Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-02-12
Np CIAY,S COMPROMISE"

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MR. CLAY'S COMPROMISE"
,,oa,y mined 10 hear that there is some prospect
w Southern Whg Senators voting lor 'h'S su'fehae'
x.,h and carving i, through. OF the proposition
Is h.s exnressed our unqualified and most thorough
,..,,on In more nsdious form it is worse than the
p.o,;so ,seIfit is an insult TO the common sense
n,,,;oism of the South. Better that thousands
,onss should raise their hendish yelis against the
an,,nises Of the Consution-than that Henry Clay
=, ,,,. s,,, forward embrace the flag Of the enemy
s,ct uarcida dagger into the bosom of his native
~ Tbs Ioyiur of the Wmo, Proviso OH the table in
uousc i mere rlse TO ull the South into false security
nn ~, nass Congress- first because the Regency will
hs enabled TO keep up its dsgracefu "dodge-and &C.
,y and most materially because Clays compromise car
On, pecsely the same thing and under the disguise Of
r words and Intentions at once strikes down lhe rss o
hs South and covers her with insult.
T., w. have have no, misrepesented the manifest bear
ar Claws proposition might quote proof passi'n
the Northern journals. The Washington correspondent
~ The Philadelphia North American writes:
rbs svijen, inclination OF the speech favorable TO
H. N,br-n rer of the question, and from that TACT some
m we're received with particular favor oy the south
ned IL was evident from the tone OF opinions to-day as
e as from declarations made by the Southern senators
hn the resolutions first introduced that the compro
MISE could not expect the support Of that secton: Nol"h
,ndng This obvious embarrassment Mr. Clay is sanguine
success and ters himself with the belief that ms pro-
tion will finally be adopted with slight nodlhcations
In regard In the elsive character of the vote for laying
Roots wl,not pfovso resolution the table, the same
Sgrer shews
"pon the mos, undoubted evidence, that the Northern
yhrs who sustained the motion lay on the table, took
ha, expressing their partiaty towards the poy
President whilst NJ the same nme they ehoeaVoleu "
4 lDDnf ~
the principle asserted by the Free States nor des!ged as
surrender of the proviso in any form. They adopted
Ia, course knowing might subject them to msrepresen
but feeling ut the same time tna tney were acuag ioi
bes interests II the country. The wings VINO feiuseo
follow the lead Mr. Root, as sincerely the irends OF
gea, principle which lies at the bottom OF the frovso
either h. those who profess SO much zeal IN me cause
ee SAIL They yielded nothing OF convctlon or opihion
ouinr the policy which they adopted and are entitled
credit and respect for the moral courage exhibited anuer
h dsalrantageous Appearances II the South Is deter
med 10 insist on the establishment Of territorial govern
ns and will acquiesce the recommendation OF The
.ent then the Provso will be attached as sure as ls
osed and by the of the very men who voted to lay
ats resolution on the table They desire maj 'ns cup
ou pas, from their lips and they have exhibited every
soo,on 10 avoid issue which menaces stch alarming
nquences and is unacceptable 10 one quarter oil the
Mon But if il come they will not shrink from the
esponsibili,y'
Tn. Washington correspondent of the Richmond Times
axes precisely the view we have DONE and we commend the
Speaking of Mr.. Clay's speech, he writes:
Il, 10 be feared that this undoubtedly great effort may
10 promote good results in the present state OF the coun
~ When Southern statesman steps forward, at such
ncu.e Of affairs surrender for the South the hole 81 the
main subject matter Of The CONTROVERSY and, at the same time,
orcs 10 mis- Southern fellow citizens, the dreadful consc-
o. their undertaking defend their tights ne uses
.c:eat Of deterrimg Northern men from DO
~ .s justice The disposition TO adopt some satisfactory
tompyomc undoubtedly prevails among sufficient number
! II
making CONCESSIONS if those who should speak for the South
Eecln" 20 ask what they are ready To yield
Il, is understood that Mr. Buchanan, who has been IN
WASHINGTON for several weeks is using his influence TO pro-
success compromise based on the Missouri line
that scheme thought have moro strength than any
k;ac-.'
When Col Benton betrayed the South, his party de-
bounced him unworthy Of their support. Henry Clay
farther than Benton He not only writes letter 10
c free soa, auding the Ordinance of 1877 TO the SKIES
{eMhe boldly steps forth in the Senate Of the T. States
TINS his back the South, and, by ono act, surrenders
Il. whole o the main subject matter OF the controversy
and fuses the efficient OF deerrlng Northern
nen from doing us Justice How is his treacherous con-
uc hailed BY his party the South2 Do they repudiate
he deserves! Far from it. In their party de-
Soor while they family indicate thcir disapproral OF his
cciou aninamous proposition they lavish on him enco-
ni!lms for his "visd and patriotism few citations
VIII make good our position Potomac, in tho Baltimore
Pa'o while giving side wipe 4, Mr.. Morton, INDUCES IN
as oowing ridiculous language, in regard to Mr. Clays
speech filed it is with garing sophistry and contempt
'o' souhcTn intelligence and patriotism:
4It conceded ON all hands, BY Locofocos and Wings
ae win lew exceptions by ultras whom ho'hihs c'ua
siasy that Mr.. Clay's speech is unanswerabie.
Some have asked who would undertake to answer IT, ana
nave this evening heard Locofoco members OF congress
respond Nobody for nobody can answer IT,"
W. Tn{{.r fFv
on IS that he learned sufficient lesson not to aon'p ~
ae other ay when he lit the oxs horn and was brushed
on With much unconcen Unconccrn 10 the OK, not to
the ay
In The House Mr. Morton of Virginia, made speech
defining POSITION and explaining why he chose vote
the matter organizing the House. as to give the Speak
anu 'hs Committees TO the Locoiocos. ne Claimed 10
. still Wing friend OF the Union His constituents
lrks"
The Richmond Whig too which quietly admits that MIR.
hy compromise does meet its appreciation aunches
Oh into most glowing laudaton of Tho man VINO IS ann
INC blow a, the rights of the South, and il SUCCESSFUL we
'efiy believe, at the Union. The Wing says
This speech is fraught with isdom and bears about tho
me relation tho in his younger and moro hory
'hat the Odyssey does to the Ilad The samo energy
.ae s same mndhc ssmc powerful ware herc, mellowed
Oush not weakened by time Is the ercnng splondor 81
m n oonfras'd r It's noontide ferror. 1t burns not
necey, but IL is the same sti-turnng all mar u
f gold cnycloping earth IN mantle q gtory ana IN
peace and into al who subjected TO its benign
.uehce The compromise which he proposes as we have
@ said meets not with appreciation; yet the very
@ mat he has come forward TO propose compromise s,
~ e present luncture, matter of great Importance TO the
country His name is already connected with the salvation
.e Union two important occasions, and 1t is pledge
M no einr, shall be left unted preserve ii 1t s
"a Encouragement those who love it. to know that Mr.
with ,hem and that even in this dark hour he has
given up the Republic. Though his plan shall not De
ye, something good feel assured will grow out
We confess that have breahed freer since we have
Mi Clay preparing TO throw himself In the breach, and
doubt not has every man 10 the land who is not OPP
fgu ssm 10 The continuation of the Union.
xot eii"! of Mr Clay must conclude 6y saying
his most palmy days; and of ITSELF had ne no other
y would place him high legislator and patriot
',SeeGng" '' INV s'"'
s'ead o the denuncationwhch should have come from
southern press, such is the cordial greeting with
"'h traitor to Southern rights and honor is hailed
wing organ of Virginia! So far from Dir. Clay's