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adopted. Il was designed BY the constitution thattha

shall be adopted twas designed by the constitution that the
people forming themselves into State should establish that
sort of government that most agreeable to them its form
being republicans and yet there protesting such deli
cate feelings the subject Of liberty that they pos
bly, bear an institution which, they enoneousy contend is
opposed to that liberty they much admire Their delicate
Of liberty iscarred far that they ready strike
down what they pleased to call slavery order carry
their theory Of the absolute right Of individuals
in all circumstances to exercise the privileges Of eemen
Mr. Presidents the resolutions which have prepared
press in abstract terms these great truths propose pre-
sent them the Senate and TO have vote upon them and
trust that gentemanhere will refuse direct have
done this for this purpose mainly that by direct action Of
the Senate, may know the Of things in refer
this great subject IL is due constituents that
should insist and for one will insist upon knowing
whether the States in their aggregate capacity, going to
constitute themselves the special guardians Of the interests Of
portion of the Unions and hope for clear expression
upon this point Upon such expression much depends In
the preservation Of institutions consists the only strength
that can have; the only position we take that will up
hold with any thing like Independence, that will afford US
any thing like chance maintain equality Override these
and nought preserve them, and shall ever be
spectacle portion Ut this Republic. W. a7s efSs y
Sir the compromise which made in regard to this
matter has been twice overruled have always regarded it
at variance with the principles by which ought to be
governed yet was willing that it should be adhered to
long it answered the purpose for which it Created
was unwilling that should be disturbed because regarded
having beneficial influence far related TO the pre-
yenton Of agitation. Abhorrent my feelings
willing that it should be undistrbed it permitted
to remain undisurbed by others but the resolution for the
extension Of the line Of compromises has been voted down in
the House by an overwhelming majority Well, sir, am
content my way clearly under the constitution,
though cannot under any compromise. compromises is
but an act Of Congress- which may be broken at any
time it has security stability But the constitution
is something far solid. II is rock upon which
stand ground upon which friends from
the nonsavehodng States, and vindicate just rights
Sir, am done with compromises. Igo back and stand
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deny to this high equal right which in my opnionis
clear any which may claim under constituionhe
clear because it is deduccd from the entire body Of the
nsument then becomes question, not for me, but for
my constituents and for the whole people of the nonsave
holding States it is solemn and great question for them
considers and the decision should be adverse this time,
trust and believe they will take it solemny into consideration,
believe they ought to do. give advice, howeve it
would be hazardous might be dangerous for to do
am speaking individual member of the South-one
who drew his first breath thereand whose hopes and feelings
centred there planter, slavehoder-and none the
worse, believe for being saveholder-l say, for ONE
would rather meet any extremity earth than give up
inch of what belongs part Of this great Conderacy
Sir the surrender Of right is nothing but to sit down
in acknowledged ineroriy, this it is that is calling this it
that demands resistance Sir have examined this qIes
largely, widely, deeply, and think what will
be the result if do stand up in defence of
privileges The condition of Ireland of Hndosan, and of
Jamaca blessed and happy in comparison with what will
he the condition of the Southern States if those privileges
not preserved.
Mr. c. then sent to the Chair the following resolutions,
which were read by the Secretary
Resoped That the territories the United States belong
to ie several States composing this Union held BY
theul las their joint and common property
Resoed That Congress- the joint agent and represen-
veo the States of this Union has right make any law
do any whateyehat shall directly, by its effects
make discrimination between the States OF this UniCn
which any Of them shall be deprived Of its full and equal right
in territory Of the United States acquired or to be
CURED sss}- $50 $500
Reso1ed That the of any law which should d-
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States of this Unor emgratng with property into
of the territories of the United States would make such
would therefore be collation. Of the Con-
tuton and the rights Of the States from which such citizens
emgated and in derogaon OF that perfect equality which be-
longs to them members of this Union and would tend d.
rectly to subvert the Union itself.
Resolved That, fundamental principle in political
creed apeope in forming constitution have the uncod
toned right form and adopt government which they may
think best calculated their liberty, prosperity, and
happiness and that in conformity thereto no other condition
be admitted into this Union except that its Constitution shall
be republican, and that the imposition OF any other by Con-
gress would not only be in violation of the Constitution but in
direct conflict with the principle which political sys
tenn rests. s3 aRsss.sss 81 .r a
The resolutions having been read ~, sess
Mr. CALHOUN moved that they be printed and express
ed the hope that they would receive early attention, and d.
rect vote the part of The Senate. - s@
Mr. BENTON. We have, Mr. President, some business
do There something yet to be done to give effect to the
regiment BILL and there other matters demanding
attention Now, ifany body thinks that am going lay
aside the necessary business Of the session for such string of
distractions as these, he is greatly mistaken z
Mr. CALHOUN. / am very sorry 10 hear that the Sena-
is opposed distractions of this kind butt glad
lie has given notice Of his opposition to them The
stution itself abstraction all the great rules of life
distractions The Declaration of Independence made upon
abstraction, and whenever hear declare that he
against abstract rules Of this kind, prepared
understand what he will take Sir regret exceed
ngy calculated the support of the Senator from Mis-
souri, have moved these resolutions good faith under
solemn conviction that is due the constituency which
represent to the whole South, the whole Union, that
decision should be had in this matter They may be taken
up tomorrow may be deferred unt the army bill be
pleted. All want is decision, and that decision
before the three million bill is decided upon
Mr.. BENTON, with great emphasis shall show my
own when the time know what absac-
business Of the session. not disposed lay aside that
Mr. CALHOUN, (hasty.) The Senator misapprehends
what said. expressed the hope that he would be found
ready to support t+@s&
Mr.. BENTON, (interposing with much warmth He
will be found in the right place, sir.
Mr.. ARCHER observed that he presumed it not
pected that the Senate would these
tons and he suggested that they be postponed
further day. tsr
Mr. CALHOUN inimated his intention to call them up
Monday next.
The resolutions ordered to be printed.
THE WINGS OF MARYLAND.
At meeting of the Wing members of the Legs-
ature Of Maryland, assembled at Annapolis on the