Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-01-31

tV TO be settled! You must take the treaties OF
Texas along with Texas herself He then alluded
to the origin of this measure, and said the primary
object of it, its actuating principle the perpet-
uation of Slavery and opening market for slave
breeders. He did not agree with Mr.. Rhett, who
had said that the South not responsible for the
agitation of the Slave question. Mr.. g, contend
cd that they were alone responsible. He referred
to variety of historical facts, to show that the
South, and not the North had always been the first
to bring up that subject, and produce agitatlon.-
Mr.. G. then spoke of the evils and burthens that
fell upon the North, growing out of the existence
of Slavery in the South lie, also, dwelt upon the
horrors and disgrace of the Slave system, and the
duty of the Government TO remove this reproach
from the national character He related an instance
of suicide of slave, who was about to be sold by
his owner, and who could not survive n separation
from his wife and children. Itoccurred in this city,
and could be substantiated. He was young and
very intelligent man and when he was about to be
transferred to his purchaser he attempted to his
throat, but only succeeded partially before he was
arrested in his purpose. His wound was dressed,
and the first chance lie Afterwards had, he cludel
those who had him IN charge, and ran to the canal,
where he put an end to his life by throwing himself
into it. This was only one out of the many cases
OF the kind that might be cited to prove the evils
and crueltes OF Slavery. Mr.. G. spoke to the end
of his hour, and supported with animation his pc
cullar views on this subject.
! Mr.. Andrew Johnson followed, in a political
speech of an hour
Senate. Mr. Upham presented a romonsroncc,
from citizens OF Washington, VT, against the an.
neXation of Texas.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 90.
senGte. Mr. Phelps presented memorial from
citizens Of Newly York, members of some Peace
Association, asking that arrangements may be
made by Congress, for the settlement of National
controversies by peaceful arbitration
The Cumberland road bill was taken nm and
read. It nprropriaes S250,O00 Passed by yeas %,
nays IA.
House. Mr. Robinson, of N. Y introduced a
bill, there being no objection, for the annexation
OF Texas. The bill was read. 1t proposes that
there shall be but one slave state, not LARGER than
any State now in the Union and the rest Of the
territory to be disposed Of as Congress- shall here
after determine. The debtso Texas not 10 be as
srmed The State to be entitled to two Senators
and two Representatives in Congress
Mr.. Payne of Alabama, objected to the reccp-
ton Of the bill--but the Chair said it was too late
the bill had already been received.
After a warm bate, in which the ultra annexa-
tionists opposed this bill, motion to reject was
lost by vote of 63 to ~. The proposition was
then read second time and referred TO the Com.
mll,ee OF the Whole on the state of the Union.
Mr.. Iilden presented the resolutions of nstrnc
ton OF the Legislature of Ohio, against the annex
alton OF Texas, and against the REIMBURSEMENT of
any portion Of the territory of Oregon They were
read, and referred TO the Committee of the Whole
on the State of the Union.
) The House then resolved itself into Committee
OF the Whole, and resumed the consideration of the
Joint resolution for the annexation of Texas
Mr. Rathbun addressed the committee in onno
sltlon 10 the measure.
Mr.. Cobb of Georgia, got the floor next, and
supported the measure Of annexation in an ANNA.
ted speech.
Mr.. Pollock Of Pennsylvania, was the successful
competitor Tor the floor, and followed on the other
sue, when MI Cobbs time was ont. lie said he
would not spend much time in discussing either
The expodlency or constitutonality of annexation
His chief object in occupying the floor was to de-
hne his position, on this subject in reference to his
constituents.
THURSDAY, Jan. %
HouSe. Mr.. HARRISON of Georgia, having tho
floor, spoke his hour in favor of annexation He
was severe on the New-York Locofocos who Oh
posed annexation. lie contended that we had ,
perfect right to pass this measure in accordance
with the provisions of the Constitution. He sale
that the annexation of Texas was stronger than tn,
Democracy in the late contest
Mr. Collamer, OF Vermont next obtained the
foor, ond argued against annexation, on account o
, Its debts-the assumption of its wars, now pending
the arguments in favor of annexation for strength
! enlng Slavery, &c. lie made strong point nea
the conclusion of his speech, relative TO our rich
|
g rlsdicton. We must follow the receipt for cooking
= the fish" first catch the fish," First prove tina
we have jurisdiction over Texas and then we cal
q legslate over her
, MIR. Seymour of New-York made dignfed an
moderate Speech against the annexation whou
e understanding precisely the terms upon which
= must be admitted He contended that the propo
u stlon now before the House was unconstitutional
= Mr. llamlln of Name professed himself in fave
e OF annexation; but what might have been rrea
- National question had been made by a Presider
g possessing the confidence Of neither party, mer
- question OF the extension Of Slavery. The Chair
4 man OF The Committee on Foreign Affairs had &C
= knowledged that 1t was Southern question Ii
i referred to the late contest, and his labors in fave
- OF Texas, but he did not mean to have such mea
sure as this thrust upon him. The position of NJ
= Clay was the position advocated by the Democrat
= papers that he had scent. lie could not 90 ft
:. strengthening slavery. The Chairman's ow
10 mckinney had sald OF slavery, that :" its ioosteJ
" had marked with blood, wherever it had touche
the green sod Of Gods earth" In answering tt
- sneers cast on New England, he made quite an c
- oqucnt defence of that portion o. the country
- Mr.. Flcklln occupied his hour in favor of anne
lion' gong over the same old grounds. H MA,
a out nete point, however, tina: slavery is better
~ the coored population than freedom.
=; Senate. The bill to abolish the Smith sonian I
:" stIlute was taken up and passed
AZ ~, FRIDAY, Jan. 81
lie House. The House went into Committee of n
e. Whole; and Mr.. Dromgoole being entitled to 4
he moor, spoke IN ayor of annexing Texas to the Ur
IN Tea states, lie was followed by Mr.. Barnard
ie N. y, on The other side. Both these genilenI
ke spoke out their allotted time
n Mr. Adams followed Mr.. Barnard, and, when
e. rose, there was quite comnoion in the Hall, a
G. the members all ilocked round him. in the effort
lt secure seat near him. lie commenced bv all
10 ding to the personal interest he had in various uuc
ol' IONS that had been introduced into this debate.
nc hicr some preliminary remarks of this kind. he
nd TERED to the charge of Mr.. Douglass, that Annex
r. tlon had It's origin with him (Mr. Adams1 MIR.
C. SAID his proposition in 1926 in reference to Tex
o. was very different from the measure now under ca
H. sheraton. lie then proposed to acquire Tex
e. run The consent Of lis proprietor This was an i
40 poI'ant distinction, which the gentleman had ON
io ou 70 ufa", between the two cases. If anindiv