The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-12

ing, suppose, for himself and for his party he
says: " We are disunionists not from any love OF
sand evils that spring from neighborng and quar-
relsome States, but would get rid Of this Union
because experience has shown il to be in its char
acter and construction an insurmountable obstacle
to the harmony OF the nation; and could we once
Cancel and tear to pieces this great bond
Which keeps US pale
with continued apprehensions we should get space
for such structure would insure the harmony
of all the which dwell on this continent, and
all the States that control tan empire ocean bound
ON every side. With these views MIR. Webster has
no sympathy" He has not, and God forbid that
he ever should II is left TO fanatics and those en-
gagged in corrupt struggle Tor power 10 entertain
these opinions in a community where they suppose
that sort of panderng will secure promotion. Let
il not be said that the disunon spirit of which we
have heard so much comes from the South, when
the mouth piece of the Abolition party claims that
credit for his party.
country. They have read the proceedings of the
present Congress, and their papers filled with
comments on them. The monarchies and despot-
isms Of the world would be reioced If our delibera
tons should terminate without restoring peace TO
the country. They would hail the intelligence of
the dissolution of this Union as the precursor of
anarchy and confusion, perhaps of ultimate des-
potisn Their lettering crowns would then be-
come more secure. believe that the disunion OF
these States would be attended with the most ca
lanitous results not only to this country, but to the
cause of human freedom throughout the world be-
lieve that it would be followed Immediately by bor
der warfare, whose termination no man now living
would be able to sea war between friends, coun-
trymen, and brothers. i do not believe that the
people any where in favor of dissolution. i am
sure that Kentucky Is not. know the character
of her citizens; know their unfeigned devotion u
the Union; they have exhibited il on more occa-
sions than one and when the tocsin shall again be
sounded adopting the sentiment OF the great states
man of Massachusetts,, their slogan will be, "Lib.
4 H. Goa
rabie.'' They are thoroughly opposed to the
"Wilmot proviso,' but heart and soul in favor Of
the Union. They believe this question will be set,
tied to the satisfaction of the country. They be-
licve the honor of the South will be secured, heI
constitutional guarantees respected, and the Union
preserved Looking to these results, they cherish
no disunion sentiment. Avoiding all extremes
they look to the preservation of their honor and the
Union of these States paramount considerations
Invoking the God who stood by fathers ano
enabled them TO establish this government to pre-
serve it until time shall cease, and all human gov
ernments shall be dissolved, they Will say, &C. e
palsy the hand that touches the fret pillar OF THU
Union to dsplace it," This is the light in which
Kentucky regards this Union, it is the light il
which she will ever regard it, unless northern ia
naticism shall gather more strength and come forti
with power to dshonor her; then, and not till then
| will she hoist the flag of disunion.
And, SIR if she should ever be forced TO take VI
the sword in defence of her honor, it will be WELD
cd by her sons as long there shall be one stall
| wart arm left to deal blow But sir, like no
| to contemplate such a result this ! believ
there ia yet patriotism enough in the land to saw
the Union. believe that the God Of our fathers
your God, Mr.. Chairman, and my Goodwill 81
override our affairs to bring order out of confu
sion peace out of STRIFE and the blessings of unioI
from the spirit of anarchy that stalks in our midst
May such be the case; and, when time shall cease
may those who, in the providence of God shall in
habit this land, be permitted to say to our father
| in eternity, that the government which they estab
| lished only dissolved when the proclamation
was made that time should be no more