The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-16

putting this protest on the journal OF the Senate Of the
have submitted their names 10 i on dsrerent position
or footing. this question: than BY the recording Of The
yeas think il is changing the face OF this ques
ton j think il is a new, il may be danferouA at
least unfortunate STEP in the present state oi this sx-
citng question, which is agitahng and shaking the
country from its very foundation II means anything,
Y means that those States who thus protest assumes ~
more solemn form than by their votes that their opposition
Is q different nature and greater degrer than the ample
record q lneT nays y ! means anything q sD say i
means this am very sorry. therefore, to take position
against The recording OF this protest
But, Mr. President there are other difficulties in the
way. II was well suggested by the senator from Mis-
souri,, that members on one side Of question prevent
their reasons those the other side have lust ~ much
sm IN single protest. but every different ssy saS
every different member Of the body may each prsssnta
protest Wel sir il this protest Is to 80 a. us,
many others who voted the same side may feel very
much disposed to enter another protest. c0uched 10 differ
ent terms from this Tor there are some reasons 10 this
protest which do not approve of Ot course Ispeak
rather vaguely Of the instrument which have only
heard read; but AZ heard i and understand 1T one Of
me q y = ma hs
Now, il that be OF the Of the professors, a. s
not my for voting against this bill. cir. and
TONS to vote for the bills therefore the constitutional OBJ
jectons could not have prevailed with many of ns. ~
Mr. HUNTER. II the honorable senator will exam
inc the PAPER he will find that that reason is not IN IT,
Mr.. DOWNS, understood il 80; and as understood
IT, SO deal with it. Besides, il places myself, with
Others II rather peculiar q pos,t%on % ms - 90 novel
consider those who admit this protest
ring 10 the OF it, and approving Of it, Of giving
their appreciation in every respect. ei atlYstad
There are reasons as understand il, in this protest
which apply with equal force against measure which
have advocated throughout the session, and which am
very sorry did not pass mean the "Compromse" bill
containing provision for this very State. with some
others. lis well known that disagreed very decidedly
with my friend who signed that protest az % that pess.
ure Now these which apply to this particular
bill apply to that bill and place me In rather an unPeas
ant position for. although may vote for this protest
which approve their COURSE and condemn my own.
These the reasons which have impressed upon me
the belief that there are great difficulties IN the wayof
Michigan mr. CAss] and the senator from Georgia
[Mr BEnRiENl have expressed their willingness to &C.
5y, and shall vote for i, But shall do il viii great
reluctance, great regret great pain, and with grsd lear
as to its future effect; ea Lals.yr
shall be constrained very reluctantly to vote against m
proposition of reception and spreading upon the journal
Many Of the gentlemen whose names are signed 70 snat
paper are those with whom shall be proud TO act upon
every occasion when can conscientiousy do 90. do
not base the objection which have to the reception Of
that paper upon the grounds which have been nsstoisss
which has been urged here should oyerstep it. in or
der to crafty the wishes Of my friends whose Names eTe
BY the senator from Georgia why the paper shoud se
received is strong argument, to my mind, whyatne
Senate ought not to receive 1t and put Il on the
says that nasmuch the senators here represent eoy
eregn States, they have right to ask TO present the
protest. individual senators, but as the represeos
signed that paper there not two States whose repre-
sentatves upon this floor have signed it. III il is tobc
considered therefore, protest upon the part Of SsAs
Mr. BUTLER, Tin his seat) OF three States aM
Mr. PRATT. The senator from South Carolina says
of three States and on the part OF Of each q the
other States whose representatives have signed It, Now,
the objection which have to it will constran me very
reluctantly 10 vote against this motion. II understand
q s s z
OF measures aesgned-not coieaated-not that II will
have that efectbut that il is one of system OF meas
es designed to destroy the constitutional rights of the
SOUTH Now taken in connexion with the subject
which has been under discussion here, TINS sys
TEN q measures i system iass AXE ior ErAnseds OF
Mr. HUNTER. The seaator is mistaken ~ ne VIII
read the paper he will find that refers to the action Of
Mr. PRATT Iadmt that have only heard il read.
and read very hastily Yesterday stated then 70 one
Of my friends my objection; and as he did not explain
i away, | supposed. therefore, that was wsn
MI BUTLER. believe the senator did speak to me.
and rebutted his Inference though aid not 80 mo
- M. PRATT. understood the paper To- assign = one
of the for the protest that the admission OF CALI
MT Mr.. HUNTER. That is mistake on the part Of The
Mr. PRATT Ii would be better. then. think, have
NV objections do not grow out OF the inconvenence that
would arise 10 ihe Senate and the country by pursunk
such course but they grow out OF what supposed q
be the contents OF the paper itself And hefeoss,
be in Order would suggest that Il lie over u tomof-
row, and then can see what ia g.3. "a
The PRESIDENT Does the senator make thai mo-
ton s.vHs Elaafs edi
MIR PRATT make the motion. ..-. 81.
The question being taken upon the motion 70 posPons'
il was agreed 10. tt fs at4.et. : 4sss4
rrRRiroRIAL GOVERNMENT FOR NEW MEXICO. ~
On motion BY Mr. DOUGLAS the Senate. ~ In COM
mee Of the whole proceeded to the consideration o the
BIN 10 establish the territorial governments OF UAh ana
New Mexico, and for other purposes:
vides for territorial governments for Utah and I'VE!
Mexico and also for the settlement OF the Texan bound,
ary As bill for Utah has already passed the Senate
move to strike out all that relates 10 that subject exend-
ing from the enacting clause 10 the 18th section
The question being taken upon the amendment Hw~
MI DOUGLAS. now move to strike out The ssd
section which relates TO the Texan boundary, bill iof
thai purpose having already passed the Senate. . =.
The question being taken upon the amendment, " -
adopted. an. nh -
tonbeing the first section OF the New Mexco clI si.-
the second line, by striking out all aiier me i
10 the boundary Of the territory ana inca % Inssn 49,
will send 10 the Chair, which makes tns oi 70 concm
10 be Utah bill and the Texan boundary bi they hare
arhy The amendment was read, as follows; eaOt 10
p,,dsd ma follows beginning point In the Colorado
river where boundary line oil the rePnbtc o. dexec
sry line 70 the Rio Grande thence. following The main
ehsnnel OF said rver the parallel of the d degree o.
moth latitude thence, eastward with said degree, ~ N
~en thence north with said degree of ongitads Y re
Ia rsleI of 3h Of north ntitude thence