The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-03

THE UN ION.



lars from the smpahes of her employer as the price OF
her freedom.
Mr., MCDANIEL. | call the gentleman to order.
The CHAIR. The gentleman will proceed
Mr.. WooD II am to be called to order for the state
ment on the floor OF this House, OF TACT pertinent 10
the question before us and which TRANSFERRED IN open day.
on public street. in this capital in Heavens name, what
must be the nature OF institution OF which ITS abettors
would not permit me 10 speak, and OF which they cannot
speak calmly and dispassionately themselves | know
not that should be surprised at their sensluveness Dis
regarding, they do the voice of the mighty Dead and
resisting the tide of civilization, the claims of humanity
and the demands of pure Christianity, II must be dh-
cult to remain cool and dispasslonate But sir how can
we be silent when such scenes are taking place before
eyes, and and families are disturbed by the
cries and shreks of the victims OF this (as of you
call lD beautiful and Heaven ordained institution! How
consent that such institution, thus mpoversh
ing and brutazng shall be extended over free territory
A gentleman from South Carolina MIR. RHETT] has
referred to what Edmund Burke said OF the influence OF
their institutions on the character OF the south; That
freedom to them was not only an enjoyment but kind
of rank and privilege" Had he given the whole SEN
ence he would have found that she did not mean to
commend the superior morality OF the sentiment ut be-
ing founded on contrast with the condition OF their
miserable saves) (which had al least as much OF PRIDE
as virtue III IT."
1t is many years since read the speech of the British
statesman to which the gentleman refers, but recollect
what he said OF the NORTH and the influence OF their IN
situations on their character that 'their Professionalism
was OF that kind that made them adverse TO all implicit
submission of mind and opinion; and lwoud call the
basis upon which ''ibery itself built Sir it is the
kind of crank and privilege which negro slavery gives,
which makes of these gentlemen contend so hoty
for it. 1t does give them power Oh the 100000 white
inhabitants living south of Mason and DXon's line, as
the gentleman says, but small portion comparatively
enjoy this rank and privilege, they own no slaves and
hence, if do not much mistake, you never see one OF
that class holding a seat the floor of this House.
recoect reading, years snce the message thnk,
of southern governor TO the legislature, IN which he
says in substance 'tha each successive generation OF
nj
whites; and that ii slavery abolished their poster
y would be poor This is whatthe STAKEHOLDER fears
deprived of his slaves he loses his adventurous rank and
privilege. AS the gentleman from South Carolina does
not make quotation without intended application, |
would ask whether there threat or a warning
couched in the allusion to Burke If so, would re-
mind him that the threatened proveblaly long lived
Does he refer the gaanry of his immediate ancestors
i point to the stern, determined bravery OF nine.
point him to their pogenltors and brothers IN another
land where, before the nvincible courage of the Puritan
soldier the proud and valiant cavalier went down to the
dust. But, sir, this is all idle. Threats with brave
men, and by brave men, should never be used;
MIR. Chairman, when rose did not intend to occupy
thus much OF the time of the committee. There are many
other questions connected with this. The influence OF
slave institutions upon the other branch OF the govern
menttha mastery inactivity now again bestrrng itself
"a Gordon of independent States instead OF cOnederated
States-and why the west will never permit dlsunon--
questions which could wish TO discuss, but cannot
for want of time. not particularly DESTROYS OF con-
quest There may be other means OF adjustment OF our
difficulties with Mexico. beside the acquisition OF terrific
Try. This leave where it beongs-to the administration
But if territory be acquired insist that slavery with
all its evils moral and political, shall not be inflicted up
on it. We have, good faith, sustained the administra
ton in the prosecution of this war; have met every
question connected with it; but the subject of the ex
tension of slavery, there at the north but one sent
nent and in accordance with il shall act You may be
deceived by those disappearing that sentiment have
tried TO undeceve you have told you what the public
opinion is and iatter myself that those who know me
we'll and Intimately, will believe what say. We make
no threats OF dssoyng the Unlon and we are not nm-
daed by those who do But reerate, IN closing, that
what may, is the stern and determined purpose Of
the north that slavery far as she Is concerned can eX
tend itself over no new territory,
NorE.The following is the article referred to, copied
from the North American
"a letter written from Accomac expressed surprise
find men who hesitate not to swear and drink calling
upon the Christians to bow down to the God ofths world
BILE that conspicuous and influential could be found
the SOUTH willing lend their names TO s!ch publication
of the north, and procribe all connection with it
the vruen Not only is it, in effect plea for the
dissolution othe Union but for non-niereourse with
the north 1t asks, Can savehoding community always
rely upon professions, even from preachers and adds,
NO is wholly unsatisfactory The interrogation precise
" where he before the question was asked ne ither
wiser better informed TO the real character OF the
person interrogaed.
The address regards the continuance OF Christian
naxon with northern church. as ofitse act OF
sealed the doom OF slavery Friends OF the Methodist
rant! Is yonr seal attached to III Aud again is pos.
sbe attcr themselves mischief grow
OF such a conuexion Upon another page Judge Scar
borough says;
" Can sustain practices in body of Christians, which
we would spurn and revolt if done legislatures
other public assemblages VIII sustain and adhere to
conference which allows the introduction negro
in church trials against white persons, which
eNpel the church OF choice and disgrace
the eyes of fellows, when in trials at law will not
tolerate the testimony where sixpence is involvcd
sBu lest this language should be sufficiently explicit
the vengeance of the mob distinctly threatened agans,
this body Christians themselves shareholders, and whose
only offence is communion with the Philadelphia confer
ence we cannot, says the address, believe the Meho
dists of this will longer desire continue OR TIL
PUBLIC LONGER TOLERATE, their connerion ,cith the
northern church"
The address appeals in most violent and passionate
manner should Judge by the extracts the feelings
of the people in that district: and without effect
these facts show. letter in the Snow Hill Shield
states;
That, in consequence of the excitement produced by
the meeting and pamphlet, strange scene was wit
messed Sabbath Ciuiord meeting house.. number
oroers with loaded cannon awaited the approach of the
preacher in charge, determined destroy him He did
not arrive and the chvay that loaded
sinae minister of the God of peace, deprived OF
their trolic and victim.
gu pom another occasion the mob surrounded the church
during service, dischargng guns throwing stones and
citing the gre alarm in the female worshppers AT
length they entered the church and dispersed the congrega
o threatening the life of the preacher If he dared to
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