Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-06-26


California bill
Mr.. Vinton hoped the bill would be
fully discussed. as il was one Of the most
important ever known 10 the House. and
would have greater influence on the opera
tons Of the Government and the TreastI-
nv than any measure which has passed
during the last fifteen wears.
After considerable debate the Commit
tee rose. and pending il motion 10 close
debate tomorrow at O'Clock,
The House adjourned.
Washington. June 10
SEyATE-Aher the transaction ofmorn-
ing business and the consideration ofyari-
Gus bills Of no general interest-.he con-
sheraton Of the California bill was re-
sumed
The question being on Mr. TIale's
amendment Of Yesterday. relative 10 the
future formation Of two new States from
the Territory Of California.
Mr.. Footc offered an amendment BY in
ioring proviso that said States shall tic
admitted WITH or without slavery as the
people may elect.
After some debate tie amendment was
adopted. yeas 81 nays ).
The question then REQUIRED upon the
amcnamcA Of Mr.. Hale, bat after some
debate the amendment was withdrawn by
unanimous consent upon an appeal being
made bv Mr. Footn.
Nr. Davis Of Miss. moved u amend
the 2lst section by aiding provision re-
pcaling all laws Processing in the Terri
tories restricting. abriiging or ohstruciing
tnc right of property Of every kind under
the Laws and Constitution Of the United
States.
Mr.. Hale moved to amend the anonl-
mcnt ~ adding proviso excepting from
the repeating clause the Laws abolish;ng
Slavery
Mr.. Clay opposed both the amendment
and the proviso II, had supposed that
there was an understanding IN the Senate
that thc Ter loci was not to be an amend
mnut.
\ Along debate ensucl upon tic nr2prioty
Of the amendment. it being il effect a re-
hash Of the views expressed upon SINH
lar amendment offered ~ Nr Dayi,
several weeks ago. The oliec,ors to the
amendment cottendng that il invaded the
ground Of non-intcrvention: and is sup
portcrs denied the assertion. and a5suin-
ed that it was necessary. in order 10 Sc
cure to the slave holder his constitutional
rights.
Without coming TO vote daring the
debate, the Senate adjourned.
lIoUsE.- Nessrs. Switzer, Butler, =. \
Johnston of Tenn. Morton and Peel,
were appointed the select committee or
dcrcl yesterday TO examine ani ascertain
whether the Secretary Of the Treasury
has appropriated large amount ofmoncy
from the surplus funds without the authori-
~ Of law.
The House then went into Committee
of the Whole and took up the Judicial bill.
and making appropriations of the items
there dcsi gnatel. whether the money was
Improperly or not, carried TO the surplus
fund.
Mr. SWitzcr offered a resolution in lieu
Of that presented yesterday, doing away
with tho special committee on Ways ana
Means to inquire into the fault charged
\ long debate ensuod and the House
adjourned before the matter was disposed
Of
Washington. June 90.
SEEATE.-Mr. Clay presented rcsou
tions passed by the Constitutional Conycn-
ton Of kentucky il favor Of iAc Compro
mise Dill.
Nr King. from the Committee on For
cign AiT1irs. reported ioint resolution
authorizing the presentation of gold
medal TO Captain Cook, OF tac bark Sarah.
in token o: appreciation Of his services in
rescuing the passengers and crew Of the
American ship Grinshaw, destroyed by
fire at sea Passed
The Compromise BIZ was then taken
up al O'Clock.
The question preceding being upon
Jnderwood's amendment. providing for
testing HE question Of the Texas bound
arg III the Supreme Court in case of the
rejection by that State of the proposition
made 10 her in the III.
After some debate the amendment was
rejected, yeas lG. nays -
Mr. Eerrien called up his amendment
providing for the election Of enc Repre-
sentative from California, and that the cleo
ton Of members OF Congress from Cali
forn!a shall not take place TIL after the
passage d this BILL
lilar debate the amendment was lost
and the Senate adjourned till Monday.
llorsE.-l'he debate on tile TIL grant
ing bounty lands II soldiers in the late
wars on motion Of Preston Ming was or
dercd > close at 1 o'olocl, today.
Tho House then resolved itself into 4
Committee Of the Whole and resumed the
consideration Of the bill and proceeded
10 vote on the amendment.
Bat ono amendment was offered. PEND
ing which the Committee rose and the
House adjourned.
Washington. June 81.
SENATE--Not in session.
llousE.- MIR Kaufman. of Texas. asked
leave 70 Introduce q resolution calling on
the President for information : 10 whether
Col Monroe. the Military Governor Of
New Mexico. has in;ertero1 with Major
Neighbors. the Texan Conmmi~sioner. 70