Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-30

Mr.. COOKE said that, If he were 10 take his
stand with the Federalists he should 70 over TO
the modern Fedcraliss, with whom the gentleman
from Goochland acted.
AIR. DANIEL of Richmond CITY, By gene.
raj consent, withdrew his substitute, 50 as to OF.
Ter II as an amendment TO Mr.. Tolers substitute
I MIR. EDMuNDS OF Halifax hoped that men,
bers acting with him would vote for Mr.. Da
nels substitute 50 as to leave final selection
between the latter and the Seuale's resolution
MI E. analysed Mr.. Toers substitute, as il LEFT
10 our Senators the discretion 10 decide upon
questions, which this Legislature coming from
all parts Of Virginia, could best decide. When
Massachusetts and Connecticut had, in advance
OF The action OF Congress, taken such bold and
disorsanlzng grounds against our domestic in
siitutions ii was right and proper that the Lcss-
lature of Virginia should express their solemn
convictions, and not leave ii 10 the two Senators
IN Congress. Mr.. Z. examined Mr. Daniels ar
guments and commended tha, Congress had lull
power to admit Texas. Under the old Confede-
ration, there were two modes BY which foreign
territory might be admitted viz LIST, by the Trea-
iy-making power; and 2dly, by an express grant
Of power 10 admit Canada and other foreign
colonies-there then being only one Congress
In the new Congress of 1857, The Treaty-making
power was transferred 10 The President and the
/ Senate; and by that power, large territory, in
GLIDING Florida &c. had been admitted. But,
until The adoption Of The clause Congress may
admit new States into the Union" in the new
Constitution, new States could not be admitted
Those words according 10 the construction OF Mr.
Madison, were intended 10 authorize The admission
OF new STATES whether in or out ofihe original linn
its Of the U. 5. The gentleman from Richmond
City had conceded, that foreign territory might be
admitted by The war-making power, and was not
Congress war.making power? Mr.. f. went
on to show The power necessarily incidentto Con-
sresS, as war-making power, to make contracts;
and The power 10 "admit new States into the
Union," necessarily carried with il the power 10
admit foreign territory. IL is we'll known, that
two-lhrds of the Senate cannot be obtained TO adj
nit Texas. five restrict the mode 10 the Treaty
making power, il is tantamount 10 saying, that
Texas never shall be annexed. Heurged gentle
/ men To look al this practical view. MIR. F.. drew
/ vivid picture of the condition Of things, il The
denuncialions OF the Northern Legislatures be
/ consulted, and slavery be confined 10 its present
/ narrow limits
Mr. TAYLORo of Norfolk Borough went first for
the great good ofVirgnia and should supportthe
substitute Of Mr.. Toer If Texas be annexed
al once, there would be Il vast drain OF slaves
and emigration Of whites, 10 the great injury Of
Virginia. Mr.. T. read letter from Gen Jack
son 10 President Monroe, 10 show that Texas was
mol now necessary 10 us in military point ofview
MIR I. had no desire 10 strengthen South Caro-.
fina in her notions OF Southern Confederacy.
Did gentlemen desire 10 acquire political benefits
for that purpose
Mr.. VERIFY asked The gentleman from Rich
mond CITY 10 withdraw his substitute, as il was
calculated 10 cmbarrasS his friends
Mr.. DANIEL withdrew the substitute, as il
hid answered the purpose for which he had offer
ed il, viz: to explain his views
MIR BOW DEN offered 10 amend Mr.: Toler's
substitute, BY adding thereto, "all of which, in the
opinion Of this General Assembly can I've proper
" accomplished by the Senate Of the I. States
passing the joint resolution, which has passed the
House Of Representatives"
Mr.. L. desired 10 express his views, but, As it
was now late, (hali pas, 3 O'clock he was vii
ling that the House adjourn.
On motion of Mr.. FOX, therefore, The House
adjourned