Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-05-17
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE
THE COMPROMISES.

The following telegtaphic report, in the Buff
lalo Commercial of the 10th, is scmewhat diffe-
reut from any thing that we have yet received
concerning the propositions of the compromise
committee, and their reception by the Senate.
The pros 7ect does not seem to be very encour-
aging for *ueedy settlement of the diffic dlty on
the basis OF the report NIL. SEM.
WASHINGTON, May 8, 1850.
Mr. Clay presented his compromise resolutions
accompanied with separate bills: FirSt-For ad-
hitting California with her present boundaries,
expressing the opinion that new states may be
formed out of Texas iSecond-Provides terri
toral governments for New Mexico and Utah,
without provision against the admission OF slaves
and further boundaries, as reported by the terri
toral committee Thrd-For the delivery of
fugitive slaves, adding clause to the bill before
the Senate Fourih-For the abolition OF slave
~ in the District of Columbia. This contra
diets our previous advices, which says against
aboshing slavery in the district.
Mr.. Clay spoke in favor of immediate action,
and wished to make it the order of the day for
Thursday.
MIR. Turney objected.
/ Mr.. Phelps was opposed to the whole series of
measures.
Mr.. Downs could not consent to the Texas
and California boundaries
I Mr. Berrien did rot think it would allay agita-
ton.
/ Mr. Mangum was not satisfied with all the
features Of the report, but cheertully asaented TO
1 it for allaying agitation. Laughter.
/ Mr. Clemens denounced the whole plan. He
was surprised at Mr.. Mangum's charge
Mr.. Clay censured Mr.. Clemens for his oppo-
sition as premature and spoke very warmly
Mr. Foote ectured Mr.. Clemens for his pre-
matuIe opposition.
Mr.. Clemens replied to Mr.. Clay and Mr.
Foote. He had no idea of being dictated to by
any Senator.
Mr. Yulee thought the south had been promi-
scd their share of the oyster
Mr. Borand said the south would not be salts
fed
Mons GoLD-The last Story-Ne have seen
= a letter dated at Benicia California, written by
distinguished officer of the Navy, and brought by
the last steamer from San Francisco, in which il
is stated that rumor was current there that a
tribe of Indians living some hundred miles in the
interior. had gathered about eight million OF dol
lars worth of gold dust, which they were anxious
to bring in and trade off to the whites; but they
were deferred by an intervening tribe of hostile
Indians. The writer expressed no opinion to
the verify of the story; but it was generally be-
eved at Bencia 10 have some ioundation.-Buf-
flo Express.
~ A friend who is curious in such matters
kept count, as nearly as possible of the number
OF men and teams voyaging Calitorna-ward
through our village. There were 474 men 5
women, l76 wagons, $40 horses, 81 mules, 1T
oxen. And this is only what came from range
of country 60 miles long and perhaps sixth
part as wide!-Bsl0it Jour.
/ A PORTRAIT OF Mas. SwIssHELM.-"A small
delicatelv formed woman, with an unusual ex-,
panse of forehead, dark brown hair, combed over
her temples, light blue liqued eyes, nose rather
prominent, mouth small and disclosing very fine
teeth--countenance pleasing, and smile truly en-
chanting"
Giring Prisoner the Benefit Of DOubt.-The
following scene took place at the Town Hall
Gravesand, a short time since:--Recorder-
gentlemen of the Jury, the prisoner at the bar is
indicted for stealing piece of meat, the proper
ty of the prosecutor You have heard the evil
dnce and If YOU have any doubt upon your minds
YOU must give the prisoner the benft of that
doubt Jury turn round in the box-much
Neutrality-suspicious. mods, with repeated re-
ference to notes-Judge fidegetty from delay
prisoner from fear-jury turn roand-silence. y
, The town clerk-How say you gentlersen, gull
, ty," or not "guilty," Foreman-"Guilty" but we
: recommend him to mercy. Recorder lsur-
prisedl ION what grounds? Foreman-Because
we don't think he's the man: we don't think
5 there is sufficient evidence of identity" Re.
corder-I told you before gentlemen, that If you
have any doubt you must give the prisoner tbs
I benefit of the doubt. Foreman--Well, we finC
him guilty. London Mail.