The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-08
day. dsclamng for their respective States the existence

prepared cooperate in the alarming project a dis
solution Of the Union, in the enactment of The
principles of the Wlmot Proviso They have taken this
stand boldly in the face Of the world and after
consideration OF the grave consequences which follow
such perempory decla They cannot recede from
this position they stand committed the policy which
ey have deliberately endorsed and that notification and
secession is TO follow the heels Of the prohibition
slavery from New Mexico and California by the act
Congress, much be feared and hardly be
While we regard such step rash aud i'll advised
the part OF the Southsnce the operation of the Wilmoi
Provso cannot be seriously detrimental TO southern
ests, and its principle involves but exercise of doubt
St constitutional power by Congress- which has before
been assumed by under the early Presdens-yet it
not be denied that the southern portion of the
has received povoca,ion Tor taking such decided
stand The coalition between those ncendaries and trait
ors, whose auood object has been for years discover
bond of union between hs North and South whose cry
has ever been "Down with the constitution % and whose
policy is to seal and excite insuection the consi-
tionai properly of tho South the political combination
such men, with those philanthropss who only pre-
vent the extension OF slavery has given the South much
cause Tor apprehension for the safety and sancty their
State rights Let those, there FORE who have helped to
soad the South desperation by their gautous
tons and by ofciously Juggling in the delicate question
slavery so naapropos every session Of Congress- take
to themselves due share of responsibility for tho rise
this alarming crisis.
In view of this impending danger, what is the wise and
patriotic for those who hold the balance of power in
Congress to pursue Is it, in a spirit of bravado dare
the demon OF dscod which has been aroused rush
ly to the "imminent deadly BREACH" and throw down
the gauntlet OF defiance to the South This they will
cannot do if they have heart the welfare of the nation
rather than the qualification of unhalowed passions and
local preJudces Though they may feel confident in the
righteousness of their an,savory pncp and though
they may not intend carry their hostility slavery be-
yond the constitutional limits let them pause they
rifce the Union thus lightly Let them respect the opin
ions OF those who differ from them in regard TO this nstu
ton, and show their magnanmiy their opponents and
their attachment to the Unon by concedng W halevcr is
necessary for its preservation If they will make
for this object and for the of the difference be-
tween the sections OF the country, how they
the South make sacrifices, BY compromise of the ques
ton, the sacrifice will be wholly the part OF the
South The North only n:er rested in the subject
of philanthropy and moral principles while the South have
great pecunary interests well principles stake
which they mperously demanded surrender with
out discretion Shame then, upon the man who will not
accord to his southern contemporary the privilege, which he
pc naciousy claims tor himself, Of being the ultimate
adge his rights and the recttude OF his conduct Out
upon the bigoty that would make every interest and opn
ion succumb its notions by the arbitrary of legis
ation Ii such is NOT in the abstract the Of
fanacs seeks at lcasto promote itself by such
signs
We say those who exercise controlling influence in
Congress, that the claims Of the Union 90
any moral object they may gain by sgsnting upon the
subject Of slavery Therefore, touch it mott Or ii you must
let it be in the spirit Of compromise asking from
South than You willing concede. Remember the
noble example of Henry Clay, when notification now
stared the government in the face Had it been for his
timely and patriotic mediation, have to fear that
Gen. Jacksons administration would not have transmitted
reputation posterity altogether unsuied by political
bgory and oppression Keep that bright example before
you and let your be guided by tho magnan-
NOUS conservative spirit which at that crisis saved the
country from anarchy
The want of harmony In the southern convention may
afford hope that Mr. Calhouns policy will not
be sustained. But fear this hope is without foundation
In, haor tntar and min fha
same views in relation the Wilmot Proviso The appa
rent dissent from Mr. Cslhouns declaration not dis
from principle but had sole reference to the views and
policy Of the administration. Some of the southern
members did not wish commit Gen Taylor 10 any course
respecting slavery, Mr. Calhoun has done in his mani
s,o hence the unsuccessful ort to substitute several
other emitting this proposition, but equally sgn
cant in regard the doctrines Of the Provso Whensur
the North AVID South shall Join upon this question: the
latter o as herefoore and adrisibe Discretion
Is the better part OF valor in this matter. We are no
towards to shrink the calls Of honor and dutybu
Chrisians-as honest men--who are conscious OF the
beam in our own eye"-and wt6 cannot hold tho North
blameess for this movement, disposed to be gener
and forbearing; and cur motto is" Stand aloot!
From the New York Journal of Commerce.
We ask the attention of readers ''lhe address of
thu southern delegates in Congress their constituents
which we hi. day publish. 1t is rnmored to have been
drawn up by Mr. Calhoun. From what has been said of
il in advance prepared to find it over-heated, If
not deliberately offensive to the North Bnt do
On the contrary is calm, clear exposition Of the gev
ances which the South complain, and compelled
to say wh much 1t offers no threats but sim
py calls upon the S)uh consider what ought be done
Il proposes nothing but ~sfsd action the part of the
South, without indicating what that action ought to be
We trust this address will be extensively published and
read North, AMI that candid men have been led
away by the abolition x;ement will pause and reflect
1t is no, yet late the country from ruin, but
soon may be. Now is the time 10 determine whether
will sacrifice the Union or preserve and defend it,
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