Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-02-07

N7-The following are the Conpromi.e
Resolutions reported 10 the Senate by Mr..
! Clay - .,
Ii being desirable for the reace, concord
and harmony OF the Union Of the States, 10
settle end adjust amicably I'll the questions
Of controversy between them arisen out Of
the institution OF slavery, upon fair,
equal and Just basis, therefore,
Resolved-That California, with su. able
boundaries, ought upon her appl ica,on to
he admitted as one f the States Of tho
Union, without the imposition by Con-
gress Of any restriction as to the exclusion
or introduction of slavery within those
boundaries.
Resolved-That as slavery does not ex-
it by law, an6 is no, likely 20 be introduo-
ed into any of these territories acquired by
the United States from the Republic of
Mexico, it is irexpedient for Congress to
provide by law either for its introduction
into, or its exclusion from. any rau Of the
said territory /; and that appropriate terri
tolial Governments ought TO be established,
by Congress, in all Of the said territories,
not assigned by the boundaries of this pro-
posed State of California, without the abol-
shing Of anv restriction OF condition or the
subject of slavery.
Resolved, That the Western boundary
Of the State Of Texas ought to lie fixed on
the Rio del Norie commencing one marine
league from i's mouth aud running up that
river 10 the Southern line of New Mexico,
thence with that line easier'y, an contInu-
ing with the same direction 10 The line as
csrabl shed betve cen the United States anc
Spain, not extending any portion Of New
Mexico, whether Iying on the Eas: or
West Of that river.
Resolved, That il he proposed 10 the
State of Texas that the United States will
provide for the paynen, Of all that PORTION
Of all legitimate and bonafdo public debts
Of that State. contracted prior to lis annex
alton to The United States, and for which
the duties Of foreign impolts were pledged
by the said State to its creditors. not ex-
ceeding the sum Of -- dollars, IN con,
sideralion of the duties as pledged having
been no longe, applicable to iha, object af-
ter the laid annexation, but having thence
forward become payable to the United
States; and upon the condition, also, that
the said State, shall by some solemn and
authentic act Of her Legislature, or Of
convention, rcIinquish 20 the United S,atea
any claim which il has to any part OF New
Mexico.
Resolved, That it is inexpcdent 10 abol-
ish slavery IN the District Of Columbia
while that institution continues 10 exist in
the State of Mary wthou. the consens
of that State, without the consent Of the
people of this District, and without jus,
compensation 10 the owners Of slaves with
in the District.
Resolved, That it is exp 'dient to pro-
hihi within the District the iade in slaves
tl' EuN lHAN Nllf hlollltl Ilpib Nlt '2'a''I
or places beyond the limits OF tho District,
either 10 be sold therein rs merchandise,
or to be transported 10 other markets With
out the District Of Columbia.
Resolved, That more cllectual provision
ought to be made by law according to the
requirements Of the co istl,u,ion for the res
toration and delivery Of persons bound To
service or labor in any other State or tern
tory of this Uuion.
Resolved, Tha, Congress has no power
toprohibit or obstrpci the trade in slaves be.
tween the slaveholding States, and that the
admission or exclusion of slaves brought
from one into another Of them depends
exclusively upon their own particular laws
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