Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16
BY THE TELEGRAPH,
FOR THE BUR. TELEGRAPH.
WASHINGTON, August 6.

line between Texas and New Mexico.
The President alluded to the letter to the
Texan members Of Congress, published
in the Bulletin, on Friday, and says tina,
the portion Of territory east of the Rio
Grande has been considered as belong
ing to New Mexico. He thinks that
the exigency that has arisen in the af.
fairs Of Texas and New Mexico may re-
quire an extra session of Congress. He
alludes TO his official position, and duty as
President, to enforce the laws of the
United States. He says he will enforce
those laws, and thinks this is case in
which he is authorized to call the militia
into service as well as employ the forces
of the regular army and navy. Texas
as a State. can employ military force to
suppress her own internal connections:
her power with the laws and rights of
U s. in this case, is only that of an in
truder. she will be treated as such. The
President, in his message, takes the de-
cided ground that the territory in dispute,
east of the Rio Grande, belongs to New
Mexico, and Tor that reason he must pro-
tect it from the intrusion of Texas or
any other State. He believed the treaty
with Mexico extends laws of the U. s..
over the territory east of the Rio Gran
de; the treaty does not determine ex-
plicitly what is the boundary Of Texas,
but that was his opinion, and after care
full investigation he will still continue to
regard said territory as part of New
Mexico until Congress settles the ques-
lion to the contrary. He deprecates any
collision between the parties themselves
or with the U. s. But he must do his
duty, and hopes for an immediate settle
ment. No government can be provided
for New Mexico until dispute is settled.
He doubts the expediency of appointing
commissioners to run the line. All the
facts were before Congress, and nothing
new could be elected by such commits
sion. He regrets the prolongation of
the contest in Congress, to the exclusion
of other business and trusts it will be
disposed of before Congress adjourns.
The accompanying letters were then
read. Mr.. FlIlmore's to Sow. Bell says
that the General government has author
lied Col. Monroe to comply with the
wishes of the people of New Mexico
and to issue proclamation for State
government by order Of Secretary Of
War dated 10Th last Nov, but to take no
part in the proceedings except in accor-
dance with the desires of the people of
New Mexico. Col. Monroe acted in
a civil capacity, as ordered by that pro-
elamalion. The Executive approved it
as it provides nothing but what the con-
stitution and laws of the United States
authorized. The Pres't. approved the
course of President Polk and General
Kearney; he thinks the treaty bore them
out in their proceedings, and these will
be followed by the present administra-
ton. President Taylor thought the
people ought to form State govern
ment and be admitted, hence the order
of 10Th of Nov. Col. Monroe's pro-
clamation could effect neither the title of
u. S., or that of Texas. The action Of
the people there or of the officers of the
government could not settle the original
question of boundary. This was a
question to be determined by Congress.
The desire of President Taylor was to
secure the peace Of the country and such
likewise is that of the present Executive.
The further reading Of documents was
dispensed with, and
Senate resumed consideration of Cali.
fnrnia hill
PHILADELPHIA, August 6.
Henry Clay arrived here last evening,
en- route to Newport, to recruit his health.
On landing he was enthusiastically re-
ceived b, hosts Of friends and accom-
panied in carriage by the Ex-mayor,
to the American Hotel. Multitudes as
sembled on outside and loudly, called for
Mr.. Clay to address them; he responded
TO the call, and after being saluted by 8
cheers, he spoke as follows:
Gentlemen:-I feel greatly obliged for
this friendly salutation, have never Wis.,
tied Philadelphia but with the greotes.
pleasure. and have always met with
cordial welcome. CHEERS. AT this
tuOuicHt du oiuuluus uIlSCT tIlcu VI iOICt
his vehicle through the crowd Mr..
Clay said, the omnibus | left in Wash
ington did not get through. loud cheers
and peals Of laughter) Mr.. Clay resumed:
| could have been much happier, and
should have net you on this occasion
with more pleasure, could have con-
graduated you on the doings of the body
of which am a member. but regret to
say that they have done nothing, abso-
lutely nothing, Of moment for the great
question which has occasie ned so much
attention, and has created so deep
feeling throughout the country cries
of true, oh! true. We must never de-
spair of the Republic! ferries of no, new
er!] Perhaps the best acts Of that body
are TO come, and we hope that hereafter
they will redeem themselves, and the
latter days of their session will be their
best days. cheers!] have come away
from tolls and troubles, and seeking re-
pose and health. ! must therefore wish
you good night. He withdrew amid
long and enthusiastic cheers. During
the night there was splendid serenade
by the Philadelphia brass band. Mr..