The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-18
THE REPUBLIC.

admitted If her territory be disputed and he refer
red to the history OF tho for nation of the Constitu
ton of the United States 10 show that il was the
design OF its trainers that State rising from
disputed territory can be admitted into the Union
without the consent of the State dspuling the
territory, and out of which territory the new
state Is proposed to be organized. This meets the
case IN controversy Texas disputing the territory
and not giving her consent to the formation OF the
State OF New Mexico. lie alluded 10 the ignorance
and aOlect condition of the native population OF that
territory, and quoted from Mr.. WEBSTER and 9th
ers 10 show that IN point of intelligence they were
inferior TO the Sandwich islanders the Chckasaws,
ChOCtaw5 Flatheads sc. And further that Sena-
too said that they did not know the meaning of the
term "Cohsttution' and that whenever II should
become the purpose OF any body TO make State
there, the consultation will be Written in Washing
ton, and that any constitution would be adopted
What was the prophecy OF MIR. WEBSTER during
the war 10 now history. There were not IN that
country twelve hundred Alnericans-IDen, women,
and children. New Mexico, he contended, would
not be nj to come into the Union State for
twenty years to come.
MIR. CARTER observed that gentlemen who had
spoken not only denied the political privileges Of
tine Territory Of New Mexico, but they made bold
attacks IN her absence, denying her right to be
heard IN this House. Against this he protested.
What, he asked, has the question of New Mexico,
as a State, 10 do with the subject pending?
on recognise no distinct organization by the ad-
mission OF the delegate You do not treat with her
as a State She does not aspire 10 sistcrhood, but
tosiiN'
in her own defence. He did not intend to bring
INTO the discussion the question OF boundary, which
has been made usc OF for sinister purposes. All
we DO, by the admission OF the delegate, IL 10 de-
clare that citizens of the United States shall be
represented by the man sent hher by New Mexico,
and who possesses knowledge of the people and
the country, that he may give To Us the iniorma-
ton necessary to legislation with reference to the
Territory This ID all there is of it; and still the
of this House beabored for hours conflict
OF State sovereignty about the boundary. There
Is no danger OF conflict between Texas and New
Mexico. They six hundred, or five hundred
and seventy five miles apart. The country of sep
aration Is az broad as the desert of Sahara lie
pudiated, unwise and unj Just, the bringing in of
the question OF boundary, ON the simple proposition
admit the delegate. He appealed to the gallant
nagnanimity OF Texas not TO make an attack on
New Mexico, and then exclude the voice of their
adversary from this floor. The adversary had been
invited into the controversy, and been met with
dsunlon and sword in hand. New Mexico had
been organized century before Texas was born.
He pleaded for the admission of the delegate; and,
in Conclusion, said that he expressed no sentiment
as to where the boundary between New Mexico and
Texas should be run, to the manner in which
the controversy should be settled
Mr.. STEPHENS, OF Georgia, stated the ground
of his opposition TO the admission Of Mr.. SMITH
II was that he came here to represent, as dele
gate from New Mexico, persons residing within
the recognised boundaries Of of the States Of
| this Union-Texas. He had always held that the
| boundaries of Texas extended as far az they had
been marked by the SWORD OF revOlutop, ana as
far as she had extended her civil jurisdiction, He
had been opposed to settling the boundary be-
| tween Texas and Mexico by resort to arms; but,
| as the war was waged on the plea that blood was
shed on American soil and ii was claimed by Presi
dent Polk and others that the boundary of Texas
| extcnded ftam the mluth TO the source OF the Ria
Grando, he held that, by the treaty and the map
| accompanying it, the public faith was pledged to
| the support OF that boundary. He replied to the
remarks of Mr.. BAYLY, in relation to the establish
ment of governments in the Territories under
| the administration OF MIR. Polk; and III conclusion,
| repeated that he held that the United States, so
| far the boundary of Texas ID concerned, is
| cstopped, aud If it was hoped to admit an indi
yidual, as a delegate, claiming to represent pco-
| pie within the recognised limits of Texas, great
wrong would be perpctrated. If the faith of trea
| ties was to be dlsregardcd, the Government was
not worthy of preservation,
| Mr. HOWARD spoke ahou. the effect of admit
| ting the delegate. When this shall have been
done, all negotiation with Texas will be at an end
| The question must be settled either by Texas sub
| hitting peaccably, or by resort to the sword.
| He did not utter this threat, but merely
pressed the public sentiment in the State which he
| in part represented. There WAS much excitement
in that poi ton of the country, He spoke what he
knew, and what vii be the effect OF the act, 9Th
out expressing opinion 10 the business Of the
| determination, few days ago, he received de-
spatches from the Governor OF Texas, applying to
the Federal Government to know whether 1t be ita
purpose to rauiy the late proceedings OF Colonel
Munroe, calling convention at Santa Fe, to fern
| constitution ana State governments ana 10 know
whether 1t will enforce the act by Its military
power. and 70 enter solemn protest on the files
Of the Executive Department. If such be the object.
He learned, from the same source, that Texas has
taken active measures to protect herself from the
purposes OF the Federal Government, and, by mill
tary power, to resist aggression on her rights,
which she Is bound by honor to maintain. Resolu'
tons, during the lac session oil the LeglslatuFe,
were introduced, requiring the members OF Con.
gress 10 eayc this hall IN case the delegate should
| be admitted 10 scat; and they we're Withdrawn
only from the sentiment at that time entertained
| that they could not be passed
| Mr.. BURI inquired oil the gentleman whether
the demand OF Texas had been laid before the Pres
ident, and what answer has been received.
| MIR. HOWARD replied that he had not yet re-
ceiyed an anewer, owing, no doubt, to the recent
occurrences lie, however, anticipated an answer,
for one must come In some form The demand was
made in such manner as that reply cannot be
withheld. Gentlemen may as well remember now,
az heleal.er thai ne people OF Texas, Tor twenty
years, slept on their arms, and they viii not sub
NIT TO any outrage ON their rights and honor as one
of the states oil this Union lie viewed present
movements as an attempt to wrest from Texas the
property pledged TO the payment OF her public
debit TO take irom her territgry enough 70 make