Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-09-21


united together My object to settle the controversy,
and to restore and quiet the country and was viii
mig 70 ADOPT mode of proceeding and follow any gen.
emans lead which could bring that desirable result
when the omnibus defeated, fell back upon my own
separate os which, fortunately for the country received the
sanction OF the two houses of Congress- and became the
laws of the land California Utah. New Mexico the Fug
tive Slave bill and the bill for the abolition Of the slave trade
ns District each passed the Senate separate
10 the House. New Mexico was joined to the Texan boun
Diary and both passed one bill. Thus il will be seen that
neither plan has entirely succeeded No and no party
mas acquired triumph, except the party friendly the
Union tnumphng over abolitonism and disunion. The
measures are right themselves and collectively constitute
one grand scheme Of Cancellation and adjustment They
were all necessary to the attainment of this end. The
cess portion OF them only would have accomplished
the OBJECT but all together constitute fair and honorable
adjustment Neither section has tumphed over the other
Inc North has not surrendered to the South, has the
SCUM made any humang concessions the North Each
secuon mas maintained its honor and its rights and both
met on the common ground Of justice and compromise II
win Always De source Of qualification and just pride
'na' mad the opportunity Of acting humble part in the
OF all these great measures which have removed
causes OF sectional discomfort and again united together
asIone people. a3s
Mr.. DAVIS of Mississippi. Whilst gentlemen are divid.
ing the honors that result from the passage Of these bills
either IN joint separate FORM have only to say that so
far as represent the public opinion Of my State do not
that public opinion which required the passage Of
them here, either jointly separately.
any man has right be proud Of the success Of these
measures, is the Senator from Illinois, (Mr. DousL
They were brought before the Senate by the Committee on
Territories and this Committee of Thirteen, which has done
30 much for the honor of the Senate and the country merely
stuck together the work Of other men, and except the
little bill to suppress the slave trade in the District of Coum
ba merely wish say that far as the public opinion
Of the community which represent has been Swallowed forth
in public meetings. and in the public press il has been wholly
adverse to the great body Of these voted for one
that which the Senator from Virginia originated and which
was modified in the Senate till thought it became efficient
for the protection Of our rights That was the only one
Mr.. FOOTE. will detain the Senate but A moment
longer was not of the Committee of Thirteen but
was one who most cordially appauded their abors and
think they did great deal Certain it is that these bills
were reported by the COMMITTEES on Territories but il,
equally cerain-and believe may say that without ego
tsmthat the report Of the Committee on Territories was
based upon bills introduced by myself. s#
Mr. DAVIS, Of Mississippi Gin bis seat) OH yes give
you all the credit for that.
Mr. FOOTE. Butth fact is the labors of the committee
Independent Of all that The committee was raised for
the consideration Of the whole subject Of slavery at least for
the purpose Of taking into consideration the questions grow
ing out of slavery. They modified measures that had
been originated by Others and originated Others and matured
new systems system OF pacifcaon and adjustment which
has become part Of the law of the land with the excep
ton of the present bill and they brought in mourning all
the responsibility of reporting it. and stood by it with manly
resolution and Perseveng energy which finally trumphed
over all Obstacles Although these bills did pass separately
maintain, and shall maintain, that but for the fact Of
their being combined BY the committee originally and being
blended here in discussion, and being united in the public
mind but tor there having been general understanding in
both Houses of Congress- at the time of the passage of these
bills that each of them should pass as part Of scheme Of
adjustment most of them would have passed in any
FORM Therefore is dat say that the bors of the Com
mittee Of Thirteen not sma-hey ght-they
not They great and aruous bors
involving high and fearful responsibility calling for the great
est abilities, the most noble moral qualities and resulting in
such consequences will the friends of freedom
oice in all countries, and forever. So much for the
committee Ill.
Now feel bound to say in reply to my colleague that
differ with him much upon certain delicate point which he
has brought to notice this morning. We differ cir now,
as we always deras friends and whatever difference Of
opinion may exist between take pleasure in uniformly
referring to him gentleman whose motives good
as my own though his Judgment with regard to certain
sues s not in accordance with mne He has concluded by
saying that ne does not represent that public opinion which
Is in accordance with this plan Of adjustment am gatifed
at having 1t in power to say that do represent that
precise state of public opinion which he repudates feel
bound to say, in addition and say with my hand my
heart and with solemn determination to tell the truth about
this matter, as understand and believe it, that my opinion
is that Of The enlightened eemen OF the State Of
Mississippi are now and have been all along, cordially in
favor of this muchabused plan of adjustments and predict
that they will deliberately and formally sanction hereafter all
that the committee have done. believe they viii declare
their appreciation of all the abors of the committee
their in all that have done and said any me
Of their Senatorial representatives Such smy opinion
My colleague entertans different opinion We shall
be at home among constituents, where shall confer
together friends and where re shall consult our mutual
constituents also friends. go for consulting them, and
if they decide against shall be longer occupant
of seat in this bvIy. Ef@
Mr. HALE. Mr.. President, rise to inquire what is the
question before the Senator
The PRESIDENT Il is on the passage of the bill "to
suppress the slave trade in the District Of Columbia"
Mr. HALE. thought il was who should have the most
glory for defeating the " Compromise bill" Laughter.
had something say that subject wish say nothing
on this. 'a9
Mr. DAVIS, of Mississippi Mr. President, have here
ofore declined to state by vulgar fractions the opinions of the
heretofore stated that believed represented the opinions Of
my constituents in opposing these firm in
that belief But do not intend TO argue with my colleague
about his opinions. well assured that he will find no
ninetenhs any county, still less in the State of Misss
spp favorng his these measures The language
by my colleague here other occasions excited
prise in Mississippi, and has been remarked upon in the
public press. know Of no community in Mississippi, not
single county, where believe he find ma
ory in favor of all these enihs is such
msjoriy scarcely leaves opposition to any proposition
system Of which nearly every prominent in the
State has condemned is assertion which marks clearly
how far the impulses Of the gentleman when pursuing
any to which be attaches himself will lead him from
the camer feelings of his maturer judgment.
As to the opinions of my colleague, know him too well
to doubt that he says what he thinks know him we'll
enough to be assured that his excaby has led him into
in relation to this matter When he and visit
stuen at the short period which be REFERS he will find
where public opinion is
Mr.. FOOTE. Mr.. President, single word
The PRESIDENT. The Chair is under the necessity Of
stopping this of debate. II at all relevant the
question under consideration