The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-09


else Of the ireaiy-making power was most decidedly
AZ that opinion myself al the time this resolution was
passed cannot say, however that am a. vel satisfied
with the arguments drawn from the supposed unconsuu-
onaity Of adopting that resolution BY legislative power
alone am still inclined 10 the opinion that 4 Texas =
admitted into the Union, she must be admitted upon tne
terms expressed in the resolution. But SIR nasmuch as
no action is now proposed on that subject, have not
deemed il my duty give this branch OF the inquiry the
examination which would be necessary and proper Il
now d @ ACT q y
to ACT upon this question, should reserve 10 myself the
liberty 10 change the opinion which az the present time
entertain MY object ne,ecle - ls,anon . inns pof
pressed and TO reserve Tor uTure consideration and flu
ture decision the force OF the argument drawn from the
constitutional objection to which have alluded. Indeed,
40 far as this whole topic is concerned it would have
been agreeable 10 my wishes, and more coniomabe
to my judgment OF proprety il the subject had been
permitted 70 rest instead Of being introduced into the dis
cussoa new topic OF discussion and controversy.
would have said, IN regard TO II sufficient to the day Is
the evil thereof"
With this explanation. Mr. President--an explanation
which did not think proper, il were able, to 60 into
more particularly now-I have only 10 add. that Should
my own opinion be deemed OF any importance to any
body, when future opportunity shall be afforded, when
these several measures come up for discussion, may
deem il my duty 10 express them more at large.
MIR. MASON rose, but gave way to
Mr.. CLAY. / had intended, sir, TO make few obser
Yaons upon this subject do know but the Senate
may have expected oral exposition Of the course Of
proceedings on the part of the committee | intended
10 have said that should orbear At present to make any
20 that which is contained i'd the report which has been
presented think il due, however to the committee to
say, and my own feelings 70 express 70 the Senate that
never have been associated with gentlemen upon great
and momen,ous occasion. in which spirit Of more kind
ness, Cancellation, disposition to listen and
give effect. as far possible to any opinions which
entertained by members OF the committee, though
mol concurred in BY ali was exhibited, than during Ire
whole oil sitting. Although there were, upon few
subjects diversity Of opinion, and although the mem-
bsrs holding an adverse opinion maintained their own
views OF what they thought to be policy especially in the
quarters which they represented it al ways done in
the spirit Of Cancellation and Kindness IL the occasion
OF taking up the bill upon the subject Of the three terrific
to indicate the course the committee has pursued as well
to make any further explanation exposition that
may NJ Ds M Isq sS q M any g point u.
remarks upon the subject Of the presented by The
distinguished chairman Of the committee The honorable
gentleman has done no more than usticeful and proper
Justice to every member OF cefainly lar as am
formed. lwentnto that committee sir, with the earnest
hope that in the power OF the committee TO
mend such an adjustment Of the great questions commit
can regret deeply than do that their counses did
moi result need not say TO you, sir, to senators
around me- that the subject committed TO them was
vironed with difficulties but fear, far as am in
formed OF what is expected Of the representatives OF the
southern States upon this question: that those difficulties
by the report submitted. have moi been removed The
language of the report, MIR. President, shows that,
cepng single one of the subjects considered by them
there was not unanimity That one was the construc
ton OF the compact under which the State of Texas
annexed II my misfortune not be in the majority
who made this report, or that has recommended the
measures TO be adopted do not mean 10 go into that
now, sir Il may become my duty TO do in The deliber
atoms Of the Senate when they shall take up the various
notifications which these 10 undergo, ii it
shall then be found that we can fix upon some plan salts
factory the country desire only to slate, because OF
gravity and Importance Of the question to be consid
sred humble | am upon this floor, but representing
of the States most deeply interested in the question
involved that do not constitute OF the majority Of
The committee. deeply and earnestly regret il, sir, that
could not either in the recommended
BY the committee-at least those which
Of the chief mpoIance-and that could not recommend
any conclusion attained BY the committee, the
which led them to it, do not mean TO detain the SEN
ate wish merely to put myself right in relation TO the
Mr. COOPER Mr. President. shall not detain the
make i was my design 70 have submitted report
which should have imbodied the points upon which it
my misfortune to differ from the majority of this
mlee which has Just reported. do differ in some
terlal respects from the majority cannot in all
the provisions Of all the bills which have been reported
as embracing subjects inlrusted TO the charge OF the
mlilee Nor have been able 10 agree with all the state
ments and reasonngs of the report which accompanies
these bills. shall not now, SIR, parcuarize the points
Of difference between myself and the majority OF the
niee When the subject shall come up for discussion,
lmsy feel called upon TO do will remark that
in the views last expressed by the senator from
Vermont Mr. PHKLPs.l that, although the reasoning OF
Inc the subject OF heesoluton BY which Tex
was annexed to this country. is mainly satisfactory to
me- yet, like him, desire to reserve my judgment
thai part OF the questions referred may say that |
have in the main concuned in the recommendation OF
the report and in its provisions and regret that
no, able TO do entirely trust need not say that
every member of that committee seemed 10 be animated
BY desre to do everything that in his power.
loned 10 settle the existing difficulties, 10 allay the dis
cord which has distracted the country, and duse the
sentiment that one people, and, although sepa
rated BY State lines, that we have common origin and
are looking to common and glorious future.
Mr.. DOWNS. | shall not enter into discussion OF
The subject reported by the committee but inasmuch
there are several opinions advanced in the report
panying the BILL which have advocated heretofore very
strongly wish to state that although have acted
regard 10 all the committee have done with the greatest
pn Of compromises. yet there are some other opinions
presented by the committee in which do not concur.
shall not enter into all Of them now, but will merely
hon two Of them. One OF them 10 in relation 90 The
boundary Of California. The objections which have
heretofore urged 10 the admission OF California with her
present boundaries are 80 strong, that after labonous
bic, with all the members OF the committee this sub
Jet stlil hold the same opinions first advocated.
There - another important poi nj connected with this
subject, in reference 10 which advance opinions which
have yet seen reason to change, which think is
serious objection to the bill reported upon that subject
boundary OF Texas and New Mexico fair compromise
yet think nasmuch a. portion OF the territory embra
eed by that compromise had had its character fixed BY
otmer compromise---the Texas compromise-that il
committee. Perhaps is do not say il not but by
The manner in which the bill ispresenled---
The PRESIDING OFFICER The senator cannot 60
INTO discussion OF the bill proposed The quesiioa Is
on the printing OF the report.
M Downs, Ihsye no disposition to enter into that
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