Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-11

knowledge of all its difficulties and OF all the questions
connected with or growing out OF this institution OF slave
y Wmch congress is called upon TO pass upon and de-
eide there are none so difficult and troublesome those
which relate to Texas because sir Texas has question
OF boundary 10 settle, and question OF slavery or the
feelings connected with run into the question of boun
dairy The North will perhaps, be anxious contract
Texas within the narrowest possible limits in order to
exclude all beyond her to make it free territory; the
South the contrary may be anxious extend these
limits to the OF the Rio Grande for the purpose
of creating additional theatre for slavery and thus
to the question of the limits OF Texas and the settlement
OF her boundary the slavery question, with all its rou-
oles and difficulties added meeting at every step
we take.
There is, sir, third question: Also adding to the dit
ncuty. BY the resolution OF annexation slavery
lnterdeted in all north of Sc deg 80 mn but OF New
Mexico, that portion OF it which lies north of 36 deg
81 MN embraces think about third OF the whole
OF New Mexico east Of the Rio Grande; so that you
nave Tree and slave territory mixed boundary and slave
ny mixed together, and all these difficulties to be
countered: And allow me to say sir, that among the
! considerations winch induce to think that it
necessary to settle all these questions was the state OF
things that now exists in New Mexico and the state of
things to be spprehended both there and in other por
tons OF the Territories. Why, sir at this moment-and
think shall have the concurrence of the two Senators
| from that State when announce the facial this mo-
ment there is feeling approximating to adherence on
the part OF the people OF New Mexico at tie idea OF
any union with Texas.
Mr. RUSK Only, sir, on the part of the offceseekers
and army followers who have settled there and attempt
| to mlslead the people.
| MIR, CLAY. All SIR, that may be, and am afraid
hat New Mexico not the only place where this class
composes majority of the whole population of the
country. [Laughterl -
Now, sr, if the questions are not settled which relate
to Texas, her boundaries and FORTH and to the terri
tory now claimed by Texas and disputed by New
Mexlco-the territories beyond New Mexico which are
excluded from California; these questions are not all
settled, think they will give rise to future confusion
disorder, and anarchy there, and to agitation here
There will BE- have no doubt party still the North
crying out these questions settled this session
tor the w imot Provso, other restriction upon
them and we shall absolutely do nothing in nv OBI.
nlonn we do not accommodate all these difficulties
ana provide against the recurrence OF all these dangers
Sr with respect to the state of things in New Mex
co allow me to call the attention OF the Senate to what
consider as the highest authority could offer to them
as to the state OF things there existing. mean in the
acts Of their Convention, unless that Convention hap
pens have been composed altogether of ofice-seek-
ers othce holders and so forth. Now, sir call your
attention to what they say in depicting their stu
| ation
Mr.. Underwood, at Mr. Clay's request read the fol-
loving extract from instructions adopted by the Con-
yenton, appended to the journal of the Convention of
the territory OF New Mexico held the city Santa
re, IN September, l849
| "We, the people Of New Mexico in Convention as
sembled, having elected delegate to represent this
Territory in the Congress OF the United States and TO
urge upon the Supreme Government redress of our
grievances, and the protection due as citizens of
our common country, under the Constitution instruct
nm as follows That Whereas for the last three wears
we have suffered under the parayzng effects of 20
vernment underlined and doubtful in its characters In
ehclent to protect the rights Of the people, or to dis
charge the high and absolute duty every Government
the enforcement and regular administration of its own
laws, in consequence of which, industry and enterprise
are paralyzed, and discomfort and confusion prevail
throughout the land. The of proper protection
against The various babarous tribes of Ind ians tha,
surround us on every de has prevented the extension
| OF settlements upon our valuable public domain and
renaeIed utterly futile every attempt to explore de-
yeopethe great resources Of the Territory Surrounded
by the Otahs Camanches, and Apaches on the north
east and SOUTH by the Naveos on the west with car-
rlllas within our limits and without any adequate pro-
lection against their hostile nroads our fiocks and
herds are driven OFT by thousands, our feow.czen
men, women and children, murdered or carried into
captivity Many Of our citizens of all ages and sexes
are at this moment suffering all the horrors ofbarha
ran bondage and is utterly our power to obtain
their release from condition to which death would he
preferable Vi, me wealth OF our Territory being d-
| mlnlshed We have neither the means nor any adont
ed plan by Government for the education of the nsno
generation. In fine, with government Temporary
doubtful uncertain inefficient in character and in ope.
ration, surrounded and despoled by barbarous foes
appears inevitably before u.s. unless speedy and efsr'
tual protection be extended us by the Congress Of
! the United States' s' "a
| There is series ofresoutions Mr. Presiden, which
any gentleman may look at he chooses: bnt ,hin
IT'S not worth while to take up the time of the Senate
| in reading it. ''''s
That IS the condition, sir, Of New Mexico. Well,
suspect that to 60 beyond to go beyond the Rio
Hranoe 10 the territory which is claimed by Texas
you will not find much better state of things Tn fact
ST. cannot lor moment reconcile it to my sense Of
duty to suffer Congress to adjourn without an effort
at least being made extend the benefits the blessings
acquired BY US. ooe'
Sir, with regard to that portion of New Mexico
Which hes east otthe Rio Grande, undoubtedly. fix is
conceded TO Texas, while she has two parties dskinp
each other as much as those office holders and Office
seekers alluded to by the Senator from Texas if thew
could possibly be drawn together and governed quietly
peaceaby and comfortably, there might be remedy 90
far as relates to the country east of the Rio Grande but
all beyond lt-Deseret and the north of California
would be still open and liable all the consequences
stable government emanatng from the authority Of the
nation OF which they now compose q part and with
winch they are but little acquainted 1 think, there
as they may be, ought to be met met in a spirit Of
duty. 'ro' 60 " A'a''e' "
ITO BE Continued