The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-01


fishes desPsiism Yes sir is proposition to unite the
very sensBts of desposm defined by Monesqueu and
other writcrsa union IN one individual of all powers e-
gslativo and judicial This proposition pretty
the thing sir shall only against both the
propositions, but against everything OF the KIND should
be willing TO vote for somshng substantial like the act
of 1879 which should be in force until the session Of
Congress. suppose there is not time during the present
session to obtain any action upon this subject of per-
manent and settled character and therefore, as IS desira
bile to do something, in hopes that temporary
could be formed until the next session of Congress
but either of these propositions not being limited with the
known difficulties which surround this subject, regard
them both settling the question, and look the prac
cal results.
have already said that have all reasonable and Just
confidence the President elect But know, sir, the
position he occupies in reason to this question. We know
that unless he il something than man, his sympa
thss be side of this question. And who the
that likely be appointed these powers
that under the exclusive direction and control of the Ex
ecuve? What will their views be likely be regard
the right up on side and on the oheri Will this
thing, sir be entirely equai Will there be equal
chance that shall get just those who favor the views of
the North think 1t IS very fair argument make no
impeachment of the Executives by means. merely
say, looking at his disposition, looking at his sympi
thles that he is likely to take side of the question
presume he would wish have anything do with it,
have idea that this is law of his seeking. But
going to c,ohe him with quasi Legislative powers,
prescribe direct and regulate the exercise of powers vested
in certain officers
ing upon this subject than pass any proposition of this
kind much better to do nothing, say. Nor do think
the necessity great as many gentlemen to sup
pose. ! should be glad to pass | have before said
some temporary provision, but / have serious
apprehension if do nothing Many PROPOSE
tons have been before u.s., all of which decidedly
than doing nothing, and Interference would be only
embarrassing and calculated To increase the difficulties there
believe they take care of themselves and have
doubt they will We found sir that the settlers of Oregon
could do it, and shall find that the settlers in California
a,o do it. Those going there from the States sir
men every way calculated TO take OF their rights
to give security their persons and proper Ii is
III,
Necessity knows no law sir and should give them
laws, as we had under the British crown before the
Revolution, it fashionable whether they would refer
to them, but be governed by the laws Of sefprescr-
walton, to which they have right. They pro-
badly doing at this moment. They are probably
engaged in organizing government; and they will not be
gentlemen to suppose cutting each others
throa,s, if do adopt law upon the subject Sir
they are people of that description Those who have
gone there from the States and many who there pre-
vous any emigration from the South American
States, citizens of Oregon and other points the Pa
cc and they California, and they citizens sir
they understand their rights they understand the organ
cation of government as well as we do; they will
attend to it, undoubtedly. Now, sir, have some lille
suspicion that this necessity which Is manifest
to do CONFERENCE.-The emergency growing out of the
posed condition of that country, that there should he
State of Calforniahas connsxion with this vcxcd ques
ton, il is called; and that, after all the anxiety
to round the Mexican law, which seems to be the object
Of my friend from Virgniao get round that odious law
which excludes slavery. Why, sir we have been called
upon here, day after day during the whole session, TO
upon this subject by pointing out the dangers and
difficulties there, and in all you will find that anxiety
manifested of putting in the Proviso Putting all the ideas
together SIR suppose the great object ia obtain action
which will get rid of this Mexican law. Now, sir,
we ready meet that question at any tme--reidy
to meet now but do not wish to be hurried into
any action do approve of under real imaginary
difficulty danger, apprehension from our negecng TO
deem it duty to provide government for those
territories promptly and expedltously as but
SIR if we cannot do it, disposed to do what be-
eve to be wrong, from any apprehension OF this kind,
real imaginary. believe they imaginary. believe
l. Il,
anything not. have stated my objections to this
amendment briefly without going into at any length and
shall be under the necessity of voting against it, and of
against the amendment OF the senator from Wiscon-
Mr.. HUNTER | am sorry to occupy the attention of
the Senate for a moment, in relation to the
before the Senate but remarks of the from
Connecticut renders it necessary that should say
thing in addition. have been referred who
preparing these amendments; but sir rise TO say that
knew nothing of them until they were introduced to the
Senate. came in not of the leaders, but of
the followers, willing to accede to any proposition that
would give government and security to that territory
without concedmg away what believe be the ndispcn-
sable rights OF my constituents But, sir, he need not
have assured that he would not concur in PROPOSE
ton for compromise-ha he was willing to provoke
all the difficulties that could between the different
sections of this Union Sir will not say to him that he
is like the who is willing to set fire to house, pro.
vded he get out but, will say to him that be-
u of his years and standing the country
have thrown oil upon the waters, and to have settled
the officially. Why, sir God knows that have as little
cause come forward an advocate of compromise
or of peace, any man here. Do | not come from
a section of the country which that gentleman wishes
to sneer at and trampe upon' Have not been silent
auditor to these attempts? Sir, | came forward not as
u leader, but a follower willing, | could, to give
peace, tranquility and protection the settlers in
California, who composed in part Of citizens of my
own State and | am anxious, IT | can do 1t without
concedng and sacrificing the rights OF constituents
give them the of prosecuting their pursuits
pence, ORDER and tranquility. But, sir | will not say
was surprised but concerned hear the member
from Connecticut his seat and at the efforts
at compromise. Sir, if he supposes that this proposen
emanaed from the South, will say him that, 80 far
know entire mistake. knew nothing of it until il
brought forward first by the senator from Wisconsin
when afterwards, modification made to it by
my friend from Mississippi. These were made withou
consultation with me, and without my knowledge
And, sir, | will say him that | into 1t a
drst reluctantly; for | feared that that propositor
contained something of sacrifice the part of the sec
ton of country with which l am connected; because j
left the question relation the Mexican laws undecided
desire say, that believe that the only groun,
upon which proposition of compromise be based.
willing to lar any other gentlemen to CIV
avs to this terrory and if that the motive which ha
provoked the sneer of the senator from Connecticut
only say that share 1t in common with many other
upon this floor; and would much rather be the vic
tim of such than to have such motives as cou,
prompt II.
Mr. UNDERWOOD. If understand the motion of tn
senator from New Jersey, 1t to strike and insert.
desire know if adopt the amendment strike out ant
insert If what is inserted by of the senator from
f New Jersey is subject to amendment afterwards
The CHAIR understood to say that it was not.
Mr.. YVES TCOrr. MIR. President | wish to express
my views briefly as is IN my power, at least SOM
we can laws giving security in Cal
iornia and New Mexico. We have before US propo
sitIons-one the amendment by the senator from Wcon
sin, Mr.. WALKER and the other the amendment of tn