The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-13


tranquility in the couEy. But have objections 10
THIS measure which Is proposed am not well satisfied
with the line. When the last vote was taken yoied
satisfied with IL. but because deemed il more favora-
bic line than the this bill offers WE'LL sir win not
say that an adherence e the line proposed by the senator
do say II Ia not a satisfactory line.
But have another objection, and that is, that think
me sum OF money which proposed here to be given to
You viii readily perceive, Mr. President, from the
course OF remark which have already made the reasons
why regard i as an extrayagant sum Of money do
not consider that we acquire from Texas the title any
territory which justifes equivalent OF this magnitude
to be gwen by the United States This seems 10 me to be
very clear Ss adhere e ny original view
do not mean to say every part OF tlyiDg east OF that
river belopgs the United States Therefore sir il is
very short argument 10 say that we can hardly justify
ourselves in purchasing what is our own, There may
be, as the honorable senator from Maryland suggests
some territory the east Of the line above the line
say after having examined such maps aud other evidences
as have come within my reech that this large extent OF
country seemed 10 me to be embraced within any
waste Indian territory unapproprsed to the Of civil
zaon, and not embraced within the jurisdiction OF any
civilized country whatever, unless i belonged 70 New
Mexico. Yet, confess, there is difficulty in de-
ermning the exact boundaries OF what is called New
Mexico.
Well sir. if Texas has title to that country, then
we may very readily ask how we Justified in giving
anything Tor her claim justify myself for doing some
thing Tor Texas on this ground; have been willing AZ
all times 10 be generous and liberal toward Texas but
desire to be extravagant know that she has had diff
cultes TO contend with-hard and embarrassing times
am aware that she commenced her operations without
that degree Of credit which she now possesses and with
out that ability to command funds to carry her opera
tons. know very well that any State, or individual,
placed under such circumstances always raises funds
under great embarrassment and at high rates. compre-
hend that very well and although do not know the
details OF this affair." still am prepared to believe that Tex
has been subjected TO- very great and
very great sacrifices Well, sir she has now this bur-
densome debt upon her ; and although, BY the terms
OF the resolution OF amendment, the United States
is exonerated from this debt, yet il ls true that
to portion OF these creditors her revenues derived from
imports were pledged TO the republic OF Texas. Well,
then, there s without troubling you with entering largely
into The subject something like an equitable claim upon
the United States by these creditorsnothing more.
Texas herself has claim upon the United States but
there 10 in these creditors something like an equitable
claim. Il has in it sufficient equity, apprehend to in
ducp Congress- at some day Other, 10 ay the amount
oil this claim and indeed, Mr. President, ought to say
that, from the annexation OF Texas. made up my mind
q s s wGSd ns
theFefore am willing to make provisions to the extent
have indicated by this amendment and TO relieve her OF
hsd me es
dersso0d my friend from Kentucky yesterday correctly
who to be possessed Of the details OF this subject
the estimate which Texas herself places upon her own
LIABILITIES amounts TO about that sum.
Mr. UNDERWOOD, lin his seat) Something less
gentlemdn SOmelnDg
six millions Of dollars Now, what want 10 Suggest to the
Senate is under the that we
afsuader positive liability assume those debts,
that the resolution OF annexation contained
an express REFUSAL the part the United States, 10 re-
coSnse her debts, is il moi dealing literally and auly by
this sser State OF TO place in her possession the lib
ers sum OF six millions OF doarsa sum sufficient to can
Gel accoIdng to the estimate which she places upon her
liablites) the whole debt and something more, accord
ing 10 the estimate made By my friend from Kentacky'
Now, sir | have ielt very serious difficulty IN my
own gnnd in voting for this b-which am anxious TO
do II canprovided this OF ten millions OF dollars is
adhered to for do not we'll see how can Justify N.Y.
self Ii voting large am quite willing TO meet
the view Of the question which present. am quite will
ling 10 relieve her from her burdens by the assumption OF
ns Il the ea aa T.
partly measure OF cancellation and peace For ap.
prehsnd, il this proposition is made TO Texas she can
10 shs ,riven upon, provided she declines liberal
provolion The only alter is to 90 into the courts
and tbis question OF agitation linger there to be final
Will, sir while am willing to do something for con.
cia,ion and peace--something which may be termed,
think large and liberal oher-I am not quite willing
to 70 into exravagance which may meet with public
contemplation. Why, sir. think my FREUD from Ken
tucky stated that when Texas made proposition Tor the
purchase OF the country including that which she now
occuPes the whole sum proposed was hve milions-was
Wt'UNDERwooD. Yes, sir
NJ DAVIS This included the whole Stale which
she now exercises authority and great deal be-
sdeh II, then, that liberal offer Of Texas, this is
rsnerous one on the part OF the United States may
an when the United States bought this tract OF country
from Mexico, including only New Mexico, but Cali
Iorna country almost extensive as the United States,
tls paid for that fifteen millions, and that was
tbDught u very liberal sum IL is true that some gen.
llemen add 10 that the expenses o the war know very
well that in settling and adjusting that question with
Mexico the expenses OF the war were incurred but
thought that this chamber little above that,
that we looked upon the klexcans as comparatively
weak people, and said Let us be liberal towards
them let go into computations OF the expenses oi
the but give them fair equivalent for the territory
they cede this government This was the view actu-
ally taken Of the SUBJECT, and purchased that vast ex
tent OF territory for fifteen millions
Now, sir, how does this proposition to pay ten mil
lions stand side BY side with The views which Texas
side with the Terms the treaty OF Guadalupe Hdago
Ii seems 10 the public scarcely fail 10 regard the
Of ten millions OF dollars an exiravagant sum,
given under these circumstances IL seems 10 that
such will be the public estimate, and with degree OF
Justice hope, then, that the proposition which make
To reduce this from ten 10 six millions will prevail
II 1t does, shall give my support TO the bill, il II shall
come out in proper shsp.--and hope IL will-with
great pleasure and satisfaction.
Mr. COOPER l have listened with attention and
great pleasure to the from Massachusetts, who
has just his His remarks Indicate wish to
support the bill Now, sir from examination and inves-
iigaon mace in this body previously TO the Introduction
this BILL and since its introduction, have satisfied my
self ii the proposed in the bill introduced by the
senator from Maryland be diminished the bill cannot
pass. That think, certain, and tnnk u Is understood
by nearly the whole Senate to be the fact.
Mr.. President tile OF money proposed 10 be paid
to Texas Tor the REIMBURSEMENT OF her claim 10 the ter
rory exterior TO the limits proposed BY this bill does