The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1850-03-02
Congressional Proceedings.

system Of telegraphlng.
Mr. Davis reported ball for Increasing the
, number of comni-sarieS.
In the House. Mr. Marse introduced bill fo,
the disposal of bounty lands by testament, which
W.. adopted
WASHINGTON, Feb 80
SrNArr.-Mr, Seward presented the y. Y
Legislature resolutions ior the admission ol Cal
lturlia with the restriction of slavery al,o for a
branch mint in y. Y.
On motion OF Mr. Hamiin, u resolution WA.
offered to inquire what American seamcn were
imprisoned IN Japan amended aud passed
The bill 10 negotiate with the Indians for land
IN Oregon, was taken UP and explained by Nj
Bell.
Mr. Footc reported bill amending the act for
the territorial government IN Oregon
NotsE.-Mr, Morse, from the committee on
private land claims. presented Il bill authorizing
the disposal OF bounty lands a..d urged il immcdi
ate passage.
Mr. Burt opposed the passage Of the bill--he
said It would enable unprincaped soldiers to de-.
priye parents, widows and children OF the bounty
intended for them
He moved its reference to the committee Of the
whole On the state Of the Union.
Mr.. Potter favored the bill
Mr.. Morse explained u, length.
Mr.. Nin,on sustained the motion Of Mr. Burt
Mr. Marshall thought the bounty WAS designed
for soldiers, and not their relations
Mr., Burt replied Mr.. Bwt's motion was car
ricd
N johnson Of Tcnnceec. from the committee on
public expenditures, reported bill granting l6o
acres OF Land to heads Of hmilie, and widows who
remain permanent occupants
Mr.. Nnton objected. making point tina, the
bill does not come within the jurisdiction Of the
committee
Mr. Toonbs sustained the point. and called
upon the Chairman 10 submit the question 10 the
House.
Mr. Jay con;enicd that the bill was within the
appropriate sphere OF that committee--on which
II was passed over, AMI the reference Of the Pies
Idents message was taken up.
Mr.. Russell spoke. lie examined the ground
ON which dissolution Of the Union was threat
ened, and showed that they were insufficient
He indicated the North against the charge Of
aggression on the South. and made = strong appeal
IN favor Of the preservation Of the Union, which
commanded iiXcd attention throughout,
Mr.. Winthrop followed He said he should be
ab,en. for a week or two lie assaulted, in very
strong language those who had spoken IN oppo,i-
ton
lie charged gentlemen from Ohio in having
lodged IN supporting the Mexican war. He
briefly urged the admission Of California and
recommended the Presi.lnts plan a. the best and
the only practicable one
Mr.. Root replied briefly
Mr.. Wilson Of Virginia arose bu, gave way TO
a motion that the committee arise
The bill was then passed cancclinc the bond,
give by the Russian govcrumont--af.er which tie
House adjourned
WruiSTroS Feb -.
SEShfE-Af'cr some unmportant business on
mition Of Mr.. Foo,e, the Senate took up the pro-
position heretofore submitted by that Senator de.
clarng it tn be the duty If Congress to form ter
riturial governments for California, Deseret and
New Mexico
After some debate !, was postponed for tie
present.
The consideration Of tie message cf The Prcsi-
dent, communicating To Congress the constitution
Of California, was laid over till TUESDAY.
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration
NJ the Compromise Resolutions uf Mr. Clay.
Mr.. Miller, of New jersey, resumed and cuncln.
ded lis speech He took decided ground in favor
of the admission Of California, and denied that
the President had n,srtered IN tins matter that
slavery By las had 10 existence in the territory
that the interests II the South lad been Teprcscn-
ted in California
After Nr. Miller had concluded his speech. the
further consideration Of the message was postpo-
ned until Wednesday,
\ noisy discussion cnsuci upon Mr. Claws res.
o!ullon for committee of twelve to arrange tie
Texas question, AMI referring slavery and all excl
table questiong to the committee To- De empower.
ed 10 submit n settlement Of the difficulty concer-
ming the admission of California 1t nii,ated
Slr Clay rs Chairman, and includes his comprom.
Use.
The discussion continued until the adjournment
OF the Senate
llNCsT-A nun her Of memorials and petitions
were presented; one Of which WAS from WIN.
Smith who represents himself 10 be the brother Of
Joseph Smith the Mormon Prophet remonstrat-
iny against the admission Of D,'seretf charging
the people Of the Territory with treason and 9th
er mis'iencanors.
Mr Gi!dngs presented petition from Pennsyl.
wanna and Delaware asking for pesceahe disso.
luton Of the Union Several gentlemen sprang
from their sea,- .o save the Union and much ey.
citcmen prevailed Finally vote WAS taken on
It, rcccP'ion-aycs 3 nays l62
/ The frce-oilers voted atmatvclv
/ Mr. Scbenck submitted the memorial of the
Convention Of New Mexico. together with plan
OF civil government and moved its reference 10
the Committee on Territories
WAsusNcroS Feb 90.
/ SESArE-After reception Of reports, and per.
sonal explanation between Hale and footc. motion
prevailed to adjourn to attend the funeral Of Gen.
Nc Neil. q distinguished son of New Hamp.
shire.
HousE-After presentation Of reports; went