New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-18

putting the territory out 81 "tlcu tue ho~ $50
proto,ed 10 be org anized. similar con iiton oil
ibiposnoU exists with regard - Texas and New.
Mexico. He insisted that from the Ignorance oil
the ptorle Of New-MexicO, she VIII not be pre-
pared 10 be admitted a stare for twenty years.
Nh GARTER said that gentlemen not only de-
MED 10 NeT.Mexico political privileges as err
tory but they attack Der in her absence, and deny
that she has any right 10 a voice here. What mas
the question Of State organization TO do with this
question You DO not treat with her as state.
She does not aspire 20 sisterbood bat comes here
on her knees for admission. The question OF bOun-
Diary was brought here for sinister purposes. AL
we have TO do is to declare that she shall be heard
by The man who has been selected, and who has
know ledge Of the people and the country, u give
us the necessary inform alton. This is all there is
Of H. and still the ears of this House belabOred
for hours with the conflict OF State sovereignty aud
boundary. The adversary Of Texas is invited into
the controversy, and she IS met with disunion and
sword in hand. He argued 10 favor Of the admis'
sion Of Mr.. Smith. New Mexico was organized a
century before Texas was born. The people should
be projected He expressed no opinion as TO where
the boundary between New Mexico and Texas
should be run, or 10 the mode and manner In
which the question should be settled.
Mr.. STIFFNESS Of Ga. was opposed to the al
mission Of the delegate, because part OF the Ter.
rtory OF New Mexico as claimed, was within the
recognized boundaries Of Texas. The war was
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to the source OF the Rio Grande, and he contended
that the public faith is pledged for it.
Mr.. HOWARD said tell you, when this Dele
gate is admitted all negotiation with Texasis at an
end. The question Of boundary must be settled
here or by the sword. do not utter this as
threat, but speak OF the public sentiment in my
State, and Of the prevailing excitement. speak
OF what know. have received number OF le:-
tiers from The Government Of Texas, making in.
quiry Of this Government whether 1t is the pur.
purpose Of the Administration to justify the late
act Of Col. Muproe, in calling Convention for the
formation Of State Government in New Mexico,
and TO know whether it will enforce his acts by
it's military power. The solemn protest OF Texas
has been directed to be placed on the files OF the
Executive Department if this be the object. l
learn from the same source that active measures
have been taken TO protect the rights OF the State
OF Texas against the acts OF the Federal Govern
ment Resolutions during the late session ofthe Lee
gislsture were introduced requiring the members
Of Congress from that State 70 leave their seats IN
this Hall in case the Delegate should be admitted
to a seat But they were withdrawn it being be-
lieved that the Delegate would not be admitted.
Mr.. BURT inquired what ans wer had been re.
ceived from the General Government
Mr.. HowARD-No answer has as yet been re-
ceived owing no doubt TO the recent public events.
But anticipate an answer for an answer must
come in some form. The application was made in
such manner that an answer must be given You
may as " ell remember now as hereafter that the
people Of Texas have slept on their wings for TWEEN
ty ears and will not submit 10 an outrage on their
honor and right as one OF the States OF the Union.
To sanction the act Of Col. Munroe would be an
attempt TO wrest from Texas lands pledged for
ayment of her public debts-territory enough to
make three States, and an attempt to violate joint
resolutions as 10 Slavery AID domestic policy over
the soil, all OF which was guaranteed by resolu.
tons of annexation The moment this is done the
State has right TO 70 out Of the Union or resist
oppression as though committed by foreign pow
er. he spoke Of the right of Texas to the bound
AIRY from the mouth to the Of the Rio Grande
and against the dsmemberment Of that State.
MIR. Brown Of Ind said that the question OF
boundary has something TO do with this question.
1t was sufficient 10 induce him to vote against the
admission of the Delegate for he would not vote
to give a seat to the Delegate unt the boundary
was fairly settled The main question is, Shall he
be admitted II 90, What Territory does he re.
present, organized by law New Mexico was
clearly Military Government The second ques-
tion is, Was this man fairly elected according to
the laws Of the United States ia relation to cleo
tons Of members and deleeatesl He comes here
presenting certificate, not from the public au,hDri-
ties, that be was elected by the people, bat By
self COD stituted CoRve Dton. He trusted that the
gentlemen, in their anxiety 10 show that Texas
has no claim to the Territory, would not override
the law ard the established usages aud customs Of
the country.
Mr.. STRONG contended that the general principle
was that Military Government ceased after war
was ended, and that all political laws in New
Mexico ceased on the cesson Of her territory to
the United StAtes-and there was no political or
ganization, no Government until one was constltu-
ted under the COnatltution and by virtue OF the le
gslative power He opposed the admission OF Mr.
Smith for the reason that he not elected in pur-
sUsDce Of q previous law passed by both Houses
OF Congress and signed by the President He ssid,
in sxtee n instances noDelegates has been admitted
until there has been Terrorial organic ation I 40.
thirds OF the territory and population Of New Mexi.
co, il was claimed, were within the jurisdiction OF
Texas. Therefore, under these circumstances, It
was not discreet 10 admit the Delegate, for II may
segravate the bitter feelings now existing.
During the debate Mr. Smith sat near the bar
Of the House, listening. The time for voting came
Mr.. McGAUGHEY moved to amend the pending
resolution by substituting: Resoired, That the said
hugh n. Smith be admitted to a seat az Dele
gate from New-Mexico.
MIR BOYD moved to amend by adding and that
ALNOs w. BABBITT be admitted as Delegate
from Deseret
Mr. CARTIER, Iamid much confusion, raised the
question OF order.
MIR. ScHTScK asked several questions, and the
Chairman decided that the amendment was 10 or
der, SIS it was merely an exercise Of the preroga-
tive Of the House and 40 creation OF Territorial
government.
MIR SCHEScK desired to know from the Journal
what wss the business before the Committee
The CHAIRMAN stated that the memorials from
the Delegates of Ne " Mexico and Deseret were
both reported on and made the order Of the day.
and that the drst taken up at the instance OF
Mr. Suoug. Further proceedings took place, when
the question taken srdthe decision Of the chair
revened-syes so, nays Sc.
Mir. Setback moved to amend the resolution sd-
mi,tipg Mr.. Smith for the present CoOgress-
Agreed TO.
MIR MEADE moved 10 amend this by adding as
delegate from that portion of the Territory Of the
United States known as New-Mexico, lying wes.
Of the Rio Grande BE said that bis bsct in offer.
ing this amendment was To avoid decision Of the
boundary question fraugbt with so much hazard 10
the country. TWAS confidently believed that if the
intention Of the late President mad been carried
out in sustaining the United States authority
sgainst Texas it would have resulted 10 4 con.
nlci between Texas and the United States Geo.