The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-30

Stats; bat her boundaries and the public lands within
her borders are to Be regarded before her admission into
the Union may be eonsammatsd The adjacent Terrific
es require be looked 70 by the councils Of the nation
Boundaries are to be adjusted for each ia temporary gov
eminent to be organized for sach the necessary repre-
sentative population is to be obtained and the whole
subject Of prudent restriction is to be reconciled with the
doctrine Of non-insrvenon II Congress does not them
act with prompttude. and hrmness, and prudence the
excitement will continue, and the Union be shaken; and
all this cannot be done until these arrangements are
made And in the mean time, what says the sage
statesman, General Taylorl Leave these Territories TO
themselves-eaye them to their present defective or.
ganzaton--leaye them to carve out their own bound.
aresto dispose as they please Of the public lands
and precious mines within their borders; and whether
they. have an adequate population or not and how
ever large or however small their territories let them
form constitutions and demand admission into the
Union In the mean time let the excitement on, and
the Union be endangered
Was this the course OF Mr.. Polk' Was he for leav-
ng the Territories to take care Of themseyes Did he
not advise and press upon Congress. from time time.
to provide territorial governments Did he dodge the
question: as General Taylor has done Let the follow.
answer; and let them show the brilliant contrast be-
tween his prudence and holiness, and General Tsyors
utter destitntion both Of wisdom and frmness:
The acquisition Of California and New Mexico the
settlement Of the Oregon boundary and the annexation Of
Texas extending to the Rio Grande results which,
to the senpth and wealth Of the nation, than any which
have preceded them since the adoption OF the constu-
lion. 64t btNae
But to efecthese great results only California; but
New Mexico must be 6,oaSM under ths control o Regularly
and q a Of New ns The
Rio Gands, and without the limits Of Texas inperoa.y
Upon the exchange 81 Publications Of the treaty Of peace
governments which had been established over New Mex.
and cafonia by our military and naval commanders
by virtue of the rights of war; ceased derive obg
soy force from mat source Of authority and having
troll them under the authority of Mexico had ceased
to exist Impressed with the necessity of establishing
10 e
message the ratified treaty Of peace on
session. Congress adjourned without making any pro-
vision for their government The nbabiiant BY the trans
laws and Constitution ,and BET wiiou any rsgaiar
" organized gooswmsnt Since that time, the very limited
qusnces Of state Of anarchy The only which
during Regarding this TO be tafo govern
men and that by the presumed consent of the inhabitants
II might be continued temporarily, they were advised TO
CONFORM and submit for the short Intervening period
ere s sw. AND s s
on This point are contained in q the Seq
forwards for pabIostos to Csforaa and New Mckee,
copy Of which 10 herewith transmitted. 6essyg
rs %i bs Of s al
close o. the war; was retained in them and additional
ha5an and preserve and secure the rights and inter
ests Of the United States
1t solemn duty provide. wh The least practicable
delay for New Mexico and California, regularly organized
the Last session Of Congress well known and deeply
bergsred With the opening prospects Of pros
rich territorial possessions Affords how ira
onal would be totego TO reject these advantages by
the existence OF government ITSELF and endanger by
ses. divisions, and heated contests
for political power or Tor other the harmony Of
glorious Union Of confedersted States that Union
which binds Us together . one people end which for .y
In the eyes OF the world and of posiey how trivial
and in.gniaoan will be all our internal divisions On and
the states in all it, vsor and wa all i. couness bless
sns sectional as.oas No lover na Of i Ii, county would
deliberately cscuate the value OF the Union Future gem
Other nations Il The present dsy would look upon
with asonshnent; and such Of them as desire TO main
cal principles will view with exultaon and delight be-
In they will the elements Of faction, which they
great example Of pro.peoas and free self governed re-
public commanding the admiration and the limitation Of
emn, therefore, 10 the duty, how impressive the call upon
us and upon all parts OF our country cultivate patriotic
spirit Of harmony, of good fellowship Of compromise and
mutual concession, the naturalization Of the incompara
BILE system OF government formed by fathers In the
midst OF almost nsuperabe difficulties and transmitted TO
with the injunction that should enjoy its blessings
and hand IL down unimpairsd to those who may come
after US aT. f4n tHe eHf tpg
Invew Of the high and responsible duties which owe
70 ps. :sa % ss
domesie question chieh sopay threatens probably
can threaten, disturb the harmony and snccessfn ope
ration Of our system Ey
The immensely valuable possessions of New Mexico and
Caorn are already inhabited by a considerable pop
uation. Atraced by their great fertility, their mineral
wealth. their commercial advantages. and the saubriy OF
the climate, egrants from the older States In great
be. already preparing TO seek homes In these In
wiling regions.
Shall the dissmarty OF the domestic institutions In the
different States prevent US from providing for them suita
BILE govemnsnsf Those Institutions existed nj the adop
ton othe consultation but the obstacles which they inter
posed by that spirit OF compromse which
is invoked. In conflict Of opinions OF interests
real imaginary, between different sections of
try, Justly demand all which IL might desire 10
o6tsin Each the spirit of Institutions, should
concede something TO the other.
Our gallant forces In the Mexican war; by whose patriot
ism and unparalleled deeds Of obtained these pos
session, indemnity for our Just demands against
Mexico, posed OF citizens who bcon ged
Of Union. They from slave.