The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-03
THE UNION or ANTuPATHIEs."

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"THE UNION or ANTIPATHIEs."
The Globe, in 1888, thus chara cterized
the union, which led to the tariff compromise
between the parties, at the head ofwhich, then
stood Messrs. Clay and Calhoun. But what
was that union of antipathies then, compared
to that which has recently been consummated!
The union Of that day, were the advocates
and opponents Of the tariff, or protective sys-
TEN, brought together by compromises
What antipathies" have we now acting in
union and harmony, supporting an Executive
measure, that has been FIVE times condemned
by the Representatives Of the people! We
have the southern Calhoun Nullifers, the
northern Loco Focos, or "the floating scum,
the rabble followers Of the camp" las they
were denominated in the Richmond Enquirer
the ofice-hnldars of tho Federal Government,
and some Of the abolitionists At the head Of
this union of antipathies stands the Globe,
acting as their organ, in addition to that of the
Executive. Those of these classes, which
have been heretofore denounced as revoh-
honists, disorganisers, and disunionisis, it
now holds up to the world as the only true
and pure patriots in the country. The magic
ofthe Sub-treasury has worked miracles! II
has effected union Of the most bitter antipa-
thies, on other and vital questions, affecting
the integrity of the Union in its support, those
Of slavery and abolition.
The Hon. r. BARNwELL RHErr, of South
Carolina, who, in recent dinner speech, is
reported to have alluded to his shaving penned
and proposed the resolutions relative 10 the
dissolution Of the Union, rather than suffer the
discussion Of the abolition question in Con-
gress; and in doing so, he felt confident that
he only expressed the opinion of every man
who now heard him." And the account con-
tmued-" Upon the utterance OF this senti-
ment, the applause was so loud and long, that
he was, for some time, unable to proceed"
At the same dinner, the following toasts
were drank, which we copy to sustain our as
sertion: .... .....-..
The Sub-Treasury with the Specie Clause-Soulh
Carolina wants nothing more she will take nothing
less. .r.- ..
The Abolilionists of the Norh-The mad and
tanalical schemes in the assertion of human tights
must force upon our consideration our own proec-
ion; where shall we find it, but in preparation at
tgme. ~.
Mr.. Calhoun, in a letter written on the
same occasion. thus speaks of the Sub-trea-
sury question. Said he,
"h is one of the first magnitude; in truth, it is
question Of dehverance and reform" as expressed
late occasion, and SO far from being detached
and insulated ii involves the fate Of all other ques-
tlonS, against which we have been so long and so
strenuously contending; Tariff, Abolition and all,
as time and experience will clearly show"
Let us give further example of this
union of antipathies" in support Of the Sub
treasury. We have seen in Congress, side
by side, and marching shoulder to shoulder,
endeavoring to fasten the odious measure on
the country, the Hon. Mr.. PIcKENs, of South
Carolina, who less than three years ago, the
Globe charged with uttering direct falsehood;
udwho but recently it extolled for his patriot
ism; and the Hon. ALEXANDER DUNCAN, the
present great champion of the administration,
diu WUteWdSuGT vi uc VII TIC Suu-
ects of slavery and Abolition, let US now
snow what these two honorable gentlemen
have recently said ..,...
In letter addressed to the Rhett dinner,
lated the goth August, Mr.. Pckens thus
pokc. Said he
Allow me to say, that at present it is painful
and trying position for any man to occupy, who sets
Jlt public life with determination to defend and
aNain southern interests" The prejudices of the
eading world have been excited against ms. The
whole public press of England and this country
coupled in misrepresentng and traducng our social
. and domestic institutions In the common council
. 81 our common country, our feelings are habually
'Qlnded and harassed by orators, who, if 1t were
f MI for their wanton malignity, could display no
.Nhcr quality, sufficiently strong to rescue them from
II silent contempt that their imbecility would other
i VIE merit. Ii we submit much longer to be drag
l 'ei before the bar Of Congress public criminals
defence, we shall soon lose all the feelings of
men, and instead Of this conscious pride of inde-
'.fence, we shall sink, as people, into that des-
/ liable destiny that awaits coward race. have
ban always opposed to all those temporizing reso-
.l0onS which have heretofore been adopted, and by
"a'rh some have supposed that they have gained a
al by staying off the issue for few years longer
! ms is miserable and contemplate policy. Better
20 u to meet it boldly and openly at once, in all its
aspects. Let those who asSai us make their definite
Positions and let those from the non-s holding
GdleS, who have heretofore sustained us, have an
4 .aorunity to defend themselves and 10 save this
/ non, if they can And then after we know what
i . be expected, lei us in the noble language of
%~kne, do our duty and leave the consequences TO
1 id Our situation is critical one. 1t is now too
AIN that the abolition question is TO be involved
rcatter in the Presidential canvass and all the po-
1c> Of the day"
In letter written md circulated just pre-
'ous to the Ohio elections, Mr.. Duncan thus
covered himself Said he
There is no man living, perhaps, who, is more
"1y hostile to slavery than am My feelings-my
r.Iu0n the circumstances that have surrounded me