The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-13

here Some portions Of this region are filed with pre-
cous metals 10 remarkable extent and some exPlo-
ton. some better Of lis geographical and gen-
ea features and the general character OF the country
ought 70 be possessed BY Congress before they undertake
SIr, FOOTE. wish to make single remark 10 re-
ply to the honorable senator from Massachusetts. The
equally satisfactory under any which could
be imagined j 10 not care how valuable the minerals
are. what may be tie character OF the lands: in my
opinion, tie people OF California entitled to al least
much OF HE public lands this amendment &C ners
upon them. | agree with the senator from Missouri,
tina, i is by no means very liberal amount under all
Mr. DAVIS. of Mississippi wish to call the atten.
ton oil my colleague TO the last section. which contains
the proviso just explained being entirely negative
constitutes with objection, and would prefer II
Mr. FO0TE i have good reason to believe that il
will tend some extent at least 10 secure additional sup
port To the amendment | am anxious that the amend
mehi shonld be adopted. and know that there are mem
bers here we'll in the House oil Representa- yes, who
would be inclined to vote for the amendment u they fet
sure that il would not interfere 10 prevent the present
senators and representatives from California from taking
their seats On that account should prefer should re-
main. merely provides that nothing herein contained
shall be- construed to bring about that effect The
qualifications OF members TO be decided by the two
houses OF Congress respectively
MIR DAVIS, OF Mississippi II appears to mawto carry
conclusion with il somewhat in addition to any argu
ment Tor the admission OF these senators and representa-
tves TO their seats have held, and stated before 10 the
no right 10 form State government--no night to send
senator's and representatives here-unti they hadrhe
consent OF Congress- But change the boundary and the
constituency would in nay mind be 90 changed as 70 con-
stute additional objection. How far that reason
woul apply TO other minds do.not know; butt believing
il to have force, consider this objection to the amend
ment move 10 strike out the proyiso.
Mr.. FOOrE. cannot see the necessity oil striking il
out 1t only provides that the amendment should have
no % ne Ss g Sa w be wsom n
amendment II provides that nothing in the amendment
shall be construed TO prevent their taking their
seats. cannot that there 10 anything in the amend
ment that would be objection TO our entertaining the
opinions expressed by my colleague.
Mr. BERRlEN. understand the object OF the pro-
viso to be to leave this question where the constitution
leaves it submit YOU tina, II that be It's effect, it
is altogether useless; for where the constitution places
this question must stand independent Of any egisla-
ton lheproviso is, therefore, IN my Judgment, wholly
The question being then taken upon the amendment 10
the MISUNDERSTANDING out the proyso-t was agreed
Mir HUNTER would suggest to the mover Of this
amendment that there is limitation with regard to the
tune within which the people Of California may deter
mine 10 change their limits.
Mr. FOOTE, will say to my friend from Virginia
that the donation is rich to California, and think
will be sufficient 70 INDUCE them within shoI. tune 70
il possible, in order to take possession OF the
lands here granted should be always willing 10 rely
upon sefnerest as an incentive Of human action as be-
Mr. HUNTER, remarking that he should prefer 10 fix
the time moved TO amend 90 as to insert within twelve
months alter the passage OF this act.
Mr. FOOTE will accept it,
The question being then taken upon the amendment as
amended and modified. was rejected-yeas 10, nays
YEAs-Messrs. Atchison, Bell. Renien, Davis Of Mis
...ippI. Dawson. Feo,s Hunter, King Mason. Morton
Chase, Clarke Cooper. Davis Massachusetts. picein,
Fech, Gserne Hsmin Norris Pearce, Phelps, seward
Wass AIKEN, spa
Mr.. DAVIS. of Mississippi move to postpone the
further consideration OF this BILL in order to 60 into
Mr.. DOUGLAS. I hope we can get vote on the
other amendment which is TO be offered.
MI. DAVIS thought there no other amendment
to be offered have no Objection, however, to waiting
MIR. DOUGLAS. Notice has been given of another
amendment by the senator from Louisiana, mir SouLE
Mr.. TURNKEY then submitted the amendment oil which
notice had been previously given by Mr. SouLE as fol-
lows.
Strike the first section Of the bT and the fol-
lo@ingi
Be enacted By the Ssaats aud Hou. Of Representatives Of
the Uaied States of Ameriea Cgrsss aasmbed That
as California shall have passed in convention an ordi
That relnquishes all tile or claim TAX dispose Of
or IN any way 70 interfere with the primary disposal
by the United states OF the public domain within her
limits
as to obsruct impede any control which the United
states may deem advisable exercise such districts
IS .', %sy nos be- ao"Sed in aoy
lawful grant made to private individuals or TO COZ po-
ratons prior to the of California TO the United
States;
That the lands Of the nonre.iden,s shall be taxed
higher than those OF residents
That the navg able shall be open and free to ell
citizens OF the Uned States, those of California included
and
That her southern limits shall be restricted the Mis-
sour conptonse line, (hrysx degrees thirty minutes OF
northern 10 itudc y
And 'he shall Produced the President
OF the une states satisfactory and authentic evidence
that the above fDsth have been fully and exactly
complied with tins Presideni othe United States be, and
he is hereby authorized and requested without any fur
her action tbepa OF Congress- to issue his pfociana
ton declaring that California is aud she shall hereupon
be- admitted into the Union upon equal ooting with the
original States, in all re. psots VIVA sosyer.
SIC. e. dnd be fsvihp enacted, That such portions OF
the collected "a tde OF California
main unsxpended NJ the time Of the issuiDg OF the Pres
dents proclamation aforesaid shall be paid to the
said State Of California.
SEQ dad be fuih1 enacted, That the senators
and representatives leo before Congress for the said
State OF Cantor IA shall be entitled receve and shall
ceve, the mileage and hr per diem pay allowed 10 the
egaie from the Territory OF Oregon, from the day
message OF the President tsnsmittng the consultation
Cal .iornia was recsiyrd by Congrsss
Sac 4. Ind BE- fashr enacted, That the country lying
between tue thirty degrees thirty minutes oil north
ude aud IN, boundary line between Mexico and the Uni.
ted States, established by the treaty OF Gu tdslupo Hdago
and extending tom the Pacific this Sierra Msde.
constitute Iertory under the OF Territory Of
South California, and snail be organized SUCH under The
pros,sous OF this bin applying the Territory 81 Utah.
tchan ding where they ought be changtd in ali
respects Whatsoever and shall, when ready able and viii
niired Into the Union, with slavery the PEG
pie may desire and make known through their con
stru,s o.. H-44 sa. sHW H.#N@# VIZ
Mr.. SOULE | had occasion, Mr.. President some
time ago, 10 express M views concerning the subject
which my friend from rennessee has just now brought