The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-28

difficulties. We hear a great deal about settle
ment, adj ustment, compromise, harmony, and
union. Now am for all these. am no enemy
10 the Union. And those of this House who know
much of me, know full well that l mean exactly
what say. ! repeat, ! am no enemy TO the
union--and am Tor Its preservation and it's per-
petuation, If II can be done upon principles of
equality and justice Attachment to the Union
with me and with the South generally, think, is
n sentiment Of patriotism-it grows out of the
collections of the past, the gores of the present
and the hopes of the future. Ii arises from no base
calculation Of dollars and cent?. But tell gentle
men of the North, il is for them to determine
whether IT shall be preserved or not In point of
money value, think tits worth more to the North
than TO the South. W. have heard but little from
gentlemen from that section for eight months past,
but eulogies upon the Union. If they sincere
IN the expression OF this deep devotion to the ins
tutions OF our fathers 1t ia time for them to present
the Offering which they are willing to make upon
the altar Of our common country for its preserva-
ton. II they expect the South to make all the
rihces, to yield every thing, and TO permit them
carry out their sectional policy under the cry of
sour glorious Union" they will find themselves
most sadly mistaken. II is time for mutual CON
cessions.
This Union was formed for the protection of the
lives, the liberty, and the properly Of those who
entered into 1t, and those who should fill their
places after them. Allegiance and protection are
reciprocal; where no protection is extended, no
rightful allegiance can be claimed And no peo-
pie, in my Judgment, who deserve the name of
freemen will continue their allegiance to any gov
eminent which arrays itself not only against their
property but against their social and civil organi-
cation. If you, gentlemen of the North, then in
tend to engrait upon the policy of this common
| government your anti slavery views and to make
its action conform to your sectional purposes it is
| useless To say any thing more OF compromise,
tleucnt, adjustment, or union. II Is as well for
to come to distinct understanding upon the sub
| ject at once. | do not place low estimate upon
| the value of the Union to the South; but do not
consider its dissolution. with all the manifold
tending evils of such event in full view before
| me, as the greatest calamity that could befall us
! Far from it. There is no evil which fall upon
any people, in my opinion, equal 10 that of the
! degradation which always follows submission TO
insult, injury, outrage, and aggression. And
whenever this Government is brought in hostile
array against me and NINE, am Tor disunion-
openly, boldly. and iearessly for reuoltition /
speak plainly Gentlemen may call this Urea
son" if they please. Sir, epitheis have terrors
for me. The charge Of "hditOr'' may be whisper
ed in the cars of the timid and craven hearted 1t
Is the last appeal Of tyrants Ii is word of
modern coinage. 1t is term long since familiar
TO those who know how freedom is lost and how
freedom may be won. And say here, in the pre-
sence of this House, in broad day that will &C
knowledge allegiance to government that puts
the property of the people TO which belong out Of
the pale OF the law, and which attempts to fix pub
lie odium and Reproduction upon their social order
! and civil organization.
When that day comes, if it ever does, down
| with the Government" will be my motto and
! watchword. When am otitlatred by YOU shall
! become your implacable enemy. shalt never kiss
| the rod that smitcs me- Aud no people who do not
deserve 10 be scoed at, traInpled upon, and kicked
! by their oppressors, will. told you that might
well talk plainly upon this subject, and intend
to doit And it is for you now, who have nothing
on your lips but union" If you are in earnest in
your profession, to come forward and assist in de-
vising the ways and means OF sustaining it. have
| on a former occasion gwen my views upon the
subject of our differences and l intend 10 repeat
them before close; but have not yet heard any
thing from those who compose the majority in this
! House of a conciliatory character. II your only
! reliance for harmony, peace, and union Is force,
! come out and cay so; or If you have any plan of
Cancellation, submit it, am for conciliation if it
can be accomplished upon any reasonable and just
! principles ! am also for making clean business
of it, ! for partial arrangement. If we
aim at peace, let us have no temporary truce, but
permanent quiet and repose. This, in my opinion,
can only be done by settlement of all the ques-
tons growing out OF these territorial acquisitions
/ upon liberal and proper terms. What are such
terms! This Is the practical point for Us now to
/ slider.
j The gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr WILL
MOTT said the other day that these agtations would
never until the South ceased her endeavors 10
force the General Government TO conform its policy
to their sectional views and interests This was
the purport of his remarks, if heard him correct
y In this he virtually charged that these agtatious
came from the South and without Just cause. And
the correctness of this accusation deny. When,
let me ask that gentleman, did the South ever at
tempt TO control the action of this Government for
the promotion of her peculiar interests? When did
she ever ask this Government TO pass any law for
the promotion Of her interests, The North has re-
pcatedly asked for tariff acts and navigation acts,
! upon which their interests go much depcnd-which
have been repeatedly granted. il is true that men
from the South have often voted for such measures
/ when presented and urged by the North-not be-
the South particularly interested in them
but because the North was and they were willing
TO advance the interests OF the North, when in their
opinion, they would do without injury or detri-
ment to other sections. But when did the South
ever invoke the action Of this Government for its
exclusive benefit ! ask for the instance 10 be
named. recollect but one, and that il the pas
sage of law more cfectually to secure the rendi-
ton Of fugitiycs from labor; which is our right e1
prcssly guaranteed under the Constitution; and
this you continue TO refuse And how il il upon
this very territorial question, which is now the
source OF the excitement which the gentleman from
| Pennsylvania says will never be allayed until the
South ceases her endeayors 20 gain an unustihable
| control over the action of the Government. How
does this case stands Who is it that lie attempting
10 control the policy Of the Government TO carry
! out their sectional views and purposes
/ public domain has been acquired by the com
/ mon blood and common treasure Of all, and the
South, who j. charged with cndeayOring TO control
but that the common territory, which is the public
property, may be opened 10 the entry and settle
mcnt and equal enjoyment Of all the citizens Of
every part Of the republic, with their property OF
every description while il il the North who comes
here and demands that the whole Of this common
domain shall be set apart exclusively for them
Selves themselves ana buCu persons from the
South az will strip themselves Of certain species
Of their property, and conform their views 10 the
/ policy Of the North ! submit il 10 every candid
mau in this House, aud 10 every intelligent and
\ candid man in the world outside Of the House if
/ this ~ not fair statement Of the question The
South asks determination in her favor. II u the
/ North that IL seeking TO obtain determinations
] against her and her people. And who leads in this
| endeavor to control the action Of the Government
for sectional objects; IL is the gentleman himself
1 who brings tins charge against the South. Sir,
deny the charge, ana repcl II. And tell that gen.
toinan, and the House, If these agtations are not
| 10 cease until the South shall quietly and silently
yield these demands Of the North il is useless to
| talk Of any amicabe settlement Of the matters in
controversy. II that is the basis you PROPOSE VIC
| need say nothing further about agreement or adj
! Justncnt; upon those terms can never settle
The people OF the South have much right to oc-
] cupy, ENJOY, and colonize these Territories with
their property as the people Of the North have with
/ theirs.
! This il the basis upon which stand, and the
principles upon which It rests are iinmutabc M
/ night and Justice. They the principles Of ma
tural law founded in natural justice, recognised
by the ablest publicists who have written upon the
laws Of nations aud the rights pertaining TO con