The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-06-01
Congress.


Walker, OF Miss. presented the proceed.
ings of Il meeting in one Of the counties
of Mississippi, on the subject of the re-
cognition OF the Independence of Texas.
He moved to ,ake up the subject at once,
and with that view, he moved a reference
of these proceedings, and certain resslu-
tons previously offered by MIR. Morris
and other Senators, to the committee on
Foreign Relations.
The Chair having decided that there
was iniormality in the proceedings,which
were cut from a newspaper, and of the
authenticity of which there was insuffi-
cient evidence, the motion was varied so
as to refer the former proceedings.
MIR. Walker made some observations,
in very enthusiastic tone and temper, in
favor of immediate action on the subject.
Mr.. Morris was IN favor of passing on
the subject, before we proceeded so far as
TO commit ourselves to any particular line
of policy.
Mr. Preston repeated what he had
formerly said on this subject, as to his
delight at the progress OF this struggle for
rights and free institutions.
Mr.. Webster expressed a wish that
this question would not be pressed until
we should have official Intelligence of the
establishment of government IN Texas
Whenever that should take place, he
would be in favor of a recognition of the
independence of Texas. But there were
other important matters connected with
the subject, which must be considered
whenever the question should come up.
Mr.. Mangum took a somewhat similar
view of the subject, and moved to lay the
motion on the table.
Mr.. Calhoun also recommended pa
tience to The friends of Texas OH the floor !;
and moderation TO the Texans themselves.
lie said that Texas COLD never again be
subjected to Mexico, and that the Texans
had Mexico in their powcr-but he re-
peated his hope that the advantages in
their hands would be used with wisdom.
He expressed hope that Mr.. Walker
himself would reflect and consent to lay
the motion on the table.
Mr. Linn joined in this recommenda-
ton.
Mr.. Walker replied, SHOWS the day
and now's the hour"
Mr.. Calhoun repeated his suggestion
| that those who wished well to Texas
would wait until sufficient information
should have been received. He hoped
there would be information which would
enable the United States to recognize the
! Texian Government before the rising of
the present Congress.
D.! MIR. Mangum followed, and again urged
tho -"nropriety of any immediate action
tho mart ., congress, because the effect
Q" war vn,. Mexico, unless
Mexico should be restrained by r O'"'
considerations of expcu,sHncy'.
Mr.. Rvcs was in favor o, referring
the subject TO the Committee on For,
Relations, which he considered well
qualified to act OH the subject. and deser-
wing ofthe entire confidence ofthe Senate.
He wished immediate reference to pre-
vent the waste of time which would he
caused by the daily discussion of these
preliminary subjects.
Mr.. Buchanan said few words in
io'oi vi iSic''ihs 'hc suuyeSt W 'uc Soii-
mittee on Foreign Relations and the
proceedings, &c. were then referred to
that Committee.
MIR. Wright presented a memorial
signed by numerous citizens of n. York,
praying for the recognition Of the inde.
pendence of Texas, which was referred
to the Committee OH Foreign Relations.
Offices and Post Roads, were offered and
adopted.-The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE.--The resolutions fiom the
Legislature of Kentucky. relative TO the
distribution oithe proceeds Of The Public
Lands, was after some debate again laid
oil The table. BY yeas 10, nays 50.
The motion to take up the JOINT rcso,u-
ton from the Senate, fixing the day Of
adjournment, was again negatived.