Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-07-14

| to be found the authority for The declaration that
Congress can make this unequal dslrbulion2
Ii Congress is the trustee tor all, and has The
power TO govern, Congress is bound to preserve
this equality in filling up the territories and quail
flying them tor admission as States into the Union
TO protect the property OF all going there 10 co.
| lonise and improve this property. II gentlemen
are Tired OF The Constitution lei them say so-bu.
if they desire and intend TO live under it. let them
| fulfil all its obligations.
| He replied 10 The arguments of Senator's that
because STAKEHOLDER carries his slave into a
free State il therefore ceases TO be property aad
insisted that il he thus lost possession Of his slave,
il was not because he ceased 10 be properly, bat
as apenaly tur taking him there. And any
other view OF the question would be denial OF
the power u sovereign Stale in which Slavery
may exist.
He pointed out the consequences OF The excr
else oi this power, under the limitations which
he had expressed as the true intent ANA mean.
ing OF the constitution; and contended that such
exercise in such manner would be conducive 10
the happiness of The slave, and the harmony and
prosperity of The whole United States.
He combaued The position Of Mr. Davis, that
the object was an increase Of The political power
Of The slave holding States. So lar from such
result being contemplated, were we TO move on
without sectional jealousy, The efsc. wouli be 10
bind all the States together like band OF brothers
The Stae which he in part had the homo, 10
represent, had never YET brought herself 10 cacu-
lale such an event as the dissolution OF this
union. There was nothing in the horizon of
our prosperity 10 indicate The approach OF such
an event. bnt that cabalistic word Slavery" and
she was not now prepared 10 believe that an IN.
constitutional and unjuslifiable disregard by one
portion OF the United States Of rights common 10
ALL were YET 10 sever The bonds oil union
he proceeded, al some length, TO show The
necessity OF The relation al the South OF mas
Ter and servant, 10 justify its existence in this
coun'ry-and the danger TO the North OF sir
ring up these agilaiions. II This Union is 10 60,
the losses will rot be all on one side, but will
be mutual. The South has already sacrificed
much, and she is willing still to make sacrifices;
but she will never sacrifice The br,hrghi OF her
children, and place them in condition worse
than That occupied by her slaves This she ought
not to DO, and this he was sure she would not do.
Al the conclusion OF Mr. Hunters speech, Mr.
Jefferson Davis indicated a wish TO address the
Senate on his amendment, and as he was not
then prepared TO 90 on the bill was again inior-
mav passed over. Therefore it is probable that
the implied understanding that the vote should be
taken Tomorrow will not be carried out
On motion OF MIR. Rusk, the Senate took up
The bill 10 auhoriSs The President 10 increase the
Navy OF the United States, by adding thereto The
officers Of the Navy Of the late Republic OF Texas
MIR. Berrien addressed The Senate briefly in
opposition 10 The bill, as an act o. gross injustice
TO the officers OF the Navy OF the United States
Some OF the officers whom il was now proposed
| TO incorporate into the Navy OF the U. States
| and promote over the heads OF oilers now belong
ing 10 that Navy, had quilted that service years
| ago, and sought employ men, il foreign service
lie tell constrained, BY sense Of justice, 10 vo:e
agains, The BILL
Mr.. Rusk replied. Surely The Senator from
Georgia did NOT consider Texas now "iofeicn
government" And he proceeded 10 show that
Texas came into the Union a, The solicitation OF
the United Staes-lhat by The ACT OF annexation
the Navy OF The Republic OF Texas was t. I've in
cluded, and her officers retained il the service
The vessels OF The Texan Navy had been sur.
rendered 10 The United States, under The terms Of
the compact, and there was nothing unreasonable
or unjust in compliance On the part Of the u.
States with that part ri lhe compact which Tela-
ted TO the gallant officers who had fought 10 SC.
cure Tor Texas that independence which had en-.
abled her 10 accept the invitation OF this Govern
meni, and enroll herself anona the States Of The
American Union.
Nj. p"de,ar as a member OF the Naval Com
mitee, explained that nI> I'm 49, romc hafore
The Senate without any general concurIeuL. l..
the provisions of The bill; but had merely given
sion OF The whole Senate might be had on lis me.
rts. He also insisted that The passage Of the bin
would be considered, by every officer 10 be super
seeded, as gross wrong towards himself. The
officers whom il is proposed 10 incorporate, had
left The services Of the United States, and entered
the Texas Navy with full knowledge of The
probable temporary character OF tina; employ
mcnt. They had entered il for The "high rise"
and with consequences in view, and therefore no
this bill. He should vote against il.
MIR. Underwood examined Inc features OF The
bill, and denied that Congress had the power 10 do
what was contemplated.
Mr. Rusk rejoined al considerable length, cX.
amned The provisions OF the Treaty OF Annexa-
lion, and insisted that under those provisions the
officers Of the late Texan navy were entitled 10
all that was asked forthem.
MIR. Calhoun said This whole question rested
upon The terms OF The Resolution OF Annexation,
and he thought that The Interpretation given by
the Senator from Texas was the correct one
On the constitutional question, whether Congress
had the power 10 annex The individuals of TO-
reign army or navy, he was mol clear; bu! that
was of no importance here, as these officers were
now citizens OF the United States, and il was
merely proposed TO give them in our Navy The
rank which they held in The Texan Navy. He
referred in complimentary terms 10 Com. Moore,
and others, oil the Texan Navy. Any conslitu-
liona objection, he thought, might be easily re.
moved, and as TO the alleged injustice towards
other officers OF the Navy, he did not think, for
reasons which he stated, that any, under view
Of all the circumstances, would be perpcira,et.
After few further remarks from Mr.. Berrien,
in replyto Messrs Calhoun and Risk,
Mr.. Hale opposed The bill. on The ground that
We have now in The Navy more officers than are
required-ihat oil those now in this service lew
have been employed more than half the time
EIe thought that men might be obtained 10 do The
same service for less than half the money. He
proceeded 10 show the enormous expense CT keep
ing up VIVA, he termed, mol the navy proper, but
the "navy improper"
Mr. Foole thought that if they did not do what
was proposed by this bill, they would be gully OF
an act Of reputation which would disgrace them
in The eyes OF the civilized world lie proceeded
| 10 give glowing account oil the gaanry and
meriloIious services OF the officers Of Inc Texan
navy-servces which greatly contributed 10 The
independence of Texas and her annexation 10 the
United Saies Com. Moore, he though, ranked
far higher in public estimation, tor having lett
the American navy, at a time when bis services
were not required, 10 aid the people u a sister
Republic in attaining that liberty which they now
enjoy.
MIR. Westcott also advocated the passage Of the
bill; though he did moi regard the terms OF the Re-
solution OF Annexation as making it imperative.
Blu, he deemed it proper that these merilorous Oh
fcers should be provided for, and public opinion
had indicated The same thing. And he had no
hesitation 10 giving to the President The power TO
carry this indication into effect. He proposed 10
amend, so as TO make The bill entirely conslilu-
ional by striking out the words, "adding there
TO-" and inserting in lieu thereof, ian addition
equal TO-"
MIR. Davis, of Massachusetts, thought This sub
ect OF the Texan Navy had been pretty well ex-
haus;ed But he was not disposed TO allow The
impulations cast upon our Navy 10 pass unno-
iced. In his opinion, there was not more gal
lant-a more patriotic SET OF men tIeadine the
soil OF the United States, than the officers OF lis
Navy.