The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-09

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pose of allsyng the exciting and dstracting question OF
slavery.
MIR. DAsoAx was glad to hear it. Aaer the battles Of
the sh and 9Th OF May, he sincerely regretted that our
army crossed the Rio Grande not however, because he
thought that had right to make the movement
perhaps il the part Of wis iom IL he could have
controlled the destnies of the army he would have done
SO But Mexico had been invaded, he would marx
sha had compelsd a war to fix it. We should declare
what il Is and hold until obtain treaty Of peace
listened skort time shook hands with several gentle
men, and took comprehensive survey OF the premises
compro%is. If this should be denied he one would
take his departure and would 10 the Union
for day and to this he thought 'n'' ne could pledge
| Advance your waving colors on tho walls"
FRNIr SrppoN of Virginia, who a southern man by
birth education feelings, and interest said that the south
would stand firm the compromise of the constitution
to the question of slavery introduced connection
with the acquisition Of territory from the Mexcans One
half of those in the battle field were from the southern
States and many of them slaveholders and he would tell
gentlemen that the agitation Of this subject the
eectuaI and direct means Of giving aid and comfort
pause and place the body OF the Union shaft that
would rankle and Tester and ultimately produce its dis
day. lest sackcloh and ashes the madness OF the hour
Oh how this discord doth sfiict myseul"
Mr.. Grover, of New York, remarked that gentlemen
from the SOUTH th, morning. had introduced tho subject
Of savey and he was that an opportunity had been
presented not in spirit of excitement for there
for IT. not with fear but reasonable
sponsible men, to discuss the question We are making
appeal to the northern States. They will furnish
~ for the war; but they cannot go forth
in its prosecution slavery TO be extended by the
QUESTION Of territory 1t with the view of disabusng
the people of the north that his colleague (Mr King
few days ago, submitting resolutions sppropriatng
summating peace appended prohibition Of isvsry in
the territory which may be acquired.
MIR. Borp Of Kentucky.WiIl the gentleman permit
whether clearly understand him Do understand him
to say that the northern people Will not provide for the
an,tfnp nf thou or VVst aatrlCtI
say So Before get through, will give my views
sver They viii give the means for carrying on the
without the restriction But in the resolutions Of
there The entire north with one feeling and with one
exception here will -
Mr.. McChrKr4sD, of Illinois-Doo' the gentleman in
Mr. GsoveR-I mean north of Mason and Dxons line
which divides the free from the slave sss a NJ. ..
Mr.. GnoveR-I only speak of my hopes
Mr.. C J. INGERsoLL-Do you speak for me?
Mr. GsoysR-i only referred to my hopes hope
we will find this to be the entire feeling Of the North
South; leave slavery whore il is We are looking to
the permanent occupation OF California and all we do
sire is to prevent the extension of slavery to regions
where it il not known Secure to the Pacific
Gordon Of free States and will leave to the Southern
States all their rights How can the Union be in danger
when touch not single right Of the southl We Sc
the slave States all the rights they have The
constitution does embrace this territory and the
North says that shall be brought into the Union in the
least dangerous manner and best promotive OF human
the last session. when the Oregon bill (Which contained
clause prohibiting slavery or involuntary servitude,
except for crims) was under consideration large por.
ton Of the Southern voted against it. Where then,
was this COMPROMISED 1t was forgotten.
Mr.. CHAPMAN, of ALBANIA tmy name is recorded
must not be understood being opposed to the Missouri
compromise; but did so, the want Of Power Con.
gress to legislate on the subject
Mr.. GROvER-Yes, sir. To-day 1t was very conve
nlent subject; then it was not We yielded Texas-we
could not prohibit slavery because it already existed
Northern men spoke about dissolution, but South
ern gentlemen laughed aud jeered at the fears ex
pressed The threats Of dissolution Of the Union
now were made for the purpose Of intimidasing
Northern representatives, and that they might be
enabled to go home and justify themselves 90 this
ground before their constituents saying the Union was
n danger. think that the wor is just believe that
an honorable peace cannot be obtained without an
QUESTION Of territory We want the territory ami
free. 1t better for the present age, am for the u
ture You say-yoa OF the South-tnat slavery is an
evil On gentemen, don't be like the iox who having
had his tail clipped off by tao trap, deHrsd hav
.imsr pain oficted on his associates do hope oar
tfor we have heard from them and say that we shall
territory at all We desire that the democrats
way" We have declared the war, we have issued the
writ and have obtained the territory We want to hold
it We want to send to the shores Of the Pacific
citizens that in the Of fifty years they may
rival New England We want to see our commerce ex.
tend and the people educated and blessed with the arts
OF civilization The Mexcans can't do il ; American.
Will you permit this to be frustrated by northern
wings and southern ultra democrats The idea is
lancholy, melancholy Laughter, in which nearly all
Mr.. CHArMar Of Alabama arose, and propounded a
question, something like this: ask the gentleman what
the Van Buren, party did when they wanted Mr.. Van
Buren, to be President by Southern votes
MIR GROVER had no Opportunity to reply for his hour
expired moment after Mr. Chapman began to ask the
question
The CHAIRMAN raped to order A dozen sprung to
Gentlemen would be good enough to take their seats
Trap. rap]
TOOMBs ed tha noO Int
way to
Mr.. Boys, who moved that the committee rise. If the
motion should prevail he would ask the House to take
up the bill from the Senate to encourage enlistnents in
the army.
The CHAIRMAN-The gentleman from Georgia has the
floor.
Mr.. Bowl am aware OF that but the gentleman
yields the floor for the motion to rise To rise only
The CHArnMAr.-I am aware of that. Order, order,
Trap, rap,1 gentlemen must como to order.
The committee rose and the speaker having resumed
Mr. BOYD asked that the bill to which he had referred
1t was read by its title several gentlemen wanted to
hear its contents.
rsad-and proposed that enlistments in the army
shall be for five years. during the war; and allowed
Mr.. BorD Quickly. before l make motion wish
to have the opinion Of the chair Does the bill require
commitment
The SPEAKER.-It does not
Mr. Bowl move that it be put its passage at this
| time ! propose, frst an important ncndment; the
term Of enlistment shall be for five years. during the
war, unless sooner discharged"
The amendment agreed to, and the bill was pass
| ed unanimously
TAXING THE LANDS.
The bill from the Senate taken up, declaring the
assent OF Congress to certain States imposing upon
all lar is hereafter sold by the United States and
alter the day of such sale.
Mr. McCLKHrAND moved that the bill be put its pas
| sage.
MIR RATHBuN-I that it be referred to the Com.
j mittee Public Lands.
| Mr.. McCLERNASD.-The gentleman always interrupts
| me. have the floor.
| Mr. RATHDUr-The gentleman made remark
which, if distinctly BEARD it, was unjustifable.
Mr. McCLERNAND briefly stated the provisions Of the
| bill.
Mr. RATHBvN said the bill very important great
many men had bought lands wing what the law
They had vested rights and he unwilling that the
bill should be passed without opportunity of read
| ing it.
Mr. McCLERNANp understood to say that the oil
| proposed to tax lands which are to be sold
he tn iha Cor PM Land