The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-07-26


expressing his firm conviction that the Union
was in danger, and it required immediate &C
ton to avert that danger. He was no alarm
isf, but must be much mistaken in tire signs
OF the times If they did NOT betoken danger
Among them he named the solemn resolves
of several Legislatures, in favor of extreme
sectional measures in the event of the adj
mission OF California, the passage Of the
WilInot proviso, or the abolition Of slavery in
the District OF Columbia. IL he should have
occasion to comment Oh the law recommended
by the late President, he hoped that il would
be understood that he did so without the
least feeling ii unklpdness, and in This con-
nection passed a beautiful tribute 10 the MEM
DRY OF Gen. Taylor He had known him
longer probably than any man in Washing
ton. He knew his father well as one Of the
most intelligent citizens of Kentucky. and he
had known the late President since the time
he entered the army, although he had not
met him after, because OF their respective po-
sitions in different spheres Of service. He had
always known him TO be good honest, and
brave man. He had covered his old head
with laurels, and il added honor and glory
to his country. Without saying anything as
10 what would have been his officn, course
had he lived, he must say his Administration
in connection with foreign affairs, as far as
they had been developed, met his hearty and
cordial approval. "Peace to his ashes'
MIR. Clay considered the propriety of adj
ding New Mexico as State, declaring his
conviction that she was not in the state of
maturity essential 10 a State, and she could
not be admitted as such at the present
time. ffsfs
Mr.. Mason called on Mr.. Clay to say
whether he knew Of any consultation held
between Southern Senators and Senators
from the free States.
MIR. Clay-"No. But will the Senator say
that Southern men opposed TO the bill have
not had frequent consultations among them
selves ~ au- ta
Mr.. Mason-We have had Eloquent con-
situations in reference to matters affecting
the honor, dignity. and safely of the South"
Mr.. Clay-"Yss, no doubt of il, and others
OF US had many consultations with reference
TO the hone dignity, safety, and prosperity
of the Union. (Great applause in the gal
lery, which was checked with much difficulty
by the olficers.) He proceeded 10 present
the arguments heretofore offered in support
of The propricty Of joining several measures
IN order 10 secure the whole, and restore
peace TO the country and Government, and
protection to the Territories.
HOUSE.
| Mr.. Olds asked leave 10 offer n resolution.
the Senate concurring. asking that the Speak
er of the House ana the President Of The Sen
ate adlourl their respective houses on Mon
day, August 26h. at noon. and resolving by
both houses that the next session should
commence on the fret Monday in November
next
The Speaker said the resolutions must be
acted on separately.
| Mr.. Olds replied that he did not want 10
adjourn on the 26;h August unless there
should be a session in November.
The Speaker said the gentleman might at
tain his object ny modifying the resolution,
proposing TO take a recess.
Mr.. Preston King reminded the Speaker
that motion was pending to suspend the
rules TO take up the business on the table.
The motion was agreed TO. "a
An executive communication, in reply to
the resolution, was laid before the House.
The House then took up the Senate reso-
luton passed with the view that the two
committees on public buildings act jointly.
Mr. Houston explained that the object was
TO Deliberate on the enlargement OF the Capt.
to Tor the better accommodate on Of the House
and Senate, the library, and the Supreme
Court. hre 1ssr T-t
MIR. Richardson opposed the resolution.
MIR. Woodward favored it, and it was final
ly adopted
Several Senate amendments to private
bills were concurred in. arsq
A variety of otner bills were referred 10
the p oper committees.
The bill for the branch mint at New York,
&C.. was referred to the Committee OF the
Whole on the state oil the Union. and, after
some further proceedings OF no Importance,
the House adjourned.