Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-10
THE ENQUIRER.
Richmond, january 10.

dict the length OF the debate, nor The variety OF pro-
jets which may be submitted, nor the result 10
which they may ultimately arrive. Weprcsumc
the annexation may pass the House in some form
or oher-and, il the Wing Senators from the
South and West discharge their solemn duty
10 their country, strpt OF all miserable party ties
the measure will prevail at The present session, in
some form or other. If it cannot succeed in one
form, it should be carried in another. In such
case, private preferences ought 10 yield 10 the high
considerations Of public good. No logged ade-
renee to a particular mode ought 10 defeat the
great object which we ought all 10 have in view
Cancellation ought 10 be consulted. The friends
of the measure in both Houses should COIN
pare notes with each other, and fall upon
some fair and honorable course, which can
command the majority of both Houses. II
Messrs. Ingersoll and McDullie cannot carry
their resolutions, following out the form OF The
late rejected treaty. some other more available
formula should he pursued. IL Messrs. Weller
and Douglass cannot carry their resolutions, ior
acquiring Texas in The territorial form, we see no
reason al all why we should not ial! back upon
the propositions OF MessrS. Tibbat!s and Niles
bring her in as Stale, subject To fair conditions
which will prevent Texas from being larger than
the present larges, State in the Union, and VIII
permit The extra territory 10 be carved up MO
rs many other States, rs The wisdom of Congress
in The conrse Of time may consider best for The
whole Union. With this conciliatory spirit
among the friends of Annexation, we can see no
insurnountablc difficulty in the way. As ior
those who love Henry Clay more than their
couniry-and would sacrifice her great interests
10 their party idol nothing can I've expected from
Them. They will pursue Mr.. Winlhrops course,
and do nothing. They will rample upon the
preccdcnts Of Louisiana and Florida, and The
NEGOTIATIONS OF Adams and Jackson Tor The an
ncxa,ion of Texas. They are opposed 10 The
measure in every form in which il may be pre-
scented. No argument can convince thcm-no
anpeals can override their idolalry 10 Mr.. Clay,
or their idle and dangerous anpathy 10 The
South No Cancellation can reconcile them 10
any measure We must act without them, or
moi &C, at ALL II remains 10 be seen, whether The
two Senators from Virginia ale 50 infatuated rs
10 sacrifice themselves AID their country TO Their
prcudceS-or, whether Gas We have some rca-
sons 10 hope) ,nev can rise superior The bcests
of party, and strike boldly Tor their glorious coun-
try.
II is impossible fer us 10 publish the whole OF
this Interesting debate; but We shall give as ma
ny speeches as we can. We begin this day with
Mr.. C. ]. Ingersolls speech-and shall follow il
up tomorrow with Mr.. Beser's.
The Globe of Tuesday night sketches the de-
bale of that day in the House Of Representatives
II notices The severe cas,i5ation which Mr.. lan-
cey Of Alabama, has administered to ClinSnan
Of North Carolina. IL SAYS, that "Mr Ianccy
from Alabama, in his FIRST speech in The House
distinguished himself by his severe sarcasm and
fervid elouuence. We did not hear his inroduc-
tory remarks, but Learn That they were made up
Of causlic for Mr.. Cinsman. II is certainly a
good maxim which teaches 10 take The beam out
ofour own eyes before we attempt 10 spy the mole
in anoihcrS; and this COUGHING Of The eyes Of Il
Southern man, by a Southern nan, was quite aP-
propriate We must confess that we have seen with
some regret, that portion OF our Southern friends
have, for years, shown disposition 10 find fault
with their distant political allies not feeling t!at
intense sympathy with them on political matters
which affected them locally, while they were in
clned TO spare their own men of the South, who
sacrificed the great Interests OF that region 10 It's
selfish Northern enemies. The Tariff discussion,
the vital measure in regard TO which, at the last
Congress, almost every Wing in the South gave
up his often avowed prnciplcs-lhe known will
of the people he represented rights and in
teres,s to foster a remote privileged class, and
support its candidate for the Presidency, furnishes
an example Of this And yet the vials OF wrath
Of the opponents of the Tariff in the South were
not poured out on these betrayers al home OF the
domestic cause; but, on few Northern Demo
their constituents faithfully in oppsios change
in tile Tariff Now this mode Of dealing with
the actors in our party conflicts does not evidence
a feeling OF political Justice. Charity should not
begin at home for the betrayers of a cause nor
should vindictiye persecution I've attempted to-
wards those who, differing with political friends
on question of policy in regard 10 the interests
of their constituents, resolve 10 maintain the fun
damental principle Of our Government OF fdeli-
" 10 tile constituent, rather than The bchesls of
majority of their own party. Weare led TO these
reflections from the reform which Mr. fancey
seems disposed TO introduce in the mode Of treat
ing The Southern enemies OF the new Southern
topic at present under discus,ion-the re-annexa-
ton Of Texas. 1.-The shafts oil nyeciiye tp be
hurled against any in this new controversy lei II
be against the neighbors and kindred of the hero
ic men Of Texas who would surrender them 10
The tender mercies OF military government in
Mexico, iorgeful alike of the perlidy and atroci-
" under which Tanning and his brave men per-
ished and oflhe nagnanmily OF Houston, through
which Santa Anna and his army survive the
wrongs which they had perpetrated. MIR. Yam
cey did well to-day in eyelling his spear at Mr..
Cingman, as among the first Of the Souiherners
TO appear in the tournament against the South; and
he did we'll, too in the conclusion of his speech, TO
deal his blows upon those in The North, who from
their hostility to the South and Southern iDsltu-
lions, would immediate lie Union. The Hartford
Convention conspirators, and those who now bar
Dor that Infamous treason in their bosoms de-
served the indignant anmadVersiOn with which
he visited them," &C.
The Globe adds: "We heard The speech Of Mr..
Bayly Of Virginia with great pleasure. 1t was
n profound view of the question debated, sustain
ed at every step 10y an able constitutional argu-
ment MIR. Bayly is strong man; and if the
early promise hold, Virginia has gained much by
his transit from the judicial bench to The floor OF
the Fl. of Representative"
TSuch is the sentiment which every liberia and
enlightened man expresses for Thos. LII. Bary
He is iniced "a strong MAINLAND does honor 10
The District which he has the honor OF serving in
The "Cons,itulion, Too, notices me n,su-
men, Of General Bayly in the following terms
He proceeded, them most powerfully and
ably TO illustrate his views OF the question:
He demonstrated most conclusivcly that Con-
gress had the power under The Constitution 10 &C
ouire territory by bill of joint resolution, as well
as by treaty. He proceeded by numerous and
authoritative historical illustrations, TO show the
sinister, the aggressive and insincere policy OF
England in regard TO slavery and the slave trade
He also showed that her diplomacy had been
brought 10 bear upon this question, the results Of
which, if successful would be 10 embarrass, il
not 10 defeat annexation aloSelner. Inc whole
scope of his argument was most dignified, able
and conclusive. When fully reported, as it will
be with all its illustrations, il will be found to be
an argument fully sustaining our policy and pur-
poses in regard 10 Texas. Posted up TO this poin:
Of time, we are happy TO say 10 the friends OF
Texas, that the sum OF the argument is immense
" in favor of annexation"
(Gen. Bayly will prove himself by his talents,
worthy OF filling the space of Wise.)
In The Senate, the debate upon Texas has not
commenced. But they are not altogether standing
still. On the same day, Mr.. Niles Of Connccti-
cut submitted the following bill, which is intend
ed to introduce Texas as a Stale, (by the vote OF
Congress- rather than directly in the form OF
Treaty:
Mr.. Niles, pursuant TO notice heretofore gi-
ven, asked and obtained leave TO Introduce the
following Joint resolulions-which were read
twice:
aJoint resolutions for the admission of Texas into