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urged the great and controlling for the
of ordinary Territorial Government The oblecnoH
Of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. EwIss) struck me mos
forcbly is that proposing tooganize TERRITORIAL
Government for the least intelligent and least PoPulous Po
ton Of the territory and to them to work eglslatmg
which legislation is bind the whole Territory aike when
the rest may under its authority lhat seems
me to be most extraordinary and inconguous pfoposuon
makes the bill cranky opeared, crippled deiormed and
curtaled Of its fair proportions speak not oi the motives
of gentlemen, but have right speak OF measure as
find it. do not desire to destroy the proposition to oga
the Territory Of New Mexico and succeed IN this
notion shall insert the provisions OF the Dill stricken
out with the exception of the amendment OF the Senator from
Georgia and in lieu of that shall offer another. But the
amendment which object is desertlon OF the principle
with which we set out it is totally different thing, and
liable the very objection which was the gst OF he argument
in favor Of the Territorial Government for New Mexico
Mr.. CLAY. certainly cannot repress the expression OF
nv regret and surprise this motion. What its effect
to destroy of the most valuable features OF the bill the
object of which is the adjustment OF this troublesome
boundary question Now, think the Senator from Mary
land should not have been quite quick IN his notion
There were amendments in progress two were thought Of
one Of which suspend the operation Of this territorial
provson on both sides of the river until the FIRST day o
April, with express provision that after that time, the
boundary not settled it shall go into operation on both
Sides But even the shape in which is do not think
liable to the objections which the Senator has uttered
What is il 1t proposed to establish Territorial Govern
ment the west side of therver Well does follow when
the operation of the bill expressly suspended the east side
Of the rver that legislation by the Territorial Governm on
the west side will operate the east side No such thing
When the territory the east side comes to be annexed TO
the territory on the side, and there is common gov
ernmen for both sdes then both will be represented in Il
and there has been any legislation by the west side, the
east side coming in with larger vote, could suspend, al
ter or modify those laws at their pleasure hope my friend
from Maryland, who, have all belong believed, and !
yet believe sdesrous for the passage Of eectual mea
sure will withdraw his amendment until ne sees the result OF
an effort make the bill consonant with his own peculiar
views Amendments have been contemplated with respect to
the operation of the amendment of the Senator from Georgia.
which will restrain the effect rather prevent the effect
which appehended of surrender to Texas OF all that she
claims,
Mr.. President light was beginning to break upon US
land beginning be in sight moreand is posi-
be upon slight and unmportant Observation-Disclosures
mens which will affect the great object OF this b upon
questions of form and punciothat we shall now ha
card the safety the peace if not the union Of the country
hope that Senator'S meeting in spirit Of conciaton, and
waving slight objections will act upon the great principles
which led fatherso adopt the constitution and which Is
suggested the letter of the Father Of his Country to the
people of the United States when be stated that there Were
difficulties and objections but that all waived in spirit
Of concaon pesc and that they had consented to esab
sh Government that would last through that generation, and
for postery Now, the amendment proposed by the Sc
naor from Georgia shall be restricted so as 10 guard against
the effect of Texas Of rights the east sde
what is the objection to it But further amendment be
made which be made for suspension Of the operation
Of the whole territorial provision until this effort shall be made
settle the question: let ask WHERE then, the objection
of the Senator But is it not strange that should be
that whilst the question is unsettled, should
create to operate the east side of the river
without reference the Of the title and the contingent
ces which may happen, and that it shall into operation
and legislate for the whole country will put just
strong fthere any thing in it. which think there is not
that urged by the Senator from Ohio, (Mr. EwIse)
Suppose pass bill embracing the east and west sides Of
the Rio Grande and suppose that ultimately the east is cut
off, and the side is left by itself by the establishment Of
the title of Texas-wha then, would become Of the law made
by the whole Territory the east side being part and the
west side being par-when the east side should be no
longer part but be taken away by the establishment of the
title Of Texas think these imaginary difficulties should
not affect the great principle and soul of the Ou
object settle this question of boundary posi-
be-n half dozen months-and when is settled shal
know what we about We shall know whether We
should establish government in the territory that belong
to rather than To Texas We shall know whether
we shall 60 blindfolded with eyes open, look
ing to all the consequences. The proposition of the Sena
tor from Georgia sufficiently clear, think but if
it can be made by amendment for its object is smp,
to postpone the operation Of government in the dsputet
territory until this dispute shall be amicaby settled by tn
parties.
Mr. PEARCE. The Senator from Kentucky entirel,
mistakes me- if he pposes that desire to destroy the
important feature in this bhe adjustment of the Difficult
ties with Texas This is not expressly stated when
submitted my motion, that my object to reinstate all
no other way Of attaining my obiec and If Senators will
now indicate any parliamentary mode Of getting rid Of the
amendment Of the Senator from Georgia, and substituting
another which stated would offer, and which now hold
in my hand, would adopt it. My amendment is this
"The Territorial Government of New Mexico authorized
by this shall not 70 into operation until the of March
1851" '''o ef''~,'~' ~'''' = :,
am particular about dates, and willing accept
another PERIOD if gentlemen will suggest it. My object
give full time for the adjustment Of this difficulty with Tex
which desirous should be effected As all know
am one OF those who from the beginning have not doubted
the utter lack Of title the part Of Texas but am willing
to pay respect the opinions Of others who differ from me.
and to act upon the question if in doubt Heretofore
have hardly asked the effect Of amendments proposed
The friends Of the bill have arranged suited them and
have gone far they have deiedquie far as think
ought to 60. My object is simply to rid the bill
Of feature which is obnoxious me. The bill pro-
vides Territorial Government for New Mexico, and then
goes to say that it shall be imperative on portion the
most important portion of the territory have no doubt
though, that there large, nay larger Of territory
To west than the side Of the river; but is admitted
that much the larger portion Of the population on the east side
and that the civilized population the sde for whom
this governments intended is uncomfortable as to render
il matter of very little consequence. And it seems TO me
that if to leave this large population on the east side
without any government at all, except that military govern
which has been much denounced here by the Sena
from Kentucky, might well leave the western side
under the same do not see the great object
that will be accomplished, by thus providing government
for the savage population in the west and abandoning that
duty where it is important to civilized community Ny
desire is effect adjustment Of this question with Texas
that purpose hope the bill will be soamed as to avoid
any implication of assent TO the claims Of Texas which
may from the amendment Of the Senator from Geoga.
II is with that view make my notion
Mr. FOOTE, Gin his seat.) II will defeat the bill.
Mr. PEARCE. hi Does then cannot helpit II there
gentlemen who will not give their votes fol
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