Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-01-23

guaranteed bonds. as the former Were general
" sold at premium, and were worth from 50
to $40 more in the market than mere guaran-
iced bonds. But he would not press his pref
erence in this case, having accomplished his
present purpose by making the suggestion.
Mr.. Stanard stated that an investigation had
satisfied him that objections which had been
urged to the management Of the Road in ques-
ton had been not we'll founded-and being sat
isfied that the interest of the Commonwealth
would be well guarded in this case, he should
give his support to the bill.
Mr. Gallaher was glad to find that he was
not mistaken in surprising that an investigation
would but serve to strengthen the merits of this
application. 1t had happily so turned out; and
he toncurred with tina views of the Chairman.
about the propriety of giving the State bonds,
instead of guarantees, as general rule, and
should have no objection to applying it in this
case, if he did not deem it hazardous to put to
sea again. He preferred to sail with the pres
ent prosperous breeze, and clear sky, to ventu-
ring upon new QUEENSLAND was satisfied that
the State would never have one dollar to paw
in this case.
The question was then put upon the passage
of the bill and decided in the affirmative-ayes
81, noes s.
On motion of Mr. McMullen, the following
resolutions, offered by Mr. Thompson of Ka-
nawha, some days since, were taken up fol
consideration:
Whereas, by the Treaty of Louisiana, ii
was expressly stipulated by the United States
that the inhabitants of said Territory should be
incorporated into the Union, and admitted as
soon as possible according to the principles OF
the Federal Constitution to the enjoyment of all
the rights, advantages and immunities of citi-
zens of the United States; and whereas, the
people Of that part of said Territory known as
Texas, have expressed their desire to be re-
eeived into this Confederacy according to the
terms set forth in said Treaty.
Resolved, therefore, That it is the RIGHT of
the people of Texas to be admitted into the
Union, and the duty of the people of the Uni
ted States TO perform in good faith all their OBJ
legations assumed by them in the purchase OF
Louisiana
Resolved, That Texas should be admitted
into this Union as soon as practicable.
Resolved, That the Senators from this Com
monwealth in the Senate of the United States
Mr.. Thompson supposed the opinions of SEN
ators were fully made up. and therefore de-
clined entering upon discussion of the ques-
ton.
MIR. Newman moved the previous question,
out withdrew the motion, at the suggestion of
several members.
MIR. Shnn expressed himself in favor Of the
admission of Texas, but suggested doubts as to
the practicability of doing so without viola
ton Of existing treaties on the subject He al
so referred to the debt of Texas, and endeav-
ored to show that there was no land left to
meet said debt. Mr.. S. thought it would in
yolye the country in war, which, if in disre-
gard OF our treaties, would be an unjust war
Mr.. Stanard doubted the competency of the
Senate to originate joint resolution; but. wal
wing that for the present, he would prefer an
amendment, as follows:
To insert the following words: s'consis-
tently with the obligations of the Constitution,
the internal peace and tranquility of the coun-
try, and the national faith and HONOR
Mr.. Wallace thought the amendment un-
necessary and improper, because its adoption
would imply disposition on the part Of our
national authorities to do something wrong,
which he was notinclined to pre-suppose. MI.
w. enlarged upon this view.
Mr.. Stanard enforced the propriety of his
because it would do away the idea
that any member was willing to annex Texas
without regard to the obligations of national
faith.
Mr. Cox asked Mr. Stanard if he would vote
tor the resolution, if amended to suit him.
Mr. Stanard replied that the first objection
stated was sufficient for the present. When
the main question should come up properly, he
would vote according to his constitutional obi
cations and his sense of right.
Mr.. Gallaher also objected to the origination
OF Joint resolutions by the Senate
Mr. McMullen replied, and said there were
precedents on the subject of originating joint
resolutions
Mr. Gallaher explained his reasons for voting
formerly for joint resolutions thus originating.
He was satisfied now he was wrong. He
would not vote for resolution under such cir
if it contained every word he APP
proved.
Here the proceedings were arrested for
moment, by message from the House of Dele
gates. -.