The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-07-28


oil upon the waves But will they do H.
In connexon with this agitating subject we Law the
following extracts from Baltimore papers before our
readers Doh we are happy TO say whigs) and the
subsequent article from the Hartford Times ian able
democratic iournal)
From Baltimore Patriot
The COMPROMISE BILL The discussion in the Senate on
the compromise bill, it is called reported by Mr. j. M.
Clayton. from the select committee, WILL it is understood
| be closed to-day.
We trust that the BILL some satisfactory shape will be
passed" The question, which il is intended 10 settle in
regard 10 the power OF the general government establish
fundamental laws for territories, that slavery may be
aowea or prohibited in them is the question which now
all Others threatens the peace of the Union The spirit
tat Induced the proer of the ompomse, looking it
ana 10 The peace and permanency of the United States
commends the bill to favor, and requires that those who
oppose it should show that public veal pub
lie duty demands their opposition.
We do not think that those who have opposed the
bill, have made such for themselves We have
very high respect, and general confidence in some of
the senators who have far spoken against the BILL
we have no doubt that the report which repre-
sents their speeches have been able and eloquent But
they do not convince us that they right They delight
by their bursts OF eoquence they inform by The exhibition
OF their knowledge, they entertain by sk manner
in which they dress their and their
gumen but they do demonstrate in this case they
should no. to carry the Senate with them that it is better
that their extreme propositions should be carried out to
the certain interruption Of the proper harmony among the
States than that the dscord should be removed by
com promise such Mr.. Clayton proposes in his bill.
we would have Congress avoid, far possible the
agitation OF those questions which look the exercise
OF an extreme right on the side, and denial on the
lother-quesons which it feared in the first DAYS of
the republic, would divide citizens of different
States on sectional grounds and against which Washing
ton warned in his last address the American people
We would have Congress avoid the agitation ques
lons and for this hailed with the liveles sat
saciion the proposition of Mr. Clayton settle this matter
of slavery in the Territories by compromise which,
whilst secures those who posed the extension
OF slavery all that they ought to DESIRE does deny
the citizens OF the south the equal rights which belong to
them as citizens of the United States.
We trust, therefore, that Mr.. Clayton's bill in some salts
factory shape. will pass the Senate.
We do not stop discuss the question whether Congress
may consutionaly legisate exclude by its act
slavery from territory The question an interesting
one and wise men have differed about it. 1t not i'm
porant so long as Congress shall not attempt the
power. We have very decided opinion upon it our
selves and were 1t matter that concerned only the new
territories we should be Tor settling the question of author
ity in Congress by decisive legislation it more con-
the union of the States that should be
the basis OF promise like that proposed and hence
the senators who for the BILL will no other iust
fcaton for what they do than found the patriotic dec
araon that they voted preserve the harmony and
secure the union of the States.
From the Baltimore American.
The question of slavery connexion with new terrific.
es seems to be considered by many though
IL were question concerning the Introduction slavery
Tor The lrs time into any part of the country In other
words, the existence OF that institution in MANY of the
States OF the Union, the recognition by the constt-
on and tue necessary results following from these facts
appear to be lost sight of be but slightly apprec
In so far as the republic is political unity existence
of slavery in the Union is national fact-no local one
merely.
The element being already incorporated in the body
poc-what follows! Why, simply his that it must be
allowed to grow along with the other elements. subject
The laws and conditions under which admitted If
it be deemed noxous ingredient by many they can look
to the general healthy action OF the whole system
gradual correction OF its influence. But in the meantime
it much part of the general system any other ele-
ment.
The of slavery into territories belonging to
the Union raises question undoubtedly upon which the
of the general government may be fairly exercised
And that il should be tarfy exercised is the point
Conditions and limitations may be imposed but pro-
hbit absolutely is in the bond To recognise slavery
the States where it already exists and say that the
ordinary increase of population, and in full of the
usual tendencies impeing emigration, it shall be
allowed go beyond the limits of those States would be
to admit that fountain may exist and at the same time
forbid to flow Or rather would be to turn back the
upon sources, overflow the acent REGION and
make stagnant marsh. Much better direct
| of the stream judicousy.
The tendency of slavery and of the population which it
relates obeying the laws productive and industrial
omy, is towards the region OF Central America where
there mixed adapted absorb the gradual influx
With full comprehension of this tendency and of its
causes, rational policy would seek cooperate with it,
not to obstruct it by arbitrary restrictions.
From the Hartford Times, July
| THE New TERRITORIAL Built is generally admitted
by those who have the best opportunities of information
that the compromise bill reported in the Senate respecting
slavery in the Territories, will be passed by both
branches of Congress.
This ought to be matter OF rejoicing to every true friend
ofthe Union Democratic members for the part, will
go for the bill from patriotic motives and many of the wings
also from principle and others because they know
Irll,p that ,nva tn thopu
by the further agitation of this question The bill dsposes
the slavery extension question with WISDOM moderation
and fairness and without satisfying the fanatics of either
extreme-as in fact wise measure ever dld-lt con-
quite much to the just demands OF the north as TO
the theories of the south this vexed subject
The effect of this bill is already percepble in the altered
condition Of the political atmosphere. 1t has produced
symptoms of blessed calm after raging 1t
from the political poisonous bone of conen
ton which ought have been thrown into il, preg
with infinite peril the stability of the
Union The great of the Revolution did not view
slavery nsurmountabe obstacle the formation of
the republic; but, seventy years later, the modern
firm of Van Buren, " Son. wiser in their estimation
than Washington Franklin, and patriotic than
Jefferson, appear regard it sufficient for
the dissolution of the Union. How much of this sud-
den love for the slave these men is to be ascribed
to any peculiar prnc pile of bcnevolence, psty
born within them, and how much to the basest and
most malignant motives which can influence human
conduct, shall stop inquire; for all intelli-
gent knou. While Martin Van Buren, Presi-
dent, slavery in his view II mild and gentle
man like evil-a misfortune rather than fault worthy to
be treated in the cautious and tender What
is there devoid of suppose that