Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

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admission o, Caliiona with her present boundaries ~ w
cond is Tor cesson Of territory from Texas rr e
her boundaries; and third, for The organization of 'h
in the remaining territory Now, if i, plsses 7
Senator TO strike from the bill altogether that mar, M
relates To the cession OF territory from Texas then sbo
content if the southern boundary of California was co
ted 10 the compromise line of IS so, and the orsan,',
of territorial government in the usual manner 'H
Mr. CLAY viii the honorable Senator fro =.
Hampshire excuse for moment? This is yr,r ae'
portant subjcct-a very important matterand il eY,r
~ desirable that the country should distinctly undes
what is proposed. This question you will recolec 81;
the commencement of this session, the first oc,,i
which addressed you al length, discussed and on ~
occasion stated that could not think of oticrjn, =,
South The line SO 30 because without express
of the right 10 carry slaves south OF that line il w,S ~
ng 10 the South ideal line without cauying o o.a
with il any practical benefits whatever Understand
ever now that the Senator from Virginia is willng D.,
Constitution OF the United States 10 operate on e,b ~
of that line, without any express declaration or recosni
of the right carry slaves south of that lne proi
of slavery north oil that llne mat understand % he -
view of the Senator!
Mr. MASON. Undoubtedly.
Mr. CLAY. Assuming that To be WIFI woul ,,,.t
him the further question which should like 10 Sc ans,,
i whether all the Senators from the South will be 80
with that linc and silent 10 the legislation South Of ~
line?
AIR CLAY The Senator says il j. confined ~ him.
He must AT once perceive That any change or ya.,tinr
the existing propositions without knowledge of some ira
teal result would BE, perhaps, losing time unnecessarily
Eut ,hcud like know whether every Southern Som.
will be satisfied with the line running 81 deg 80 min 10
Pacific nothing being said about the right carry slave
South at that line
Mr.. MASON. Mr.. President, have stated 10 the SCI,
tor very frankly the position which prepared To ass
in this matter have told him that have done so ~ q,
pressing my opinions only, and have given nv Ia
sons for tina, opinion IN The argument have had the hon
10 submit 10 The Senate. lie asks whether h. il
understand that all tie other Senators from the Sou,h,
States concur in the opinions which express. will stat
"a him. sir tina, he will get appr,heni very speedy e,
p:esson nj that opinion he will indicate 10 the Senate
On this side o The CHAMBER whether he will he for hm
Mr. CLAY Mr.. President, this Is making contract b
tween two individuals. have authority In answer
any body. confess the proposition Tins mornng .iEuti
c with great suprscwh agreeable surprise. Al,h,1s
sir would not say that would 90 into California d.
tirb her Limits yet think that ii the honorable Scna,
would &c, another compromise might be very mu-
,suoscd to 90 along with hin. That Is To say. woni cor
sent 10 run the linz So 3D. without any recognition Of L.
rirli To carry slaves So;h o. that line leaving L. o
tbe Constitution ri the United States 10 operate there
Won can make anything Of that, contrary TO mv
mons shall hc .ery much disposed myse-sfeakng
only for myselu take the compromise line as the Son
crn boundary Of California That TO say Ia run II ihEons
Utah and New Mexico
Mr. MASON tin hs scat.) And 10 further!
Mr. CLAY Certainly; not with regard 10 California.
Mr. MASON. Mr.. President, my remarks were NOR
addressed the Senator from Kentucky wt
introduced this bill scheme OF compromise ana alus,
meat. meant distinctly declare TO him, and 10 the St
nate that 80 far my opinions went should, with d
sire 10 adjust this controversy agree To ne running Of N
Missouri compromise line through Texas 10 the Pacic WIS
ADVANTAGES or Disadvantages would result to the parties VIII
i.ht orrae 10 This adjustment would DC for them respective
IL 10 determine apprehend that we should gain no Ii,
II. by cutting of from California that portion o her Pac
hnriar sonh of So dec 30 min III which slavery Is
hibcJ by her constitution. npPrehond thai We will sa
something in relation Ia The STATE Of Texas - by ihe a.!
rsueni the territory which lies North OF tie parallel
az drr 30 min becomes the territory OF the United States
insea! Of So much of the territory rs les between 81 do
and her northern boundary AZ any rate only throw ~
IN. s,lupestion rs measure Of compromise Bu' oua
no response to i; from the Senator from kcntu..s.
,,hocah that Senator expressed very GUARDED Cpl
MON that Ii might probably agree 10 running III
compromise linc through Utah ana New Mckee, h
was silent rs 10 lis being run through Texas, and h
d;.scnlcd To lis extension through The so-calied New
State of California the Pacific. But, sir measure
adjustment IL ore thing and strictly measuring orr iespe,
i've rights is another II il shall be- the determination
the Senator from Kentucky tior ne Is me one VINO nlI1!
ced this b require Us Ia measure our tights on tins a
can only saw and say il with no little regret la,
shall be ams-lenghs But il ne VII give hi, eonr'
renee this plan 81 dividing Cailiora by me llne :"
dec 80 min apprehend Tint all difficulties VIII be REM
Mr. CLAY Mr. President suppose that in all negoil
tons whether diplomatic or legislative, "r"i any Other cha
raccr tie ncgo1tors ought 10 produce credentials al 81
,hority Now understand the Senator from virgins. 10 4
acting upon his own hook. ii may use common eSP"s
sion He is not able iOr solitary Senator lon
the South and does ie expect that should g.yc ~
sser tc a proposition coming from solitary individual pcr
laps seconded not concurred in by another Son'h
Senator?
sir will not say what would do Bat will say, ha
il there entire Of all Tie Son'h.fn Sena
Tors in the proposition made by the Senator from Niran'
should hesitate long before Shout! pronounce oqin"
upon III should give itgravc and serious dcibera!ion
Southern Senator has announced his concurrence IN I'll
proposition. The only signal OF concurrence or noncor
crrnce on the ohc, side %! the house most empha
ned OF disapprobation from worthy friend Of NINE now
nv eye Does the honorable Senator expect Ia get mp sol
try and alone without The concurrence Of another Scna'
from the South and make proposition 10 me, and call upo
me 10 assent i'll But in the total absence Of his creder
,ia of authority will tell the Senator how he may
dish his object The bill is in progress AMI opcn
ncn Let the Senator make his proposition ID extend I;
line 81 80 the Pacific. and call for the yeas and nays
IT, We can then have vote The questions; and
lhen see how many Southern Senator'S will concur in l.
proposition.
Mr.. MASON Mr. President do understand IN
tie Senator from Kentucky has exhibited any power
credentials negotiate his part bu, do unlcr>af
that he takes great not 10 commit himself upon n
question Nay the honorable Senator goes far only
say that any mode could be- devised by which the conc
rent opinion of all the Southern Senators could bc ascertain
ed he would certainly take into very grave considerable
apprcend from all this that this proposition will es,
nothing can assure the honorable Senator that mean
offer snch proposition. stand in minority and a. ii
Senator from Louisiana said the other day. does 10, b
minority TO offer terms To those who have the powt
TO make them. shall offer proposition have me:cl
stated what would meet my concurrence.