The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-26

that The object obtain of territory from
the Republic OF Mexico and that hs expected acquire
smouut Of territory greater in value than the Of
| the ind-mntss due to citizens from Mexico Now
the obec. Of the resolution is FIRST to inquire II the
1t TO the Senate In regard the extent and value
OF the puoc domain Of Mexico which lie in her power
70 csde to the United statesthat H. rir whsher Mex
leo has any territory to cede whatever lende,
mines or any thing ese or whether the President 10
prosecuting this with the single object Of the
quest AMI dominion Of the Republic Of Mexico. The
second ohec is t. inquire Of the President II he has any
information In regard 20 the power Of Mexico to cede
away to foreign government any OF the territories
or States Of the Mexican confederation, or any of
the people thereof. We require this informa'
upon the bill before u, but in reference to the
resolutions Of the Senator from Indiana r Hannegsn
assuming the right of the United States and declaring
that 1t may become necessary to acquire the dominion
OF Mex.co and also in respect to the resolutions Of the
Senator from New York, (Nr. Dickinsonl wsich de-
clare that il is the policy Of the United States 70
strengthen s commercial oud political relations by the
acquisition of such contiguous territories a. may be
justly obtained S,. Now, rir, want to know whether
Mexico has the to oede away part OF her ter
rtores the sovereignty Of any part Of the people
that under the government Of Mexico, as an empire,
the supreme funconary was required to take an oath
that be would never ALLEVIATE the Nationality of any por
ton Of the republic We all know that when their
verDment remodelled in "a, by the union Of nine
teen ofthc States Of Mexico. that their constitution
based upon the provisions Of our ownour institutions
made the models for theirs Does constitution
confer power to cede portion of the terri
tories OF the Union Does any citizen of the United
States suppose that 1t would be competent for this
cede away Of the States
hold that the Federal possessed any such
power, pending the difficulties the northeastern
boundary! did this government suppose that it had
shadow Of to cede any part Of the State OF
Maine without first obtaining the assent Of the people
OF that State! ask then, the Republic Of Mexico,
founded upon the standard principles OF own has
The right make the csssion territory contemplated
by the Presdent Of the United Sates and want that
ton have we the right to demand such cesons Of terri
tory! (Messags FROM the House 1t primary law that
no has the right to dsmember or cede away
Its territory people to foreign nations, without their
consent 1t optional with the people to be oeded or
not Now, there being no power in the government OF
Mexico to cede away its territory what grounds has the
President for this proceeding une.s he has particular
information in his possession which changes or will
authorize change the fundamental law? 1t is great
cardinal principle that the right Of sovereignty ina
lienabei in the people This principle at war with the
divine right kings thus UNFOLDING the supremacy
Of the peops-undsr this great principle shall we be the
first to set the example Of Its violation Shall We thus
violate this great doctrine in spoation upon sister
Republic, coercing its transfer to while the people
have shown disposition to remain under the pro-
lection Of their own government We want information
what Fundamental law, the President purposes to dis
member the republic Of Mexico. We want information
oycs to compel Mexico to cession OF large part Of
her territory and people to u.s. Mr. Baldwin passed into
and State governments the question of territorial
sovereignty and commended that We had pursued more
questions than we we're exhibiting towards Mexico
Mr. HANNEGAN asked the reading Of the second reso-
luton. 1.-THE resolution was passed to him An yes
it only resolution Of two propositions With re-
ference the first branch that the furnish US
Information Of the extent and value any, Of the pub
lie do ain of Mexico, have objection to 1t but
suppose the President has information on the subject
which we do not possess With regard to the second
branch Of the resolution for information whether the
republic of Mexico under the fundamental laws thereof
has any power to cede away the sovereignty or dom
MON Of any part of her territories any foreign nation
whether moDarchica or republican, | have q word to
say especially the Senator has referred to the resou
tions introduced by myself SO far as they are concern
hall nfor fhemf fhevQ
before the Senate On the second branch Of the Sena
tors resolution i. presumed the Information asked is
sident himself With respect to the Fundamental law
the call therefore, is unnecessary Upon the question
is for her and not for U.S. to determine MIR Hannegan
argued that she had asserted the In proposing to
snsrsnty the OF M o. t sss
has admitted the power dispose Of her territory at her
will. The Senator admits the power Of q monarchy TO
dispose ofits territory.
Mr. BALDWIN shook his head
Mir. HANNEoAN-The senator shakes his head will
only then that he denies Of the most clearly
tabshed facts in existence He persisted that although
Mexico had neither monarchcsl or aristocratc or re
publican form of government but was an anarchy, she
still had tbs right to ceds away her soil The power
must exist some where. There essy Of talk
ing Of the fundamental law Of Mexico: The military
despot who rules Tor the time bsng is the Fundamental
law So far the power Of cscng territory under
our constitution, the principle bad been established in
dairy and in another and recsnt csse for ell the
departments Of the had declared for all Of
oregon i'uSHterD rs Oursi YET IN tDe
treaty that followed ceded surrendered almost
twothirds oft Laughter. Mexico had for years been
with the United st4tes- che had brought IL on it
Of her seeking; she had reduced 10 the
cessy of great in blood and treasure and she
must pay the penalty. She has neither gold nor
treasures with which to indemnify but she has land
and that land, do hope and trust We shsll get
M- BALDWIN maintained the propriety Of the informa
ton sought by his resolutions Had Mexico the fuuda
mental right to ceds away her tsrrtory to US! had she
the to grant what the President demands? This
reputation Tor information was certainly proper and
respectful. Mexico encountered with foreign debt
Of $50 0C0 c0o 1t is due TO the people Of monsrcbica
governments. Would not Mexico have the came right
to cede her territory In payment of those debts as Of the
bearing upon this question Of the right to cede her ter
ritory IL was distinct case. The Senator from lndi
apa a. nas sa,u .nst me- .Yns.on to
this to exist declared it to exist by the act Of the
repubis of Mexico. She was then republic at the b.
ginning Of this When did she to be a repub
lie, then, and from what Gauge It mus. be from the
conquest. Of our arms Yet, do hope that our con-
the nations OF the earth hope that time when her
tionslity eball cease, will never come
that II Mexico has the right to cede her territories she
has the same right to transfer the sovereignty Of her
soil 20 European powers that question sir involves far
been touched in this discussion 1t will be enough to
debate that great principle when the necessity for its
consideration shall arise. As to the government of
Mexico, it he's been IN anarchy from the dowsfs of
lturbide to the present hour Her history has been
history Of intestine revolutions and bloodshed and It
would seem If the inerportion Of the power OF the
United States divine interpositon for
ration and dciiverance Mr. flanagan considered the
resolutions out Of place and moved TO lay them
table
Mr. BALDWIN called for the ayes and noes
Mir BUTLER-Oh, pass 1t over.
Mr. CALHOUN assit over.
But the ayes and called and the resolutions
we're laid on the tableayes 2s ~, MI Calhoun not
voting.
HANNEGAS's RESOLUTIONS
declaratory Of the probable necessity and expedency
Of anpexipg the republic OF Mexico Territorial appsn
dags Of this Union his motion made the special
order for the second Monday in February In
the opinion Of Mr. annegan the bill of ten regiments
ha a Of frrnr ~