos
hsrh % the frst Du County sssf that has
the city this via so roo3 surpy % meunteis
kutten all % (which win - cold at reasonable prices The
>phiie invited ~ ell and nirs fer thsmsevss
THOMAS n BROADWAY,
Cerrm Csnal As1 sskisx tep sspss<o.
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United States Di.srics Court.
IN ADMIRALTY.
relore Iuaye H.tfs

.fhefsd Mi~snSncf on board Emigranf sIp-ysns
Easen ~ Iva bU,ey-Tbis cause having been heard
upon the pssdings and proofs and having been gssd
BY hr. Jcschimsen for the libsilant. aud by Mr. =.
s-pdford tor the respondent ana celebration having
been hsd In the prensss a A. siderea By the Court
that ih esuses 81 action set srth IN the libel have not
been established by the proofs In this wherefore
~ ORDERED that The libel be dismissed But appear
log TO tbs Court that the defendant In Offering
store the hesapt 20 the ladies' csbp sod table almost
I'm dsf.ly alter excluding her th~refro for alleged
Indecent sp q immcd-st conduct IL evidence that he
acted therein from other motives than for the msnte
nstce ~ good order and proprety Of ropduct ard
HE vessel IL 10 therefore ordsrsd that no costs be
allowed the dsfendant in the cause
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Ets am boat ColIislon.

MEMPHIS. (reun Dec 80, 184o
The steamers America and Uols came into collision
few days spce ,hort distance below Dousldsonvills
on the Mississippi by which the latter was so badly
damaged that she sunk almost after The
America succeeded in saving twentyons Of her pes
sspgers.
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sieSghing-Aappy New Year.

BALTIMORE. Dec SIP. NJ.
The city preseD ts lively and animated appearance
wbichis made doubly so by the merry ringing Of the
seigh bells The rlsighipg is fine and will doubtless
continue so to- morrow. Happy New Year!
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BOA0DINa. &c.

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