The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-14

they come 10 our terms' Would they not have
the position in which they place themselves before the
American people They are here only through the gen.
eral acquescence in the principle that the majority shall
organization of the House, they prescribe metes
and bounds. setting at defiance that principle.
Is this the treatment we are to expect from south
ern friends Are gentlemen sent here by independent
constituencies TO be told that il they act thus and So this
Union shall be dissolved The Hartford Convention met
and attempted to dictate terms to the federal government
They failed, and to the last day OF the lives OF the men,
bers of that body they found occasion to regret the act
Are our southern friends dong to us as they would
no sentiment the part Of the North like desire to
triumph over the South who are our brethren. You
may talk of dissolution of the Union. but if put in
practice il will be in effect like dsmemberng body; that
may survive, but il will be manned body What be.
comes Of the limb does not perish The North will
ties fairy but they will not surrender their rights
love for liberty They cannot be driven from the posi-
ton they have iaken They desire organize the House
They wish only to egsae upon them. and then to have
the members from all sections return to satisfied con-
stuences neither portion Of the Union having asked Of
Mr. O'CLOCK have listened with profound in
teres to the discussion which has taken place to-day,
and desire to say few words in connection with the
Mr.. BAKERl That gentleman observed-and his re.
mark fell with peculiar emphasis on my ear-tha he did
not believe the South was in earnest as to her deermi
regard TO her institutions, which is threatened, should
confess with some degree Of modification, that per-
haps il is true the South has by her conduct hitherto ex-
posed herself TO this mputaon but rejoice TO say that
the day has gone by when any question to her debe
rate purpose on this subject will ever again be made
stoned language which has fallen from the lips OF south
ern gentlemen to. day can assure that gentleman and
no sS % %
he suppCses such is the feeling OF any member on this
floor from my section of the Union.
desire to regard it in all its solemny and importance,
and with full view OF all the consequences that sur
round it In this spirit declare that believe the South
is prepared 70 teach the North that she is in earnest and
this Congress abolshng slavery the District Of Co
lumbia or Incorporating the Wmot Provision any form.
that will introduce resolution this House declaring
in terms ihM thus Union ought to be DISSOLVED.
Mr. BAKER. Will the gentleman allow me 10 ask
M coLcocK Certainly. sir. as many as you please
Union am aware that such language has been held
in South Carolina for the last eighteen years.
Mr. O'CLOCK. do not say that the mere introduc.
ton OF such resolution would, OF itself. dissolve the
Union But when the vote is taken it here, and fol-
lowed as know it will be- by the action of the southern
people. then am satisfied that the North will be
WINGED that the South is in earnest this vital question
know It has been the fashion to talk OF South Carolina
distractions but rejoice to find that these distractions
have now assumed the form and pressure of solemn
truth, and South Carolina has now the proud satisac
ton of seeing aTayed around her her gallant sisters
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Vrginia-whom she
will be proud to follow wherever they may lead
place to-day. DO not wish to see this question ad
jouned Nor will consent to any expedents which
may postpone IT, wish not to leave il for my children
10 meet Let it come at once, and be settled and
Mr. ALLEN to speak, and placed himself in such
H oash h wod
much of this matter If they could look for themselves on
what had passed this day in the hail. they would draw the
Mr. A. reading that the friends Of Oliver Goldsmith, on
one OCCASION TO make his first play 60 off WELL agreed
to clap at the representation OF each fine passage do
not say that the OF the day in all respects para
lei to the scene at old Drury on that OCCASION But sir
my constituents would smile hear gentlemen, who are
unable 10 move one of the marble columns around US,
the language Of the members from Georgia speaking
day reflects the sentiments Of her people, deeply
greet that they entertained Remembering the assoca-
stead of Withdrawing from the Union, should come to
entertain sentiments more in accordance with what we
believe 10 be agreeable with the spirit Of the and with
truth and justice. IL she will 60, Congress will respect
fully receive and consider her application for discharge.
have allowed myself to speak because my position is
different from those of members OF the two great parties,
as they are called. am soil member, having
sought TO organize this House not party princpes
have been willing TO vote for any who would meet
the views Of my constituents in the matter OF slavery in
the territories. They ask that their views upon slavery
here shall be made known They ask that these matters
shall be duly considered in Congress.
lhey demand tnat ther pettons on TINS subject shall
no longer be withheld from Congress and the country
We want Speaker who will so constitute the commit
tees that these subjects will before the House,
which just and reasonable. We will submit 10 nothing
less. voted for the gentleman from Indiana, lMf.
BRowN, j because understood be would do So Where
is the disgrace in this understanding, producing the mani
festaton OF much Indignation on the part OF southern
gentlemen Letters had been written to him from that
side, out they are not produced.
Mr. HUBBARD Here is the letter wrote him, which
will read with the genteman's permission.
Mr. ALLEN He can read il after conclude. The
lntegencer manifested this morning like Indignation
and calls attention to the answer given two years since
by my colleague, [Mr. WINTHROP 10 like application
from those acting now with Were Il not for knowl.
edge OF his opinions on these subjects, would have
voted for him. He received the votes OF some who then
thought as now think. They acted magnanimousy;
but they justified by his in the chair in pa-
cling confidence in him The committees were consti-
tuted with six wings and three democrats on each
MIR. WINTHROP rose 10 an explanation saying that
the committees the Judiciary the District OF Columbia
four democrats, as originally constituted-changes hay
ing occurred by the death Of member, and the alb
sence oil another at the second session.
The Committees OF Ways and Means and on Military |
Affairs were organized with six wings and three demo
Gratis This has long been the custom with reference TO
these committees Mr.. w. explained al length the impor-
lance TO the public service OF this division OF parties
these two committees,
Mr.. McLANE did not intend TO cast reflection on the
conduct OF the late Speaker organizing the committees
His appeal had been to the democrats remember hat
no coseness OF vote in this House would save us from
partisan organization OF the committees IL we elected
partisan Speaker, and show that the last Speaker did
prevent partisan organization though elected only with
The aid OF those who were not wings His predecessors