Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-08-03

nas wnenevef ms fneseonsc principle OF which he
speaking came y conflict with the constitution that would
be regarded the higher law which would be obeyed by him
in preferences % hcconsuton Of the United States itself
have spoken Of this matter several the friends of that Sc
naor, and nn the hrst time that have heard any
that they understood il differently from what have
stated said to these friends of the Senator when that prn-
cpe was announced that intended move for the expul-
sion OF that member from this body argued that before
ne took bis sat here be bound by that article which
says that Senao before they take their seats shall swear
TO support the constitution sake the oath which YOU ad-
minister 70 him. said to his friends that when he came to
be sworn ne would not have been permitted take the oath
or ms seat nere ne had promulgated the sentiments which
he enetans md now his Sorhs obligations
Of that higher law and his obligation obey in preference
to the oath which you about administer to him.
There not member Of this Sensse who would have per-
mitsd him 2 ishe bis seat avowing such sentiments II he
hadpot concsaIed his understanding Of the obligations which
be was about 70 assume upon himself he would not have
been permitted 10 take his and csntendea to his friends
that nasmuch = be holds these sentiments and had obtained
admisou here by concesmen of these opinions that we
ought nov 70 turn him ought of the body.
Mr. Prssdent come how the amendment proposed by
ne Senator I New York to the amendment. Of the Sena-
| tor from Msire ss4s
n New Mexico sha the proclamation BY the President
of the United States be admitted State into the Union on
equal footing with the original States provided that the
President before issuing said proclamation shall satisfied
that the constitution recently framed by tie Convention of
New Mexico has been approved ratified by the people of
New Mexico Convention held for that purpose on the Goth
of June last"
tnen, pT0p0sltlon tnat stall admit
Mexico State oths Union, with aconstuon which Con-
gess has seen establishing boundaries not known 10
Senator any else We direct the President Of
the United States proclaim the admission of New Mexico
Sae with any boundaries they may choose establish
whether is half twohrds of Texas whether the con-
sution is republican Iii made the duty the Presi
dent to make proclamation to admit this State while are
ignorant Of all thee facts Therefore, they have established
kngy government government not republican in
form that provision Of The constitution which says we shall
admit State which is not republican form is violated
and her boundaries interfere with the territory Of Texas
that provision which says that in the formation of New
States State shall be divided without her assent will be
sregarded The President is directed il the people Of New
Mexico fol the constitution, admit her as Sa,e-to
make this proclamation of admission although she does sege
gate parts Of oher States and her constitution repub
ican in form. Now, am not right in saying that one,
except entertaining opinions like those of the Senator
from New Yk, would have submitted such proposition 40
this want the yeas and nays the question, that may
if there another Senator who will for proposition
directly contary to the two clauses Of the constitution to
which havt referred.
Mr.. Preident, have desired, upon all occasions to De
courteous Senators. sure desired to 60 beyond
the language of courtesy liz any expressions may
towards my brother Senators have desired to cultivate
wards then feelings of harmony and respect far am
able Bu will say that such feelings be entertain
ed towards proposition such this, the member Of the
Senate who make it. call for the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays ordered
Mr.. DAYTON. As the yeas and nays have been order
ed believe that the request which about make
not be complied with meant ask the Senator from New
York t would not compou with his present views with
draw this proposition.
Mr.. CLAY. / object
Mr. PRATT The yeas and nays have been ordered.
Mr. SEWARD. If there is any proposition that ha We
made, any measure that have proposed which
willing stand by here, and before the country, and the
world, 1t Is the proposition whish have submitted and
therefore, stand alone here, shall have fears with
regsrdto my own position do not propose to reply to sas
remarks Of the Senator from Maryland. have nothing of
personal character say There is in this land
who of sufficient personal importance this country, and
mankind, justify the consumption of five minutes of the
time of this body personal explanations When the Sena
from Maryland made his remarks relating to myself per-
sonaly, express him the fact briefly that he
under msapprehsnson The speeches which have made,
here according to Of the Senate, have been recorded
and have gone before the people, and will co. whether
worthy of it or not, the history Of the country. By my
country and by mankind ready 10 be Judged That is
all have to say that subject.
The Senator proposes expe me. am ready to meet
that trial. and shall be the first man. if am expelled
who has been subjected punishment for maintaining THAI
there higher han human power and that that Power
delights JUSTICE and that rulers, whether despots elected
rulers of free people, bound to administer justice for the
benefit of society," And Senator'S when they please to
bring me for trial or Otherwise before the Senate of the
United States will find clear and open field ask no
other defence than the speeches upon which they condemn
me. The speeches viii read for themselves, and they will
need no comment from me.
Mr. President the objection made this proposition is
this that il may bring into the United States kngy Gov
enment Sir there is the constitution Of New Mexico, sent
to me by a delegate from the convention in New Mexico
have lust as good evidence to satisfy that that is the
real constitution Of New Mexico have to satisfy me that
the Senator from had been elected member Of this
body when heard his credentials read. And pre-
pared to answer the only argument Of the Senator from Mary
land against the admission Of New Mexico which s that the
constitution of New Mexico may establish kngy govern
men WE'LL sir if the Senator from Maryland does not dis
dan to examine this constitution, he have opportunity
of doing It. II begins in these words
of Nav dert
tice promote welfare, and the blessings Of liberty
to ourselves and our posterity'
This is far in the language of the constitution OF the
United States And then proceeds to promugate dam
gerous heresy, in the estimation Of some Senators:
Acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the
Sovereign Ruler OF the Universe and mplorng his aid and
direction its accomplishment, do ordain and establish the
following constitution"
We that here people who acknowledge higher
power than the constitution.
Mr. PRATT. Does the Senator say that called
that heresy
Mr.. SEWARD. say the Senator characterized what |
said heresy when expressed precisely this opinion
Mr. PRATT. Will the Senator yield the floor moment
that have make to the Senator from Maryland
Mr. PRATT. When any Senator asserts what ne knows
10 be untrue
SEVERAL SENATORS. Order, order !
The PRESIDENT The Senator cannot be permitted TO
make such remarks
Mr. PRATT. | beg PARDON Mr.. President
Mr. SEWARD. hope the Senator may be permitted to
proceed.
Mr. PRATT. was about to say that when Senator
makes an application OF principle myself which is not
correct and when told that nothing can say will in
duce the Senator feel that proper respect Tor
myself should induce to say nothing.
Mr. SEWARD. am glad to hear the Senator from