Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-02-20


concede to them patriotism, Abilities and dsnierestednes
equal those of the Democratic party but disagree with
them in political doctrine in political principle and as TO
the general policy of the country, and in reaonto most pub
lie Therefore, without being hypocre, can
not act with them Sir trimmer have 40
motive inducement trim but cannot yield, and will
yield my convictions of what true Democratic prn-
Pies what Democratic policy, and what the irle
Democratic measures the bidding OF Mr. Polk any boty
else through his organ in any other way And, sir ny
pride revos with indignation al the appearance OF attempt
dagoon into the support OF measures which am con
WINGED would be pernicious Caucus discipline might DE-
fer to- but to the mperious will OF individual never vii
The remarks of the honorable Senator from Tennessee and
publications in the newspapers calling me Calhoin
man. constran to make few observations that sb-
ject into this chamber with very strong preps-
personally favor of the honorable Senator fpm
South Carolina in some degree the natural consequence OF
the circumstance that many OF the strong personal and olt
cal friends and supporters of the honorable Senator in Forda
preferred the selection of other Democrats to myself for at
in the Senate the ground Of their stronger attachment to
him than it supposed entertained freely concde
that Senator distinguished abilities, stern incouuptbi-
lty, and though dsag with him political qes-
tipns, there but few which would not deermy
judgment to his but Calhoun mani am INNS
man. The Democracy of my State, nay, may say almost
the entire body Of its people, prefer him next Presden to
any candidate Wing or Democrat, that has been named;
and his friends constran him allow his to be sed
have question he will receive three ourhs of the popular
OF Florida and if the head OF the present Administration
opposes him, nneenhs and this will be the whittier
there National Convention notwheher be is voted
Tor the against the nominee OF that Convention,
whether there is but three other Democratic cand
dates And 60 further and say that SHAH not separate
myself from the Democracy Of my State for this Admnsra-
ton incur obligations to Them receive any fa-
vors from them which could induce change omy resolution
In my this body when with the honorable
SENATOR my convictions OF the popety of sch vote will be
strengthened WhenI do not agree with him. SHALL did
on the lieutenant general BILL and the ten regiment bill and
on divers other questions according my judgment
voted for the lieutenant general bill forany Of the
sons urged by any of its advocates this floor but for very
different AS did think necessary make
speech the subject, will briefly aluds to it. II was
not because Mr. Polk wanted the bill it because Ihad
enough in the Of 1912 and in the Seminole
of the difficulty which any Administration located here had
IN properly carrying war, the theatre of which
great distance from the seat OF government do rot be-
leve in being carried on by pen-writing in public
Departments here. believe the best to adop
would be to give Of head and thought
who would have his own way, uncontrolled by Cabret of
cers here plenary power, full and unrestricted authority,
ample MEANS men, money, and munitions, and then sophe
mails between this and Mexico did fear any danger
from such military chefain for to any popularity that
any man, general not wins in this with Mexico here
after and especially the approaching summer he welcome
to all OF it for As to the ten regiment BILL have be-
fore explained that had constitutional objections the
bill, and did deem it my duty to defer the recommends
ton Of the Executive Departments of the Government
the kind of forces be levied and the mode of raising
confess Mr. President that have been very often lately
exceedingly embarrassed ascertanng what upon many sub
jecs the true for adopt who wished to
adhere the Democratic party Last session, sir looking
the honorable Senator from Michigan of the lights
mocacy went with him the Oregon question: and voted
against the treaty And for was included the denunca
ton another distinguished Democratic SENATOR thatwe ought
TO have been cut for the SiRDLS." denounced adj
by the honorable Senator from Tennessee in
tending to join the honorable Senator from South Carolina
and the Wings, to defeat the three million peace BILL Sir,
have conceamens this subject. desire sustain the
Administration in their request voted for the
recommending
But do not know that shall vote for this bill and
shall look to the course Of the honorable Senator from South
Carolina, regarding him safe exponent of the views
OF the Democratic party Of the South this question,
that may follow, without DANGER IL doubt.
The slavery question: which is involved in this BILL has
South Carolina Is looked TO in my State thoroughly under
standing the rights and policy of the South In the Oregon
bill which your table, the other House inserted proy-
sion virtually denying any citizen of slave the pr-
uege OF emgratng to that Territory with his property and
enjoying there. Now, sir do not regard this right it
respects Oregon OF great value to the South but feel
bound to resist the inhibition matter of principle Because
it is probable the right emigration Oregon with slaves
would be exercised by any Southern citizen the rsc-
ton Is entirely unnecessary and becomes matter of mpro-
voked insult.
Mr. HANNEGAN here Observed it was in return for the
course Of the South the Oregon question last session.
Sir, (said Mr.. WESTC0TT) regret to hear the ceca-
ration Of the honorable Senator from Indiana regret
hear the lee tdi0nis avowed rule of between diff
feen sections Of this Union delicate question this
persisted In will result in the disastrous consequences
But to return to the Oregon bill The Judiciary Commit
tee of the Senate have reported that bill with the
clause inserted 10 the House out and, substitute
for IT. decarave guaranty against any inhibition cidzens
OF the Southern semgrang there with their slaves do
not hesitate to say, the South dealt fairly with
rtoy which may be acquired by treaty with Mexico shall
care hg about the restriction in Oregon. shall be perfectly
satisfied to ABIDE by the Missouri compromise of 1921 the
subject OF slavery proposed few days since by
distinguished member of the other House from South Ca
roIina, Mr.. RHErT,) which proposition rejected.
To the fuflment of that compromise faithfully,
am afraid from recent Indications the South would be
sale without express guaranty that any territory acquired
south OF 800 30 should be subjected any Congreon
restriction should be satisfied that the of terrific
y be acquired south of that line should be limited adj
vance, terms of entire equality and justice both sections
In the present aspect of the slavery question: nodis
posed to for the acquisition Of territory that may
be bat bone Of contention the different sections of the
Unon and in which the vital interests Of the South would
be sacrificed unless the slavery question is thus settled feel
strongly inclined not only TO against the three million
bill, but any other law looking to the acquisition Of single
foot OF territory till that question is adjusted.
should much prefer forces withdrawn and the
war abandoned than the union Of this Confeeacy in
danger OF dissolution by the agitation of this question
hope and trust such alternative will be presented me- and
that in voting for and money carry the war; may
do so with the that is for the glory and
ton of the American people. When am satisfied it will not
further prosecution, shall
There is subject in which cordially agree in
tmcnt with the Senator from South Carolina. II is in the
reprObaton that If which