The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-11-27


The following extract from editorial article in IN,
New York Tribune has somewhat surprised u.s. /,
would really appear as the philosophical editor was
arriving at years OF discretion Silence The subject Of
slavery-dangers OF agitation. stimulated by speeches Of
members OF Congess-ibese stand forth among The grea
facts which have been recently found by that reform
ing editor We readily forgive his fling a, the Union
meetings. and The propagandsts OF slavery these are
little peecaduoes that he cannot help. Habit becomes
sort Of second natures and Mr. Greeley has often and
so long referred TO these things, that he believes they
are part OF system Of government. and that edi
toral would be incomplete without them II such harm
less vagares him. win not ask him to forsge
or suppress them
We cordially agree. however that this is favorable
sign and we hope it is not designed to msead Let the
whole subject OF slavery be excluded from Congress- let
discussion upon it let the Compromise be respected
and faithfully carried out by all parties; and quiet viii
be restored agitation will subside. and the accustomed
business OF the country will be resumed in spirit Of mu
tual amy and iraiernal respect; disunon. under all
pretex,s will be rebuked, and the reign Of fanatics and
demagogues will speedily to end This is surely
a contamination devoutly to be wished !"
mine. ten,hs OF all the sectional feelng and jealousy
which pervade The country snd threaten tbs stability q
Union by congressional speeches which
Sdog cheap and then nv dollar. column
g three Wa.h,nson o PR ,x & Al zoe pro
By operations out OF Congress bear proportion those
which directly melted BY iraammafoty congressional
limited four months, and As dse,,sisn Of :lapsy
any form, srwssy forbidden BY The rules Of either house.
,sned but not to open his head slavery except
TO yea nay the safety Of the Union would
in the course century, and the ardnous labos Of the
grand committee OF safety ght mt once be forborne.
pa MI. 1i e"s o haze al
slavery slavery diseHss' either house postponed
Der see ii TO submit proposition affecting slavery, let be
voted in peiec senca without excitement @ agitation
any kind But the commencement of agitation
this subject will br left to the propag andss OF slavery
We Of the contrary par. can certainly afford e leave the
any favorable acon from the present Congress Now: We
ys slave very b @ 20 Ss a
by tng that susc at the outset upon The coasideraoa
much TO see III. boundary OF Texas s,ras
there natural probability that such result can nov be
all la yards any attempt plant there bu, et US while
maintaining perfect candor win regard 10 this subject
gess NEEDLE with i 50 long as inacon shall appear
4 snbserve purpose /" .8tH &.(4q. #g
The following comment on the above article in the
Tribune we find in the New York Express We con.
fess we had some msgivings Of the "Greeks bringing
gfts and the following strengthens them But must
wait the issue-take what get; is not civil to
look gifthorse in the mouth I"
The Tribune long of Congress imi.
ted four mouths and agitation OF slavery limited by rule
the longer session Of Congress were rgidy limited
four months and the discussion Of slavery in form
every member Tree every question presented bur
% open his head slavery 70 ute, yea
excuse Tor another Castle GARDEN meeting In the Of
oenary and the srdaons la6ors q The grand committee Of
Pey well this for who grew hoarse in denounciag
hs been ne %
that the practicable may take precedence o,o abstract
a,e Of Congress whieG Keeps iii. Union iossr
such the voice Of the ,chos Southdo ,cAat u
on alternate days Of the wseIasa,on the QUE, and
agiiao the oher We know very well, however, that
cheap postage, no modica,on Of The tariff no rsuench.
ment of expenses-nothpg good or nsefu-unl southern
people Of the flee States stand by the constitution and
The laws oil Congress- which have been framed under H.
who has been seeking practical legislation by paung
end 70 impractoabe or dangerous agitation but 10 and
comes forth for one day right side up. But where win il
be to morrow y"
We are surprised that the Tribune goes thus far but
we 90 further. We not only opposed to all discus
son but to all agitation OF the subjectto all action
There should not be resolution or vote upon it, Con-
gress has no right to NEEDLE with slavery, except to carry
out the express guarantees OF the constitution. has no
right 10 NEEDLE with il under the constitution and il il
had any jurisdiction il, il is impoc, nexpedent,
dangerous 10 exercise it. It to be hoped that il any
Der should thrust this subject upon either house at the
coming session, it will be at and in the most EN-
phatic manner voted down, nailed TO the table, and
the first spark which presents itself exngushed this
be not done. who will for the consequences
Will the southern members hold it be any longer de-
batabe' Will they consent to debate III viii they
even consent TO listen any debate uponit' There is
no security for the peace for the Union Of the country
but non-in,erveniion. Hands off, ProeW, procm nt
prctani,