The southern press., 1850-09-06
The Texas Legislature.

The debates in the Texas Legislature show
that there is no difference Of opinion whatever
in that body on the subject of the rights and
duty of the State in relation to the Santa Fe
territory. Every man is in favor of asserting
State Jurisdiction, and of raising the necessary
troops; although some difference exist as to the
proper steps to be taken and The ways and means
and mode of raising them. The cash resources
of the State treasury consist of about 1896, 1000,
which has been raised by an annual per centage
of the revenues of the State, and set aside under
the Constitution to form school fund. Some
Of the members think this cannot be cousttu-
tionally taken, but the general opinion appears
to be that it may be used, and remain a charge
upon the State" until the common school fund
is established. The subject vas discussed in
Joint committee of both houses on he 10th.
The principal subject of debate was the num-
Der of troops it might be necessary to raise
and opinions varied between authorizing a spe-
cific force and giving the Executive the power
Of raising as many as he may find necessary for
the purpose of completing the submission of the
Inhabitants of the Santa Fe counties. Three
thousand appeared to be a favorite number with
those who prefer the limitation Of the Execu-
tive authority. They computed that seventeen
hundred would be necessary to keep the United
States troops in check, and thirteen hundred to
overawe the New Mexican insurgents against the
State authority.
No definite proposition had been agreed to,
but the prevailing opinion seemed to be that
about three thousand should be named as the
basis of calculation for present provision, with
contingent authority to the Governor to call out
more, if needed
In the House of Representatives, on the 18th,
a resolution Of inquiry was moved, embracing
among other subjects, call upon the Governor
for correspondence between himself or his pre-.
dcccssor, a. that may have been entt into with
any other State of the Confedcrlcy." The
mover stated that he wanted to know officially
whether the State could depend for men, money
or arms upon other States and if the st
authorities had any intelligence to that effect
1t was postponed on the ground that Texas
should act for herself within her own limits,
and not look beyond them until the time of
collection should make it necessary. One pro-
position was to apply to the Government of the
United States for aid, under the Constitution, to
suppress insurrcetion within the State!
A resolution was moved to 60 into an cleo
ton for Senator in Congress to succeed Gen.
Rusk, whose term expires on the 4th of March
next. Those who spoke generally declared
themselves favorable to his reelection: but
some hesitation was expressed on account Of
bill. That bill as it stood, was considered un-
favorable to the rights of Texas, and several
members said they world vote for a supporter
of that clause in the bill The result of the last
vote was not then known in Austin, and the sub
ject Of the election of Senator was laid over in
expectation of news by the mails of the votes
on the bill. Gen. Rusk's vote at that time just
hits the humor of the Legislature; but it is not
so clear that his subsequent vote in favor of
Mr.. pearces bill may not at the first announce
mcnt prove injurious to him among members
who NAV have wished him to vote another way.
Gen. Rusk himself appears by his remarks in the
Senate, to have anticipated opposition for his
course.-N o. Picayune.
LATER FROM MExIco-'The British mail steam
ship Great Western arrived at Mobile Point on
the 18th from Vera Cruz and Tampico, bring
ing papers from those places to the 9th instant
There was no news Of Importance. it appears
to be the general opinion that General Arista
will be the new President The election has
taken place, but it will be some time ere we
have the result. Public affairs in Mexico con-
tnue in deplorable condtion The cholera