Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-04-06


do not in the least doubt-,hat if he succeed in the
movement in which he enlisted, he will fnd certain
gentlemen here and elsewhere disposed TO decline all further
legislation the subject for the presents they will be seer
to throw sthenselves upon the Ronacti0n policy
the Administration, and seek gain pitul party triumph
at the expense of the best Interests OF the country Gen
emen will he heard cry out in both houses OF Congress-
most Justify that Mexico and Desere can do very wei
without for the present. and until they shall
speetvey have enough people within their limits claim
admission into the Union States Does not the honorable
Senator know that this OF proceeding already zeal
ousy advocated by certain leading wing presses the
North Does he recollec that this very policy has beer
openly avowed al this session in both houses of Congress
shall bring charge against the President and his
suiona advisers connexon with this view OF the sub
ect Indeed sincerely rejoice to learn that the Presiden
has of late avowed his desire that the good work o.
pacifcation and settlement shall be consummated, If pos
sbte, upon any plan which may be deemed most advisa
be whether the heretofore recommended by him not
But yet is true and have full proof upon the point in my
portfolio, which may yet produce it should be called for
that this very moment there movements OF an o6fcia
character public and active progress in New Mexico, set
foo, the ayowd purpose OF producing State organization
for that Territory and demanding admtance into the Union
in conformity with the example of California Yes sir pass
the California bill frs and separate measure, and you
may confidently assured that Territorial Governments for
New Mexico and Deseret will be talked of by
many those who would be quite willing establish them
part of general scheme of arrangement and compromise
Sir would be quite easy for to show, by recurring to
the debates which going elsewhere than here
that il quite improbable that the proposition of admitting
California the Union will receive the sanction Of the
Houses of Congress- whatever may be the action here Let
refer, by way of iusraton to manly, learned, and
s,aesmanke speech delivered yesterday not far from this
hall of deberaon, and which has been published this Morn
ing of the Washington papers. The gentleman who
delivered this speech is unknown to me personally but
know many of his friends, and his will be sufficient to
commend him TO the respect OF the honorable Senator from
Massachusetts, who well known to hold that in pecu
liar veneraion The gentleman alluded to is Whil and
ia q He &
OF California into the Union one is and Jet in
the speech to which am seerng he does not hesta TO de
clare his nexble determination not TO vote for this
Of admission except part of general scheme of GRANGE
ment and compromise.
Let here say, Mr.. President that can vy little
difference between such scheme, embracing all the points of
dispute in one bill, and several bills covering tie
ground, and in relation to which, before any Of them
shall be finally acted upon, there shall be dstnt UNDER
standing that all to be allowed to pass in rapid and
inued succession
There other views Of the subject Of still striking
character which do not feel at liberty to Withhold Sir,
you cannot thank Heaven you pass bill for the
admission OF California separate and distinct measure,
at all say you cannot do it and speak Of wlat feel
most confidently assured when make this declaration. You
may pass the bill here, sir, though hope that this is
little doubtful. You may pass it here sir but twill
become law Notwithstanding has to be approved in the
other wing Of this Capitol; it must Re sanctioned by both
Houses of Congress and that hold to be impossible do
not feel authorized to enter into full explanations upon this
very delicate points but there Legislative expedi-
ents-perfecy legitimate in their chaac.er-hs efficien-
cy Of which be fully relied upon, easy to be
sorted TO- and the modls operandi Of which has been
Gently and felt in practical exhibion-by Of
which it possible that hghsped, patriotic, ard resolue
minority successfully protect itself and the vital interests
of the Republic from the usupng violence Of ovbearng
majority These expedents. assure YOU will be resorted
to, all ordinary of defence fall and you will find
your California bill defeated by non-acon which will be
alike fatal to all the other legislative the session.
Why then, ask of the Senator from Massachusetts,, and
these with whom he acting upon the question at present
under consderaon-why will they insist upon claiming
precedence for the measure Of Californian admission,
with all these serious consequences staring them in the
face ! Do they desire the early admission of
California The course which they pursuing
will inevitably postpone the realization Of their wishes,
and in all probability defeat them altogether. Do they
desire to restore concord and brothery feeling midst
The scheme which they striving execute will re-
v!ve controversial Strife and make pacifcaon utterly hope
less Do they wish to and to perpeuate the Union
Their present action is calculated greatly deepen and
tpy the pers which encompass this fair sehood of States
and persisted in to the end must terminate in the dssou
on OF the Conederacy itself beseech them TO be admon
shed in me and instead Of unnecessarily rushing upon the
evils which they fast appoxmatng, cooperate with
in maturing and carrying into speedy execution just
faerna magRanimous scheme OF adjustment, which may
equally the honor of the North and of the South and
to every part of beloved country the priceless b
sings Of domestic epoe and security and the perpetual enjoy
ment OF those invaluable civil institutions which the wisdom
OF veneraed efahers have provided for and pos
tery. . ~.
Mr. President let me ask Of the honorable Senator from
Massachusetts, to specify il he is able do the mischief or
disadvantage which possibly result from the raising of the
committee Of thirteen to whom DESTROYS to refer this
whole subject Sir not far trust a committee Of
body, cautiously and deliberately selected by
selves as TO refer 20 the distinguished pesonages of whom
likely to be composed all these questions which have long
disturbed the public peace and endangered the welfare of the
Nation Does be not perceive that good may by pos
sby, result from the calm dispassionae nterchanges Of
opinion and sentiment to be expected to take place among the
members Of such committee, and that is next to imposs
bic that they will recommend any capa
bic Of dsng serious detment to any part Of the Republic
In ne does he not the peculiar advantage which may be
expected to be realized from that incorporation Of moral nu
encethat blending and uniting into cohesive and coef
cen mass al the power Of high character usrous achieve
ment, and individual popularity, which
mtee of this body would undoubtedly bring into action
must hope that the honorable Senator from Massachusetts
will unite with us in raising this special committee.
Mr.. WEBSTER. There is nothing personal the honorable
Senator from Mississippi has said which take the slightest
exception must only say that am quite ncredulous all
the predictions Of dsunion from any thing growing ofthe
present controvery-qute ncreduous My honorable friend
from Mississippi will allow TO remind him that in the pro-
phecie OF later times there certain Saturday mentioned
The day went over and pillar Of the constitution
shaken-no bond of the Union severed The rose
in the mornings we all enjoyed very agreeable day, and
all went TO bed at night conscious of the integrity of the Gov
eminent still subsis;ng
Sir hardly understand The member from Mississippi when
together. Who will band together for what purpose win
they band together
Mr. F0OTE. For party purposes.
MI WEBSTER. For party purposes; very WELL But
they will band together take sir under the forms Of the
constitution and the lawson the ayes and And if the