The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-01

thsr In IL dlschas1s 81 the ~ conAdsd TO him by HE
y hos sns The people 90
bidding Of the Presidents ~ adopting separate osx.ni..
q he solemn !: q hs @
by this time The constitution thus probably on
A. President has attempted ssspsndous snorosoh-
men upon the sn o. sovereign s'sts; and snch Is the
Of vital concern TO ali our cdxcns. -'''
plain that we have no time to loss in adonus H. o' mo-" u
efficient OF resistance Win this object the le
gaure has been called together When they shall have
assembled, doubt they will heartily and unnn,
mousy respond 10 the rec 'nends OF the governor
aud authoIze the most prompt and decided action The
rebeous Spirits whether they be officers the general
government own citizens, who have become the wit
feel ,ha. this State has rghtful claims upon their fidelity
and viii cniorcs them az every hazard sufficient o'ce
be raised and will be raised, from our citizens who
will march with alacrty and crush every vesge Of sedi
ZION. albeit General Zachary Taylor himself should stand
as its redoubtabe sponsor and patron
Until the legislature shall meet we understand that the
proper steps will be taken for the organization and equip
Of the required force. that unnecessary delay
may occur in carrying out the fullest extent, the
nre, which doubts they will promptly and cheerful
ly sanction
This state Of things imposes the most serious duties
upon Congress and upon the Executive We have stated
that the administration intended to answer Governor
Bells lelier the cabinet organized. May
we inquire, what sort OF an answer will suit the
sion Will they justify the proclamation OF Col Mon.
roes We cannot believe il possible that they will
sumo responsibility Dut Will tn6y content tncn-
selves with simply dsclaming its object Will they not
60 on, and deprecae the slightest intention OF interfering
with the rights of Texaso employing any active
against herof taking part with New Mexico agains
her-of marching single soldier against. her-or any
disposition recognise the Fictitious State government
of New Mexico! The Secretary of State might fairly
address himself to the patriotic spirit Of the governor Of
Texas, and request him to take hasiy measures but
to suspend any movements he may mediate against New
Mexico and wait upon the measures Of Congress.
In with this feeling, might the Pres
dent fairly address himself 10 Congress-sate what has
been done by his predecessor and what he
TO pursue-and recommend to Congress to adopt some
efficient and immediate for adjusting the bounda-
res between the two countries! And whether the Pres
dent recommends anything not it becomes the duty Of
Congress to adopt of ascerainng The bound
airy. The defeat of that portion Of the Compromise bill,
which witnessed yesterday with great regret, makes
it than the duty of Congress- in humble
opinion, reconsider the whole subject and contribute
their best efforts 10 adjust the controversy and prevent
the shedding of the blood OF their countymen Surely
some fair and efficient mode should be adopted without
delays and trust that her representatives will the
true interest of Texas, well of the whole Union,
not in pursuing any excessive impracticabe course,
but preserving the rights of that State with due regard
to the peace and good of the whole Union The United
States and Texas should show proper forbeaance for
each other