The New York herald., 1850-07-19

New Mexico, was taken up The question nding
the resolution tho majority that IL Is inexps-
dent to admit Hugh N. Smith delegate from New
mexico TO which the minority had offered an amend
mept that Mr. Smith be admitted and this was
ed by adding for the Thirty first Con gress provided
that by such admission the House is not TO be under
stood ~ expressing an opinion relative to the CON
nicung boundary claim between New Mexico and
Mr.. GREEN, (dsm) of Missovri moved to strike ont
the words "ss delegate as Mr. Smith was not el sct
ed by the people and "delegasr implied representa-
tive The House could give him a seat by courtesy
and he Is TO be honorary member by courtesy By
the act OF admission he entitled to pay mileage
amenber BY the simple vote Of the House, when the
constitution says no money shall be drawn from the
treasury, except in pursuance oflaw.
Mr.. CARTER, (dem) Of Ohio, contended that as New
Mexico preserved her municipal organization, she
has higher claim than Oregon Minnesota to re-
presentation because her population and interest
greater. The gentleman talks about courtesy lie
should like to know by what Law delegates
ed and By what authority they deprived Of vote
II was because there constitutional authority
The amendment Of Mr. SwEErzER, (dem) Of Ohio,
providing pay, was ruled out.
Mr. Gnrrs, dem of Missouri, opened the debate,
and spoke ssainst the admission.
Nj sssrs CARTER, ldem) Of Ohio, and DuER, (whs) OF
New York, were In favor of IT,
Mr.. Burr, (dem) Of South Carolina, replied to Mr..
The debate was continued by Messrs, HOLMES
(dem) of South Carolina. Seldom (dem) OF Virginia
and WOODWARD, (dcm) of South Carolina, against ad-
mission
Mr.. CRswELL, (whig) Of Ohio, was In favor oft
Mr.. BA,LY, (dem) of Virginia, renewed a pro orma
ame endment to strike out the words as delegate
and refused to withdraw which gave rise to a scene.
Mr.. DUEE (whig) of New York, said, that delegates
have their seats by virtue OF constitutional power
make needfu rules and regulations concerning the ter
admit delegate from New York or Philadeiph,s' or
from foreign country to appear here and represent
certain interests. They can admit any one.
Mr. BURT (dem) of s. c.. said In reply, that the sct
OF Congress Of 1917 provides tor delegates who claim
seats under ordninace of 1887, who shall appear
from territory established by act of Congress
fore. delegate can be admitted except by law.
Messrs HOLMES, SrDpoy and WoopwARp-in Eve
EpPsssa the 81 mo, 9l Mr smith
ritsry is with Texas who claim priority and that the
United States government ought 10 put down the in
surreetion IN New Mexico instead Of aiding and abet
Mr.. POWELL, (dem) Of Va, said, the territory has
silsat as 10 admitting dseeasss This IL as much as
to assert acquire territory but not control It,
The right to egislate, is the right to acquire Informs
tion
Mr.. HOLMES, (dem) of 8. c.. entered into a brief
argument to show that Texas had title to the
disputed territory, but she has 1t now because the
United States Attorney has prosecuted and obtained
II from Mexico for her. This excludes the United
States from disputng the power Of Texas.
Mr. STRONG, (dem) Of Pa, said the question was
simply, whether the House will receive Mr. Smith,
der present circumstances. What is to be gan.d by
thus prevent action by the House He trusted they
would vote on the question, and dispose CT 1t In half
an hour.
The question was then taken on Mr. Green's amend
ment, and it was vejected-Ayes 67, nays IS.
Mr. srsvErs. twhie) OF Va, offered an amendment to
to the committees resolution so as to declare expe
dent to admit Mr. Smith Texas has able and zeaious
advocates this floor. New Mexico, who is equally
interested has nobody the floor specially to advo
cate her rights Ar. we to try the questios er por.
We allow counsel 70 the common mslefsctor. The
Only question is shall the delegate be heard here In
the trial Of great question Shall the example OF
Rhadamanthus, the judge OF hell be followed, who
condemns without a hearing,
Mr.. MrApE, (dem) Of Virginia. opposed the adrnis-
sion Of the delegate would he in violation Of law
and the constitution, and no good but evil, would
result.
Mr. TAYLOR (whig) of Ohio adverted to the ninth
article of the treaty with Mexico to show that protec
ton Of rights and privileges OF American citizens vas
20 be secured as sooa possible then why d@lay ia
admit the delegate The treaty Is the supreme NV
and cannot be disregarded.
Mr. srsSrcr, (d,m of Tennessee, centended eha'
the admission OF the delegate merely was not the way
20 these rights The people Of New Mexico DID
not select him to represent them To admit him would
| Mr.. UowAnD, (dem) ofTexas replied TO Mr.. Taylor
and laid II was not true that there s any contest be
tween New Mexico and Texas; and that the rights
mentioned In the treaty were to be secured at the
proper time IL was evident territorial govern nen'
Mr.. Tuos. Gree soiD Of New Hampshire, gave res
sons Why the debate ought to close Of which wa
that the subject bad been under debate three days
and no probability Of changing the views Of members
Both sides have been heard. The opponents OF thu
delegate mad occupied all the time but one hour and
half
Mr.. BlssrII, deny of Illinois, favored the admis
sion sfthe delegate, and regrtted exceedingly that
Texas her Representatives. should coustrue con
Duct Of thoas who vote for admission hostility te
her
MIR U.r.tso~ (dcrn) Of Ga opposrAadmission
The question then taken on the amendment OF Mr.
Meade TO admit tho delegate at the proper time wh'h
was rejected
MIR. GosN,s, DENY of Indians offered an amend
ment, provided that said Mr. Smith has resided within
the bounds,ies Of New Mexico, aud made speech.
Mr Tooaw, (shig) OF Ga, opposed the admission Of
Mr. Drrs simply mean. that he moved TO give Mr
Smith the rgbt 70 st bsrssnd address the House will
Mr. TDonpsor (dem Of Pa regretted that Ne woui'
have TO vote against this admission. He would no
sm rrssr, he questions agitstng the.count-y an
hoped TO them satisfactorily settled In the cours
Of two months
Mr. AII,s spoke In favor Of, aud Mr Hiniard asains
Mr. srA~ros of Tennes,ee offered an1 amendment
declsrrR that n. N. smith be admitted 70 q scat III
being elected by House delegates from New Mexico
they not having chosen for thrm.elves. Lieuten
ant 4 cal be said called together nineteen men
ton and nfeen OF them elected Mr. smith, q
here 60 urge the creation Of territorial govern
mont. lie was not elected by the people.
Mr.. STATIONS amsn ndment rejected. Ayos, 81
Mr. Bowrr. (whie) Of Nd. offered an amendment
ADMITTING Mr Smith 70 the foor. and allowing him q
address she House all subjects referred 10 BY the
Convention witch elected him. and no advocated 10
hessrs ssrser and RIcussDsoS opposed admission.
Messrs JeHs A. ki,o aud BUrIsns Of Penn, sdvo
Mr. Housro-. (whigJ Of Delaware said that the nrss
delegate from The North west territory. VIM. H. Hsrr
son. vas elected 70 Congress BY convention, and this
Was rood precedent.
Mr.. JoHssor, tdsm.) Of Arkansas, said that Mr.
smith was born ana raised In the SOUTH but having
pUblitbsd eross abolition pamphlet, he s TO be sup
ported by ZONE gentlemen on this ground, and hs
read rom the Journal the names Of those Who voted
against Mr.. Sibley ss delegate from Minnesota.
Mr. Horsro.-my purpose is TO vote for the sdmis-
sion Of this delegate.
Mr.. JoHsso,-You voted for siblsy; spprshend that
gentlemen Who have changed their ground give 10
the country their reasons for doing so
Mr.. BssriL simply wished to cay that his vote
would not be Influenced by the confederation men
toned by Mr. Johnson nor By the intimstion that the
sJmifsion of the delegate would lead 90 civil var lie
old not believe such would b. ts result the ac-
mission be an abolition movement
Mr. ssuxscr advocated the election Of Mr.. Smith,
and justified his vote against Mr. siblsy ~ delegate
from Minnesota
Hr. co-s an supported Mr. VOORHEES, srendment
Nc Tsor caused To be read extracts iron smithe .
rsrhlst TO the people In New Mexico. telling them
their enemies we're sorsi specuistors of the South
and advising them 70 form State eonstituton, aud
iptsrdict fisvery.
Further debate epsued on an amendment offered by
Mr purt providing that NJ said smith shall get ad
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