Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-11

the bounty land bills for the relief of seames in
the Pacific and gulf squadron we're discussed bv
Mr. Yulec, Who wished them incorporated viii,
the land bill of the House and after some mis-
celIaneous proceedings the special order was re-
sumed.
Mr. Cooper of Pa, addressed the Senate. and
was followed by Mr. Upham, who proceeded to
discuss the causes of the present discomfort,
tracing them 10 the aggressions of the slave pow
CT upon the north.
Mr. YuIee submitted a resolution for final
adjournment Of Congress on the twelfth of Au-
gust.
The Chair submitted answers to the resolu-
ton of the 9th ult., respecting the appointment
of civil and military Governor of New Next
CO, and the resolution of the 18th ult, respect
ing Gen. Riley's report on California, &c.
Messrs. Seward and Bell signified their inter-
ton of speaking on the subject, after which
senate adjourned T.
In the House, the amendment offered BY n
Burke to the amendment of Mr. Preston XII
was adopted, after which the Galphin case was
taken up. Mr. Burke complained of letter wri-
tiers drawing conclusions not essential 10 the
facts Of the Galphn reports.
Mr. Toombs followed with a vehement speech
in favor of the claim.
MIR Coneer next spoke, and was very severe
vi WI Oid"1Otu, wiz hC tuOuRuI utstIVeu lll-
parchment. His position in The party should
not screen him from uttering the truth
hlr Brooks followed with review of the facts
in the case, which led to some personalities be-
tween him and Mr. Toombs, whom he CHARGED
with garbling the facts. Mr. Brooks pronounced
Toombs's conduct indecent; and he CONCLUDED
his speech by warmly opposing the claim
The House then adjourned.
TUESDAY, July q
In the Senate, MrYulee called up his resolution
for the adjournment on the first of August
MI Clay opposed it, and hoped they wnudno,
think of adjourning until the settlement of the
agitaing questions now pending. Subject post
poned.
The omnibus bill was then taken I'D NJ,
Opham resumed his remarks, advocating the
Presidents policy.
Mr. Seward followed. He said he preferrsd
the Presidents suggestion. He maintained tbst
the conditions imposed on California were nm
reasonable and imperious. and earnestly sdyoca-
ted her admission. He thought the consent Of
Texas betrayed want of confidence in her
CLAIMS, or the justice OF Congress, and insisted
mat me title OF Texas was neither Just or equIt-
aoie. lie referred to the political charactero
New Mexico, Claiming that she had all the ell
lnents OF republic, all the elements. physeal
and moral oil state subordinate to the UpIed
States fresseo oy the J.-iousy of the saye
States and the encroachments II Texas the
pending bill compromised her claims u divding
her territory, and giving part to undiS,ised
slavery, and the remainder to exposed freedom.
He proceeded to consider the " ilmot Prov.o,
10 show that it is necessary to New Mexico; is
offensive only in the sense that every bill OF
rights gives offence.
Mr. Seward made few more general remarks,
md then gave way to motion to adjourn, which
was at A P. NJ, Mr. Bell having the floor for to-
morrow. Carried.
liz the House, the Galphin report was resum-
ID, and Mr. Brock concluded his remarks in ia
Ior of the payment Of the principal and interest
Of the claim.
Mr. Schenck thought the secretary of war
lad not acted right. Mr. Stephens Of Georgia
defended Mr. Crawford.
A resolution was introduced by the committee
hat although they cannot find cause to impute
my corrupt conduct to the secretary Of war, yet
t dsapproves his relation to the claim.
MIR Bart said he would endeavor to have
'ote on the pending proposition tomorrow. Ad-
burned.
WEDNESDAY,, July 3d.
Senaic.-Mr. Wales submitted the proceed
ngs of mass meeting against the Omnibus
MI, and in favor of the Presidents plan, which
lie accompanied with few renarks-
Mr.. CLAY said he was informed that the meet
M which adopted the.d was nearly equally dlvi-
led. He hoped for the passage of the ComPo-
Mise bill which would he hailed with JOY through
ut the country.
Mr.. Wales testified 10 great unanimIty Of
ceiling at the meeting. After some further de-
ate, involving personalities, &c, the subject
vas laid on the table.
The resolutions submitted by Ir. Cass were
hen taken up, and he made bold and energetic
peech in behllf of the Texas claim.
Mr. Houston protested against the Nashville
in the strongest terms: he regarded
as a violation of the Constitution, and deserv-
ng of no respect. He proposed to vote for the
all of adjustment.
Al O'clock, the special order, the Compro-
Mise bill, was resumed, when Mr.. Bel address
d the Senate In Strong and brilliant speech
0 favor OF the Presidents plan, upon grounds
;hich he maintained last session. From the figs.
e had ever been and was still willing TO adopt
ny plan which would be final aud Irreyocable
ettlement. He proceeded at much length to
Indicate the Executive against the chnge OF
Members of Congress against the
omnibus bill.
Mr.. Clay. in explanation said be believed the
,easure would have passed by very large ma
,rity, l. the President and Cabinet had out ex-
rted their influence TO prevent It,
Mr. Bell did not believe such bad been iber
curse. Woe to the country when Ii should 90
nth that the President welded such control
lg power over the action of Congress. Al 80
lock he gave way for an adjournment over to
ridsy.
House.-Mr. rose to make PRIVILEGED motion,
nd while the members were in good humor, he
anted to take the sense of the House upon II,
efore talking about the Gall hins Ca.ifornians
r Africans. Tomorrow was the 4lh OF July,
nd he desired to celebrate it by being free from
ngry political discussions of every kind. He
,erefore moved that when the House adjourn
day 1t might be till Saturday morning. He
oped the House would do this with unani-
ous aye.
Mr.. Jones moved to strike out Saturday and
ser Friday.
MIR. Putnam moved an amendment to it,-thas
asmuch as tomorrow 10 the day OF National In
ependence, every man throughout the Union
lould be free.
The question was taken on NJ. Jones's amend
ent, and decided in the affirmative 81, to 6a
The Yeas and Nays were then taken on agree
g to the resolution as amended, and decided Ia
e affirmative -94 to 72.
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