Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-01

feeling, by many at least cherished as being dictated by
considerations of humanity and philanthropy there exists
sentiment adverse to the institution of slavery
Sir, might, think-although believe this project
contains about equal amount of concession and for
bearance on both sdeshave asked from the free States
OF the North liberal and extensive concession
than should be asked from the slave States And why
SIR! With you, gentlemen Senators of the free States
what is It! An abstraction, sentiment sentiment
if you please, of humanity and philanthropy noble
sentiment when directed rightly, with sinister or
party purposes atrocous sentment-a detestable
sentmentor rather the abuse of t-when directed to
the accomplishment of unworthy purposes said that
might ask from you larger and more expansive conces-
sions than from the slave States. And why You are
numerically more powerful than the slave States Not
that there is any ditterenceforupon that subject
not go along with the ardent expression of feeling by
some OF my trends coming from the same class OF
States from which come-no that there any differ
in valor in prowess, noble and patriotic daring
whenever it is required for the safety and salvation Of
the country, between the people OF one class OF States
and those of the other. You are in point of numbers
however, greater, and greatness and magnanimy
| should ever be allied together.
But there other why concession upon such
subject this shonld be more liberal, expansive
coming from the free than from the slave States 1t is
as remarked, sentiment, sentiment of humanity
and philanthropy your side. Aye, sir, and when a
sentiment OF that kind is honestly and earnestly cherish
ed with disposition to make sacrifices to enforce it,
is noble and beautiful sentiment but sir when the sac
rflce is not to be made by those who cherish that sen
ment and nculcae it, but by another people, in whose
situation is impossible from their position, sympa-
them must say to you Senators from the free States
it is totally different question On your sideit SEN
timent without sacrifice, sentiment without DANGER
sentiment without hazard, without peri, without loss
But how is it the other sde to which, as have said
greater amount OF concession ought to be made in any
scheme OF compromise?
In the first place, sir, there is vast and incacuable
amount of property be sacrificed and to be sacrificed
bV sharing the burdens Int ayclu-
sive OF you. And this is not all. The social inter-
course, habit, safety, property, lite every thing is at
hazard in greater or less degree in the slave States
Sir look at that storm which raging before you
beating in all its rage pitilessy upon your family They
are your people, Senators from the free States They
are safely housed enjoying all the blessings of domestic
comfort peace and quiet in the bosom of their own ia
miles.
Behold, Mr.. President that dwelling house now
wrapped IN ames Listen sir to The rafters and beams
which tall In succession, amid the crash and the flames
ascending higher and higher as they tumble down
Behold those women and children who are flying from
| the calamous scene, and with their shreks and
| lamentations imploring the aid of high Heaven
Whose house is that? Whose wives and children are
theyi Yours in the free States No. You are look
ing on in safety and security whilst the conflagration
which have described is raging in the slave States and
produced, not Intentionally by you, but produced from
the inevitable tendency OF the which you have
adopted and which others have carried far beyond what
you have wished.
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ment sentiment aone in the other property, the socia
fabric, life and all that makes lite desirable and happy
| But, sir, find myself engaged much beyond what
| intended, when came this morning from my lodg
ings, in the exposition with which intended these re
solutions should 60 forth to the consideration of the
world. / cannot omit, however, before conclude re
lating incident thrilling incident which occurred
prior to my leaving my lodgings this morning.
| man called to my room-the same at whose in
stance few days ago presented memorial calling
upon Congress for the purchase OF Mount Vernon fol-
the use OF the public-and, without being at all aware
OF what purpose entertained in the discharge of my
public duty to-day, he said to Mr. Clay, hearc
you make remark the other day which induces me tc
suppose that precious relic in my possession would be
acceptable to you" He then drew out of his pocket
and presented to me, the object which now hold in my
hand And what, Mr.. President, do you suppose it is
1t is fragment ofthe coffin OF Washington fragment
OF that coffin in which repose in silence, in sleep
and speeches. all the earthly remains Of the veneraeo
Father OF his Country. Was it portentous that il
should have been thus presented to ME? Was it sad
presage OF what might happen to that fabric which
Washngtons virtue patriotism and valor established
No, sir, no. twas warning voice coming from the
grave to the Congress in session 10 beware to
pause to reflect before they lend themselves to any pur-
poses which shall destroy that Union which was ce-
mented by his exertions and example. Sir, hope an
impression may be made on your mind such as that
which was made on mine by the reception OF this pre-
cious relic.
eat you gentlemen, in fairness and candor to examine
the plan OF accommodation which this series OF reso-
lutons proposes, and not to pronounce against them
until Convinced after a thorough examination. move
| that the resolutions be read and received.
The resolutions were then read, as follows:
1t being desirable tor the peace concord and har-
mony OF the Union OF these States, to settle and adjust
amicably all existing questions OF controversy between
them, arising ont OF the institution OF slavery, upon
fair equitable, and Just basis: Therefore,
LIST. ReSolved, That California, with suitable boun-
danes, ought upon her application to be admitted one
OF the States OF this Union, without the imposition by
Congress OF any restriction in respect the exclusion
or introduction of slavery within those boundaries
"a Resoloed, That as slavery does not exist by law
and not likely to be introduced into any of the terri
tory acquired by the United States tom the Republic
OF Mexico, it lsinexpedient for Congress provide by
law either for its introduction into exclusion from any
part OF the said territory; and that appropriate Terrific
rial Governments ought to be established by Congress in
all OF the said territory, not assigned the boundaries
OF the proposed State Of California, without the adop
ton OF any restriction or condition the subject of
slavery.
3D. ResolDed That the western boundary OF the State
OF Texas ought to be fixed the Rio del Norte COM
menclng one marine league from its mouth, and running
up that river to the southern line OF New Mexico ;
thence with that line eastwardy, and continuing in
the same direction to the line established between the
United States and Spain excluding any portion of New
Mexico whether lying on the east or west OF that river
- 4th Res0l0ed, That be proposed to the State of
Texas that the United States will provide for the pay
ment of all that portion OF the legitimate and bona file
public debt OF that State contracted prior its annexa-
ton to the United States and for which the duties on
dors, not exceeding the sum of s., in considera-
ton Of the said duties pledged having been no longer
applicable to that object after the said annexation but
having thenceforward become payable to the United
States; and upon the condition also that the said
State OF Texas shall, by solemn and authentic act
OF her Legislature, or OF convention, renqush to the
United States any claim which it has to any part Of
New Mexico.
9th. ReS0Leed, That it is inexpedent to abolish sa-
very in the District of Columbia whilst that institution
continues to exist in the State OF Maryland, without the
consent OF that State without the Of the people
OF the District, and without just compensation to the
owners of slaves within the District.
9th. But resolped, That it is expedient to prohibit
within the district the trade in slaves brought into
it from States places beyond the limits of the District
either to be sold therein merchandise OF 10 be rans-
ported other markets without the District of Column
bia,
eth. Resolsed, That more efecual provision ought to
be made by law, according to the requirement Of the
constitution, tor the restitution and delivery OF persons
bound to service or labor in any State who may es-
cape into any other State or Territory in the Union.
And Sth. ReSoloed, That Congress has no power TO
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