The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-07-11
CONGRESS-.
THIRfY.PIRSf CONGRESS- FIRST SESSION

CONGRESS.
THIRrY-RIRsF CONGRESS- FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1850.
Mr. Greene presented petition by citizens Of
Providence, Rhede Island, praying modification
of the tariff of is46, and the adoption Of specific
instead Of ad valorem duties.
Mr. Dawson submitted the follow% -.
and asked for its consideration
Rssoired, That the editors Of the newspaper
styled The Southern Press, have the usual privi-
leges Of the floor of the Senate granted to the
other editors of newspapers in this city.
Mr. Hale moved to amend the resolution by in
ser,ing after Soghsrn Press the words and
National Era"
Mr. Clemens said that he had objected to the
consideration Of the resolution when 1t was first
proposed
The Vice President raled that the resolution
would lie over
MIR Foote submitted the following resolution
Rssolped, That the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations be instructed to inquire into the eIpedi-
ency of appointing special agent OF commissioner
Of the United States, to reside near the Govern
ment of the Dominican Republic and also as to
the expediency Of placing at the disposal of the
President competent naval force, for the purpose
Of coercing the payment of just claims Of citizens
Of the United States against Hsyti.
After some remarks by Messrs. Webster, Foote
and King, the resolution was postponed till TO-
morrow.
Mr.. Yulee moved, and the following resolution
submitted by him on yesterday was taken up:
Resoired, That the President of the Senate and
the Speaker Of the House Of Representatives do
adjourn their respective Houses on Wednesday
the first day OF August next, at IL NJ.
After some debate, in which Messrs. Clay, Yu-
lee, Berrien, Douglas, Webster, and Hale. took
part, the consideration Of the resolution was
postponed for two weeks.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the
bill reported by the Select Committee of Thir.
teen.
Mr.. Upham closed his reuArks ID the subject
Mr.. Seward then addressed the Senate in
speech which We shall publish In our next.
The Senate adjourned.
JuLY 3, 5 8, 1880
Mr.. Wales Of Delaware presented the report
OF the proceedings Of a meeting Of the citizens oil
Wilmington, Delaware, sustaining the course Of
the Administration In relation 70 California, and
opposing the Senate scheme Of Compromise He
made q few remarks, indicating his concurrence
MIR. Clay said that he had received letter
from distinguished citizen Of Wilmington, which
threw some light on the proceedings Of the meet
ing SO nearly balanced were the friends and
foes Of the Compromise, that q second count was
necessary, according to bis correspondent to de-
termine whether the resolutions were carried or
not. He thought be knew something Of the Peo-
pie Of Delaware; and he felt confident that, II
left to themselves without inAusnos from any
quarter, they would agree with the majority Of
the country in favor Of the bill He thought
the resolutions had diplomatic odor, and he init
mated that one Of the editors Of the Philadelphia
Nsnh Amerseon, understood TO be in sympathy
with Mr. Clayton was present at the meeting,
and drew them mp.
Mr. Wales said he had his information from
eye-witnesses Of the proceedings, men Of estab-
lished position and character. The principal OPP
ponents Of the resolutions were certain editors
who had been active in advocating compromise.
As to the insinuation concerning the authorship
Of the resolutions, he repealed it,
Mr.. Clay. Who wrote the resolutions
Mr.. Wales. They we're dnvn up in the meet
ing
MIR. Clay. Who wrote them7
Cries from several Senators, Of Order Or
derr'l
Mr.. Wales said they were drawn up by gentle
men In Wilmington.
Mr. Dodge Of Iowa wished to know whether
the Legislature OF Delaware had ever passed reso-
lutions In favor Of the Wilmot Proviso. As q
Senator Of free State which had rejected that
Proviso, he wanted to know whether Delaware, o
slave State, had adopted It.
Mr. Wales said the Legislature had passed
resolutions against the acquisition Of any more
territory, unless provision were made that IL
should be free.
After some remarks by Messn. Seward and
Hale, the proceedings were laid upon the table.
The resolution eoncernisg the performance of
civil functions by military officers was taken up;
and after speech from General Houston, Of an
hours length, denouucins General Tsylor and
accusing him Of unfriendHness V Texas IL was
laid upon the tahls. a
The bill reported by tho conuitise oseipg up,
Mr.. Bell addressed the Senate, in discursive
speech. He vindcated the President warmly
AZ ainst the assaults Of Mr. Clay am others, dis
cussed the Compromise bill in soch way rs to
show that he hoped no substantial good from its
passage; justified the President in adhering 10
his own plan. His speech occnpied the time OF
the Senate till the hour Of adjournment.
FRIDAY il WAS resumed; and on Saturday, at
half past two, il was closed. Il took In a vide
range Of topics, which were discussed with abili-
ty, but in a remarkably difuse and desultory
style
The Senate adjourned over till Friday, Thurs
day being the 4th Of July.
Friday, the time Of the Senate was principally
occupied BY Mr. Bell, on the Compromise.
Saturday, no business Of importance was trans
acted during the morning hour.
IAfter Mr. Bell had closed bis Omnibus speech
on the Omnibus bill, Truman Smith Of Connec-
ticut obtained the floor The Senate postponed
the subject till Monday, went int Executive SEES
sion, and, soon after, sdjOurhed
MoSpAY, lux s, 1850.
Mr.. Smith Of Connecticut discussed at great
length the questions growing out Of the subject Of
slavery, connected with the report OF the Com
mittse OF Thirteen.
He thought the best course 10 pursue was TO lay
the bill aside, and take up those measures which
ssald he practically disposed Of For this reason,
he had voted against this bill, and for taking up
the bill TO admit California
He described the 0overuments-vhich might
be considered Provisional Governmsnts--sst Ab-
lishsd In Dsssres and New Msxios, aad thought
that with them the people there night g. along
very we'll In the Constitutes Of Dsssssx there
WAS soothing sid About slavery. La thsss Gov
srnnsats b recognized - Temporary Govern
msnts, and in the appropriations bill Insert pro-
vision for sum Of noosy 10 be paid ont BY the
President 10 defray the sIpsnsa With these he
thought they could get along very we'll for the
present.