The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-10-01

tory of our government.
What has it accomplished? Much Much! 1t
has settled trust and believe, on a permanent
basis, the question of slavery, which, more than
other, has disturbed the peace and quiet of the
country since the organization of the government
The attainment of this object so long and SO fer
vently wished for by all good and patriotic citizens
has not been unattended by difficulties. Opposed
to it were arrayed the passions of wild lanaticism
and the intrigues of unscrupuous demagogusm.
These for months bafled the progress of the great
measure of peace and union, and finally defeated
it in the shape in which it was originally presented.
This disastrous event served to awaken the mind
of the nation to the imperative necessity of speedy
and decisive action by Congress; the slumber-
ing patriotism of the people aroused;
influence, not to be resisted, went up from every
portion OF the country to the Federal Capitol; the
defeated Compromise, in all its essential features,
but in a series of distinct measures, was trium.
phantIy carried through both Houses and promptly
received the Executive sanction Wild fanaticism
and unscrupuous demagoguism sgnally re-
buked; and patriots reioiced at the glorious
result in every portion OF our ocean bound land.
The admission of California, with the constitu-
ton presented by her. was an act of simple JUS
ire TO her intelligent, enterprisng, already large
| and rapidly multiplying ropuIation-in which
here was no concession on the part either of the
| North or the South. in the organization of terri
| r0ral governments for Utah and New Mexico, upon
! tn principle of Intervention, as to the subject
Of slavery, the South loses nothing, and is placed
uaOu the only grounds which she can impregnably
maintain. The proposition for the settlement Of
| The western boundary line of Texas will it is not
| doubted, be readily accepted by the intelligent and
patriotic citizens of that growing State, and thus
| will be quieted subject threatening in its
| aspect than any other which has demanded the
| consideration OF the country. The passage of the
Fugitive Slave bill rem ives all difficulties in regard
10 the escaping Of this Escies Of property and puts
| an end to the viudIcJive heart hurnings which
have often, within the PAST few years, risen be-
tween The citizens, and even the authorities of the
slave holding and n0n-elave holding States In
he provisions of Bhis nlea 7ure there was exhibited
10 The South on the part OF the North, spirit Of
concession which it was as LILLE s7 the South
could do to reciprocal in It's ready assent 10 the
passage Of the bill 10 abolish the slave traffic in
lie District Of Columba-a measure which, apart
from this consideration, We think highly advan-
lageous to the South, in,smuch as it removes from
The seat of the National legislature subject
source of ceageless discord and dssension.
Since the passage of these great measures-em-
tracing the entire scheme of compromise as origin
ally presented--the two Houses of Congress have
faithfully and industrousy applied themselves to
the dispatch of the regular business of the session
| Amongst other measures which have been passed,
| IS the important one, making a most muniicent
grant of the public domain, for the construction Of
| The Mobile and Chicago Railroad, by which, in a
few years, the waters of the Lakes and the Gull
| will be connected by continuous line, reaching
through the heart of the most productive portion of
the Union and another, making similar grant,
to aid the magnificent enterprise of connecting, by
Railroad, the valley of the Mississippi with the
shores of the Pacific. In addition to these and
other measures, to which we might refer, even now
While we write learn by telegraph dispatch,
published elsewhere this morning, that the Forti-
icaton, Bounty Land, Navy and Army, Civil and
Diplomatic, Indian and Lighthouse bills have all
been passed, and signed by the President
Hence, say, Congress has done much; and
though its session has been protracted and, at
times, stormy one, the people may truly say OF
their representatives. Well done, good and faith.
tul servants"
1t is a subject of deep regret that, in some sec.
ions of the country, there should be dissatisfaction
Al the result of the action of Congress on the grea
questions of harmony and union first above refer
red to. We allude particularly TO the demonslra.
TONS now being made in the States of Georgia and
South Carolina. But, though this may be regret.
ed by all intelligent, sober and good citizens it is
perhaps, not more than should be expected. In
very country, in all time past, there have beer
ound men ready to oppose the action of govern.
ment, whether that action be wise and bsnificent
u not In republican government like ours, es.
eciay, where the actions of men are not restrict
ed by the exercise of arbitrary power, there will
always be few restless spirits who might be
dangerous to the peace Of society but for the pauc
~ of their numbers and the folly or extravaganza
Of their designs. They may cause quite a splash
| ing on the surface of public sentiment, but never
san disturb its profound depths. These agiator
may float, as do the bubbles, for an hour on the
bosom of the rufIlsd sea, soon to disappear in Oh
security, if not TO sink into detesatiOn
Our excellent institutions are in no danger from
such men. The people OF this great nation hay,
| 100 long enjoyed the advantages of the Union, ant
| TOO well understand the importance Of preserving
| it, to be led away by the schemes of demag0gue
and iactionsts Devotion to the Constitution, low,
| Of the Union, obedience 10 law, are sentiments
deeply cherished by all good citzsns. These senti
ments, united with the ndomitable energy which
inherently belong to the Anglo Amercan race
cannot, in spite of all obstacles, external and inter
nal, fail to carry a nation and people to thai
sublime position Of greatness and power to which
under experimenting Providence, we are des,
lined.
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