The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-06-27

I'd section of the oint Resolution for annexing
Texas to the United States,n and preamble Of the
Constitution of the State of Texas, by which the
terms of said "Joint Resolution " are accepted
I'D alsa ,t~ I.;-t pesaiption for the adrpjs-
sIOn v. .-.J - U0l0D," ap-
proved 29th December, 1S45. All Of which, in
my opinion, would be violated by consummation
of the object of said State movement. And further
to state, that now most soemnly protest against
any movements in favor Of State cause until Texas
has extended her jurisdiction over this portion of
her territory, or until the will Of the State Of
Texas can be known in this matter, as guaranteed
to her by the enactment referred to above.
| have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
| obedient servant,
ROBERT S. NEIGHBOURS,
Commissioner State Of TsraS.
To Col. J. Muuoe
Commanding 9th Military DirisiOn, &c.
The following despatch from New Orleans,
published in the Mem York Tribune, shows that his
protest was unheeded-Col Munroe issued call
for State Convention.
| CONVENTION TO FORM STATE GOVERNMENT
New ORLEANS, MONDAY, June II, 1850.
The Galveston (Texas) Civilian of the l4th inst
contains proclamation by Col. Munroe the Uni
ted States Military Governor in New Mexico,
directing the election Of Delegates to convention
to be held for the formation of State Consultation
-apd Government for the Tertiary The Con-
yention was 10 De nelu at Santa ZEE on the l5,n
ult.
Major Neighbours the Texan Commissioner
in New Mexico, has returned to Austin, after
Intellectual efforts to organize the country of Santa
Fe.
The cause of his failure was the interference of
the Military authorities at Santa Fe.
1t is stated that Colonel Munroe acted in pur-
suance of fresher orders from Washington, but
this is doubtful At all events, the call for
State Convention is most important step--a step
which ifsooner taken might have prevented world
of difficulty.
The influence of this movement on the delibera-
tiOns of Congress and the fate of the Compromise
bill must be of very decided character. The
organization of State Government would doubt
less meet with the appreciation of the Executive,
and the application Of the new State for admis-
sion would give great additional weight to what
is called the Presidents plan.
We await further developments
SENATOR DIckINsoN-The Hunkers of New
York city lately gave dinner to Senator Dickin-
son there was any amount of talk and toasts
that. One toast was admirable-all can drink it.
Union and Harmony in the Democratic Pany-De-
sirable, if founded on princple-detestable, if
only dictated by expediency.
If the former kind of union be perfected,
Daniel and his friends will find themselves out
sidersn
NATIoNAL FREK SOIL CosvKNTios--The Mem
York Epsaiag Post publishes a call for "a Grand
National Mass Convention in favor of Free
Soil, to be held at Philadelphia, July 4th Some
Of our friends had been contemplating similar
Convention, at a somewhat later date but this
call seems to anticipate them :-
FREE SOIL, FREEMEN LIBERTY AND UNION!
l77s, 1887, 1850
| A Grand National Mass Convention Of persons
without distinction of party, friendly to the i'm
mediate unconditional admission Of California
into the Union, with her present Constitution,
will be held at Philadelphia on the 4th of July,
1850, to celebrate the Anniversary of American
Liberty, to take measures to promote the above
object.
| A grand procession will be formed the dele
cations being designated by the names of their
respective States.
Newspapers friendly are requested to insert
this notice.
The fare on the railroad will be greatly re-
duced
By order Of the
New YORK COMMITTEE.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION IN PENNSYLVANIA
We learn from the Bradford PA Democrat, that
r. s. Msgraw, who was President of the late
State Democratic Convention in Pennsylvania, is
as strongly opposed to the extension Of Slavery as
Mr.. Wilmot himself When the resolutions
were reported containing the Baltimore platform
on the Slavery question, he took the floor, moved
an amendment to the resolutions in the words Of
the Pittsburgh resolutions adopted last year, and
made an eloquent speech in support of it. But
the whole matter had been cut and dried by the
managers The previous question was carried,
all amendments and debate were cut of, and the
resolutions as reported were adopted, but few
members voting upon the question.
During the proceedings Of the Convention a
fact was disclosed, showing the kind of influence
sometimes brought to bear on politicians. Mr..
HUXLEY was one of the candidates for the nom-
nation Of Canal Commissioner, and was the IA
vorite of Ex-senator Cameron. While the can
vass was in progress, Mr.. Johnston, member,
Hubley's nomination by bribery that member
present had received FIVE $50 bills on condition
of voting for that candidate. Upon being pressed
for the name, he gave that of Mr.. Donshue of
Philadelphia county, vice president Of the Con.
vention, who Immediately rose, and threw the
money down upon tho table in front of the Presi-
dent, saying" Here's the trash--I despise it ~
/ NJ Graan oonthor doIouota frorn The an xoo 1885,.
ty, also threw down upon the table $780, which
he said he had received from the same source
| A committee Of investigation was appointed,
which made report, exculpating all the candi-
dates and State officers present, but condemning
in the strongest terms w. B. Rankin and Samuel
Overshine, from whom the money was procured
These men probably were mere tools Of others
whose station shielded them from censure.
FREE Soil STATE CONVENTION IN MICHIGAN
This Convention assembled at Marshall, Mich.
gan, on the goth Of May. II passed strong reso-
buttons against the Compromise bill Of Mr. Clay
and reafiirming the principles Of the Buffalo
Convention Of ls4s. The following resolution,
recommending more thorough organization, wac
also adopted
Resolved, That we earnestly recommend to our
friends in all parts of the State, a thorough and
complete organization, by the appointment Of
county and town committees Of those who will
sndeavor faithfully to effect such organization
and that they be requested TO furnish their names
and post Office address to the State Central CON-
mittee.
CossEcroUr.-June 20th, there were two bal
lotings for Senator without result On the last