The committee to whom has been referred so much of his Excellency's message, as relates to the existence of abolition societies at the North; and to the dissemination of incendiary tracts among the slaves at the south respectfully report-That the subject is one in which the people of the Territory of Florida, feel the same deep interest, which is universal with all the citizens of all the States in which domestic slavery now exists; and that they consider any interference with that institution by those to whom it does not appertain, whether originating in a spirit of bigotry or fanaticism, as well calculated to sow seeds of Ciscontent, which if not quieted and that speedily, must ultimately prove fatal to the existence, and permanency of this U

nion.

That your committee are assured that the citizens of this Territory, had looked with intense solicitude to the summer movements of the people at the North; with a strong hope that the public sentiment there, corresponding with that which exists in this quarter, would apply a remedy to the evil complained of, and remove, by the dissolution of all the abolition societies; the great inquietude growing out of the known objects for which they were organised. That though still willing to repose a just confidence in the patriotism and good faith of the people of the North, to apply stronger correctives,than the mere expression of sentiment at Town meetings, should those fail, in removing all causes of irritation, so far as the injury complained of originates within their jurisdiction; yet a lively sense of our own rights and securities would seem, in the opinion of your committee, strongly to recommend (in addition to any legislative action which the crisis may seem to demand) some declarations, which, in common with those which have been made by the states in whieh slavery exists, may serve to enlighten the other members of the confederation, as to the unanimity prevading the whole South on this truly important, and most delicate subject. Your committee therefore report for your consideration the following Resolutions.

Resolution First:-Resolved, that domestic slavery as instituted in the States and Territories of the South whe ther to be cherished as a blessing, or repudiated as an evil, are grave subjects for the exclusive consideration politically and morally, of those alone among whom it exists,

Second-Resolved that the disposition manifested in some of the States at the North to interfere with and disturb this very delicate subject, cannot otherwise be viewed than as an evidence of a feeling of hostility to the most sacred rights of the South; and must necssarily if persisted. in weaken the bonds which hold this Union together-and

that whether these attacks on the institutions of the South proce ed from facaticks or not, it cannot impair the obligations of those, from whose homes the missiles are dischar ged; to nullify the organised means of the incendiary, for extending his work of desolation.

Third-Resolved That the exclusive right to legislate for the government of the District of Columbia; can confer no constitutional power to disturb the night of property, as existing in the Slave; and that any action of Congress under such a recognition of power; cannot but awaken the alarming apprehensions of all the citizens of the Territory of Florida; who are unwilling to acknowledge that the fundamental principles of rights and securities guaranteed under the constitution of the U, States; were forfeited by a migraation to a country, the domain of which is in the government of the confederation of said States.

Fourth-That while the people of Florida still repose a confidence in the patriotism and justice of the People of the North, to correct the evil of which the whole South complain; yet should they be disappointed in this just expectation; they hereby pledge themselves to make common cause with the people of the whole South; should it be necessary; to perpetuate to them and their posterity, the rights, liberties, and securities appertaining to them.

Fifth-Therefore Resolved, should a convention of the Southern or Slave Holding States by general consent be reccommended; the Judges of the County Courts, are here by authorised to issue writs of election, giving due notice; so that the people of the respective counties; may if they so will, select and depute delegates to said Convention of the People.

I beg leave Mr. President, further to state to the House that a communication was received by the chairman from our esteemed fellow citizen, Col. Gadsden, accompanied by an assortment of the Tracts which are printed for distribution by those associations-which communication, I am instructed by the committee, to present the house, with a request that it be read by the clerk.

The tracts are now on my desk, where any of the members are at liberty at their leisure to examine them during the day. S. H. DUVAL, Ch'm of Comm.

TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 14th 1836.

To SAMUEL H. DUVAL Esq,

SIR;--As chairman of a commituee to whom has been referred so much of the Governors Message as relates to the existence of Abolition societies at the North; and to the dissemination of inciendiary publications by them, among the slaves at the South; I take the liberty of for

warding you a bundle containing an assortment of thetracts which are printed for distribution by those associations: that you may be the better able to judge of the true character, and of the extent of the attacks made by the mon the institution of domestic slavery, as existing in this Territory,

It may not be irrelevant on this occasion to state, that the tracts now sent you were procured from the Repository at New York; that they were put up in conjunction with many other similar packages by the individual who bad charge of the establishment, and with a full knowledge on his part of the disposition intended to be made of them. He stated in a seeming spirit of exultation, that the abolition societies were increasing in wealth and numbers, having already reached 300-That they were well organised and not wanting in zeal or determination, to continue their onward march in the righteous canse (I use his expression as communicated to me) in which they were engaged, and that no human power could turn them from their course. Respectfully your obedient servant.

JAMES GADSDEN. Now moved that the House do concur in said report, which motion prevailed-and said report is concurred in. Resolutions in the words following, viz―

Resolved by the Governor and Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida, That it is the sense and wish of the People of Florida, to be invested with the right and priviledge of electing all Justices of the Peace and County Court Judges, in addition to the officers already elective in this Territory;

Resolved further, That the Delegate in Congress be requested to use all proper means, so to amend the Acts of Congress passed for the government of Florida, as to embrace the priviledge contemplated by the foregoing Resolution;

Offered on a former day by Mr. Johnson, were taken from the orders of the day and read. The yeas and nays being required on their passage by Messrs. Duval and Macon, were yeas Messrs. Berthelot, Blount, Brown of Columbia, Higginbotham, Holloman. Hunter, Johnson, Kenan, Macon, McNeill, Miles, Ramsay, Tabor and Walker, 14. Nays, Mr. President, Messrs. Burritt, Dennis, Duval, McCants and Mortou, 6. So said Resolutions prevailed.

Resolutions offered on a former day by Mr. Wood in the words following, to wit:

WHEREAS, This Territory is engaged in a War with the Seminole Indians, and requires that all her citizens should be in the field: And whereas, The Eastern por

tion of said Territory is not represented in this Legisla tive Council, in consequence of the meinbers elect from several Counties being necessitated to take up arms in defence of their lives and property, and those of their constituents: And the members of the Council now present, being desirous of affording all their aid and services to their distressed fellow citizens of the South-Eastern portion of our Territory.

Resolved, therefore, That that this Legislative Council stand adjourned until the fifteenth day of March next; and that His Excellency the Governor be requested to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the President of the United States, to be by him laid before Congress for their sanction, if he may deem it necessary under the existing laws and circumstances to do so;

Were on motion of Mr. Blount, indefinitely postponed. The following Resolution offered on a former day by Mr Duval, in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, That so much of all tiues and pecuniary for feitures collected of Free People of Colour, under infractions by them of the present or future Penal Code of the Territory of Florida, as may be necessary, be, and hereby is appropriated as a permanent fund to meet the transportation and expenses of such People of Colour as may be disposed voluntarily to emigrate from the limits of this Territory, to the States and Territories of the Confedera-` tion, in which Slavery is repudiated as an evil, and deprecuted as a mural sin.

Which was again read and adopted.

The bill entitled "An act to authorise the Governor of the Territory of Florida, to raise Volunteers for the defence of the South East Frontier," was taken up in com mittee of the whole House-after some time spent therein, the committee rose, and Mr. Blount therefrom reported the same to the House with sundry amendments. The yeas and nays being required on agreeing to the report of the committee of the whole House by Messrs. Duval and Berthelot, were yeas Mes-rs. Blount, Burritt, Higginbothan, Holloman, Hunter, Johnson, McCants, Miles, Mor ton, Ramsay and Walker, 11. Nays, Mr. President, Messrs. Berthelot, Brown of Columbia, Dennis, Duval, Kenan, Macon, McNeill and Tabor, 9. So said report is »greed to; and said bill is ordered to be engros-ed for a third reading on to-morrow.

A bill entitled "An act to raise a Regiment of Volunteers in this Territory," was read the second time, when on motion, the House went into committee of the while thereon-after some time spent therein, the committed rose, and Mr. Morton from said committee reported pro

gress, and asked leave to sit again, and that twenty-five copies of said bill be ordered to be printed-which report was agreed to, and copies ordered.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.

Tuesday, January 19.

The House met pursuant to adjournment,

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being present, the Journal of yesterday's proceedings' was read.

On motion of Mr. Blount Mr. Burritt is added to the Judiciary Committee, to the committee on Bauks, and the committee on the State of the Territory.

Also, Mr. Walker is added to the committee on the State of the Territory, and the committee on Clains.

Also, Mr. Miles is added to the committee on Internal Improvements, and the committee on El ctions.

Mr. M'Neil pursuant to previou notice asked and ob. tained leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An Act to repeal part of the 5th section of an act entitled an act to nake permane it the county seat of Madison County and for other purposes," which was read and referred to the Judiciary committee.

Mr. Blount gave notice that he will on to-morrow ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the guardian o“ tutor, of the minor beirs of Jayeni Fontenals II. Yila deceased to sell their real estate within this Territory.

Also, a bill for the rehef of the heirs and legatees of Antonio Villaverde deceased.

Mr. Holloman, pursuant to notice heretofore given, asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled “An Act to regulate the patrols of the Territory of Florida” which was read by the title, and referred to a select -comm.tree, Messrs Hollomin, Johnson and Duval were appointed thereon.

Mr. Blount pursuant to notice heretofore given, asked and obtained leave to introduce a bil. to authorize Thomas Cooper to establish a ferry across the Escambia River, which was read, and on his motion, referred to the committee on the State of the Trritory.

Mr. Higginbotham presented the petition of Jared'¡P. Barber, praying the establishment of a ferry across the St. Mary's river, which was read an 1 referred to the conmittee on the State of the Teritory.

Mr. Blount presented the petition of the heirs of Danial E. Buch dee'd. for the sale of real estate, which was O B his motion referred to the Judiciary committee.

Mr. Morton from the committee on the State of thes Territory, to whom the same had been referred; reported