The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-08-14
Important from Washington
rBE TEXAS BOUNDARY SETTLED

Important from Wasulnslon'
THE TEXAS BOUNDARY SETTLED.
I,is certainly with great pleasure we an
nounce TO our readers that the question, which
seemed 10 be the turning point Of veal or woe
for this country, has been finally settled
We mean the Texas boundary question: Tor
il appeared as il on the settlement oil 'h''
question hung all the others growing out Of
the acquisition of territory from Mexico
Mr.. Pearce. of Maryland, introduced the bill
which has met with the sanction OF three
fifth. of the Senate. As he was charged
with defeating the Compromise bill, 1t was
incumbent on him TO endeavor 10 bring ior'
ward some measure that would have the ell
feet to quiet the country. We rejoice that
he has been successful, and it now depends
on the House Of Representatives to aid in
giving efiec, TO this healing act. On this SUD
ice, the National n,eligcncer makes the fol-
lowing remarks:
THE QUESTION Sci lied
In long course Of Editorial life it has sell
dom fallen TO our !ol TO enjoy greater plea
sure, in announcing public event, than We
experience to day in announcing that which
if we could, we would spread over the whole
country in a breath, the passage through the
Senate of the Bal 10 settle the Ttr4a BJundd,
m Question. Considering this the most dbl
D ficuI Of all the questions growing out Of our
Mexican acquisitions, and its adjustment as
decisive Of the early settlement Of the re-
+ naming points Of controversy, we confess 10
the uncommon degree Of joy with which II
: fills US. Hail Liberty aud Union aud Do
:, nestle Peace Hail Liberty and Union and
every great interest OF the country hai
the return of the Government, from lis long
' alteration back 10 It's just sphere Of acton
aud usefulness.
:, Our frs, feeling is certainly enc of thank
fulness 10 Providence for this important hrs
step ia the restoration Of National harmony
:. Our next sentiment is one OF high respec
and gratitude towards those who have per
severed with such urfiinching resolution
s. through this most trying struggle Of the las
T. six months, unseduced," ~ n,errIhed.'-
{. They have encountered great responsibility
oil and they have encountered il cheerfu'ly; the
10 have made great personal sscrlhces-a, leas
e some Of them-and they have made such SO
cnfices promptly, and with entire disregar
Of personal const quences. Distant, lar d''
iant be The day, when such patriotic eftort'
sustained By such extraordinary ability Oh
energy, will be forgotten by the people {
The United States.
H. We do 90: undertake TO rec,te the precls
on terms Of the healing measure which has not
a, passed for We do not YET know them; ana
>, 10 truth, We do not care TO know Them.
is enough for US that the bill was carried
~ three. iiiths Of the votes Of the Senate, COT
Il. hoed to no section or party.
~ IL Is happy circomsssnee '6a, the b
40 was so wisely framed and matured as to su
due so many sectional prrjudices and hh
81" mouiza so many conflicting views; and '
Of heartily congratulate Mr.. Pea,cs on the 81
les cess which has crowned his efforts. v
,,d feel justified also in congrauating the frlen
of the Administration that this happy adju
'en men, has so speedily followed the wise a
ATTY conciliatory recommendation oil The Preside
the to Congress on this perplexing and meDacI
alh subject.
49, Il now only remains thai'he great ropu
branch Of the Legislature should follow
me- this noble work aud complete IT, We CO
ed, ideutIy irus, they will do so. We fully
i've Iieve tina, in few days we shall be able
:. announce lha, this and other healing mi
:" sures have become laws. That is the ca
ain. s,mm,,;o, mos, devou,Iv 10 wished. TIL,
indeed, would this grea, and glorious ReP'
lie be once more
whole as the marble, founded as tie rock,
- As broad and general as the casing air."