Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-06-27

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Wentvosthss motion = Suspend Tie rules t1as
he might introduces Iesolsfion instruesing the
Committee Of tho who's q the etate of he
Union, when it rose after its next session. 70
report to the House the California bill. And
this was lost, two thirds being required to car
~ suspension of the rules) BY vote Of III in
favor and n against tho proposal.
The main business Of interest in the Senate
on Tuesdsy were counter amendments to tho
compromies bill, proposed by Messrs. Davis Of
Miss. and Hale-the one for and the other a.
gaiust slavery. Both lost House proceedings
unimportant ~ .,,ter., ,s.c,
WEpEEsDAY, June 18th.
Senate. Mr.. Underwood's amendment, yela-
ting to the territorial claim of Texas, being in
order for consideration, Messrs Webster and
Clay favored the principle, but objected to the
form of the amendment 1888
Mt. Rusk opposed the amendment, and made
threats He had no doubts of the validity Of the
Texan title, and considered it dishonest and
fraudulent TO dispute it. He denied the juris-
diction Of the Supreme Court, and was unwilling
the question should 60 before them
mi. Badger replied, arguing in favor Of the
amendment. Messrs. Mason and Butler spoke
against it. Mr.. Underwood spoke further upon
the subject, and then said be would withdraw if
generally desired. Mr.. Foote hoped SO, and
suggested that the Senate 60 into executive ses-
sion.
Mr.. Dayton laid upon the table an amendment
providing in the settlement Of the Texas boun-
dairy, fos the transfer to the United States o. her
vacant and Incorporated lands.
Mi. Benien laid upon the table several amend
ments, oue restricting California TO one repre-
sentativcs in Congress another providing that
her senators be chosen by the Legislature
Mr. Pierce sustained Mr. Underwood ..mend-
ment, regarding it as sine qua non. Mr.. Rusk
replied.
Mr. Foote hoped the amendment would be
Withdrawn. It would lead to endless debate
and defeat the bill.
Mr.. Clay proposed 10 let the bill pass without
the amendments, and afterwards TO bring in
joint resolution providing for the contingency.
He deeply regretted the introduction OF these
amendments, and was almost ready to give up.
The difficulties in the way we're enough TO make
the stouiest heart tremble. He proposed, to-
morrow, they should set out all the amendments,
except, perhaps one, and try to get 6nal vote
upon the bill in the course of next week. He
hoped the vote would be taken BY next Thurs
day. he regretted that Senators should insist
upon amendments tending to thwart the prospects
of the bill. so
Mr.. Berrien said he could not sit under such
insinuations. His object was not to prevent
progress, but to promote peace and conciiation.
The Senate then went into Executive session,
and afterwards adjourned. ..
House.-In the Committee Of the Whole, a
spirited debate was kept up BY Messrs. vinton,
Evans Of Nd, Holmes, Ewing, Moore, and 9th
ers, involving the whole question Of the disposi-
ton of the public domain.
Without taking any vote, pending motion to
close the debate upon the California bill to NOR
row at one o'clock, the Committee rose and the
House adjourned.
Grand Jury, and formally entered his complaint
him in the Senate Chamber A number of Sem
ators were summoned TO day before the Grand
Jury, for examination in reference to the affair.
THURSDAY, June 20.
Senate.-Mr Clay presented the resolutions Of
The adjourned Constitutional Convention Of Ken.
lucky, in favor of Compromise report
He said he never knew such unanimity of
feeling among the people Of Kentucky before.
Mr. Walker reported back the resolution to
purchase a certain number Of California debates,
with an amendment, making the price 81, So
The resolution was rescinded and the amend
nent adopted. .....l..
Mr. Underwood introduced his Supplementary
Census BILL the consideration Of which was post
poned.
Mr. King reported joint resolution in favor of
presenting gold medal 10 Capt. Cook for res
;uing the passengers Of the Inflated Caleb Grim
shaw, which was passed.
The Omnibus bill was taken up at ] O'Clock
he question pending upon Mr. Underwood's a.
neudnent, providing for testing the boundary Of
Texas in the Supreme Court, in case Of rejeG-
ion by that State OF the propositions made to her
n the bill. This amendment. after additional
iebate, was rejected by yeas l6, nays "a.
Mr.. Berrien moved his amendment, limiting
he representatives from California TO one, and
providing that the Senators and Representatives
hall be elected after the passage of this act.
lie proceeded TO address the Senate at great
ength, to show that California was not entitled
o more than one representative, and that her
Senators and Representatives elect were not
properly elected.
In concluding, he made some remarks upon
he necessity Of an adjustment of the question in
controversy between the Moth and South, and
expressed his confidence in the Union; but con-
ended if that no settlement was had, and the
North forced its peculiar sentiments at the ex-
'ense OF the South, it would lead to the forma-
# a Southern sectional party. whose action could
lot be otherwise than predjudical to the inter-
.sts of the North.
MIR. Douglas defended the right Of California
0 two Representatives; and after some addition
i debate OF n, general interest, Mr.. Berrien's
amendment was reiected-the first clause by a
ote Of IL 10 81, and the other BY IL TO %.
After which, the Senate adjourned to Monday