The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-16


uhig subscriber would be
CHEST importance receive, collectively they would
amount ~ many thousands Of dollars
Ths senators from Texas.
We have recently observed with some surprise and
nuch regret. the efforts made by one or two papers in
Texas to detract from the merits OF the senators from
that State. These papers, believe are either the sup
orlers OF the policy Of the late President or OF the
5lraiets; and it is curious to see how those who
|uppor, the policy Of that administration reconcile
UGH support with loud denuncations OF those senators
causing condition of affairs. by inact,on which the
ate cabinet abored necessarily TO produce by the most
nemting efforts. The allegation for instance Isl tina,
senator's Houston and Rusk, BY emitting to urge upon
Mr. Folks administration the restoration Of that portion
Texas lying the northeast side OF the Rio Grande
|oning New Mexico. answerable for the continued
possession Of by the United States, and that by
opposing the Compromise bill in the Senate they
ponsibe for attempting 10 dismember their State OF this
eory. These editors affect the most sturdy spirit OF
dgnation at these supposed outrages the rights OF
exas. connived at they anssf by her senators. and
let sustain the policy OF administration which not
bnly holds possession of this territory, but asserts the
light to Gust Texas altogether, denies her title. claims
De territory for the United States. and has sought to
Rrganize another Stale within the limits OF Texas II
ese saring Inconsistencies be reconciled we should
e glad to learn the process Of doing it, These critics
other grounds of attack, but equally untenabe
They would have had the senators from Texas plunge
eadlong into the contest and thus have sacrificed every
Slvantage they have gained by wisdom moderation, and
tmness.
No rational fail to perceive tina, these imputa-
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afy partisan spleen, and. far respects the latte
Gentleman, whose term will expire the 4,h of March
sxt, with the hope Of prejudcing his reelection We
Greatly mistake the people OF Texas such charges can
Influence their action in the slightest degree Every
han Of every party here knows full well that they are
BITTERLY groundess We, who the seat OF the fed
ral government, and who have taken pains become
cquainted with the condition Of things are aware
bat NO State in the Union has jealous. faithful
BID able representatives in the Senate than Texas In
esoo and out of season, they always at their post
nd rsady to take up the gauntlet in defence OF her
fghs, BY whomsocver thrown down. Those who are
tuatsd At distance hardly imagine the difficulties
hey have been forced to encounter. Coming into the
Union q Texas did she met from the outset the oppos-
ION Of nearly the entire whix psrty-al the aboonsts
ee-soilers Wmot- Proviso men, and, indeed, all the
hreds and fragments OF parties. but the great patriotic
bbera, and just democracy of the Unioa This party
as stood by her in all emergencies-has "walked with
e through the Aames and preserved her unhun by the
onAagration." While her continues, il is
be that of justice Of the constitution. and the Union
will stand by her still. even unto the end. Compelled
face such an opposition. bitter and unreenlins. the
ands OF the representatives from Texas have been
10 nd ha
ays dons 30 little but that they able do any
ping.
In every debate that occurred they met promptly and
cceasully every argument advanced against the rights
Texas They procured the recognition Of these rights
nd an order from the War Department. while Gov
srcy its head directing the officers Of the United
atss stationed a, Santa Fs 10 aid Texas in extending
Der jurisdiction over the territory claimed BY her.
President Taylor. whom they had neither control
or influence, virtually denied the right Of Texas the
spuied territory adjacent 10 New Mexico, and by an
der OF the War Department in November last. chang
Dc pre- v,sas policy OF the government From that mo
bent, the United States instead Of standing in the att
de OF a friendly neutral n least, became an ally Of
New Mexico. and party in the contest against Texas
General Housons term does not expire for years
nd very little 10 to be gained by bis enemies by asssnl
n We will only remark, 80 far he is concerned
his ability, enlarged patriotism. and devotion to his
utes have won for him high place among the dstin
pushed men OF the Senate
Against General Rusk the combination Of parties
has resisted every effort in Congress 10 advance ths
interests oil Texas will direct all their batteries He haa
ontsnded with them long and manfuIly not tc
Jave incurred their keeoest enmiiy. We trust he il
destined triumph them in Texas AZ he has often
lone on the floor Of the Senate General Rusk il nc
ordinary man. He entered that body comparatiyel,
koung, and with limited national reputation, and he
IA. now attain cd standing among the frat statesmen
here, OF which any man might Justly feel proud
strong practical judgment. his liberal views hi.
hndot and his un,irnx industry on the floor and in
mmtees have given 10 his opinions, and his advocacy
any measure. weight that is difficult to be resisted
els universally regarded a solid useful member, ant
rtunate would it be for the country il We had NOR
ueh men in our public councils.
Far be it from our purpose to dictate to the people
.ras whom they shall choose to represent them IL
Senate or elsewhere; but this proposition We maj
fpggest in all irankness and honesty-thAt il 0enen
is again candidate for his present place. il vii
: no very easy matter to find q his superior il
opacity and usefulness to serve his constituents ana
BE- country large The shallow pretence that be ha