Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-01-24

IN favor OF re-acqulrlng IeXaS but that, unless
the terms could be settled, and the divisions har
monized among the friends Of the measure this ma
iorty would be converted into minority. The
distinctive feature OF Mr. Haywood's bill is pro-
vision for extending the operation of the ordinance
of 1887 over the territory Of Texas, in any compact
which may be made between the supreme authorl-
ties Of Texas and the United States He was ready
to advance farther than this, up}er the lead of d
minority, if it was thought best but here was a
point upon which the friends OF Texas could meet
and if we first gave our legislative assent in this
form, il would be much easier to decide the ques-
tons which lay behind This precedent step was
urged as polite and the farest ground upon which
both the friends and opponents of annexation could
meet
The measure, Mr.. II. said, is fast becoming, if il
is not already, question between the North and
South or, to speak more plainly, between us, A.
mong whom slavery exists, and those who got rid
of their slaves by sending them to us and the
it is settled like quarrel between brothers,
the less there will be to forgive.
Mr.. H's, bill provides for division of the terri
tory in question at the 3ith parallel of latitude,
north Of which slavery is not to go. He had scleo-
led this point because by solemn oath, as it were,
we had set apart the territory north of that line for
the red man, and he did trust that whatever fate
was in reserve for this race we, at least should no
longer interfere with his destiny, but leave it ia the
hands of Providence.
He concluded by urging his friends not to clam
our about this measure it would be highly desira-
BILE to be sure to have the question settled at once
but the fiends Of Texas may rest satisfied that the
worst calamity whict will befail ten, will be bat
a four years further agitsticn ct the subject
The bill was then read by its title, with n view
to reference; asd Nh Nlorehead, on submittin
this motion to refer 10 the Cemm,tee cn Furci
Affairs, made few remarks.
lie, also, was anxious tor the settlement of this
question; but still more anxious that in its settle
ment no wrong should Ire doRe to the constitutions
He asked the Senator from n c.. if his bill did not
propose the annexation Of Texas BY IgislGtive
act, and isow he was sustained in this procedure BY
the precedents to which isc kad referred:
He asked the Senator, too, whether he was cutie
sure that this was delicate s:ep towards Texas.
Before taking hls seat, he thanked the Senator fer
the diligence and moderation with which he la (
treated the subject
Mr. Sewer asked when tire Senate might expect
n report from the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Archer said that the Ccmmiuee would have
reported before this, bat that the multiplicity of
plans, which we're springing up from day to dsy,
made it difficult for them te ACT. They had thought
best 10 wait the result of the action in the other
branch Of Congress, in order to report definitely.
The bill was then referred.
WEDNESDAY,, Jan. IS.
House. Mr.. Burke, OF Now Hampshire, offered
bill, providing that the people of Texas may a.
dopt republican form Of government aud annex
ing that Territory as State, ta the Uned States
the Congress Of the United Suites to ratify the
Constitution agreed upon by the people of Texas
and the State Of Texas to be ADMITTED before the
LIST of January next; slavery to exist or not, south
of 80 degrees and 80 Riastes north latitude as the
people there may determine, the Texas debt rot
TO be assumed by this Government. Objection was
made to the reception of the bill, and Mr. B. moved
u suspension of the rules. The rules were sus-
pended, tyess t26, nags 32) and the bill was read
and referred to the Committee Of the Whole
Some further gDmportant business was transact.
ed, when the House wont into Committee of the
Whole, on the Texas question. This subject has
been SO completely exhausted ito prev ent any in
rerest Whatever from being taken ROW en- the debate
in reference to it. To-day it was very dull, and
at no time during its continuance, there any
thing like quorum present
Mr. Bowlin of Missouri, spoke in the affirmative
of the question, and Messrs. Hardin of Indiana and
Severance of Name, in the negative.
At the conclusion of ME-. S. speech q motion
made TO adjourn.
Mr.. Adams asked the indulgence of the House,
to offer resolution calling upon the President for
information as to the precise boundaries of Texas.
Objection made, and Mr.. Adams demanded the
yeas and nays on the motion to adjourn. They were
not ordered, when the House adjourned.
There is e current rumor in circulation, here
which is generally believed that there is difficulty
in the accounts Of the Clerk TO the House. and that
it is probable that officer will not be able to adjust
them satisfactorily. The subject has been under
investigation by the Committee on Accounts, and
it is said that the result of their examination CON
firms the statements that current in regard "a
the matter. His sufeNes are said to be the two
Senators, and two of the members of the House
from Ohio Alias
Senate. Mr. Morohead rose to correct a mis-.
statement III enc OF the morning papers, THE Globe
in which IT was enormously said, under the Edite
rial head, that he had yesterday declared himsefr
favor of the annexation Of Texas, whenever ii
could be constiuonally done. lie doubted no,
that, if the Editor had listened To his remarks he
had uisEpprshended them, for he had made no such
'decleration.
Mr.. Allen rose. with memorial in his hand, ur.
on the subject of Oregon, and inquired whether a
ny answer had been received from the President, tc
the resolution asking, if not incompatible with the
public interest," Ser any correspondence that hat
passed between this Government and Greut Britain
in respect to OBsgont
The Chair was not aware that any reply had bees
received but could not say without reference to the
files.
Mr.. Archer could inform the Senator that no re-
ply had been maees but il was hecMse as be haG
reason to believe, the result of the neaacatiou il
progress would be transmitted to the Senate in 1
few days.
Ar. Allen went oh to compain of the course O
the English Government-a said that, If tina
po'eih"o'" "os lining WIN olhs, LOT lhe purpose
of gaining time, our Government ought not in turn
TO trife with the American people.
TEURsDAY, Jan. I6
.Seude. Mr. Atchison reported BILL authoyiz
ing territorial government in Oregon, With
lnendments.
The bill fixing a uniform time for the election Q
President and Vice President of the United States
after being amended so to fix the Tuesday mex
after the first Monday in November was ordered i
its engrossment and afterwards passed
The bill to reduce the rates Of postage was takcl
up; soHae amendments by Mr.. Niles, were ordere
TO be printed, and the bill was made the order @
the day for Monday next
House. Mr. Preston King Of New York, referrc
TO a report in the National lntelhgencer and NOV
ed for the appointment OF a Select Committee
inquire whether any gentlemen, members of hi
House, had left the city to fight duel, and tht