The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-03

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uons. Now, o6sr this amendment do not desire to
II my amendment prevails, shall follow il up with an
other 70 renstate all that 10 stricken out with the exceP
ton of the amendment Of the senator from Georgia. in
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BILL the object Of which is the adiustment 81 the bound
ary question. think the senator from Maryand should
not have been quite 90 quick in his motion There were
amendments In progress; two thought or one OF
which to suspend the operation Of the Territorial bill
on both sides Of the river, until say the 6rst day Of
the boundary was not settled shoud 60 into ops ration
upon both sides Of the river And dono think that the
obsction Of the honorable senator from Maryland
that il is proposed to establish territorial government on
the side OF the river Very wel; docs Il follow.
when the operation Of the bill i expressly suspended
eminent on the west side should operate on TIE east aide
No such thing. When this territory on the east side
comes be annexed to the territory on the west side, the
population the east side, being more numerous, could
alter modify or repeal these laws altogether, they
choose hope my friend from Maryland-who have
all along believed, and who now believes y dsslrous
for the passage OF some eectua measurewill withdraw
his amendment until he the result Of effort to
make the bill spond with his own particular views
An amendment has been contemplated which viii restrain
hended, Of the surrender to Texas Of all the land.
Mr. President, light was beginning to break upon MS
ents which do not affect the great interests and purposes
Of this bill but mere questions OF form and
peace of this Union hope that senators, meeting I'M
spirit Of conciiation. and waving slight objecons will
act upon the great principles which led our fathers to
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Of lie Father Of his Country to the people Of the United
States, when he stated that there were difficulties to it.
but they had in spirit of conciiation and peace con-
sented to establish government that would last through
that generation and through posterity, Now. Il the
amendment Of the senator from Georgia shall be restricted
as TO guard against the esc. that ne senator from
the further amendment 10 made which can be made OF
the suspension Of the operation Of the whole bill ill this
effort is made 70 settle this question: let me ask what
Now. may put just as startling e ,ha. put BY
the senator from Ohio Suppose you pass bill embracing
east is cut or and the west s left to ITSELF what become
Of the laws made for the whole Territory, both the west
and the east side Of the river being formerly contained in
WHY, they are but imaginary difficulties, which do not
affect the general principle and soul OF the BILL Our
object is to settle the question OF boundary, and 70
settled, we shall know what we are about-whether we
establish territorial governments upon territory that
belongs TO Us rather than to Texas We shal 60 not
90 import win endeavor to make i do 90 BY amend.
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'as sEHRSE 'hs fss sss senator from Kentucky mis-
taken be dsss e me % inc mot dny
with Texas Not So expressly said, If succesdsd in
this notion my object was 70 reinstaie AL that portion
ga relating this subject have other way OF get
ting al it. II any gentleman will indicate any better mode
by which can get rid Of the amendment OF the esna-
prepared. win accept it. The amendment have pre-
pared hold in my hand. II is a. follows:
The territorial government of New Mexico authorized
by this act, shall go into operation m the 4h day oil
difficulty with Texas for which am sincerely desirous
Everybody knows am one OF those who have not only
doubled but have positively dsapproved OF the utie OF
VIII With rssad to this b the friends Of which have shaped
il pretty much to suit themselves. have barely ssked
what are the effects Of this OF that amendment Now
my object solely to rid the bill OF that feature which 10
80 obnoxious TO me- which provides territorial govern
ment for New Mexico and then declares i shall not 60
into operation upon the most important part OF that ter
tory The Territory s four times - large east OF the
river as west OF it, The population upon the east q
.ss%s 70 me We to ole leave that large
upon the east side without any government u all 4 ga
matter Of little consequences we have government for
the Otner part anu VIC may ~ cavc TUG fof
uIston subject the same want do not zee that any
important object will be accomplished by providing gov
eminent for section and providing no for
another section My desire 10 to effect the adjustment OF
the question with Texas and for that purpose TO have
the BILL 10 framed that II have my cheerful support,
which il will have il any gentleman can point out to me
some mode BY which the amendment OF the senator from
Ceoia can be got rid Of, and such amendment ss
have prepared put into lis place wish to move 70 stke
II The PRESIDENT Its in the power Of the sensior
from MARYLAND to move TO strike out that portion. ana In
sert what he has proposed. ts.ts
Mr.. PEARCE. There are some gentlemen who say
they will not give their votes for bill 90 amended.
will do my duty irrespective Of the manner in which
some two or ihree gentlemen may voie have no idea
Of being told, while engaged in work Of com
PROMISE that we must take precisely this thing and MOTH
ing else. Sir, will not be. overawed into anything OF
the sort will maintain my Independence OF judgment
1 will do my duty. a. l understand IT, VIII not be
coerced by statement that there two OF three gene
men who will not vote in favor Of the bill unless they
have things Just as they choose. At the same time
am not disposed TO injure the prospects Of the bill
can be prevented lfany gentleman wishes ne q Win
amend the bill II stands, By altering the -
al the amendment OF the senator from Georgia wi 90
60; but will give notice that il they 90 n9' enecs .ns
purpose which desire TO effected, wih 'eneW my
amendment
Mr. DICKINSON would inquire II u would not De
IN order for the honorable senator IRON nafyano 70
move to strike out the particular pesssee wnce %.
nox;ons ~ him and to insert the provision which he
ssss a. ssrnre Although Il has been brought in BY
ssnd,esns Il 4 connected with other words.
The PRESIDENT. II would be in order for the sena-