Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-12-18

least with those in similar situation with her
self:-that the period of time fixed for compli-
ance with her requisitions, had not been so snort
as to cut OF all hope of full action upon them os
Congress- Bat it is too late now; south faro
lina's interests are our interests. and we VIII not
see her trampled in the dust, without interfering
in her behalf He would be glad to see her
brought to reason, but not at the point Of the
baS6net, not by brute force. Something must
be dome and done quickly.
On the irst day Of February, South Carolina
must secede from the Union. unless CONGRESS
shall have yielded to her demands. Mr.. Brod-
max vas sure that harmony might be restored ey
the meditation OF Virginia. Surely neither side
could be anxious to proceed to extremlt'es'-
laundering procIamations cut great figure on
paper. They looked we'll, and read we'll But
when matters were referred to the decision OF
the bayonet. men we're apt to pause before they
took the irrevocable step. A domestic war was
the most serious OF all caiam'ties that couid be-
ia, nation. They were conducted with a Zero
CITY never witnessed where the hostile parties
belonged to different nations. lie referred to
the history Of all border wars in support OF his
assertion, and Virginia in all probability when
the Union was dissolved, would become border
State. He asked again what was to be done!-
The old Roman maxim declared him not a good
cit,zen who despaired of the Republic As long
as their was life there was hope. They were
called by every consideration under Heaven to
arrest this mUmentOus crisis. South Carolina
would, no doubt, hail the signal OF reconciliation
with delight. and concur with Virginia in her en-.
beavers to preserve the npblest fabric Of liberty
ever erected by the ingenuity Of man. Ciothe
the committee with general powers, and who
knows but Virginia. who once before preserved
the rights OF the States, may be destined again
to enjoy the same noble distinction? Let Us re-
monstrate frankly alike with South Carolina and
the General Government, paying at the same tims
proper regard to the dignity of the Old Domin-
ion. and maintaining firmly the principles by
which she has ALWAYS been guided.
Mr.. Wallace WAS on the pnint Of making a
motion to amend Mr. BIS resolutions; but before
he had stated the substance Of the proposed
smrudmea:, lie was interrupted by
Mr. Dade, who begged leave to interrupt the
gentleman from Fauquier for the purpose of In
PRODUCING motion which would cover every spe-
ci.a Of amendment. 1t vas to lay the resolution
on the table, aud proceed with closed doors. II
was question which required great and mature
delbrratIon. He alluded to the Inconvenience
arising during the last session. from the pubiici-
ty given to debate which every dictate of pru-
dence seemed to require should have been con.
Quoted with closed doors. This Inconvenience
he urged az strong reason ior conducting the
apps na, hing debate in the manner pr"posed.--
Besides, ii we entered now into this debate, with
Out first having de!berateJ 'Da'urcy Upon the
subjects which il ,nvni,ed, who hnrw where II
would ends The most tremendous events were
following each ether with such rapdlty that no
man could make up his mind fully upon one, be-
s-- '@-. occurrence Of another. This fact show.
Gu more inisy than word, could express the ne
ctsslty ~ ma'~-- 5al:he,~tion.
Mr.. MuOre said that no pvraon SAL more tulIy
than himself the necessity OF proceeding with
caution IN the Important subject now under con-
sidpration. He could not, however, see the ne
cessity OF the motion uf the gentleman from
Orange. lie was Wiling for all the world to
know his sentiments, and he presumed other gen.
tlemen were equally willing lie bad read the
Presidents Communication with great pleasure
1t was a bold and manly document, such as was
calculated to meet the emergency Of the occa-
sion. and il had his hearty appreciation. He
hoped that the H,use would not sustain tho mo.
ton Of the gentleman fran Orange. in order that
the proceedings might GO forth with the proceed
ings of the South Carolina Convention, the Pre-
sident's Proclamation and the Governors Com
municatiun He hoped the Chair would proceed
immediately to put the question to the House.
Mr.. Williams hoped not, at least until the gen.
tIeman from Fauquer had offered his amendment.
IT not offered now. 1t might be brought up after
the report Of the Committee, and il would save
both time and trouble TO act upon it at once.
Mr.. Dade said the object of the gentleman
fromHenrico would be defeated BY the very course
he was himself recommending
Mr. Gilmer called for the ayes and noes. and
Mr.. Dade's motion was rejected-Ayes S. Noes
12l. The following gentlemen voted 10 the at
frmative: Messrs. Miller. Wilson. Of Boute-
tourt, Klncheloe, Dade and Robertson.
Mr.. Wallace hoped that az this vas an unusu.
al crisis. the appointment Of committee might
be delayed untIl to morrow. u was necessary
for the chair to reflect with great deliberatun up
on the persons to whose hands this momentOus
subject was to be committed.
Mr.. Sims hoped the proposition Of the gentle
man from Fauquier would not prevail. There
could certainly be DO reason for delay. excppI to
afford the Speaker time to make up his mind with
regard 10 the persons destined to form that COM
mittee. He was sure that the resolution of the
chair had been formed, and that delay Of TWEEN.