Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-06-15

de opposes the motion TO strike because II il hould pre
ss 40 ms Judgment the inevitable effect win be transfer
That in my Judgment giving 10 Texas that which legally
and Justly belongs TO her. Although the distinguished Sena-
tor from Massachusetts does not express any decided opinion
relation to the title Of Texas he admits that to be the effect
this motion PREVAIL and if Congress fail organize Ter
; ritoIial Government for New Mexico.
AS to the argument addressed the Senate in opposition to
my NOTION that retain this provision in the bill for
hepuPose Of preventing boodshed and civil war; is in nov
judgments entitled to bat little consideration. was told ON
Yesterday by the Senator from Mississippi, (Mr FoorE j.
my argument on the constitutional power Of Congress
's point was weak not well sustained. That myself sup
1850 20 oe true. But that remark applied with much.
o.oo 20 tne same branch of his argument His argument
- na' we must chase the title Of Texas in order pre-
vent oloodshed and civil In this do not participate in
controversy between the Senator from Mississippi and the
Senator from New York 'rr' - -
mr. FooTE But the Senator on my side in that con-
Mr.. TURNKEY. Yes am on the Senator'S side so far
me personal controversy concerned and almos upver
say WIN MN so Tar politics concerned But how is
possible that civil result from Texas proceeding To-
organize the country within her limits Or upon wbat min
cpe would any portion of the people Of Texas resist the
sovereign power of the State The Senator from Mi,ssnni
ana myself agree 10 relation to the rgh boundary Of Texas
we agree that this country legally belongs to the peope of
exas cannot be induced to believe that any portion Of
this people will resist the organization Of the TERRITORY into
counties, and the extension of the civil and criminal iusdc
lion OF Texas over hem for the preservation of the lives Of
the people themselves II that is the class of people residing
In the territory claimed belonging New Mexico think
they would be unfit to live in any civilized community espe
cialy they would resist the legal authorities of the State
with and the shedding Of blood am willing TO be-
ese no such argument this. think this weak agu-
ment think there not sufficient TO sustain and
consequently it can have no weight my mind in acting on
the motion to amend this bill which have submitted 10 the
Senate.
tits question: then, Mr.. President, Of boundary lisa
question involving slavery comes that's for il this ques-
ton OF slavery was not involved in it. where would be found
the Senator who would object the boundaries of Texas
There be nducement purchase this territory from
in consequence of the value of the public lands in it
for their value perhaps would sufficient TO nav for the
expense Of their survey and SALE The great question: them
Is the question OF jurisdiction, and that growing of the
question of slavery; for this territory be sought for
the value Of the public lands therein contained.
All seem to sympahize with the State Of Texas She has
incurred considerable debt in her struggle liberty and
independence and every body be disposed to aid
and assist her in raising the to discharge that public
debt If these public lands be of any value they will aid and
assist Texas in raising the pay off that debt The
only question: then, the question Of jurisdiction and that
only important from its effect the institution of slavery. If
the territory to be purchased by the United States and
ganzed nto separate Territorial Government whether you
place on 1t the Wilmo poviso not, it will be admitted
free State On the other hand, if it shall remain under the
constitution and laws of Texas, will have absolute
anty that will not be admitted free State. In that
would require not only the of the people who
wished form the State but it would also require the
of the State Of Texas enable those people form
new State. So long this territory shall remain part of
the State Of Texas slavery go there. We will not then
be distracted about what guard to be thrown around
protect the Southern interest We will not then be distract
ed about guards to enable 10 there and carry their
slaves 80 long this territory remains part Of Texas the
question will be settled beyond the power of the Government
and settled too in favor Of the rights Of the Southern people,
This controversy between the State of Texas and the
United States. There other sovereignty complaining
or TO complain The question is exclusively between the
General Government and the State Of exasn relation this
boundary And but for the question of slavery, think it
would be settled in five minutes. But for in my Judgment
every body would be disposed give Texas the full limits
of her claim and would not be disposed inches
miles in this boundary question. Nay, more am not
only disposed do this but if il should be required that
considerable portion territory should be taken from Texas
am willing to remuneIate her for that in money sup
ported in my views by the arguments which have heard
to-day against the motion to strike out. With these few
marks hope the motion may prevail @ss
Mr.. BENTON Mr. President the Senator from Ken
lucky who addressed time ago, has asserted that the
minority ought to bear the whole blame for the delay of the
public business. take il, sir, that the Senator himself
compehended in that minority up to certain period. Up
to what period do not pretend to FIX Nor do pretend to
fix the terminating point at which his responsibility ceases
But will fix point at which suppose it begins.
The Senator from Kentucky, at the commencement of this
question, favored the Senate with Speech from which will
read extract. It speech made on the 18th of
February, after the Presidents message transmitting
hentic copy of the constitution of California taken
That may be considered the starting point, and wish
show that the Senator from Kentucky started and fair,
and any thing little ahead of those who termed the
minority and who have received bis this occasion
for having delayed the public business will read the
extract
Mr.. CLAY. WE'LL if the proposition be to refer the Pre-
sdents message to the Committee the Territories shall
with great pleasure for the proposition But do not
think would be right to embrace in general motion the
question the admission of California and all other subjects
which treated of by the resolution upon the tabehe
subject for example, OF the establishment Territorial Co
yernments the subject of the establishment of boundary
line for Texas and the proposition to compensate Texas for
the surrender of territory.
say sir do think it would be right confound
combine all these subjects, and throw them before
commttee be acted upon together think the subject OF
the admission of California ought to be kept separate and dis
tnct although for one should have objection, that
ton being separated residue of the Subject that the
resolution and the rest Of the propositions that are before the
Senate regards those which have kindred or COM
nature should be REFEREED at the proper tme to CONF
mttee to acted upon togeher but think the time has
not yet arrived for such reference.
sfSr there three four members OF Congress who
have come here all the from the Pacific with constu-
ton purporng be the constitution of State which seek
ing to be admitted member of this Union Now, sir
rght them all the delay the uncertainty, the
which inevitably result from the combi
nation all these Subjects and reference OF them to
committee until that committee shall have adudged
whole think not am not arguing whether CALI
ought ought to be admtted whether she ought
or ought admitted with the boundary which she
poses any other boundary but am conendng that
derhg the under which her representation
Congress- under the that when
they left their homes perhaps nothing earth was further
their expectation than that there would be the slightest
impeachment obstacle their admission and in considera-
are here in attendance the Hobbies these halls
that should decide and decide promptly as we can
consistently with Just and proper deberaon think the
question admission of California 10 which stands by
ITSELF and that it should be kept disconnected with the other
resoutions.'