The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-02

ment IOi tutHs OF 70 nOlu any
will ever be admitted into the Union as separate STATE
II may be proper that they should be admitted put m
we knowmore OF their policy, designs and institutions
speak not exclusively of religious snouu
think that senator would be disposed 10 do more foI
them than TO extend to them an adequate proiection
The proposition 10 this resolution is 10 provide of the
Mormons, and all other settlements and lnhablats az
in the Of New Mexico, form Of government suited
10 their condition. They will want but little more man
the pTotecnon OF our arms, at least or consineIa-
Bile times against the depredaons and massacre q ns In
The next resolution proposes The immediate admission
OF California State Of the Uaion; and i embraces
the idea OF accepting its present boundaries II mas been
objected 10 the admission Of California that her bounia
ries too extensive that her territory IS too large
that two more States might be carved out OF the terri
be 30 divided, either the North to the South i
will make large and powerful State, il Is true but for
my part wish had included the country o the Great Sail
Lake, in addition TO its present territory care not how
a,gs itis Il will no, Be 50 large, believe. as the pro-
posed new Stale 70 be erected in Texas l 10 objected,
and strong exception saken % the manner ~ which the
constitution was framed; but il should be remembered
that that constitution il satisfactory TO the inhabitants Of
that connuy and upon what pretex therefore, can Con-
gress obec We hear no murmunngs Of dissatisfaction
ON the part OF any OF the inhabitants OF California
There was, indeed small minority opposed TO il on
particular points, but they acqaiesced N is adoption
oy the majority As TO the competency q me people or
segoyeI nment, w,uld refer you 10 the provisions OF
the constitution itself 1t is not acceptable to me It is
acceptable the South generally on ons particular
point butt is clear that that y point which we must
know it is objected that many OF the residents OF Cal-
iforna not citizens Of the United States; that they
are no. ermanen. residents mat great portion q them
Foreigners who have found their way INTO that coun
Try in pursuit OF gold, that they are transient passen
gers. But where is the evidence oi that The whole
population Of that Territory s described as being about
hundred thousand and some ten or fifteen thousand.
doubt may have gone there with view Of returning
soon as they have gated themselves by seeing the
country q in fsapng q much o. is qs a. .nsy can
habans--not including the old Mexican inhaoitants-
enterprsng men, have become residents, who have
acquired iooheld the SOIL who have made valuable
improvements who have liked their destnes there dn-
ring life large number Of this class are engaged IN
various ENTERPRISES not merely in gold digging but IN
the cultivation of the SOIL in the erection OF buildings,
The pursuit OF trade and commerce. building up towns
and clues. These the portion OF the population, al
least was this description Of population, who had the
principal agency forming this constitution. They are
satisfied with ii, and that is sufficient
have heard il suggested that this constitution was
framed under the exercise OF improper influence on the
part of the President OF the United States have seen
evidence to sustain that suggestion The initiative in
the formation Of that constitution was taken before any
message any ship arrived from the United States
conveying message from the Presdent-beore any in
ellgence had reached their shores to what were the
opinions and policy of the President upon that subject
That fact incoDtestaby established And. sir IN re-
through his agent, the impartial DIRECTORS to this
constitution do the President the justice to impue tie
most patriotic motives TO him; and add also that ne
was guided by what was then, and would be now under
The circumstances. the soundest policy and the ruest
wisdom IN relation to the true interests OF TINS country
Wisdom and patriotism were alike conspicuous IN the
policy of the President in relation to this subject And
what was tl Merely to give his cosntenance to The
manifestation OF their true opinions regarding the form OF
government which they should adopt have notheard
intmaton, public private, founded upon evidence
authority that he desired. medaied or suggested any
thing in relation to the question OF slavery or no slavery
ia The formation Of this constitution, leaving the people
entirely tree from any influence he might possess the
supreme Executive OF the Union am, therefore, in IA
Of the immediate admission of California into the
Union with its present boundaries in connexon with the
other propositions which submit. i say nothing OF
what should do il the question were to come up stripped
OF all other Questions E '
The next proposition proposes to regulate the manner
in which and the time when the people OF the Territories
of the United States shall in future adopt State consu
tons That think, we all see the importance OF at the
present time II proposes to avoid The ifeguarly and
anomalies which, in instances, have heretofore at
tended the formation of Stale constitutions by the inhab
OF the Territories, which are always more or less
embarrassing to the government and are likely 70 De SUI
80, view oi the great number OF new States which
will be pressing their claims for admission into the
Union. think the proposition speaks for i!sef :,
The next resolution proposes that when Congress shall
constitution, they shall have the sole power 10 regulate
their internal affairs and policy every question what
ever and that they shall be controlled only by lbe ex
press restrictions contained in the constitution of the
United States THIS is only important IN view OF quiet
ng for the future all apprehensons as 10 certain ques
tons which have heretofore gwen much dissatisfaction
This Is merely quleting proposition. &
The last proposition that these several propositions
be committed 10 the Committee on Territories with in
structions 10 report bill IN conformity with Their spirit
and principles.
have purposey avoided, Mr.. President the Senate
will see ncumbenng these resolutions with TOO many
ns-with subjects aud questions not altogether
distinct but which mag bs easily disposed OF when sep
araiely taken up and considered There IS The fugitive
slave bill have taken notice 0 that On that sub
ec entertain no dlsust whatever Congress do
will be done And 10 the question oi the alb Jlion
Of slavery and the slave trade in tne District OF Colunb/
believe these questions be readily aud satisfactorily
djused il only settle this great question IN
roversy, relating the newly -acq ured Territories OF
Mr. President, do not propose 10 enter into any gen
era discussion into the discussion oi the general prn
cipes involved in this question Of slavery Perhaps
/ nav on future occasion; but desire TO be in.
dulged before Close with few remarks Of general
nature.
have not obtuded myself. as the Senate well know,
upon the attention p this body in the discussions with
which have been literally entertained and interest
ed during the present session have not done main
the path Of other gentlemen, and especially when could
e my pathway, the one inclined to tread,
50 dimly have no bgotec conceit confidence with
regard To any proposition, not even those which have
nov presented. They are the best, under the crcum
stances, that can conceive Of and upon the suggestions
and with the advice of lew friends, have undertaken
to present them do not know that they will meet with
general acceptance from gentlemen from the Souh
while would be satisfied with them indeed would
with some in different shape. Yet, sir of what
sequence is my individual opinion upon such subjecti
an but an individual The sentiments OF The South AT
this tine may 20 FAR beyond any conception which may
have OF what they would deem satisfactory.
Mr. President, believe have been neither more nor
less agitated or excited in contemplating the present dis