The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-02-07
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON,

We have Telegraph report Of the resolution.
OF compromise, offered by Mr.. Clay in tho Sen.
ate on The goth in relation 10 slavery in CaIifo,.
mia, and the territories.
Emanating from so distinguished sour,
and having for their object the compromising d
conflicting opinions. upon subject whichhu
so long threatened dissolution Of the Union, thew
will command very general attention. The res.
oluiions, which we append, were accompanied
BY a speech from Mr. Clay.
Whereas, il being desirable for the peace, con-
cord, and harmony ofthe union OF these State,
to settle and adjust amicably all questions Of con.
troversy between thrm, arising out Of the ins,i,u
tions OF slavery upon fair, equitable and just
basis: II is therefore
Resolved, That California with suitable boup.
daTies, upou her application, be admitted as on.
Of the States OF this Union, without the imposi.
ton BY Congress Of any restriction in respect 10
the exclusion or introduction ci slavery within
those boundaries:
Resolved, That as slavery does not exist by
law, and is not likely to be introduced into any
Of the territories acquired by the u. S. from The
Republic Of Mexico, il Is inexpedient for Con-
gress to provide by law, either for its introdue
ton into, or its exclusion from any part OF said
terri,ories and that appropriate territorial gov.
ernments ought TO be established by Congress
in all of said territories, not assigned as bounds
ries Of the proposed State Of California, wi,hou,
the imposition Of any resolution or condition on
the subject Of slavery.
Resolved, That the western boundary of Tho
State Of Texas ought 10 be fixed at the Rio Dd
Norte. commencing one Marine league from i,s
| mouth, and running up that river to the southern
line OF New Mexico; thence, with that line east.
eriy and so continuing in the same direction 10,
line as established between the United States
and Spain.
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Texas, that the United States will provide for
the payment of all that portion of the Legitimate
and bona Jde public debt Of Texas contracted
prior 10 its annexation TO the United States, and
for which duties on foreign imports were pledged
By said State to its creditors, not exceeding The
sum OF s., in consideration Of duties q
pledged, having been no longer applicable 10
that object, alter said annexation, out having
ihence'orward become payable TO the United
States: and upon the condition also that the said
State OF Texas shall By some solemn and auhen.
tic act Of her Legislature or OF a Convention,
,relinquish to the United States any claim which
Nit has 10 any part OF New Mexico.
Resolved. That il is inexpedient to abolish
slavery in The district Of Columbia whilst ths.
institution continues 10 exits in the State OF Ma.
ryiand without the consent Of that state, and
without the consent OF the people oi the Ds'rie.
of Columbia; and without just compensation 10
the owners OF slaves within the District.
Resolved, That more efiec.ual provision oush,
to be made by law for the restoration and dellT.
cry OF persons bound to service or labor in any
State who may escape into another State or tel.
ri,ory of this Unlon.
Resolved. That Congress has no power to pro.
hibit or obstruet the trade in slaves between
slayehoIdiug Slater; and that admission or u.
cusion of slaves brought from one State in o IN.
other Of them, depends exclusively upon shsu
own particular laws
Resolved, Taat it is inexpedient to prohib,
within the District Of Columbia the trade in
slaves brought intoit from States or places b..
yond the limits of the District, either 10 be sod
therein Us merchandise, or to be transported 70
other markets without the District Of Columbia
These resolutions, said Mr. Clay, involve no
sacrifice Of any principle. They were founded
upon basis Of mutual forbearance and coness
sion--consession net Of matter or principle, but
Of feeling merely.
Mr.. Clay concluded with most eloquent ap-
peal Of mutual harmony and forbearsnce, for the
sake Of the unon.-Chicago Josr.