The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-15

Mr. c. now took brief view of the constituency of
the non,slaveholding States The votes OF the non
saveholding States divided into three parts.
L. The abolluoniss This is the party which are IA
nacs the subject OF slavery, believing il to be crime
and 10 be put down at every hazard Drawing his cal
cuation from the vote given in the State OF New York
which might be considered as a very good example OF
the other States, Mr. C. supposed that the abolition party
amounted in the North TO about per cent OF the
whole voting population.
The second party consists of the SOBER quiet citizens
of the north who believe slavery TO be evil and
willing TO see abolished, but will not consent Tor
the accomplishment Of this purpose to overflow the
stituton This is the real conservative party of the
north, and constitutes about tenhs OF the voters
The remainder of voters, Mr. c. sald which consisted
of Is per cent might be divided into two parts The one
highly talented and respectable portion, amounting,
however TO only per cent, who sympathize with the
south, while the other 20 per cent consists OF what has
been called the spos party-men caring for no principle
but going in every election Tor the spols
Mr.. Calhoun entered into an examination of the
which have led to the present posture OF affairs
The abolitionist party he described holding the bal
of power because though small IN numbers, they
of importance in every election from the very equal
division of the democrats and wings Hence they were
coued by both those parties Mr. Calhoun here pointed
out the danger to the south, should any party uniting
with the abolitonists become dominant Wewoud then
become, the federal elections utterly insignificant
And ii we ourselves cooperate with any party at the
north which has allied itself 10 the abohonists the ne
cessrv consequence would be that would stand in the
apparent position of having abandoned prlnci-
pies and the respectable portion OF our northern friends
so supposng, would abandon us, and become conamna
| ted ike the rest.
Mr. Calhoun here adverted with sentiments OF repro
bation the OF southern in Congress,
in endeavoring keep the vital question OF slavery out
of the way He did not he said, accuse these gentlemen
of deserving the south IN her hour OF danger. On the
contrary, he believed that if they could oresee the dan
ger which is now approaching, they would stand hrn
10 the OF their constituents and be with US SIDE
BY side. But he thought that they were blinded to
the real posture of affairs and conceang the ques-
ton that they might concilae the northern wing OF their
party in the presidential election The consequence was,
that these would go to Baltimore unite win Inc
northern wing the presidential canvass, leaving the
question out of view; and, the northern men being
stronger, would thus succeed in getting nominated
man unsound on this question, vital to the south.
Mr. c. declared that, If this was pursued our
ruin inevitable. The question must be made, he
said, fundamental in the presidential election :,
/ Mr. c. expressed himself thoroughly opposed to all
conventions for the nomination of candidates Tor the
presidency He believed them be unknown to the con-
stution, corrupt in their nature and not giving fiir
representation of the wishes and opinions OF the people
Finally, Mr. Calhoun urged upon the south the neces-
sty of being united on this great question we were
warned he sad by the present posture OF AFFAIRS TO raise
our voices Gfthe south would unite at once rally and
form great party which the question OF the rights OF
the south should be predominant we would receive re-
cruts from both parties at the north
Mr. Calhoun expressed his deep regard for the Union,
and hence that he urged the south to be true to it.
self If we were not true to ourselves the Union ne
knew must be inevitably sacrificed. The course, he
said which leads to the safety of the SOUTH will lead to
the safety of the Unlon for the two were mseparaby
connected.
Mr. c. expatiated on the advana ges of the south to
the Union and yet we asked for nothing than JUS
tce and equality of rights We hare demanded (said he)
nothing more than o,cn, and he hoped irouid
Rerer demand less
Mr. c. concluded by invoking Heaven to open our
minds that might be enabled to take just view OF
this trying uncure OF affairs, and to open our hearts that
we might be prepared TO meet il like men.