Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06


our object to discuss it u: this time Connected how
ever with this subject, several questions now un-
degoing discussion, on which it will be duty TO
publish such articles and speeches. at least the
substance of them, will enable readers To
Judge Of the true position of our political men, Of
both parties, Washington.
II will be recollecled, that early in the present ses
sion, President Ta lor caused the Wmot proviso TO
be thrown overheard by California message. favor
ing what is called the principles of non-action. Soon
after this, Mr.. Clay introduced his compromise reso-
lutons. and following this, Mr.. Webster made a
speech, from which he has since said. he will take
no step backward, and in which he denounced the
Wmot, lie called it, as an abstraction. After
this, and after considerable struggle the compro-
mise committee of thirteen was appointed, which has
reported several bills for the PURPOSE of settling the
whole question of slavery by concession and compro
mise.
One Of these bills has been for some time under
discussion In the Senate, providing for the immediate
admission of California, with its present boundaries,
as State; the organization of territorial govern
ments in Utah and New Mexico, without the Wiluut
prOviso, and for the settlement of the Texas boundary
question on plan of compensation to Texas, SINH
lar to the one firt proposed by Mr. Benton. These
three subj all embodied in bill, and this
is the bill on which the whole battle is fought.
The Presidents scheme Of non.action is one evil
IDENTIFY forced upon him by his cabinet. in order to
avoid committal either for against the extension
of slavery. Ii is wrong position for President to
take, and one which Mr.. Clay censures in slight
degree With regard to the principle of nOu-action.
when applied the difficulties existing between
Texas and New Mexico. the Washington correspon-
dent of the New York Journal of Commerce, "a pa
per that warmly supported the election of General
Taylor the Presidency of the 22d instant says
"Mr. Hugh N. Smith, the delegate from New
Mexico, has just issued pamphlet which commands
attention. 1t is strong representation of the evils
which New Mexico suffers, from the misry govern
ment, from Texas aggression, from the depredations
of hostile Indians. from the want of any civil regu-
lations from the apprehension of the introduction of
negro slavery. 1t urges the establishment of ter
rtorial government, aud The exclusion of slavery.
''HeTe we have a suitable and striking commentary
the Presidents plan continue the military gov-
ernment of New Mexico. 1t williead to every evil
II will secure the introduction Of slavery, through
the power of the military government aud against
the wishes of the people. 1t will enable Texas to
by force sovereignty and jurisdiction over
two-ihirds of New Mexico and extend over the
her slavery institutions. All thls it is very
certain is the consequence Of the success Of the Pre-
sident's recommendation ito say nothing of the
continued agitation OF the slavery question in ag
gravated form.'
The same writer says, in reference a settlement
nf fhe Tsyas hOundarv that he has recentlv ram
versed with intelligent gentlemen from that State as
to the disposition of the people in relation to the
duction of boundary, and he found that they were
willing to accept ten millions equivalent that
arrangement has been made with the creditors Of
Texas with regard TO the to be paid for the ex-
tincton of every claim, and the required is lit
tie less than eight millions. Thus Texas would be
left with millions for the purposes of improve
ment, education. &c.
The President of the United States, and his cabi-
net determined TO adhere TO the position OF
non- action, that when the editors of the Republic
came out in favor Of Mr.. Clay's compromise bill,
they Immediately superseded and editor
took their place, fresh from of the Departments
at Washington, who is to reflect their will. The
first announcement of this new editor was. that the
non. aciion-llIat it was right and proper that the
country s"uld understand this to be his true posi-
tion from which he would not depart.
Tie day on which this announcement was made
III tie Republic. Mr. Clay made his las, great speech
IN the Senate. We again copy from the correspon.
dent of the Journal of Commerce, as we have moi
room for Mr. Clay's speech at length. This writer
in his letter of the 2lst instant, says
'srhe official manifestation of the hostility Of the Exc
cuive to The compromise scheme has produced deeE
impression here. have Witnessed the effect of upor
the minds of Southern who have hitherto, fervent
Iy Iabored To bring about compromise The inlerier
ence of the Executive this tie when the question
much embarrassed by Southern detection, aud North
faction, is considered as weak and aud vlndictve
As the OF the Presidents scheme of admitting
California aud leaving everything else 10 chance, wha
| is the prospect of carrying IL out?
| have heretofore, given my opinion as to that; and
after The Presidents proclamation made through the
| Republic, the determination of members TO thei
in respect it, hus become the more fixed. Mr.
Clay in his speech to-day, which the best that h
has vet made-certainly the eloquent-did for
| get TO notice ths Presidents movement.
| He said will 60 far say, that unless SOM
such measure Of compromise as this shall pass, vii
venture say that nothing will be done for California
nothing for the Territories. have no doubt, said he
that there is large majority both Houses IN favor
admitting California but owing To which il
painful contemplate, he believed that the bill wou
neUer pass.
The controversy prevailing and now coming to head
between Texas aud New Mexico, is one of the mo,
menacing questions thai the country met, aud Ger
Tay Iar inIrrp"ses ohs'aeles 10 ills adjustment do Dt
| know how much influence the administration may hav
in Congress- but should think not much.
IL stated, in whg organs, a reason FOR the ur
popularity of the administration in Congress, that
members disappointed TO Obtaining office.
suppose that few walters Providence may be nl,
enced by The hope of soma small execuive favor;
very closely is Congress divided on the subjects that
few votes will larn the scale.
IL occurred to that Mr.. Clay in his remarks to-ja
liills less hopeful Of The measure ihau iie br
IIereioors been. HIS manner, well Ms words, when