The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-26

rary the principles of the constitution of the United
States Will he pretended sir that courts can De es
tabshed in rerrtorys Will pretended .hat they
trial?
be qualified and superseded extent Bot can they
be entirely set asde' Why sir The whole genius OF the
common law far speaks through the Magma Chara,
would repudiae the idea.
know there many difficulties connected with the
forcement of laws We have no courts, tribunals,
agencies carry the principles of the constitution
But sir that they exist and must exist have no KIND OF
doubt think to some extent they exist propro Uigore
ihnk we caa extend them, by act of legislation far as
the laws Of Congress be extended The constitution
but the law of the United States The prevails tina,
because 1t is the supreme law of the land 1t is TO be
troed IN its operation, and be extended, while the
ordinary law be extended territory
that may acquire
do intend occupy the of the Senate very
long upon this subject would give the preference the
amendment Of the from Wisconsin,, because some
extent, what | think be the of the
Case though do know that the proposed amendment
of the from New Jersey would he very different,
excepting IN It's being very limited While have been one
of those who could agree to the doctrines which
have heard for the first time suggested upon this floor that
the Congress of the United States had right create
States when and where they please make Them States,
by their legislative fat have not been of those OPP
posed TO the government of California and New Mexico.
My opinion SIR that ought give them the ordinary
of other territories that ought to subject
them to The puplage aud probation But sir they do
have that government let ask this solemn question
IT, sir all the dangers and hefs of boodshed and
ence go there without The hand OF and of
to restrain them let ask the gentleman whose
fault is ii again ask the gentleman hose fault is IL
Let those who choose introduce this Wmot proviso
1t is called, answer for IT. The South, 50 far as
know have been willing give them the ordinary Territorial
Of Arkansas, OF Florida Of any Of the ordi
nary Territories subject the mpromss which
should agree if left myseo which would never
assent We willing to give them all these privileges.
The proposition has been made make ii, when 1t shall
form constitution, iasan State, with view to avoid,
as suppose, this provlso.
am very WI ing TO make any collateral issue that would
avoid it, and which would be honorable to the South.
But say to honorable senators on the other sie am
willing that question before God and this country
he settled shall have look another in the
face. These evasions discard from my heart. have
had experience enough know that northern portion of
this coniederacy have preserved good faith the ob
cations of the federal constitution whilst you cannot
proach the South in airy single respect am willing TO
avoid difficulty if we but to make of these puny,
pachedup, miserable compromises useless they last no
longer than until there is temptation to violate them
They have heretofore lasted any longer and do
believe they will last any longer hereafter.
am willing to give these people law and to maintain
among them would DE- very Wiling to go as far as the
peace in the territory-and think that military govern
ment Is the only cne at this time, that suit them.
But why should this people here and claim TO
be ad nled State before they have in anywse shown
their rghiand espe tally that greatest of all rights, self
reiance-to become of the Sates of this Unon IL is
competent for them any between and the
Congress call convention, and frame constitution.
They may send the session. and ask be
admitted as State into this Union. Why should vol
What other there but avoid this ISSUE which
just certain to upon the country it is that am
at this moment speaking in this chambers Gentlemen may
''hush" as much as they please They may talk about
the consequences which are to follow
In my heart despisc any compromises-and especially if
they are not to be observed-for purpose putting off
the future dav. anxious any senator to
avoid It, would make any sacrifice to avoid it entirely.
But when and hear the from New Hampshire
Mr.. HALE speaking upon this floor, does
symptom of the future. do not know that the gull before
the conducts it, but know that the gull indca
ton Of approaching When that senator that
the southern States have spoken and intend their
rights what des he think Of the southern PORTION of this
unions Why sir, he goes upon the assumption that
Se will not maintain the reso uiIons we have adopted
What those resolutions? They ask for nothing but
for the protection and benefits of the constitution of the
United States be guaranteed themhat protection
which the honorable senator from New Jersey would deny
lest It should advantage the contest.
Way sir, IN every form in which the subject can be pre-
sentedin every form 1t has assumedn every form given
it, the direction is but way. 1t points unqualified
submission To yield the protection of the constitution
what Is exacted. Sir love the Union, but love be-
cause it is just love the Union because was founded
by those who had wisdom and good fa4 But, sir,
can undertake to make sacrifices which would be derosa
tory to the South. 1t is out Of the question.
IL this amendment passes and If that amendment is to be
merely instrument to enable the people of California to
obtain State government, do not say but may be per-
fecty satisfied with it, If you will the honor of the
Souhif you will the feelings, little respected of
the southern portion of this conedeacy, would be willing
to let pass but the whole operation Of the matter, from
the that the army crossed the Rio Grandefrom which
Tune the war was conducted Tor and cOnqueshaS
been give preference the North from that moment by
the force OF clrcumstancesto give them advantage IN
settling that territory.
have very high regard Ar the northern sentiment,
which goes there only for the purpose of making money
Ii they slaves these mines, any other way
they will do | have very little regard for the SEN
timenta legislation of the North; for, | remarked
the other day, know that the Roman people be-
corrupt in proportion sentiment pervaded their
speeches, writings, history, and legislation It the
sentiment of that nation which took the place of the
hardy and practical usages These all thrown away
far judge for all the statutory provisions
full of sentiment. But sir, it would not last long. So
with northern men if they make money out of
negroes in any other way, they will hesitate to do so
We koow that when they TO the South they like
everybody else They conform to circumstances, and
just easily reconced to the institution anybody
The senator from New Jersey mr. DAYroNl remarked
TO ask, Why is it soi Why is it that the honors of
this republic of this confederation have been enjoyed by
many of the statesmen and politicians of the South
He says they few in number their civilization not
preferable that of the North Why it, then that they
have had these honors and that the whole ConedeIacy
have confdod in their vne wisdom, and Integrity? \
shall say is attributable peculiar institutions.
will not say that will leave the Imagination of others
to supply the picture if they choose. But when are
tainted with this preference, will only say that taunt
Is OF a nature not easily answered. If southern men
have had large portion Of the offices, it has been be-
they deserve them because they had the advantage
of constitution which made them the equals of the North
and which intended to be observed When broken
down. we are degraded. When the North forward
with their numerical strength avail themselves of their
ortuous position, because they have numbers they will
not only deprive of the advantage which the oonstn
ton gives of being equal the North with less
numbers but of the benefits Of the constitution itself IL is