Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-02-14
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general IN crest were presented, and AFTER sumo un
important debate the Senate proceeded 10 the consd-
Grafton Of the Census bill
Mr.. Jefferson Davis took the floor and spike In ex-
plaBation and support of The bill
The debate was continued until adjournment with
out cOyiing 10 a vote.
HoUsE.-Mr. Root offered resolution prohibiting
Slavery in California. Laid on the table-1l5 yeas,
79 nays.
MIR. Root offered another resolution declaring il 10
be the duty of Congress 10 equal rights to peo
pie of all colors. Laid on the uble-yeas lO4 nays
SO.
Mr.. Disney introduced series of resolutions de- !
claring that the people of every separate community
have inherent right To frame their own domestic |
laws, and to establish their own local governments in
all where the possession of such laws do not
conflict with the provisions and Limitations of the
Constitution. That the Committee on the Judiciary
prepare amendment the Constitution to that ef
feet: That the will Of the people Of the District of
Columbia have the right at ell times TO govern the
tion of Congress in relation the existence of sla
very within lis limits. Laid on the table.
discussion followed on the relative duties of the
Sergean;-at-arms and DoOrkeeper, and Intellectual
attempt was made 10 choose a Door-kceper.
| Mr. German gave notice that he would introduce a
resolution insiructing the Committee on Territories 10
enquire into the expcdency OF admitting California
into the Union, with her present Constitution.
| Mr. Thompson of Miss introduced bill repeating
the law establishing Home department. Referred.
| u
the Senate appoint II members-six from the South
and six from the North, and that the House appoint
20-ten from the North and ten from the South, 10
devise plan predicatcd upon constitutional principles
TO settle the difficulties growing out of the Slavery
questions and that they submit the plan to both Houses
that harmony OF the two sections of the Union may
be perpetuated.
Mr.. Inge offered resolution that the interference
of the President, through Thomas Butler King in the
affairs of California. unauthorized By Congress,
and fagrant violation of the power of Congress.
He moved the previous question, not being second
ed and notice that he intended TO debate the resO-
| luton when he obtained the foor
The House shortly afterwards adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 1850.
SEEATE.-lTIe Chamber dcnsely crowded with
ladies' to hear Mr.. Clay speak. The Sergean-at-arms
compelled lock the door to keep out the crowd
On motion Of Mr.. FuOtc, the Sfnate took up the
resolutions Of Mr. Cass, suspending diplomatic inter-
course with Austria, and moved to amend by adding
to the resolution expression of sympathy with the
heroic struggle In Hungary, and enqurlng INFO the
expediency of giving the Hungarian refugees q por-
ton of the publis lands.
The subject was made the order of the day for Mon
day, and
i Mr.. Mangum moved that the Senate proceed TO the
order Of the day. being Mr. Clay's resolutions.
The resolutions being taken up, Mr.. Clay arose and
addressed the Senate. After some preliminary re-
marks, he proceeded to speak directly on The resou-
tions. He did not present this measure with the ex-
pectaton that would be adopted precisely he had
introduced it. If it was susceptible of amendment
which would make it more acceptable he hoped it
would be made His object would be secured if by
any means the great question Of agitation might be
be settled and the integrity of the Union preserved.
The question must be discussed in spirit of concii-
alton, and settled in spirit of compromise HIS object
had been to present measure which, in this spirit,
would afford platform upon which both sections
country could unite. The institution OF slavery,
in his opinion rested two entirely distinct grounds
Slavery within the States and Slavery without the
States-Congress had right to interfere with Sla-
very the States, and if the time could arrive when
Congress would attempt To interfere with the nstltu
tion then his voice would be for war-then he would
feel that the South were bound resist unconstitu-
tional a measure, with all the means which God or
Nature bad placed in their hands. He then pictured
the evils 10 result from civil war; arising from such
state of things.
The next question considered was-Has Congress
any power Slavery out of the States! He con-
tended it had but while want Of control over the
institution the States ndisputable its control
out of the States was debaleabe question. He sup
. ported this with a heightened Argument. He next
proceeded to inquire whether Slavery very likely
to be introduced into the New Territories. California
had decided negatively and the climate and soil o
the remainder forbid any other view Why then, II
these truths were evident, they must be TO a large
moory of the Senate should they not be prepare 10
e announce them TO the world He nretuliy reviewed
the resolution relative TO the boundaries OF Texas.
Mr.. Clay here yielded to a motion 10 pospone the
further consideration of the subject until Tomorrow
and the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.--Mr. Morton ANNOUNCED the death of Mr.
Newman from the Wheeling District, and afe
: adopting the customary resolutions the House ud
e journed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. g. 1850
SENATE-Mr. Mangsn presented a series of reso
lutions from town meeting held at Wilmington, N
Co. adverse to the legislation by Congress on the sub
s ject of Slavery.
Mr. Hale objected, and moved to lay the resolution
: on the table, which motion lost yeas 2, nays 4S
= ter some unmportant business the Senate, resum
ed the consideration of Mr.. Clay's resolutions.
q On motion of Mr.. Mangum the ladies' admit
n ted to the floor. Every corner crowded TO sufo
cation, and intense interest was manifested through
r out.
Mr.. Clay resumed his speech relative 10 the nstitu
! ton of Slavery in the federal district He contende
d that il could not be abolished here good faith, with
I, out the conditions named in the resolutions. Witt
those conditions the prohibition of the slave trade
the district which he proposed, involved concession
by neither section of The Union. All admitted tn
" right of the Slave States iO prohibit The slave trad
e within her borders, and the right had been exercse
r. by Southern Staes-Kentucky among others. Surel
s then, upon this poiu both sections might and ough
to make common cause.
In regard to the recapture of Fugitive Slaves h
l. would 60 with him who goes farbest. He held lha
ee every in the community was bound to assist
arresng ugitiyes from labor He fell that the Sout
:. had great cause for complaining this subject, an
: he considered it the duty of Congress to pass law
v regulating this matter After brief allusion
the last resolution Mr. Clay proceeded to all appeu
in support of the whole proposition, and spoke ii
Of adjournment.
n. HousE.-The States were called for resolutions.
g MIR. Howard offered resolution insiructing th
as Gano Of ,en,,,ng hill IN restrain ncursons in,