Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-05-11

individual opinion against the necessity and expedency of
snch sourse IN the organization of the Territories
braced IN the bill before shall at large
upon this topic but my for another OCCASION
when hope to be able satisfy those whose opinions and
wiz Is my duty, well my pleasure, at all times
ec that my course is for the honor and prosperity of the
country and IN obedience to my duty OF their Sena
tors have IN possession resolutions Of instruction from
the Legislature OF Indiana directing vote for what is
called the proviso Tie people of the adjoining State Of
Michigan, whose interests and objects common with ours
have already relieved their Senars from their previous in
strucons The people of portion Of this broad Conedera
cy are more honest patriotic, intelligent and devoted to the
Union than those whom have the honor part represent
on this door, and far from thinking improbable that
the actual condition of our affairs were by them fully seen
and understood their Legislature would relieve their Sena
tors IN IKE manner Sir most deeply regret the passage os
those resolutions but lest should be misunderstood this
pon et me say here that the tight OF instruction forms
part OF my political creed and right that have
cognised and when shall have refused obey let the voice
OF complaint oh-not before Several honorable Sena-
tors members OF the committee, have announced their DIS
sent 70 certain arguments and conclusions contained in the
report That which objectionable one, is acceptable
ohers and ptce versa Ii hardly worth while for to
sly mat there are and conclusions the report
which did not entirely concur, committees and in
q the bills but, falling in the nation of my views
heTe and having consented that the report should be made
shall not IN spirit of cayillng and special pleading, in
duge In reservation of points, exhibition of imed
hotty and, so far my personal feelings and opin
ions are concerned, endorse it, broadly distinctly and
emphaucay and pledge myself to distinguished chair
man, whose patriotic efforts in this crisis of our sas COM
mands my high admiration, that he shall have my humble
aid and support throughout the struggle
But let ne in conclusion, that if after fair trial. it
shall be found the early friends and advocates Of select
mittee do not the support their joint
If 1t shall be ascerained tae ultimate admission of California
as State is put in jeopardy by continuing union Of tho
measures, shall fall back upon the California bill
table, and be jealous and decided in support other
mediate admission have been in support of the combined
measure. regret that high OF public duty impeled
me to separate from many of my Northern friends and
the distinguished Senator from Missouri on the question Of
reference. would have given infinitely less trouble
| and should have escaped much unpleasant criticism
and from those whose respect and friendship appreciate
to have banded myself with those opposed any refe
renee of measues could have consistent with legs
lative duty, sheltered myself behind my instructions, and
panderd to this one idea, that aims make and unake
men, politically speaking, pleasure. Bu' had adopted
this course, should nave failed in the performance of my
duty, and than ALL entertaining the opinions do would
| nave forfs tied my own saf-respect.
Not to detain the Senae longer them repeat shall sus
the measures as they e up the point where hope of
falswhch trust md believe will not be reached
but if should shall be found pressing the new State Of
California into tape with much zeal and snglenes of
purpose any Senator this hOor ~.
The question being taken the motion 10 print it was
| agreed to. "&", -" ~.
Mr.. FOOTE. | shall not press my motion for printing
additional number of copies at this moment. When tht
report before in print, and gentlemen have had
opportunity to examine it, presume they will not object t.
the motions and if thoy DO, think shall feel bound
| new it. "#..
On motion, the Senate adjourned.