The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1850-02-15

pute the mileage OF members by III,
nearest route. The resolution was de
bated, and finally laid on the table. I
WAsHISeroN, JAM, 30.
Mr.. Clay submitted a proposition /,
settle the whols question Of slavery, SC
far as Il relates 10 the territories. HI
proposes to admit California, reduce the
boundaries of Texas, and establish a ter
ritorial government for all territories.
Mr.. Clay spoke at length on the sub
ect. He hoped the resolution he had
offered would be adopted. Ho had re-.
ilected with great care over the subject,
and he knew the resolution had been
conceived in spirit Of harmony and
concession. First--He thought that Ca
lifornia, with suitable boundaries, ougll,
10 be admitted into the Union as State.
California had more reason for the
course she has pursued than Michigan
had for what she done. There had been
Irregularities, but they should be over
looked. Secondly-That as slavery does
not exist in California, nor is not likely
10 be introduced there, il is inexped;eni
for Congress TO impose slavery resiric-
lions. -
In the course of his remarks Mr.. Clay
said: II must say from all that have
heard or read, from all the witnesses,
that | have seen and conversed with;
from all that has transpired and is trans
piring, | do believe that not within one
foot of the territory acquired from Mexi-
CO will slavery ever be planted; and |
believe it could not be done by force,
and the power ofpublio authority"
The resolutions he said, involved no
sacrifice Of any principle. They were
founded upon basis Of mutual iorbear-
ance and concession, not of matters Of
principle, but Of matters Of feeling mere
ly. He concluded witha most eloquent
appeal in behalf of harmony, peace and
mutual forbearance for the sake Of the
Union. no
The following are the resolutions in
full. Z,
io WHEREAS, 1t being desirable for the
peace, concord and harmony ofihe union
of the States, to settle and adjust amica
bly, all question of controversy between
them, rising out of the institution of sla,
very upon fair equity and just basis -
Therefore, ,re4 ml
Resolued, Tha. California with suiia-
ble boundaries, upon her application, be
admitted as one Of the States of this
Union, without the imposition by Con-
gress Of any restriction in respect TO the
exclusion or introduction Of slavery with
in those boundaries. M q
Resolued, That as slavery does not ex-
list by law, and is not likely to be intro.
duced into any Of those territories ac-
quired by the United States, from the
Republic of Mexico, it is inexpedient
for Congress 10 provide by law either for
Its introduction with or its exclusion from
any part of said territory, and that appro,
pirate territorial government ought to be
established by Congress, in all of said
territories, not assigned as boundaries Of
the proposed state of California, Without
the abolition Of any restriction or condi-
ton on the subject of slavery, @
Resolped, That the Western boundary
of the State Of Texas, ought to be fixed
in the Rio del Norte, commencing one
marine league from its mouth, and RUM
ing up that river to the Scc;ai;tinern line Of
New Mexico, and thence with that line
Eastwardly, and SO continue in the same
direction to the line as established be-
tween the United States and Spain.
Resolued, That il be proposed to the
State of Texas thai the United States
will provide for the payment of all that
portion Of the Legitimate and bona fde
public debts of that State, contracted
prior to lis annexation to the United
States, for which duties Of foreign imports
were pledged by said State, by its credi.
tors, not exceeding the sum OF - dol
lars, in consideration ofdu;ies aspledged,
having been no longer applicable to that
object after said annexation, but having
,hencefoward become payable to the
United States, and upon condition also,
that said State shall by some solemn and
authentic act of her Legislature, 81 of
Convention, relinquish 10 the United
States any claims which il has to any part
of New Mexico. sh 2'H
Resoleed, That il is inexpedient to
abolish slavery in the District of Colum-
bia, whilst that institution continues to
exist in the State Of Maryland, wilhou.
the consent Of the people Of the District,
and without just compensation TO the
owners of slaves within the District,
8 Resolued, That il is expedient to
prohibit, within the District, the slave
.rade, and slave trade in slaves brought
nto il from States or places beyond the
limits Of the District, either to be sold
herein rs merchandise, or 10 be trans
ported TO other markets, without the Dis
rict Of Columbia. s
Resolped, That more effec!nal provis.
ons ought TO be made by law, for the res