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Newspaper
Columbus Times
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1850
Page
2
President argues Congress must settle Texas boundary with Mexico and uphold U S treaties. He cites constitutional powers to use militia if needed, warns Texan incursions into other states are illegal, and urges amicable, timely congressional action to avoid further conflicts. The speech frames border, treaty, and citizenship issues tied to Guadalupe Hidalgo era.
In a June 14 1850 communication R Austin Texas reports that a February mission aimed to extend Texas civil jurisdiction over unorganized counties near El Paso Worth Pesidio and Santa Fe faced US military interference favoring a separate state government east of the Rio Grande Colonel Munroe the Civil and Military Governor of New Siex issued a proclamation which Texas asks if it had US government approval and President assent.
A formal communication explains the U S response to Texas efforts to extend civil jurisdiction north of the Rio Grande and to Col Monroe s proclamation in New Mexico. It clarifies that military officers were to aid inhabitants in forming a government, not control it, and that the boundary dispute remains for judicial or congressional settlement.
The fragmented excerpt notes attention to Texas boundary questions and a looming session of the Texas Legislature. It expresses hope that justice, moderation, and patriotism will guide both U S and Texas governments to steer the country safely through danger, renewing mutual respect in the union. It mentions Gov P H Bell and referencing Dan Welchster.
A Arkansas citizen warns Southerners traveling east via the Ohio River to avoid Pittsburg Pennsylvania and the Monongahela House after a servant girl and a trunk containing a child’s clothing were stolen. He claims the hotel refused police aid, and notes the proprietor used free black workers with alleged impunity. He urges vigilance and reports ongoing pursuit.
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