how did the compromise of 1850 came about
January 29, 1850 - The Compromise of 1850 was introduced by Senator Henry Clay in a series of resolutions. February 5 and 6, 1850 - Senator Henry Clay defended his compromise proposals in a speech.March 4, 1850 - Senator John Calhoun's speech against the Compromise of 1850 was delivered.s part of the Compromise of 1850, the Fugitive Slave Act was amended and the slave trade in Washington, D.C ., was abolished. Furthermore, California entered the Union as a free state and a territorial government was created in Utah.