The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-03-12

was destroyed by the action of the Govern
ment Would the North agree TO this Yes,
Iif her love for the Union was half as great
as. her professions. At all events, the re-
sponsibaiir of saving the Union rested upon
the North ana not upon the South The
South could not save it by any act of hers,
and the North might save without sacrifice.
If this question was not now settled, there
was no telling when it would be. If you,
said MIR. Calhoun, cannot agree to settle
these questions on the principle of justice
and duty, say so, and let the States we rep
resent agree TO separate, aad par. in peace.
If you are unwilling we should part in peace,
then tell us so. and we shall know what to
do when You reduce the question to submits
sion or resistance. II you remain silent, YOU
will compel us to infer what you intend. In
that case, California will become the test
question. IF you admit her, under all the
difficulties that oppose her admission, you
compel US TO infer that you intend TO exclude
US from the whole Of the acquired eriitories
with the intention Of destroying irreirievably
the equilibrium between the two sections.
We would be mad not to perceive, in that
case, that your real objects are, power and
ACCOMPLISHMENT, and we would be infatuated
not to net accordingly.
In conclusion, he repeated that be had all
along endeavored to repcl these aggressions
of the North, by arresting the agitation with
the intention of saving the Union, if possible,
and if not, to save tine section where his lot
had been cast. Having done his duty, let
what would come he would be free from all
responsibility.
The reading occupied two hours and will
fill six columns in the Washington papers.
1t was listened to with marked attention.
1t was agreed that MIR. Hamln should
speak tomorrow, Mr. Walker on Wednes-
day, and Mr.. Webster Thursday. Messrs.
Seward and Hale wanted the floor at the
earliest opportunity. Adjourned.
In the House., Mr.. Doty withdrew his
resolution, bis purpose being accomplished
by reference of the bill to the Committee of
tho Whole.
On motion of Mr.. Lane, the House went
into Committee of the Whole, and took up
the special order Of the day, being bill to
continue in force The law allowing the city
of Baltimore to levy tonnage duties for i'm
proving the basin. Mr.. Lane explained the
objects of the bill, which was then laid aside
to be reported on.
The California Message was taken up.
l MT. CdCkeIt ueINoTeu OOlu lice sOll SIteCu.
Mr.. Melville followed, evincing much
emotion he sincerely believed the Union in
imminent danger. Talk Of disunion had
commenced in the churches and social cir
cles discussed it as a probable event.
Mr.. Van Dyke showed that the South was
the aggressor. Mr.. Hall Of Missouri OBJ
tanned the floor, when the Committee rose.
The Baltimore bill was reported as amend
ed, and the House adjourned.
Mr.. Jackson elected in place Of Mr.. But
Ter King appeared to-day, was qualified and
took his seat.
TUESDAY, March 5.
In the SENATE to-day, Mr.. Hale present.
ed petitions-a against the traffic in the pub
lie lands, for the admission of California in
20 the Union With the slavery restrictions,
against delivering up fugitive slaves, and Tor
the abolition of slavery all over the Union,
&c.
Mr.. Foote said he should press his resolu-
ton for referring the slavery question to a
committee of thirteen, after Mr.. Webster
had addressed the Senate. He differed from
Mr.. Calhoun, that all amendment of the
Constitution would remedy the evil His
proposed committee was the only remedy.
me of favoring disunion ?
Mr. Foote explained. lie would neither
give nor take brow-bcating.
Mr. Calhoun responded. As things now
are, the South cannot remain in the Union.
the Constitution.
Mr.. Calhoun begged to differ with the gem
tleman.
The California message was taken up, and
Mr.. lIamlin made an able speech. After
wards, on motion of Mr.. Douglass. the sub
ject was postponed till Friday. Adjourned.
The House., after an able discussion OF
the hemp resolution, with variors proposed
amendments, recommitted the subject, and
went into Committee Of the Whole on the
California message. Messrs. Hall and Ca
bell of Florida, spoke upon the question:
when Mr.. Feathcrstone obtained the floor,
and the committee rose.
A message from the President was COM
municated, or the subject Of the coasting
trade between the Atlantic and Pacific also
respecting the remonstrance ef she British
Minister against increasing the duty upon
Iron and other British products.
MIR. Brooks mo we'd TO reconsider its refer
ence to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
/, and refer The subject Of Coasting trade to
: the Committee on Commerce, and the re-
monstrance to the Committee on Manufac
lures. Pending debate, the House adjourn
ed.
WEDNESDAY, March G.
In the SENATE, to-day, Mr.. Hunter of
: fe,ed resolution, asking the Secretary o
, State, If citizens of the United States hat
been Unidentified by Great Britain for slave
= lost, as provided for by the treaty Of 1888
A petition presented by MIR. Seward, 70
, prohibiting slavery and the slave trade il
4 The territories, was received-yeas Is nay
/ II. MIR. Whitcomb presented petition a
: gainst the extension of slavery and the I'D
I mission of more slave states also received
4 Mr.. Dickinson reported bill for the pay
= ment of interest on bounty land scrip
Mr.. Cooper spoke on the subject of REFER
ing the Message of the President in relation
: to the coasting trade, &c. lie considere
n Mr. Bulwer's correspondence impertlnen
? and that it merited severe Iebuke.
Mr. Badger thought the conduct of til
. British Minister irregular, and that it dc
:. manded an answer.
y MIR. King spoke much in the same strai
2 with Mr.. Cooper. He considered the cor
r duet of Mr.. Bulwer unwarranted.
If Mr.. Clay thought there was 20 impropr
e city in Mr.. Bulwers conduct
20 Mr.. Cass concurrec in the sentiments {
1t Mr.. Clay, ard deeply regretted Mr. Cooper
v censnre.
:. On motion OF Mr.. Cooper, the Messag
p was referred to the Committee on Commerce
f. The consideration Of MIR. Clay's compiC