The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-07

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CALIFORNIA; Territorial Questions MI. CIay's
Remarks What will General Taylor dot
In consequence OF the late hour at which the proceed
ngs OF the Senate received on Friday evening, we
unable to see them until yesterday morning. We
then read them. and with little qualification atthe
manly. conciliaoy, and truly patriotic sentiments which
were expressed BY Mr.. Clay in his remarks during the
discussion growing Of General Foote'S proposition to
raise committee Of thirteen members. whom all the
questions growing out Of the admission Of California,
the establishment Of territorial governments for New
Mexico and Utah, and the settlement Of the Texas
boundary. should be referred Mr. Clay expressed his
ardent desire that the unfortunate dispute which now
agitaes the Union, and fearfully its peace
and security should be adjusted and settled he cared not
upon what plan, if could be finally accomplished But
he also expressed the opinion that the mode which
most promised was, combine the admission OF
California and the settlement OF the boundary Of Texas
In one Oh
new Territories. He believed that was now the most
practicable and certain Of success and he in favor OF
adopting it.
We again say that are highly gratifed with the
concatory and patriotic spirit displayed by the venerable
and ilustrous statesman Of Kentucky, in the remarks
made by him during the debate on Friday II exhibited
disposition worthy Of the eminent senator and Of the
occasion displayed ardent desire to bring the pend
ing controversy between the great sections Of the
Union to amcable adjustment by any suitable and sat
isfactory means Early in the session Mr. Clay offered
series Of propositions of his own containing much that
good, and one two things from which dissent
ed at the me although fully and cordially conceded
the patriotic purpose which dictated them. But Mr..
Clay, rising above all selfish pride in the natter
his readiness to adopt plan which holds out better
prospect for bringing about the great end Of Cancellation
and adjustment, which he had in view from the begin
ming We trust that his patriotic example will have its
due influence upon the country.
Although dark clouds still lower upon the horizon warn
ing us even impending yet the prospect
of settlement Of the unhappy controversy which now
disturbs the tranquility of the Union, confess
begins to brighten Already we think we see that
opinions and sentiments in Congress, well as in
the country, fast approaching to common point Of
agreement We have had speeches and propositions from
the most eminent and able members in both Houses of
Congress in favor Of Cancellation and settlement We
have had propositions and speeches from Mr.. Clay, Mr.
Webster, Gen. Cass, Gen. Fooe, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Doug
las the Senate, and also important proposition submit
ted by Mr. McCernand in the House OF Representatives all
of which imbody conciiatoy sentiments and principles
The eminent and able senators both Sides rising
above all party considerations, have, the true spirit of
patriotism, alike honorable to themselves and TO the
American character, come forward and united in
rendering the oive-branch Of peace; thus exhib-
ting devotion TO their country worthy OF the best
days Of Greece and Rome. We can hardly imagine
spectacle Of greater interest and sublimy than that
which is exhibited by Messs Clay, Cass. Webster
and others, differing for than quarter Of century
in political opinions, and eontendng against each other
in the Of party conflict who. laying aside for the
occasion all the feelings and peiudces engendered by
long years Of rivalry and competition, unite in
effort to give peace to their agated country
and to lay broader and deeper the foundations Of the
Union 1t is spectacle worthy Of the men, Of the
gust body which they belong, and OF the great repub
lie whose desnies are in part committed 10 their charge
And now what is the position OF the President OF the
United States in reference this great question Is he
favor OF its settlement by any such as have been
proposed in Congress by the eminent and patriotic gentle
men TO whom we have above alluded ordoes he still ad
here to the policy Of doing nothnga policy perhaps has
lily and without due consideration OF all the conse
quences, indicated in bis messages 10 Congress- We
understood Mr.. Marshall OF Kentucky, to say, in his
late speech in the House of Representatives that Gen
Taylor not particularly anxious about his plan,
but would support any which would accomplish
settlement OF the dangerous question pending be-
fore Congress and the country. We confess that
we were reoiced to hear this from one who, we have
reason believe, is acquainted with General Tayors
sediments and wishes upon this subject We trust that
SIR Marshall is not mistaken, and that General Taylor
will take suitable mode and opportunity 10 LET his
opinions be known II is vain to deny tina, they would
have great influence in bringing about adjustment Of
the pending controversy. Will he not, them unite with
his distinguished countrymen in Congress in their patri
otto endeavors to effect adjustment OF this unhappy
dispute between the two great sections OF the Union
Will he not place himself by the side Of Webster, Cass
Clay, and other eminent patriots, and join them in
the great effort which they are now making to
save and cement still more strongly the Union,
and give peace to the troubled elements which por-
tend much danger TO the country and to the cause
OF free government everywhere Or, will he continue
pursue the policy Of doing nothing, thus cndeavorng
keep the question open for agitation, which cannot fail
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