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bning in the same bill for her admission and pro
visions for the government Of the Territories that you
propose-hough will not go into minute circumstances
you propose the admission of Caona separately there will
be danger of opposition to the passage Of the measure which
will delay, II do not ultimately defeat its passage much
longer time than would be consumed by taking the
uniting the admission of California with for
bshng governments for the other Territories. have heard
it sail that il dsrespectful to California. How, would
ask. is disrespecul California combine her in bill
which shall only provide for her speedy admission but
shall also provide governments for the Territories can
of drepect being offered her pursuing such
There is disrespect in putting her
bill with other kindred than there would be in
placing bill for her admission exclusively the statute
book which shall contaa other bills and laws in relation
the government Of the Territories There no dsespect in
this is maginary-in my humble conception is idle
affirm IT, you want her speedily admitted give her adj
mission and provide at the time for the government Of
the Territories And, s there not something exceedingly
suitable in combination Of these BY doing so
you at make arrangement for the government Of all
the Territories acquired from Mexico; giving to
be sure of description to and another another but
still giving them all governments suited their respective
conditions Is there any thing injurious, any thing improper
in Them sir there is another great recommendation in
favor Of this course which is that we aiming at
promise, specific settlements compromise that shall lead
the restoration and harmony among this disturbed
and distracted peo6 As compromise, you may put into
the bill many kindred subjects it is practicable insert
do not wholly concur with my colleague-hough am
happy say generally agreen regard TO his suggestion
adding this bill provision for the restoration of fugitive
slaves but insist upon it, that all that relates to California
and all that relates to for the Territories and II
you please the adjustment ofthe boundary
perhaps would be better leave that outare kindred sub
ecs and all proper be inserted in the
bill.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD My colleague is mistaken in sup
posing that the bill for the reclamation of fugitive
slaves to be made part Of the bill which provides for
the admission Of California only suggested that it should
go to the same committee.
Mr.. CLAY was present during the whole time my
colleague addressing the Senate but understood him
to signify that the subjects should all be embraced in the
bill. The condition Of my health scarcely justies my being
here at all but such is the deep nexnguishabe anxiety
feel on this subject that at the rick Of injury to my per-
sonal health feel repressbe inclination always TO be at
my post.
Sir, have explained what am inclined 10 think is the
best course to be pursued in relation to this subject think
that the whole subject and all the subject in reference
to propety and concurrence, and character and
sympathy between hem should be treated in combinations
have suggested That combination be disrespectfu to
and to portion Of the country and it is comb
nation that is likely to terminate the unhappy difficulties
in which we find ourselves placed at the earliest day and in
the most satisfactory manner
Entertaining these VIEWS had risen for the purpose of sta
ting that cannot vote for the amendment which has been
proposed by the Senator from Connecticut; had hoped in
deed that reflection, that amendment would have been
withdrawn Sir, 1t seems to wholly incompatible with
the purposes and the circumstances under which the commit
nittee is to be formed Why sir, when you constitute
committee of thirteen for the purpose of endeavong to
range all these subjects, will you manacle hem will you tie
their hands in regard of the most important branches
Of the subject No. sir if the amendment prevails there
will be advantage in raising committee OF thirteen, and
for one, would as vote against il as for it.
Mr.. BENTON. On the reception Of the Presidents
sage transmitting the constitution Of California proposition
made to refer this subject to the Committee the Ter
rtores and believe the first to propose that the ques
ton of the admission OF California State should be
cepted from the general subjects which that commit
And when that proposition got overslaughed-I do
know how, for things get overlooked and run over here
and cannot pretend to follow them up-when it after
wards proposed by my friend from Connecticut Mr. BALD
except the question of the admission of the State of
California from the particular motion to refer all these SUBJ
ects TO committee OF thirteen, having been thinking somes
what the subject, suggested to him modification of his
motion, which he accepted be supposed them that
have been thinking this subject and that have some
for my opinion that California ought be considered
separately had them and they have become
much stronger to-day than they then. And had in
tended, after hearing every thing gentlemen had to say
this subject if no proclaimed the sentiments which my
self entertained to take occasion, before the question
disposed Of give the the Senate which induced
believe that the admission Of California should be
seed separate question. 1t has been my intention to
do and, sir, will say that at the head Of the consea
tons which appeal for the admission Of California stands the
of honorable action And for will never con-
make the admission Of that State weigh in The balance
against the catching Of runaway negroes never will consent
the bringing Of State into this Union in that No
State has yet been subjected to such condition
Nor will through the forms of adopting system of mfa
which have the obligatory form Of compromise
and that upon California, while she herself stands out
repulsed from doorso binding her to system
measures aud she not here to say aye to it, Sir
entertain this feeling and have for it.
than can give to night.
Mr.. CASs. If the Senator will permit, will
adjournment
= Mr. BENTON. Very well, sir can hardly expect to
go on with subject Of this kind tonight.
And them on notion the Senate adjourned until Monday
next.
MONDAY, ArRIL 8, 1885,
The Resolutions of Mr. BELL again coming up for consd-
eration- "a
Mr. BENTON. It is proposed to make the admission Of
California part Of system Of measures for the settlement OF
the whole slavery question the United States lem opposed
to this mixing Of subjects which have antes and am in
favor Of giving the application Of California for admission
this Union separate consideration and independent
decision, upon its merits She is State and should
be mixed up with any thing below the dignity Of State
She hes washed her hands of slavery home and should
be mixed up with it abroad She presents single ap
pcaton and should be coupled with other subjects.
Yet it proposed to mix up the question OF admitting Cali
nia with all the questions which the slavery agitation has
produced in the United States and make general
Element Of the WHOLE somewhat in the nature of compact
compromise. Now, am opposed to all this ask for Cali
fonia separate consideration and object TO mixing her
with any, much with the whole Of the angry and dis
tracing subjects Of difference which have grown up out Of sa
very in the United States.
What these subjects They
l. The creation Of Territorial Governments in New Mex
co, and in the remaining part Of California.
3 The creation of State in Texas, reduction OF her
boundaries settlement of her dispute with New Mexico and
cession Of her surplus territory to the United States
3. Recapture Of fugitive slaves.
d. Suppression of the slave trade in the District Of CO.
lumbia
S. Abolition Of slavery in the District of Columbia.