The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-29

ing that he will II elected veto the wnmot proviso
And not only this but he voted against the wilmot
provso in the Sc nate. After some further remarks,
The honorable gentleman concluded when the commit
tee rose.
The hill providing for the payment OF hiuidated
claims against Mexico was then passed.
And, after a session Of Eve hours, the House al
journcd. 100
TIA. PRESIDENTS MESSAGE, AND POLITICAL MATTERS
GENERALLY.
The House resumed the consideration OF tue motion
TO vf.r the Committee Territories the rece mt
message of the President in reply to resolution giving
information with regard to the territory ared from
Mexico. &C.
Mr. KAUFMAN, of Texas, recounted events in the
history Of that State alluded to the treaties with Fiji
sola and Santa Anna, and quoted documents to show
that the boundary Of Texas extends from the mouth
TO the OF the Rio Grande The legislative and
executive departments Of the government, he con-
tended have repeatedly this The hon gem
teman heretofore delivered similar speech but never
theless il does harm to refresh the minds OF mem
beers, especially the President far as no Is con-
cerned has given to Texas portion OF the territory
Of New Mexico without waiting for the action OF Con-
gress.
message was received from the Senate, stating
that they have passed bill organizing territorial 60
vernments in Oregon. California and New Mexico.
Mr. CoLLAMER, of Vermont, obtained the floor He
said we are informed that we have peace. What is
the sensation which this produces? He had lived long
enough to witness a previous conclusion of peace The
enthusiasm then was not confined merely to few Oh
ties, but 1t extended to every valley and hilltop
proolamations to thank Almighty God for peace
with Mexico. The President, in his message,
ture and that 'the extent and value of the rito
ry ceded Is indemnity for the past" the brilliant
poits and success of army is guarantee for the
FUTURE by convincing all nations that our rights shall
be respected and has given the United States cha
racter it never before enjoyed. Our power has be-
come known. and respected to the world, and "has
saved us from the necessity of engaging in another
foreign war; So by this, according the President
we have got what We never before enjoyed There was
n raw rf,nni his I.,fr ~ fha MT
ever hear of II? (Laughter) When We numbered
but three millions the people scattered all over this
country. We fought successfully with Great Britain.
Has the world heard nothing of Bunker Hill, of
Bennington Of Saratoga, and of Yorktown. Do
W. the e. dur OF the at VALLEY
Kings Mountain? For five hundred years the British
never surrendered to foe and yet she surrendered
to us. Has this been forgotten? Yet the President
says, that never before now, have we had such
character, Then there were the splendid battles at
New Orleans, and Plattsburg, and the victories ON
the lakes, over the ships of that nation, whose
"March the mountain wave,
Whose home was on the deep"
Yet, have before enjoyed such char
acter. He had never before seen such gross
blunders the laws OF nations as had been
committed by the President with regard the dongs
in New Mexico and California. As to Oregon, let it
stand by itself, to lie esated for separately. Why
should it be hitched these other territories
1t forms part of them. 1t is all tricka device
Congress- has power to exclude slavery from the terri
tory Of the United States This power has been
TONED by every party, from the formation of TIE
bill Congress has exercised it, Legislation should be
formed with view to the public benefit. Slavery does
no good IT was unjust therefore all power should be
short Of this We should enact lew, with ne doubt
upon its face, not to transfer the controversy to the
Supreme Court We should say, the good of kind
requires that this territory be free-t shall be SOD
Mr.. STANTON rose to vindcation Of the President,
and eulogzed the administration for the successful
conduct Of the war and the happy results Those who
denounce the Executive have failed to lay down plat
form of principles by which they will be governed.
NAV nSad fhn and Ea fort hatr olar
Of the most successful generals in the They
have deserted their principles. The war has been a
they would go before the country, and say that
the unconstitutional and uni ust. The former
bead of the whig party proclaimed that war, pest
lence, and famine, preferable to the accession of
q mere military cbieftan to the Presidency of this
country; yet General Taylor has been presented
the suffrages OF the people merely because he is m
ltaIy cheftain," for according to the Life of Gene
raj Taylor" he received education in his youth,
not even that to be found in military school. Mr.
Stanton defended the veto power and replied to the
remarks Of gentlemen delivered former occasion
He also referred to whig document, which
he held in his hand, calculated and designed
to deceive the North and West, on the sub
ject of the Wilmot provso. 1t headed Please Cir
culate." He asked how many Southern would go
home and support for the Presidency a man whose
principles they do not know!
Mir. AsHMUN.-I wish to ask the gentleman whether
General Cass will extend slavery to territory now
free?
Mr.. SrAxroN.-General Cass never lodges | have
here what General Cass says.
MIR. AsHMUN.-There is SO much /" noise and confu3
sion that cannot hear" (Ha. hal
MIR. STANTON General Cass says: II am opposed to
the exercise of any jurisdiction over this matter am
for leaving to the people the right to regulate it for
themselves under the general principles OF the Consti
tuition"
MIR. AsHMuN-Is General Cass in favor of the COM
promise which leaves the whole thing to Congress
mine the matter, until they form a State. He leaves
1t to the people under the Constitution Andhe says
n az 9TH Sssef part the right is absolute He did not oP
territory form State, they have the rig hit
tablifh or reject slavery, New York has. What
General Taylor's opinions
MIR. AsHaIUN.-I don't know Gen. Tayors opinions
but know one thing suppose that General Taylor
maintains such principles as were maintained by the
most honest and patriotic of the land. do not be-
eve that he entertains opinion inconsistent with
the declarations contained in his Allison letter. do
not believe that the people of the country, acting
through sther representatives, should reject the extern
sion OF slavery he will exercise the oneman power,
Cass
Mr.. srAsros-General Cass spoke for himself and
even when there was noise and confusio n, he spoke
MIR. AsHMuN-I want to know of the gentlemen who
employ folders in the basement of this capitol, how
many copies Of this document have been sent to the
South? 1t Is manufac tured for the North for the pur
pose Of deception ! want to ask Northern gentlemen
what the opinions of another distinguished ndi-
vidual? II seems to me that no man can deny that
Willard Fillmore is in favor of the Wimot proviso. |
ask any Northern gentleman, and neighbor of his, to
deny 1t If he dare. | challenge any Northern man.
Mr.. GAYLE, of Alabama, arose.
MIR. STAsToN-I don't give way to you. ask
j
Wilmot proviso pause for reply. Gentlemen
silent. ask any Southern man. The gentleman from
Alabama. IL he chooses to reply.
MIR. GAYLE-I will ask question in reply. [IIa ha.
hs u
MIR. STANToN-Answer the question
MIR. DUER-I wish to ask question.
MIR STANToN-I asked a question, which gentlemen
cannot will not These gentlemen are en-
deavoring TO make the Southern public believe that
MIR. Fillmore is the deadliest enemy of the Wilmot
proviso
MIR. DUER-I wish to ask question. roo on.] VIII
the gentleman yield the floor / will answer far
know. wish to know whether it is principle of
the South that they will not vote for a man who is N
favor Of the Wilmot proviso
MIR. STANToN-You can't get round my question by
asking another. When you answer my question will
reply to yours What is the condition of the Union
There are fifteen free and fifteen slave States The
Vice President to be elected sits in the chair Of the
Senate of the United States and all questions on which
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