Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-10

Deheved TO be his duty. II was he and his
colleague who represented the State of Ma
ryand here, and nobody else. Ho acted as
he conscientiously believed his duty required,
and he would not shrink from a defence of
his action whenever and by whomsoever it
was assailed.
Mr.. Clay-Nor will shrink from present
ing the facts stated They present portion
of the history Of the case He (Mr. Clay
| repeated that the amendment of tho Senator
from Maryland was the immediate cause oi
the defeat Of the bill. The Senator had
made no speech against MIR. Dawson's
amendment, when pending. Three times
yesterday, he was approached with amend
mcnts designed to avoid the difficulty which
he approhended, but he declined 10 agree to
anything but his own proposition, and thus
delea, was brought about-and through his
motion TO strike out.
Electricity in the air prevents tho wires
from working 'a
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 1850.
SENATE.-After the consideration of morn
ing business, the Senate resumed the cons-
deraton of Mr.. Cass' resolution in relation 10
the exercise of civil authority by military Of
iicers, except under the act of Congress.
Mr.. Davis, of Miss, opposed the resolution
in its present form. 1t was either too broad
or not broad enough. The exercise of civil
authority by military officers was of absolute
| l., al. I, m.
posed to the exercise of any such authority
not necessary to hold territory acquired i'll
war for the use of the United States and ac-
ton Of Congress. He replied 10 the attacks
made by MIR. Houston upon General Taylor
and the troops under his command, with
much warmth, observing that tho Senator
from Texas had showed himself supremely
ignorant OF the discipline of the camp, and as
suplemcly uninst. He considered each Of
the points presented by Mr.. Houston, disap-
proving every statements facts.
In concluding his remarks, he paid most
brilliant and beautiful tribute 10 Gen. Taylor
his gallantry, honesty nodosty, kiaducss
of heart, and inviucibiily in action. Even
the enemy, when conquered, acquired for
him that love and vcncration which was so
generally fell by tho handy aodior3 who
shared the pcrils of the battle, and the gio-
ries Of victories. Nor was the charge oil sec
tional feeling upon his part less false than
those which characterised him rs ICgardlesS
of the interests of men. He (Davis) never
heard sectional remark made in his pre-
scnce that did not meet Instant reprool from
the noble hero, who knew and served his
country only, and his whole country.
The further consideration of the subject
was then postposed until tomorrow.
Mr.. Pcarce, in pursuance Of previous no.
tico asked and obtained leave, to introduce a
BILL making proposals 10 Texas for the settle
ment of her Western and Northern bounda-
res. Mr.. pearco said it was evident that
this question of the boundary of Texas was
the cause Of much of the difficulty Of the
past session. 1t was the main cause of the
defeat of tho Compromise Bill. 1t was pur-
posed by many, that the con njunciron Of Sevc-
raj measures was calculated TO unite the
friends Of each upon the whole. 1t must be
admitted, however, that it was quite as often
tho elements of opposition io must say,
for his owe part, that he thought it far better
10 give each and every measure a consldera-
ton upon lis own individual merits. He had
therefore, presented Il bill for the adjustment
OF tho boundary of Texas simply and alone.
He explained the bill stating the bounda-
rcs proposed--the reasons suggesting their
selection, and defending the proposition 10
pay the ten millions OF dollars TO Texas, if
she surrendered all her territory North of
sc, 3O-under this bill all her claims to terri
tories between the Neuccs and Rio Giande.
He was among those who believed that Texas
had no right in the territory on the Rio
Grandc, but she certainly mad claims, for the
surrender of which, together with tho cession
of territory North OF her proposed Northern
boundary, lie proposed to pay hertz millions
10 be applied TO the payment Of the debt Of
Texas, incurred i'll the prosecution of hcl
revolution.
WAsuNGToN, Aug. G.
A message was then received from the
President Of the United States in relation to
the boundary difficulty between Texas and
New Mexico.
The President alludes TO Governor Bcl's
letter TO the Texan members of Cougrcss
published IN the Bulletin Of Friday, and says
that that portion of territory cast of the Rio
GIandc, has been regarded as belonging Ia
New Mexico. He thinks the cXigency thai
has arisen in the alIairs of Texas and New
Mexico, may require an extra session OF
Congress. lie alludes to his official position
and his duty, as President, TO enforce the
laws OF the United States.
He says he will enforce those laws, and
thinks this is a case in which he is author