The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-03-20

citing questions to q select committee OF
thirteen. Several amendments were pro-
posed, Mr.. Benton wanted to modify the
resolution so as to provide that the select
committee shall not consider the question
of admission of California.
Mr.. Baldwin accepted the modification.
Mr.. Webster thought no particular result
could be had from any series ofresolutions,
and was satisfied that the only proper
course would be to keep the question ofthe
admission of California distinct and sepa-
rate. He was prepared to vote for her ad-
mission at once.
Mr.. Cass conceded with Mr.. Clay's opin-
ion ofa select committee. He looked upon
it as one more chance for the settlement OF
this momentous question, though he had
but little hope of such result. He COM
plimented Mr.. Foote, and said he had CIV
en- an exhibition ofmoral courage almost
unequalled, when he disowned the position
taken by Mr.. Calhoun in his speech. Mr.
C. said it was ascertained that no Wilmot
Proviso could pass the Senate. He thought
the fugitive slave bill ought to be taken up
and adjusted, so as to be satisfactory to the
majority, and passed The passage ofthe
bill would do much towards securing bet
ter feeling on the part the South.
Mr.. Calhoun replied to Mr.. Cass, and
said the Senator from Michigan, was mis-
taken altogether, and the only way to set
tie the matter would be 10 amend the Con-
stitution, as he had previously indicated.
He held and was prepared to show, should
the Union be dissolved, that the Senator
had full share in producing that result
After some further consideration, the sub
ject was postponed until tomorrow.
The consideration of the Presidents Cal
ifornia message was resumed. Mr.. Doug.
lass spoke till adjournment.
HoUsE.-An unsuccessful attempt was
made to introduce the credentials of Messrs.
Wright ard Gilbert, Representatives from
California. together with the Constitution
and memorial, asking for admission as a
State
Mr.. McLane from the Committee on
Commerce, reported bill for the erection
ofa Custom House at Cincinnati, which
was referred TO the committee ofthe Whole.
Mr. Disney having the floor, entered into
a close constitutional argument, to show
that the constitution gave power to Con-
gress respecting the government OF new
territory, and that the people have the right
to establish their own laws and govern
ment, independent of the action OF Con-
gress.
SENATE, March 14.--The California
message being the first business in order,
Mr.. Douglass resumed his remarks adj
vocating immediate and unconditional adj
mission of California, disconnected with all
other questions.
The Senate next took up Foote'S reso-
luton for raising committee of thirteen
Mr.. Cass concluded his remarks COM
menced yesterday, in reply 10 Calhoun.
HOUsE.-After an attempt to reconsider
the vote referring to the Committee OF the
Whole, Woodworth's Patent Planning Ma
chine, the House went into Committee oi
the Whole on the Presidents California
Message. Messrs Hibbard, McClernard
and Morse speaking. Nothing new ad-
vanced.
SENATE, March 15.--Nlr. Chase presen-
ted memorial relative to the establishment
Of line of Telegraph across the continent
and through Bherings Straits to connect
with Europe--reierred to the Committee
on Commerce.
Mr.. Benton introduced bill providing
for the survey of route and construction
OF Railroad to the Pacific. Read twice
and referred to the committee on Railroads
Mr. Bradbury's resolution relative to re,
movas from Office was taken up and post
poned till Thursday.
The bill providing four additional Army
Commissioners was taken up and passed.
A resolution inquiring into the expediency
of restoring revenue officers dismissed by
The Secretary of Treasury, also passed.
The Senate then proceeded to the con-
sderation of the census bill. The qucs
ton being upon Mr.. Badgers motion to
recommit with instructions that the bill be
amended so as to confne its operation to
the enumeration of inhabitants only and
striking out statistics-rejected, yeas 10
nays 29. After long debate the bill was
amended in several unimportant particu.
lars and its further consideration postpon-
ed till Tuesday, the Senate adjourned till
Monday.
HoUsE.-On motion of Mr.. McClernand
the bill carrying into effect the convention
between the United States and the Empe-
ror of Brazil was referred to the committee
of Foreign Affairs.
The bill to refund the fine of four hum
dred dollars with interest from 1900 mpo-
sed upon DR.. Thomas Cooper, deceased,
under the sedition laws, to his legal repre-
sentatves and the bill voting one hundred
thousand dollars to the captors of the
Frigate Philadelphia in the harbor of Trip
oil, were laid aside to be reported to the
House.
The committee rose. after passing the
first named bill, and the House adjourned
till Monday.
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