Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-22

Ot Representatives the constitution OF Jout
tee to consist OF twenty three the part OF the House.
and suitable number the part OF the Senate to con-
slider the question OF Califonia-of Missouri, mean.
Whv sir it is at all extraordinary that speak of
California tor if listen to the honorable Senator on
the other side of the house, there no United States
California has absorbed everything. [Laughierl
When proposed joint committee OF twenty three
on the part OF the House, and suitable number the
part OF the Senate, there any motion in the other
body to instruct, to manace, to chain down that COM
mttee No, sir, they left free air, to explore
through the whole region of patrio ic intellect for the
purpose OF devising mode by which that unhappy
question should be settled. Sir, what is proposed The
honorable Sci has several times talked and pre-
sented in his witty and humorous manner, the figure
OF horse borne down by grievous weight cast upon
ITS back Why sir, the Senator knows perfectly well
that the whole amount OF what isinended by any oooy
is 10 connect and combine together the government OF
territories acquired in common, and to estaollsh Tor
these territories suitable form of government adapted
10 their respective situations
And sir what is the condition Of the case Let US
look the facts There is certain portion OF this bo-
dy that for California. Give us California, Calitor-
MIA and nothing but California. There is another por
ton OF This body and OF Congress- that says, are
willing give you California, but we want something
more than California we want to establish governments
for people thrown by the vicsudes of and OF po
itical events under our And to my utter sur
prise have heard Senators upon this floor express the
opinion that we should leave all New Mexico and all
UIah-New Mexico with population OF one hundred
thousand and militaryyes, have heard Wings, Wings
express the opinion that we should leave the military
government which in operation in New Mexico con-
tnue Wings who denounced The existence of the mill
tary established under the authority Of the
late administration during season of war and vet
now state of profound peace it is proposed to pass
California pass California pass California and leave
New Mexico and Utah to take care of themselves.
Sir, It's contrary to every obligation of duty resulting
from the treaty resulting from the constitution resulting
from the position and character which we hold Anne
lcan statesmen and legislators; and leave
New Mexico and Utah without governments-of all
Others the portions of that country the in of
governments-I would, father, as lief turn out my
at the age of fifteen into the streets of corrupt
ord Lo., H. r..
self until you twenty one, and then back to
me- and will tell you what honorable vocation in life
to select. Sir it is duty, bounden our solemn
duty to make at least attempt to establish govern
mens for Utah and New Mexico and if we cannot do
after making the effort shall stand reproachIess for
not having done it If cannot do it, it will be the
result OF differences OF opinion unfortunately existing
amongst US which will prevent its being done. The
error Of those Senators who talk of leaving Utah and
New Mexico to their fate is exactly this: they begin
where they ought TO end Begin TO discharge your
duty; try to make governments Tor these territories and
If you fail to do it, you will stand unreproached in the
eyes of God and in having made the effort to dis
charge your duty.
have said that one portion of Congress wants Cali
tornla and nothing but California; another portion
whilst for bringing in California, says let settle this
dsactng question: let establish territorial govern
mens without the provso and connect them with Cali
tornia And why should not do it? l have heard
the dignity Of California" alluded to- as if all the gold
and dignity OF the nation had sought refuge and sought
an asylum on the shores of the Pacific. | have been
utterly unable to Comprehend this derogation from the
ought to be carried; BOTH IN my opinion, ought be
associated together and do not see the slightest evil
dence otdsespec to California or to any body else in
doing it.
Sir framed this resolution deliberately and framed
IT Tor the purpose of getting rid OF the unnecessary in
strucons which the Senator from Missouri has proposd
and to dispose OF any other instructions his ingenuity
and no possesses greater of than he does
might suggest to be brought before this body. Let my
amendment be adopted and let the Senator offer his
other instructions from ninety nne if he peases
We and see whether the question of order will silence
them all.
The amendment of MIR. CLAY was finally adopted
yeas 49, nays %; and the amendment Of Mr. BENTON
asthus amended agreed to without division Be-
fore the vote, however, Mr. HALE made his prediction
that the North was destined to defeat and the South
10 a triumph. To this Mr.. CLAY made the following
eloquent reply:
Mr.. CLAY There is destiny of defeat on the part
ct the North. but there is destiny Of triumph on the
part of he Union of these States and that rumnh in
behalf OF the Union of these States will be the defeat
OF your ultra abolonists And sir, the gentleman need
not fiater himself with the hope that when gentlemen
return TO their constituents, they will find be much
warmer than it has been No man here from free
State viii feel any apprehensions from any menace of
that kind know something OF the political history of
this country. have been in a time quite penlous
quite as agltang quite alarming now, and that
before The famous Missouri question was settled by
majority of only votes in the House OF Represen
tatives. Then, POW, men who wished to defeat the
adjustment and compromise OF this great question were
predicting that the representatives OF the North who
and fud that their efbges had been burnt and would
meet with very warm reception
What was the fact, sra Why, more exuItation,
moreJoy, and more gladness manifested by
the people ofthe United States upon the annunciaton
otprace with Great Britain, that was concluded at
Ghen than that which animated them upon the COM
the consequence now. 1t will be triumph not of the
South over the North of the North over the South
but OF the patriotism of the Union, of the best inte-
rests OF mankind and ofthe world, over faction-yes
over the ultra abohtionists | discriminate between
them and the Free Snlers of the North and in regard
TO slaves going into these Territories thew are moi
more opposed to the measure than should be to avo
ring by any positive action OF mine. But what they
apprehend that their food their ament for agitation
vii be cut off and they be left cry the midst of the
wilderness without being heard, and without sympa.
thy. That will be the result Of such compromise
as believe is within the power OF Congress effect
NOW, will the Senator that sits before me MIR. Hale
allow me to ask him question two? He venured
10 state in order put himself within the rules of or
der that outside OF the house the olives for the oppo-
ston to the admission OF California is found in the
slavery restriction in her Constitution. 1t was in vain
that Senators all sides of the house rose and declared
that they were actuated by no such motives The Sc
naor, driven from the Senate to find such motives ac-
tuatng its members flies the streets, and says there
the sentiment prevails Now, sir, let ask the Sena-
Tor two questions is he not in favor of the Wimo pro-
vso, and does he oppose the connection of Caitor-
MA with the Territorial bills, because whilst it inter-
rupt the success OF the measure, it prevents him from
carrying out his avorite measured put these questions
to the Senator.
IN SENATE, THURSDAY, April Is.
Mr. BENTON moved to postpone all previous orders,
and take up the California bill. A debate arose wbe
lher the motion was in order, MIR. Fooe claiming the
hoor Finally, motion of Mr. BENTON simply to take
up the California bill was entertained Mr.. CLAY
moved to lay on the table, and his motion was carried
yeas2 nays24
Inc Senate then took up the unfinished business be-
ng Mr, ooles motion for the committee of 10 amend
ed by MI Clay samendmentto give no Instructions and
to this Mr. HAMLIN had moved an amendment To yoa,,
from the reference the subject Of fugitive slaves. and
this Mr. Benton had moved to substitute with hi,
amendment embracing fourteen distinct propositions.
The Republic reports the subsequent proceedings az
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