The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-09

had but quoted from Washington Jefferson Patrick Hen
ry, and others. knowing nothing OF his own knowledge
on the subject lie would now add Mr. CLAY to the list
OF his authorities M
was very great and good man, but he did no, stand with
Kentucky this subject The North, IN exhorting the
South on this subject. hold that the latter should flee
from this moral curse Mr. held that, instead OF the
and happy, requiring nothing in the way OF northern
sympathy on this head But il was intended rather for
political end and to andsr 70 aSaeism n a Mr. !, con-
by the South they would willingly organize territorial
government without the Proviso. lfunder just Legislation
by the general government slavery should dle out the
South would make complaint II the entire North
would come up TO the just position OF Mr. McCLERsAND,
the whole matter might be settled at once. He was for
doing Immediately what the President had q, originally
to know, ere Congress closed It's present session, what
the North would do in this matter The application OF
e % bn ao abe % effect the
enactment OF that. he repeated he was willing to adopt
the plan Of permitting the people OF New Mexico to do
what the North was now pals'ng the CalnonIans LOT
doing II was due 10 the desire 10 perpetuae the Union
that the whole subject should be compromised and sell
lied The charge OF endangering the Union did not lie
at The door OF the South, as alleged.
Here Mr.. went into examination OF circumstances
to prove this allegation TO be true, quoting from speech
and pamphlet Of Wendell Phillips, arguing in favor OF
abasing the constitution and rampling the laws under
foot TO enable the abolitioniss work their purpose
against slavery and contendng directly for dissolution
oil the Union No such doctrines against the Union OF the
South (said a MI j. The eyes 81 Europe were turned
upon the condition OF things in this country The friends
OF despotsm there were anxousy counting the moments
OF what they believed be the already expiring existence
OF our Union Should that end come, il would be the
signal for the universal reign OF despotisn once more.
Kentucky for union, and so was her great states
man. both believing that in the settlement OF this question
the rights of all sections OF the Union should be respected
II northern anacsm pressed on to dishonor her, how
ever, she kentucky might be forced to draw the sword
MIR. HARRIS. Of Tennessee, having then obtained the
floor on notion the committee rose and the chairman
Mr. eCONGER asked and obtained leave to withdraw
from the files OF the House the papers the case OF John
Sheppard for their reference to the Committee on Pen
Mi. WOOD asked and Obtained leave to withdraw GER
tain papers thames not mentionedREP.] from the files
OF the House. for their reference TO OF the depart
MI. KAUFMAN moved the suspension OF the rules. TO
enable him to offer the following resolutions:
Whereas appears from publication In the Washington
Republic thai lanes = Calhoun the Indian agent Tor Santa
his duties such federal Officer endeavoring 10 incite
the people Of Santa Fs and vicinity 70 ior% state In n
whereas the interference Of said officer is proper there
l. Resolved That the President be requested inform
this whether such interference the part Of said
Rssaved That the President Be requested to inform
this House whether OF the officers OF government have
The Texas Santa Fe, by inducing the people
tina, State and vicinity to form STATE government
tbs House whether any Of the instructions issued by the
previous administration to the military officers a. Santa Fe
10 support the jurisdiction OF Texas said Territory
have been annnled modified by this administration
and ALSO whether The proclamation of Lieutenant Coone
Beai calling the convention that Santa Fe, the
oath OF September, lSI9 TO form territorial government
sanctioned by this government and SO, TO furnish
this House with copies OF the orders anctionna the same
The question the motion to suspend the rules being
put il was not agreed TO.
MIR POTTER asked and obtained leave TO report, from
the Co,nni,tee on the Post Office and Post Roads, bill
for the relief OF the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad
Company; which was read twice, referred 10 The Com
mee of the Whole House, and ordered 10 be printed
| Mr.. CONGER moved the suspension OF the rules tc
enable him introduce the following resolution, viz
R.solped That the Committee the Post Office and Pos
Roads be- and they hereby are, instructed 10 report to h
House, little delay practicable, bill To abolish
the frank ing privilege, and for The reduction of postage
the uniform rate (shcn pepa) OF two cents on letter,
weighing one-hall EACH and hve cent?
when prepaid also, providing that all newspapers
within the county Of their publication, the distance
thirty miles OF the same may be received through the
mails, by actual subscribers, Tree of postage.
Pending the consideration oil this motion
On motion, the House adjourned.