The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-11

Gen. TAyLos's plan for adjusting existing contro-
verics growing ont Of slavery u set forth la the spe
oial message which be sent into Congress ON the
2ist OF January last. We republish that message
an our colunns this morning. because u he undoubt-
eddy not within reach u the great majority Of our
readers careful pcrusal Of IL, brief as II IL, will
demonstrate The error OF those who consider y IN
sufficient for the emergency. Instead OF providing
for only Of frs wounds" II suggests the best
po--ibse remedy ior all the dangers by which the
country 10 menAcod.
shis subject which give any special uncasiness, or
create any perilous excitement IN any section One
Of these 10 the application OF California for adnIs-
sion, 20 which Southern utraiss are warmly OPP
posed, because her constitution prohibits slavery.
General Taylor recommends immediate compl-
ance with her request, and his message vindicates
the recommendation by demonstrating it justice.
frame such a constitution AZ they see III; and de-
clsrcs that any attempt 90 tramme OF control them
In the ererois Of that right will be in violation Of
the republican doctrine Of self government, an In
vasion Of their rights, aud In opposition alike 10
the principles of the Declaration 81 Independence
and the wishes Of the American people. The truth
81 these positions cannot be deniod-no one can
question their justice and weight.
General Taylor recommends the extension Of Ihe
same principle 10 the Territories. Instead 81
ing and sgitsting the whole Union ne 10 wbcthsr
Congress shall exclude slavery from New MEXICO
NOT he advises that the people themselves BE- lci
90 manage that matter n they go ne let them
proceed AZ once 10 form a State constitution, and
then present themselves for admission 20 the Union.
Any action Of Congress upon the subject will In
evtsby be resisted with great carnestness and en-
citemrnt In section the other, aud cannot
faii 10 perpcuse and aggravsie all the evils which
prc.s - heavily upon the public interests.
This u his plan for the lad ustment' II that dim
Guilty. II Il In accordance with all principles 81
self government. aud n cmincntly just. efficient,
and safe. IL espcdioncy and Necessity are eth
further enforced BY the dispute between TcHas and
New MEXICO concerning their boundary. No ter
ritorial government Zoe New MEXICO can properly
be created. until that dispute shall have eeen set
tied. And The attention 90 Congressi - asked " that
subject, az of immediate and pressing Importance.
slavery which have AZ ali agitsted Disturbed tho
county, from which any danger % tbs integrity
Of oar institutions possibly b. apprchcnded.
There 70 no demand. from any considerable portion
Of the people, for any action whatrvcr coDceruip
fugitive slaves and u " only lev years Sine The
Virginia Legislature, and other southern bodies,
declared that the existing proyisions wcre quite
sufficient The slave trade within the ~ ART u
Columbia n not n ~ the least disquiet, for
both the North snd thu South have agrced that u
ought 81 be abolished
In view of these facts tbs Presidcnts plan y eyi
IDENTIFY adequate 90 the whole emergency 81 The
times. L. adoption will settle the pcnding couiro-
VERSES upon principles universally conced 4, and
in way. therefore, 10 which mo- just formidable
exception can h. taken. Neither the ssoth nor che
North coald oppo.c u with any chance - popular
sympathy. would DO more 90 settle permanently
and satisfactorily the existing controversies a. aiiay
excitement and prevent removed agitation. than
any other plan which has yet been aid lciose the
country.