The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-17
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WASHINGTON INTELLIGENCE.


WASHINGTON INTELLIGENCE.
On The 9TH inst, Mcssrs Clay and Hale spoke
on the Cass Resolution, in the Senate, occupying
nearly the entire session.
Mr.. Clay in opposition 10 Casss resolution
said, that il the Senator from Michigan wona
bring forward some plan by which success anu
comfort could be given to the numerous refugees
who are now fleeing to this land from the oppres-
sons which they endeayored in vain TO repel, the
gentleman would find him ready to advocate y
with all the power he possessed. Instead u s'is-
pending diplomatic relations with Austria ne
would send that government some enlightened
c;,;zens. who would command the confidence Of
the country.
The Senator from Michigan would himself be
very appropriate person TO send on such an inter-
esting occasion TO sue for some considerations Tor
Hungary, plead her Cause, and endeavorto OBTAIN
OF her that redress and consideration which her
friends and her bravery were entiiledto. II we
| were 10 become the censors OF nations where are
we to stop? And why should we look to the
case OF Hungary alone! Why not take up the
cause Of Ireland!
In conclusion, il did not become the Senate to
take such immineni!y perilous ground as had
been proposed, and he hoped the Senate weuld
at once reject the proposition without reference
Or hesitation.
Many petitions and memorials were pre- sented.
Mir. Clay introduced petition numerously signed,
asking the recognition Of Liberia. Referred.
Mr.. Dickinson presented petition signed by
citizens Of New York without distinction Of
party, asking no appropriations to be made Tor
an en.bassyto Austria.
| Mr. Cooper presented several memorials pray
ing for modification Of the ta,if.
| Ia the House, Mr.. kaufman, chairman OF the
committee on rules, reported an amendmentto the
same, and make it the order Of the day for Thurs
day.
They then proceeded to ballot for Clerk
Third ballot Forney l07, Campbell "a, scattering
10. Fourth ballot: Forney l07, Campbell %,
scattering II. Fifth ballot. Forney LOG, Camp
bell lO2, scattering IL.
On the 9th inst in the House, there we've three
Intellectual ballotingsfor Clerk. On last ballot,
vote stood fol. Forney lo4, Foote g. Adjourned
without transaeting any business
In SExArE.-Numerous petitions were present.
ed-one by Mr.. Underwood, from citizens oil
Kentucky, setting forth the evils ofwar, and ask
Congress TO establish Congress Of nations, who
should be the arbiters OF matters in dispute be-
tween different powers.
| Mr.. Upham presented series Of resolutions,
adopted by the Legislature Of Vermont, on the
subject Of slavery, which upon motion to print,
drew forth long aud animated debate from north
ern and southern members
The resolution suspending diplomatic inter
course with Austria, was considered most Of the
day. Mr.. Foote spoke in favor, reviewing the
| question at length, and concluded by saying that
he called upon the Senate in the name OF the
people OF this land, twenty millions strong, not to
disappont the earnest expectations which exist
ed both a, home aud abb DAD, that the American
people, through their representative, would set
the seal OF disapprobaton upon Ausiria's 5rutali-
| ty, and rebuae tyranny and oppression. Senate
adjourned upon the conclusion Of Mr.. Foote'S
speech.
| Dispatches of the 9th instant, state that Mr..
| " Hha S0HPoSh 10 T" SeH-
dida,e for Clerk. The House proceeded to bal
lot: forney 1903, Foote l0!, scattering9.
| On the 10th, Mr.. Seward submitted the fol-
lowing resolution, which was laid over, that the
conduct of Austria and Russia in the war, in
which those powers have subjected the nation
atty and liberty of Hungary, has been marked
By injustice, oppression, barbarism and barbara
/ ~, which justly deserve the condemnation OF
mankind; while we recommend the Hungarian
people to the sympathies OF other nations, and
especially Of Republican States, and that the
committee on Public Lands be directed to in
quire and report the proprieiy of setting apart
a portion Of the public domain, to be granted
free of all charges to Hungarian Exiles, already
arrived and hereafter to arrive in the Y. S., al
well as to exiies fleeing oppression from other
European countries.
HousE.-After more unsuccessful ballotna
for Clerk, the House adjourned.
The Senate proceeded to the election Of Chap.
lain, and Rev. Mr.. Batter was elected by the
casting vote Of the Vice President
Suicide of Gen R. Van Rensselar.
SYRACUSE, Jan. 2, 1850.
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