Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-18

found occasion regret the Are Southern friends
doing TO they would have do them The North
are le 10 the Union and to the principles of liberty; yet
there is sentiment the part of the North like desire
triumph over the South, who are our brethren You may
talk OF dissolution of the Union but II put in practice will
be IN effect like dsmemberng body; that may survive but
il will be manned body. What becomes OF the mbl does
il not perish? The North will meet our Southern friends
kindly and settle difficulties fairly but they will not
render their rights Our love for liberty They cannot be
driven from the position they have taken They desireto
game the House so that they there but in
kind temper. They wish only to egsate upon them, and
then 10 have the members from all sections satisfied
constituencies neither portion OF the Union having asked OF
the other submitted 10, surrender OF its rights
Mr. COLCOCK. have listened with profound interest TO
the discussion which has taken place To-day and desire
say few words in connection with the remarks which fell
from the gentleman from Illinois, Mr.. BAKER, That
gentleman observedand his remark fell with peculiar EN-
pasis my earhat he did believe the South was in
earnest as TO her determination not 10 remain in this Union
the legislation in regard her institutions which threat
ened, should be accomplished.
confess with some degree of modification that perhaps
IS true the South has, by her hitherto exposed her
self 10 this mputaton but rejoice say that the day
gone BY when question deliberate purpose on this
subject will ever again be made.
The gentleman has alluded the fervd and imnassioned
language which has fallen from the lips of southern gen.
tlemen to-day. can assure that gentleman and this
House that desire not 10 make this question subject for
rhetorical display and nc is greatly mistaken ii he supposes
such IS the feeling OF mober this floor from my
ton of the Union.
desire regard it in all its socmnity and Importance
ana with full view of all the consequences that surround
In this spirit declare that believe the South prepared
teach the North that she is in earnest and here pledge my
sell that any bill should be passed at this Congress abo
ishing slavery i'll the District of Columbia Incorporating
The Mimot Proviso in any form, that will introduce
luton in this House declaring in that this Union ought
10 be DISSOLVED.
Mr.. BAKER. Will the gentleman allow ME 10 ask him
one question!
Mr.. CoLCocK. Certainly, sir, as many as you please
MIR. BAKER. Will such resolution dissolve the Unionl
am aware that such language has been held in South Car
olina for the last eighteen years
Mr.. COLCOCK. do not say that the mere introduction
of such resolution would of itself dissolve the Union But
when the is taken it here and followed as
will be- by the action of the southern people, then am
satisfied that the North will be convinced that the South is
in earnest this vital question. know il has been the
fashion to talk of South Carolina distractions; but rejoice
TO find that these distractions have assumed the form
and pressure of solemn truth, and South Carolina has
the proud satisfaction seeing arrayed around her her gal
liant sisers-Cieorgia, Alabama Mississippi and Virginia
whom she will be proud to follow wherever they may lead
for one, do not regret the discussion which has taken
place to-day do not wish to this question adjourned
Nor will consent TO any expedient which may postpone it,
wish not TO leave il for my children Let il
al once, and be settled now and forever.
Mr. ALLEN rose to speak, and placed himself in such
position az TO be very ndsncy heard by the reporter He
thought the people would believe making much
of this matter II they could look for themselves what
had passed this day in the hail. they would draw the con-
cluson that the Union must stand remember (sad Mr.
reading that the friends OF Oliver Goldsmith OCCASION
make his first play of we'll agreed clap the repre-
sentaon OF each fine passage. do not say that the
Of the day Ia in all respects parallel the Old Drury
on that occasion But sir my costituents would smile
hear gentlemen who unable move one of the marble
columns around u.s. talk of dissolving overtunng this
mighty Union If the language OF the members from Geor
ga speaking to-day reflects the sentiments Of her people,
deeply regret that they entertained Remembering the
associations ofearier days we would prefer that Georgia.
instead of Withdrawing from the Union, should come to
terrain sentiments more in accordance with what we be-
eyc to be agreeable with the spirit OF the age and with
ruth and justice If she will 60 Congress will respectfully
receive and consider her application for discharge
have allowed myself 10 speak, because my position is DIFF
from apF of
they are called am soil member having sought TO
organize this House. not party principles have been
willing 10 vote t any man who would meet the views OF my
ask that their views upon slavery here shall be made known
They ask that these matters shall be duly considered in Con-
gress
They demand that their petitions this subject shall
longer be withheld from Congress and the country We
Speaker who will so constitute the committees as that those
subjects will before the House. which is just and rea
sonabe We will submit TO nothing less voted for tho
gentleman from Indiana, Mr. BRowS because understood
he would do Where is the disgrace in this understand
ing producing the manifestation of 80 much indignation on
the part of Southern geneen Letters had been written
10 him from that side, but they are not produced.
MIR. HUBBARD. Here is the letter wrote him, which l
will read with the gcntlemans permission
Mr.. ALLEN. He can read it after conclude Tho In.
teigencer manifested this morning like Indignation and
calls attention 70 the given years since by my
colleague, mr. WsTHRop like application from those
acting with me. Were moi for knowledge OF his OPT
Mons these subjects would have voted for him. He re
ccived the Of some who then thought think.
They acted magnanimousy: but they justified by his
in tho chair in placing confidence in hint The
mttccs constituted with six Wings and three Demo
Gratis each
Mr.. WINTHROP rose explanation saying thai ,ht
Committees the Judiciary, the District OF Columbia,
the Territories composed Of five Wings and ou
Democrats originally constituted changes having occur
red by the death OF member and the absence OF anohe
III the second session
The Committee of Ways and Means and Military AZ
fairs were organized with sX Wings and three Democrats
This has long been the with reference 20 these com
mitlees Mr. W. explained at length tho Importance TO tn
public service of this division OF pres these two commit
tees.
Mr. McLANF lii! not intend TO cast u reflection tn
conduct c hc late Speaker in organizing the committees
His appeal had been 10 the Democrats remember that NJ
closcness of in this House would s from parti
organization OF the committees il elected parzaI
zan organization though elected only with the MD OF hos
who not Wings His predecessors course forms M
fair precedent for his act for Mr. Davis was elected by al
overwhelming party vote As the majority of this House
decidedly opposed the administration he thought ndls
pensabe that the Speaker should also be opposed the ad
ministration.
| Mr. STANLY called the attention of the gentleman from
MARYLAND Ir 2cASE) the action of the late Executiv
| (Mr Polk when Speaker in forming the committees.
Mi McI4ANE was understood 10 reply that he too, ha
been elected by strict party majority He thought the pre-
servaton of party lines would from political divl
sion on geographical lines
Mr. ALLEN again resumed the floor and continued hi
remarks usyng the and position of the soers
and urging their views the House calling upon all north
ern members 30 the Hall tomorrow, determined Il
elect Speaker who would certainly carry their views
MIR, billiard was calm, and yet determined to spea
earnestly this questions and he went on TO express view
and make statements like those of gentleman from Georgi
(Mr STEPHESs) who had preceded him. At his request
give extended report of his remarks this evening
Mr. HUBBARD being called upon, produced the following
letter. addressed by him to WILLIAM j. BRowS of Indiana
which being read he called upon for the reply OF Mr.
BaowN
Mr. H. stated that Mr. BaowS did not give him writer
answer but called at his lodgings with speech deivere