Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
WASHINGTON. Feb. % 1870

Resolutions--Ihe Post Office Department.
Col. Warren.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 90, 1850.
The question of admitting California is now a
direct issue in both houses of Congress. On
Monday last, the House was in session from 10
to o'clock, midnight. The Southern members
are resolved to ward off the question, and hence
consume the time of the House in taking the ayes
and nays, in calling divisions, &C., and moving
anournments !! They seem to think that nothing
can be accomplished for the security ofthe South,
if California is admitted into the Union before the
Wilmot proyiso shall have been killed, inasmuch
as she would increase the representation of the
free States two votes on each floor of Congress.
Under these circumstances, it is likely that much
more mischief and TOM foolery is yet to ensue be-
tore the vexed question can be settled.
stated IN one of my previous letters, that the
principles OF MIR. Clay's Compromise Resolutions
would finally prevail. At first there was scarce
ly a man who approved them certainly none
from the South. But within a few DAYS past
marked change has occurred-people of all par
ties. in all sections, are warmly sustaining the old
patriot, and Benton, Houston, and other eminent
his aid. Mr.. Clay, unlike other emnen, states
men, boldly strikes the into to the roots of the
evil-and every body trembles lest he fail! He
resolutely penetrates the mist and fog that sur
round the ship of Stale, and while he seems bur-
led in ruin, emerges, with every sail set and the
stars and stripes proudly floating in the breese,
into the clear sunshine Of prosperity | don't be-
lieve there is another individual in this broad
Union who could have united-as united they will
be-the discordant elements of our unhappy posi-
ton, besides Mr. Clay Look at him! Look a,
him, when charged by Mr.. Foote with abandoning
his allegiance to the South. he replied with the
dignity and mien of patriarch I" | know who
sent me here l know my duty and need no, be
reminded ofit l owe allegiance TO no South
no Norh-no East--no West | owe allegiance
to two Sovereignties-he Union and the State of
Kentucky!
Two hundred reams Of paper have already been
consumed in the publication of his speech at the
Globe Office, and such is the demand Of the peo-
pie for it, that that establishment still finds itself
unable to supply it. Other establishments, here
and in New York. have commenced its publca-
ton as matter of pecuniary profit, and steam
presses putting, rafting, and snorting night
and day, to lay it before the eyes Of every citizen
in the land.
Rumors were set afoat, a few days ago, that
rupture had occurred in the Cabinet, in reference
to the settlement of the Nicaraguan question:
Mr.. Clayton, it appears, had drawn up the proJet
of Treaty,-but inasmuch as the British Minis
ter had no orders or authority to negotiate, the
paper of Mr.. c. was deemed premature and un-
safe. The Cabinet did not wish to propose terms
until arrangements should be completed by the
other party TO entertain them. Wha, gives inter-
est this Nicaragnan question is, that account
Of our valuable possessions on the Pacific coast,
and the immense trade springing therefrom, it is
very important TO connect the two oceans, by
means of Railways or Ship Canals, over the coun-
try known as Central America, which separates
them. Certain siipulatons have already been en-
tered into by our Minister, in that country, with
certain Of its constituted authorities. for improve
ments TO accommodate commercial interests
but Great Britain pretends to have claims upon
portions Of the Territory, especially that under the
authority of the King of Mosquito, which includes
the portion extending along the Coast,-and hence
the proposed negotiations. Mr.. Clayton, it is
said, rendered resignation-but, however true this
may be, it is certain that he is still Minister of
State.
1t is expected that the Hon. Daniel Webster,
of the Senate, and the Hon Thaddeus Stevens,
Of the House, will speak upon the Slavery cues
ton before their respective bodies, in few davs
Mr.. Stevens is known hare, by every body, as
gentleman of extraordinary intellectual powers
and there is great curiosity felt 10 hear him. 1t
was somewhat amusing, when he first appeared
in the hall Of the House, to observe with what
ntnuteneSS certain Southern gentlemen regarded
him. When he entered up in the lie, as he fre-
quenty does, people would point to him and trhis-
per, and every now and then some one would pass
him with significant gances at his MASSIVE head /,
his fiery eye, and general carriage bold, dignihed-
and Hon-hke, Mr. Stevens health had, for some
time back been much impaired but he is strong
now, and it will not be long before he will make
some Of the animals IN the menagerie roar i.
1t is generally conceded that no further Ex-
ecuve appointments will be made, nor any con-
firmed by the Senate (of those already n.ade) until
the resolution Of inquiry Of Mr.. Bradbury, Sena-
tor from Maine shall have been answered This
resolution involves this simple question Has the
admnstration-or has it not-removed men from
office on political grounds AS soon as this qnes-
ton is answered, the Senate will adopt some
SPECIFIC rule govern ifs in the DremIseS.