The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-13
The action of Congress.

In transferring To our columns the following article
from the New York Globe, would simply remark in
reference that part OF the article which audes to
own course upon those agtatng topics which have lately
been introduced in the debates of the House OF Represen
atyes that are not conscious OF having taken any
positions IN rash, or incorporate spirit In what we
have said upon the subject have endeavored keep
steadily in view the rights, the interests, and the DISPOSE
lions of all sections OF the Union, and expressing
these views in the most liberal and concatory
spirit Deeming the whole discussion unwise and
premature in the present state OF affairs, have
not sought to thrust forward opinions,
and we have not done except to claim for all
sections of the Union alike some share In those acces
sons of territory which may be won by the common ef
fort and the treasure of the whole country In
taking this ground, we have, conceive, adopted
not only the most natural and udcios but, in fact the
only tenable view of the duties OF the federal govern
ment under the existing compacts, express and implied
of the federal constitution
From the New York Globe.
ssWnAr IS CONGRESS DOING NEARLY one-ha OF the pres
sent session of Congress ha expired, and nothing, most
m nothng has as vet been done towards aiding the admin
sntion In carrying its necessary measures That
chigs Congress should follow the example of those out of
ton in It's prosecution of the war, is surpng is
only CARRYING the inherent instincts OF their federal ma
nrs bt that the democratic members of that body should
hold backshould stop parey about collateral issues and
by dragging in extaneos questions, delay the prompt
encnents of those which alike called Tor by
the emergency of the crisis, and by inst regard for the
honor and welfare Of common country is certainly TO
be regretted Whatever may be said in FAVOR of Mr. Pres
ion Kings anti slavery restriction, in abstract point Of
view il appear to somewhat nopportune to intro
duce so exciting topic throw such iIebrand into the
discussion willie upon subject that ought and, with
proper discretion and beralty it may well be supposed
would unite the feeling and action of every democrat Of
every patriot We presume that every democratic member
Of Congress is in favor OF carrying on the war against Mex
leo uno lust and successful termination; why, them stop
10 wrangle about the disposition Of conquered territory
before Won get possession oft! Shall brave army be
left to bleed and suffer, and starve, upon the soil of hos
tie foe while the representatives Of their country are
scrambng about division OF The spois that are yet in ex-
pectancy merely Would it not be better for represent
atives to show their enemy and TO the world, that they
mean 10 go forward with undivided front and infexibe pu-
pose maintaining the honor the rights, and the glory of
heir country Shall Mexico have occasion point
government, have often to theirs, with the excla-
ma,on-they are divided in their eouncils-hey have
common bond ofunon--wil fall prey TO faction and mis-
rule! Will not, when we shall by conquest or negoha-
on have become possessed of Mexican territory sufficient
10 satisfy tcams then be time todscuss the form of
government, peculiar details necessary be adopted
will there then be time to decide whether white, black
Or green, viii become our com ploxion best
But, while think il would be better to leave the
question whether slavery should be prohibited in the
dered territories, be settled after have taken full pos
session OF them we by no means approve Of the tone OF
menace which of the southern members of Congress
exhibit whenever the subject OF slavery is touched, Now
tina, the subject has been-as we think, unfortunately
dragged into the discussion Of the simple question OF raising
means and rentoceents to aid our armies already upon
the battle field We would advise southern brethren,
friend of the Union to take il more cooy and not
hy OFF in tangent. rash resistance of lancied, or
wrong eyen is not always the best way TO avert it.
On n question Of much moment as that now before
Congress there ought be, all Sides the utmost GOODNESS
discretion and deliberaton, tempered with spirit OF con-
Citation. Especially should the democratic members of
Congress harmonic and forward with iirmness
in aiding democratic administration at this critical crisis
The enemies of country abroad and the enemies OF de-
mocracy al home, reoiced any seeming differences IN
the democratic family Shall they be INDUCED in this grai-
catonl fit just dgnied Oouse the appropriate
language of the tnion) that before such an opposition
the democracy of Congress, the responsible majority should
succumb should sactan their efforts uphold in such
the hands of an administration whom they them
selves have charged with the momentons responsibility OF
sustaining the rights and the interests and the honor
the land Every motive OF justice of policy, and most
Of all of humanity, calls upon s to this through
promptly. unnecessarily prolonged is needless
cty A prolonged too, is needless prodigaly. Full
supplies and strong blows, pith0 delay, in the
true economy. Wa call upon all democrats and upon all
patriots at once strengthen the hands OF the admnisra-
lion for such action Action he word. whilst the in
Mexico permits tle i display Of Action here
10 pre- pare the men, money and Action there TO
employ them the bast advantage, until the efforts OF Il
wise Congress, and the energy OF determined adninsra-
tionhe glorious vigor of arms shall cXtor from the
enemy Just indemnity and an honorable peace Such are
our arts'--such our duties -