The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-06-02

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subscribers, slo enclosed, win be entitled copy Of ths
same edition as they furnish US subseLsrs for, ras'
dence in the honesty Of purpose and the exalted patriotism
of those who advocate the compromise, that when this
matter TO be thoroughly understood. feel assured
that many oil those who now oppose US will DC found TO
stand BY US. upon the same platform.
accused Of unwngness TO be satisfied in any way,
should the measures be modified to our liking might
complain Of The gross injustice q such an impua!loa
and even recrimnae and strike back with small ad
vantage; but forbcar Wel sir, how stands the fact
We have opposed the 10th section the ground that
under the guise of granting the South somsiing.
tually stripped her Of eucrythng yet after strenuous
efforts from the other side TO maintain that section
Is ia the bill. we find our opponents surrenderng the dis
correctness and usness OF opposition. Let another
part OF the compromise meet similar fate, allude here
e the admission Of California unqualified il is in the
b and as the other matters such must be OF easy
adjustment between usI hesitate not to say, we will
easily be- induced TO vote for the BILL and TO assist ia
Sr have ever been in favor Of admitting California
with suitable boundaries expressed in the rs OF the
resolutions OF the honorable senator from KentuckyJ
and with such guarantees her part will secure the
title and rights in the United States to the primary dispo-
ston Of the public &c. against all Interference and
danger But this question belongs 70 another part Of the
subject before and will come up appropriately
when the general merits OF the bill shall be discussed
when special amendments may be pending, with view
as remaining uncommited 10 my final action upon the
several provisions Of this b except and 10 the extent
that the debate progresses. am not and cannot be op
posed TO the settlement Of the difficulties which distract
the country upon any jus. terms, come from what qui
ter they may Let the bill before be amended and i'm
proved in those parts which, my opinion, only
obnoxious. but threaten the utter annihaion Of southern
rights and equality and am willing 70 yield tia most
cordial support
Amongst other remarks which fell from my colleague
on yesterday. while he attempting TO prove the mex
pedency OF the amendment under debate, there
which struck me as somewhat strange-l mean that
hnpIn ,(
in Louisiana, regulating the functions OF slavery, prior
to 1912. Let me remind my colleague that there is no
STATE n the Union where that mater Is % thoroughly
where PREVAILS from the very organic alton Of the colony
complete code OF laws, covering the whole subject and
going 80 far back as the early days Of Louis the FIT
We were told, also BY the honorable senator from
Kentucky, that objections 70 the amendments reported to
the fugitive slave bill with but small grace from
Louisiana she had but slight interest in the question,
while these amendments were satisfactory to senators
my interference as OUT Of place and intrusive as raised
objections to measure which could in manner af
feet the interests Of my constituency Sir, do not
dersand. nor am willing to submit to, this sort OF su
pervsion my action here and sill less to any as
sumption to control it. Will the senator tell me where
he finds warrant for his interference with my senatorial
duties here Can he adduce any reason why may not
enjoy, undisturbed and unquesoned all that freedom
and independence OF action which he asserts for himself
claim nothing more aad the honorable senator Will un,
the honorable senator that he has fallen into great
mistake supposng that Louisiana had but small inter.
ess of her own in The fugitive slave question Her in. ,
tercs,s are large and her losses heavy The immense
number OF river and crafts which annually visit her
principal port. New Orleans) coupled with the vested
her g5ncRa Rana!icns day sRd nsAt
reclamation Of fugtves from service, has corresponding
interest in opposing and arresting all distractions TO the
exercise OF her rights The section reported by the
committee besides other equistons unknown to the ex
sing laws and certainly not contemplated BY the constr
tuon imposes upon the STAKEHOLDER the obligation OF
procuring record from competent court sxn.o.pg "a,
sought to be recaptured. Now under the constitution oil
louisiana such record could In way be considered
as judicial proceeding, which imports suit, for suit
must represent and embrace more than parry; and
being a suit and the slave absent from the State, the
courts OF Louisiana could have no jurisdiction 70 enter
tain judicial proceeding in anywse affecting MS rights
and interests while he was absent and unrepresened
Moreover II there cannot be suit how can there De an
adjudicaiioni Our courts OF Justice are Vigorously n-
hibed by our constitution from interfering with anything
that not siy judicial; and such arecoEd therefore
could not be obtained. #e t
was asked whether the Soih ought NOT to make
fees2 Most undoubtedly. il necessary, and 70 the full
extent OF any sacrifices made pfoBered by the North
Her duties enion upon her not dot more i would
conduct that was marked out yesterday BY my col
league with respect 10 States 10 general When Stale
s weak she should be eaIeu, 81 her rshss and caution.
may be less strict, because OF her ability to resist OPP
preston. But will my colleague permit me 10 remind
him that while on the one hand ne a 70 ,ne
TO resston the other he made strong, and indeed an
mpassoned appeal TO her. calling her 10 unite on account
OF her own weaknessi And feeling myself as my coll
league seemed TO feel yesterday, when be ended me-
speech that the South has TO be the weaker OF Inc
two contending sections, would recommend TO her 70
stand by the rights for which she is now struggling IN
less she chooses rather wait until II too late, and
when nothing her from being crushed IN the
struggle. $50
I have not been OF those who were ready and willing
the beginning OF the session to stake the very existence
Of this conIedeacy upon such issue. unless shoad be
convinced that could not possibly be avered with honor
and safety to southern institutions am Tor peace and
concord Tor harmony and for union, bat am Tor justice
also am for strict adherence 10 the precepis oil the
constitution; am for equal rights among the States and
for the uphodng and erecting Of such barriers agmnM
federal encroachments, as viii keep the power OF hs
government within the bounds assigned 10 y by ~
founders And II all this has 10 be sunenderea-h ne
South Il 10 be immoated LEI her face ~ but with dignity
Il and resolution and let no blush cover her cheek.
j Mr. MASON rose, but gave wayfo 0xNn.g
l Mr. CLAY Will the senator allow me TO say word
do not wish this time 10 reply 10 the senator ffom
/ Louisiana, but desire explanation from him. un.
ders,ood say that the committee neid out
70 the eye one thing, intending snotherintending %
cover the question with drapery or tckery Il dd not
whch) OF language Now, want 10 ask the
1 senator what he did say.
i Mr. SOULE. The honorable senator gives 70 my Lam
guage meaning which had not intended should con
vey Speaking Of the measures in progress ct debrte
and commenting upon them, said, indeed, that they
spoke the eye what they meant not TO the sense " In
mang thereby that they weU worded, that careess
reader might be led 70 imagine thai they imported