The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-07

should not have population large enough 70 sns il to
an admission into this Unions Was there any fear that
the compromises of the constitution be broken
down. and that she be remanded back TO her indie
pendent position until a census should be takeni No
There had been census taken at any previous
time 10 that when she came and knocked at the door for
admission into this Union and the honorable senator
from Texas Mr. RUsg told the other day in his place
here that they had population less than 80 900 with
which 10 achieve their independence
Well sir she had population, in fact slightly beyond
that which would have entitled her TO one representative
The honorable senator from Texas himself remarked
about eighty thousand California from information upon
which reliance well be placed has population from
10000 to 10000 inhabitants and is increasing with
tonlshing rapdity
There in the 9th article OF the treaty OF peace with
Mexico stipulation that the Territories ceded
government shall be incorporated into the union OF the
United States There should be obligation OF nation
sacred. faithfully complied with, than that
which is contained in its treaties with other governments
Our treaty with Mexico imposes upon an obligation
which cannot disregard at this time, unless mean
TO be fahess treaty stpulatons Here is the ar
tlce to which refer.
"ARr. The Mexcans who, in the Territories aforesaid
shall the character OF citizens OF the Mexican
republic, conormaby with what is stipulated in the pre-.
cedng article. shall be incorporated into the union Of the
United States and be admitted ID a. The proper time 60 be
joyment Of all the rights of clzens OF the United States
. "a Sa and s
enjoyment Of their liberty and properly and secured in
the free exercise Of their religion, without restriction
NOW, SuCn MexlcdnS as remained IN the IerT0ry
twelve months after the ratification Of the treaty OF peace
with Mexico became thereby American citizens. Under
the 9th article expressly stipulated that they shall be
e e i % he
gress Of the United States) to the enjoyment of all the
rights OF citizens Of the United States Taking the existing
men what IS our duty, and whether should not give
our assent now True, made the tribunal which
Judge OF the time In the exercise OF that poweIwe are
to deal Justly and with the population in California,
rand bound bV the highest
consideration TO admit California To my mind there
can be no reasonable doubt i is certainly no more
than fair to admit that when California has population
as large she now has, we should admit her at once
and without delay
Now, taking the history Of the government the man
ner in which States have been admitted, the character OF
the country its population, its homogeneous character
obligations admit them, the right which the people
OF the country had to act the manner in which they did
act il to there cannot rest upon the mind OF any
individual doubt that should admit this State. And
the question, the only question: under the view which
take Of this matter "sthe constitution which she has
presented to republican in its form !" That sir, il ap-
pears me, is the simple question which to de-
termine. Such, believe, is the constitution OF Cali
forna She has created il in pursuance Of her rights.
to all nens and purposes State far her action
is concerned il State. and utc be State Of this
Union when we shall have admitted it within our limits
and when we shall have passed the necessary laws to
The simple plain question then is sis the constitution
presented here republican in its character" have heard
no exception to it, have heard no senator inerpose
that objection; and from careful examination Of all its
features, any other conclusion than
that is republican, and that has whn1t many fea-
lures which might well excite admiration, and induce
older and other States to fellow its example
She has, first and foremost already provided for the
serves 90 much to elevate the character OF people,
and promote the best interests OF State general edu
cation Wherever education is promoted, and the char
acer of the people is elevated have long learn
ed that the duties and services OF the recruiting sergeant
will be much less required She has secured the right Of
suffrage 70 every fTesmaa She has prohibited slavery
anted it. There variety OF other features in the
provisions of her constitution well worthy of commen-
dation and imitation.
lose sight Of She must in, ii she in at all
with her present lmitsher present boundaries. Any
change In her boundaries in fact to send that State back
70 her former condition The provisions Of her constitu
her representatives the formation OF her constitution the
creation OF her government, must fall, and she go
another constitution. which shall conform to the will
or wishes of Congress, il this does not We are
not then, to lose sight Of the fact that any change
however slight in relation the boundaries this Ter
rtory, is rejection. We may well rejecther in terms
as to reject her Indirectly We may well refuse 10 ad
NIT her all thus to refuse 10 recognise her bounda
es, and thus reject her indirectly Ii cannot il
to me, remain doubtful to what is our duty 10 those
whom we represent, as well as to the people OF California
We should admit her. and admit her at the earliest day
possible and the earlier the day the better not only for
her, but for the whole country.
There have been various reproaches cast the people
OF these Territories sufficient all this might
be found in the character OF the and representa-
tyes which she has sent here and who worthy and
true representatives OF that people Any State might
well be proud OF such delegation. Yet the people
have been denomnaied squaters and yagabonds and al
most every opprobrous eptbet has been upon them
But who they who have gone 10 that land, and
are thus vilifeds Why, this constitution which they
have presented here is the evidence OF their hand-
work; il is evidence Of the character Of the
people; and | may say from what | know OF that
people, that they may challenge comparison with the
constituents Of any senator who holds seat this floor
They intelligent, worthy men, who have gone there
to build up republic and to make il Of the marts OF
commerce. which shall connect with the far. distant
East They have gone there to adorn that land and make
il bud and blossom the They have gone there
and asserted their rights citizens OF country, and
have here asking to admit them into this Union
one Of its sovereign States That sir is the question
not we'll be mistaken--judging from the indications
which all around usI have doubt that she is
be welcomed into this Union and the State OF California
be known OF sisters, and her star is
stud with other stars national flag.