Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-03-30

contravenion Of the high public which have been
stated by various Senators different times in our hearing
The honorable Senator says ST the friend Of Cali
fornia" ssI announce srI announce that will from
this day hencefoward usis the Cas the Napoleon of
the Senate that have now come into the war
with shield and buckler" Well sir say again that
oice that be has into the and after while will
all what of he viii make Of it. III
derstand the honorable Senator intending do the
honor of singing his antagonist then say frank
y that there no in all chsendom that would rather
upon the Of contest than himself Indeed,
delighted sir that he has at last taken up the glove which,
humble champion of the constitutional rights OF the
South have long ago thrown down to him. He, sir is the
special friend of California Yes, sir the special friend
What sir Has California any enemy here? Plat seems
be implied by the language OF the honorable Senator be
intended be understood believe that be gross
California, in my judgment, has enemy here. She has
several ndscree friends, including the Senator from Mis-
souri,, but enemy that know Of Surely, her
enemy /; Ior have shown myself to be any
occasion.
The Senator from Missouri asserts that, according the
arrangement of the committee which reported thetwo bills
referred 10 he California bill have precedence
the one which desire have taken up and the order
Of the day for Friday next took especial pains TO have
this point settled yesterday. inquired in hearing of the
Senate yesterday of the honorable Senator who reported
these bills (Mr DOUGLAS, who is in his seat whether
the intention of the committee to give any such pre-
cedence and received his that they had such
intention al but that they designed to leave the whole
subject ncludng this point of presidency to the judgment
of the Senate.
And now sir permit me ask what evil results are likely
to flow from the which propose Have said a
word against he ultimate admission Of California Though
perhaps might have done without msepresenting the
sovereign people who sent me here No, sir This
whole question cf admission have dealt with most decate
and dscreey, my duty and my policy.
ious above all things to revive the reign Of good feeling here
and in the couney and the final adjustment Of all
pending questions of equality and honor, such
would be satisfactory alike to all parts Of the republic My
opposition has been far limited to the of admitting
California as separate and subaa1tpe measure. be.
Iiovad halo nf
without the adoption other which relate to the
subject of slavery, would be productive of much sectional dis
satisfaction and probably Of other consequences likewise Of
still gaver character have thought and still think that
California if admitted at a should be admitted manner
give needless offence public sentiment in any part of
the republic have urged that the Of admission, which
all know certainly to cake place. should occur under such
circumstances as if OF nature to secure cordial and
gracious reception of the newly made State, might yet pro-
the ultimate acquescence of all those sovereign States with
which she aspes be associated have ardenty desired
above all things tina nothing shall be done which might
disturb the quiet and good feeling present prevailing among
and obstuct that fair and honorable compromise of all
pending questions which every good citizen, dnter
ested friend of The Union itself ardenly desire. II
have said urtherand feel that maintain the PROPOSE
ton trumphanty-that who desires such peaceful
and honorable settlement of the unhappy sectional contest
which has been for several years past progessno man
who does fe that further agitation Of the questions refer
red to important to the realization of bis peculiar schemes
of ambition, could desire to force California into the Union
in such inevilby to impsr great shock to
Southern sensbi,y already profoundly excited, and mar
those hopes of and settlement
beginning be cherished both here and elsewhere.
Why sir if my motion be allowed to prevails if the terri
oria bill is taken up first for consideration if the questions
involved in that be adjusted then California
gain entrance into the Union Immediately the
day if need be and, the fugitive slave bill can be
likewise secured passage through both Houses Of
though evaporation of local feeling may still remain
has been fairly and generously dealt wh yet the temporary
alienation of the may be expected pass away, and
the ancient sentiment of brotherhood which united these
States by gaments stronger than links of on will be again
eventually restored to all their former potency said yes
erday, sir, with perfect ankness-wth franknes some
may think, than discreon-hat, for one, did not at all
doubt the admission of California by large majority Of vote
too, in both Houses of Congress, (hough find myself
ported this morning using language entirely the Of
his This is still my opinions it is the opinion of every
Senator who hears me- Of those who will vote against the
act of admission, and those who will in favor of it,
We all know that California is in truth, in the least
danger She needs fierce and clustering advocacy either
here elsewhere Her most judicious friends, will add
willing that her admission shall be either part Of general
plan Of arrangement that it shall follow the adoption of
other measures, not certain of obtaining Congressional
sanction. Now, the California bill is likely pass when
called up, with slight il any amendments it will have
but few distractions thrown in the way eard its progress
through both houses of Congress whereas the Territorial
BILL body knows to be stouty and Zeaous opposed
by various persons and parties numerous amendments
soon to b. offered to it and its eventual approval by both
Houses and the Executive in addition, s to say the least
thlS view also tnOugnt best
to take up the compromise bill first. Far distant from my
intention was to defeat the California bill by device, by
stratagem by ndrection of any Sort Far less did
my thoughts to treat that bill with contempt by postponng
consideration for few days.
Mr. BENTON. Mr. President, mean by the friends of
California those who favor of admitting the State with
out remandng her to the territorial condition, and without
dissoving the Union account of her admission That
the line of distinction l make sir Now, sir, I am un.
derstood.
Mr.. President, believe this is the American Senate
believe by the laws Of this Senate that personalities and
tacks upon motives forbidden. also believe that they
forbidden by the rules of decorum This much believe
and now sir, will tell you what know know that the
attacks made upon my motives to-day and heretofore in this
chamber false and cowardy.
Mr.. FOOfE. Mr.. President, ne honorable Senator
feel bound to acknowledge, has manifested edyng
will accord him much credit therefor What does he say
Why, this Pater Senatus- said Sena though
OF the letter writers reported me, although, every
scholar knows would have been just correct
yes, sir, this PArER SENArUs, this Censor Moru says
and says gravey, too-and if he quite in earnest
and for all the world az if he had his life been
gully of utteng scuous invecve in this hall of debera
on-hat personalities alike forbidden by the rules Of
the Senate and by the laws Of decorum after which,
aye the very next second. he is heard pour forth
full tide OF offensive personalities were lis
tened to in the Senate could have been uttered with
equal voubiy and JUNCTION by regular sle-house dispu
an fes sir, this gentleman, renowned than any Of
modern times for the ncessant erucaon Of the terms of
and low revlemcnt and wholly free from the
aily Of ndulgng in another of personality which may
be called personality egoiscaL whningly complains
that personalities have been resorted for his
Well what it say that in this Of personalities the