The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-30

contemplate without the most serious ap-
prehension? The oldest among us may
live to see their commencement, the young
est may not live to see their termination
For myself. will take part in no such ef.
fort | will minister to no such feeling
| will engage in no such crusade against
the South, from whatever motive it origin
ates. will endeavor to discharge my
duty as an American Sera to the coun-
try and to the whole country, agreeably to
the convictions Of my own duty and of the
obligations of the Constitution; and when
cannot do this, shall cease to have any
duty here to perform. My sentiments up
on the Wilmot proviso are now before the
Senate, and will soon be before my con-
stituents and the country. lam precluded
from voting in conformity with them. |
have been instructed by the Legislature OF
Michigan to vote in favor of this measure
| am believer in the right of instruction.
when fairly exercised and under proper
circumstances. There are limitations up
on this exercise; but need not seek to
ascertain their extent or application. for
they do not concern my present position.
| acknowledge the obligation ofthe instruc
tions have received, and cannot act in
opposition to them. Nor can act in op-
position to my own convictions Of the true
meaning of the Constitution. When the
time comes and am required to vote up
on this measure, as practical one, in a
bill providing for territorial government,
| shall know how to reconcile my duty to
the Legislature with my duty to myself,
by surrendering a trust | can no longer
fulfill. a.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Nothing of interest transpired. Cling
man made i Slavery speech on Taylor
Message relative to California.
Among the petitions presented was one
by Mr.. Whitlesey, of Ohio, for the estab-
lishment Of a post route from GAINESVILLE to
Woodsfeld
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, JAN 23.-On motion of
Mr.. Butler, the bill relative to the recap
ture of fugitive slaves, was made the order
of the day for Tomorrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
A resolution was adopted, after consid-
cradle debate, allowing ninety days to col
lee, testimony relative to the contested
seat of Mr.. Thompson, of Iowa. The
House then took up the Presidents Terri
torial Message.
Mr.. Sedden stated that he had looked
into the documents accompanying the
Message, and felt bound to say that there
was no truth in the remark of the President,
that the Administration had not intertered
in the affairs of California. lie then read
extracts proving that the President advised
he formation of State Government in
California, and so advising. he had usurp-
I'd legislative power which now places Con-
,ress under serious embarrassments.-
The President, said Mr.. S., was no con-
stilu,ional lawyer, but brave soldier, and
he had been deceived by his Cabinet.
1t was moved, after some further dis
,ussion, that the subject be committed to
committee of the Whole, and pending
which motion, the House adjourned.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, JAN. 24.-Among the nu-
nerous petitions presented in the Senate
o-day, was one by Mr.. Clay, asking Con-
,ress to purchase the Mt. Vernon estate.
The Senate then proceeded to the con
;ideration Of a joint resolution submitted
~ Mr.. Clay yesterday, proposing to pur-
,hase the original MANUSCRIPT OF v asnlng
ons Fareweu ADDRESS. 'lr Clay eio-
luently advocated the passage ol the reso-
to the universal love for
he memory OF Washington, and the inter-
,st every American ielt in contemplating
very thing connected with the FATHER OF
lis COUNTRY.
Mr.. Clay then stated that the manuscript
vas in the hands OF the descendants of Mr..
who was, during the admins.
ration OF Washington, editor ofthe Daily
published in Philadelphia,
md was selected by Washington to pub.
ish his Farewell Address, and who had
ecently offered it for sale. He had
hought proper to make this eff,rt to Sc
cure It for the Library OF Congress.
Alter some interesting conversation the
esolution passed. The Senate then pro-
'eeded to the special order of the day on
he bill providing for the more effectual
execution Of the provision in the constit.i-
ion relating to the recapture of fugitive
slaves, and after some time spent in debate,
n which Messrs. Butler, Chase and Mason
participated, the consideration OF the bill
vas postponed. After short time spent
n executive session the Senate adjourned
Until Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The usual routine Of business reports
we're received from the committees and re-
erred. The Presidents California Mes
'age was referred to the Committee of the
Whole on the state Of the Union and or
lered to be printed The resolution of
Mr.. Savage, Of Tenn, calling OH the Presi-t
lent relative to the occupation of the Brit
sh Government of the Tigre Island, &C.,
,xo, tol,o,, 49, htor Io,o III, J;,.,.