Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-08-22

1.-THE following is the only paragraph Of very mate
rial interest in Mr.. Websters letter Gov Bell of
Texas:
To determine this question: it is necessary to look at
the object of the proclamation and the effect of the
ceedngs had under it. If the object was to assume the
authority to settle the disputed boundary with Texas,
then the President has hesitation in saying such OBJ
ec does not meet his appreciation because he does not
believe that the Executive branch of this Government
the inhabitants of New Mexico or both combined have
any constitutional authority settle that question.
That belongs either to the judicial department OF the
Federal Government, to the concurrent action by
agreement of the Legislative departments of the Govern
of the United States and Texas But has been
sufficiently shown that Colonel Munroe could have had
such object and that intention merely TO act
in aid of the people in forming State Constitution to be
submitted to Congress Assuming then that such Con-
stituton has been formed what its effect upon the dis
puted territory? If il comproms the rights OF either
party that question: then does meet the Pres
dents appreciation for he deems 1t his duty to leave the
settlement of that question to the tribunal which it
constitutonay belongs liz sufficient Tor him that this
boundary is in dispute. That the Territory east of the
Rio del Norte to be claimed in good faith both by
Texas and New Mexico, rather by the United States
Whatever might be his judgment in regard to their
spectve rights he has to decide upon them
to negotiate in regard to them and therefore, II
would be improper for him to express any opinion The
subject matter of dispute between the United States
and Texas, and not between the inhabitants of New
Mexico and Texas. If those people should voluntarily
consent come under the jurisdiction of Texas, suc
their title to the Territory So, the other hand il
they should voluntarily claim the title for the United
States would not deprive Texas of her rights, what
those rights may be. They only be affected by
her acts, judicial decision The State Consti.
tuition formed by New Mexico have legal validity
until 1t is recognized and adopted by the lawmaking
power of the United States. Until that is done, it has
sanction, and have effect upon the rights oil
Texas of the United States the Territory in dis
pute. And is not to be presumed that Congress will
give its sanction that Constitution without first
providing for the settlement of this boundary Indeed
government either Territorial State, be form
ed for New Mexico without providing for settling this
boundary Hence he regards the formation of this State
Constitution nullity 1t may be regarded, In
decd, a petition to Congress to be admitted
Sae but until Congress shall grant the prayer of such
petition 10y legal enactments it affects the rights onetheI
party But it is the right of all petition Congress
for any law which it may constitutionay pass this peo
pie were in the exercise of right when they
formed their Constitution, with view of applying to
Congress for admission State and he thinks the
act can prejudice one, he feels bound approve Of
the conduct of Col Munroe in issuing the proclamation