Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-07-01

doubts. He thought the acquisition OF Louisiana vo-
laon Of The constitution, justified only by necessity But il
congress could foreign nation certainly could pre-
scribe the 1t OF contract, and Texas could
refuse the terms But that had nothing TO do with the power
Of Congress the Territories Of The Unied States within
their own limits
Mr. Chairman. have accomplished the work proposed to
myself think have shown that the Federal Government
mas no power over the question Of slavery in the old States
which were parties to the formation Of the constitution, but
that was reserved exclusively them that States,
when admitted succeed TO all the powers and privileges OF the
old that all the territory Of the United States designed
be admitted as states Of the Union and while il remains in
the territorial condition Congress charged with proec-
ion bur i can do no act which mpas its right to become
state, or IT'S authority when ii becomes one infringe the
right OF the States and the thereof with their property
70 reside upon and enjoy the common property Of the
United States. f
Mr.. Chairman shall add but word in conclusion. In
addressing the committee have been influenced by de-
sire for the extension of slavery II the people Of these Ter
rones from moral considerations their interests or sense of
poPey shall when the proper period arrives discard the
institution shall utter complaint and feel no regret; for
would not extend slavery to people unwilling TO receive it.
indeed scarcely believe that slavery will ever exist in the
Territories owned by the United States excep, very
small portion, whatever may be the action this Government
These Territories will be mostly agricultural ran-growing
States but little any portion ofthems adapted planting,
to sugar, cotton and rice and in agricultural countries slave
ry not profitable is the costly labor tie farmer can
employ, and from this It will exist in intro
duced will be expelled from these regions But have
higher purpose in addressing you The constitution
sailed the equal privileges OF the States is denied and the
quiet harmony and the continuance The Union endan
gered and feel Called however feeble the effort may be-
enter my protest. have endeavored avoid all harsh and
irritating remark The agitation and excitement which this
subject has occaoned deeply TO be regretted Especially
Is the course OF some gentlemen this floor be deprecated
Sir Of the slaveolng States had our forbearance
largely taxed have teen assaed in the enderest point
have been denounced and have nsuted with
doctrines Of the most dangerous and violent characer-doc-
tncs which point the assasns dagger light the ncendays
MATCH and strips murder Of its We have the deepest
provocaton but, for one, will not recanate viii not
add feel to the fame And have yet confidence the
rcan peopein their justice and attachment the Union.
Whatever demagogues and fanatics may do dare the
Of the people sound and entertain ndnished re-
spect for constitutional obligation Hold up them that
cred instrument claim that its obligations be respected and
their good and patriotism may be relied on, South
rights will be indicated, and all will be well.
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