The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-25

for freight between New York and New Orleans as
they do for carrying il 10 Canton, on the opposite
side Of the globe. The whole amount OF the freight
on southern productions, received by the northern
ship has, on minute calculation, been set
down at forty millions one hundred and eighty ak
thousand seven hundred and twenty eight dollars,
(S40 1856 1881 The whole value which the North
derives from its southern connexion has been esti
mated, by some persons most familiar with these,
statistics, at more than eighty eight millions of
dollars Whoever iooas lnte me oofqlon Of the
and compares ii with their situation at first, under
low duties, up 20 the war and tariff OF 1916, and its
successors, highly protective as they have been,
will find the facts fully sustaining the opinions
have expressed. Northern writers of elementary
books made for school children, of course repre-
sent things differently, and deceive the careless
and Ignorant. My opinions on these points have
been settled for long while past, though have
not heretofore been In position where thought
could exert any controlling influence, effect any
desirable object, by giving uttcrance to them.
In throwing out these views, Mr.. Chairman,
have not sought the utmost degree of precision,
but have no doubt but that all the facts will be
found on examination not less favorable to my con
illusions than have stated them, My purpose now
is simply to present to northern gentlemen such
general views likely now 10 be adopted by
the South Your course Of aggression is already
arraying against you all the highest minds OF the
South-men of high intellect and higher patriot
ISM whose utter indifference To all personal cons d.
erations will make them, in the language OF my
eloquent friend from Georgia, [Mr. ToohBs,] SIDE
vote all they have and all they are to this cause
But gentlemen speak Of the difiiculty Of making
the boundary; and the condition of the border
States of Maryland and Kentucky is particularly
referred to. Undoubtedly each State would have
the right 10 determine for itself to which sec
ton Of the Confederacy it would belong. If these
two States were to unite with the North, then
as it would not be possible for them TO change
their condition Immediately with respect TO slavery,
if they ever did, they would for many years, at
least form barrier against the aggressions of the
free States, until, in short, the South would have
become too great and powerful to need such aid.
take it, however, that their interest would lead
them to prefer an association with the South.
With reference 20 fugitive slaves, MARYLAND
would not be materially worse off than i have
shown her to be, if she not in fact less mo-
lestct There would however, be some great
countervailing advantages. She is in advance
OF most Of the southern States in manufactures,
and duty ON northern imports would give
her Tor the time better prices ON such things as
now come from the North. Baltimore would
perhaps from its considerable size and its capital
become the New York of the South. New York it.
self must at once lose more than haif foreign trade
Charleston and New Orleans would exp and rapidly
The like might occur to the cities of Virginia.
Even the little towns the eastern coast of my
own State would more than recover the trade which
they had prior to the war duties and the tariff Of
1916 The northern tier Of counties in Kentucky
would perhaps be obliged TO remove their slaves to
the South. But there would be to her advantages
IN the change, similar to those of Maryland. Ken
lucky supplies the South with live stock to great
extent but she has to encounter the competition Of
Ohio and other northwestern States. Ii the pro-
ductions Of these States were subjected to duty
she might for a time have monopoly in the trade.
would do in Justice to these two States if SUM-
posed that they would be governed solely or even
mainly by calculations of Interest MARYLAND and
Kentucky are filled with as courageous as gener-
Gus, and as noble minded men and women as exist
on earth; and, following their bold impulses they
would make common cause with their oppressed
sisters Of the South, and, If necessary take their
places where the blows might fall thickest in the
'front.' OF the column, with the same high feelings
that animated their ancestors the battle fields Of
the revolution. Rather than that they should sepa-
rate from us, think il far more probable that some
Of the northwestern free States would find il to
their advantage to go with the South But we
lave been threatened that the North will take pos
session of the lower Mississippi The British tried
that in 1915, but found Andrew jackson and some
OF the southwestern militiamen in the way. In the
rty hive years that have since passed. those States
have become populous and strong, and would
doubtless be able to protect their waters from ag-
erosion. The southern States have now a free
population of six millions, and, producing in sue
cession such soldiers as Washington. Jackson.
Scott and Taylor, need have fears of for
eign aggression.
submit it, then, Mr.. Chairman, calmly 10 north
ern gentlemen, that they had better make up their
minds 10 give US at once fair settlement; not
cheat Us by mere empty form, without reality
but give something substantial for the South We
might acquiesce INA the Missouri compromise line
should individually prefer, under ali the circum-
stances, giving up the whole of California provided
we could have all on this side Of it, up TO about the
parallel of 40 not far from the northern line of the
State OF Missouri, rather than its southern-36O 30
We would thus, by getting the whole of New
Mexico, and having the noun tain chain and desert
on the west, obtain n proper frontier. We might
then acquire, at some future day. whether united
or divided, possession Of the country along the
Gull OF Mexico, well suited 10 be occiipied bv our
slave population. mean, sir, that no restriction
ought 10 be imposed by Congress on this territory
but that after IL has been left open all glasses r
make State constitution, determine for themselves
whether they will permit slavery not. The
south Will acquiesre In any reasonable settlement
But when we ask for justice, and 10 be let alone,
met by the senseless and insane cry Of
Union, Uniony' Sir, ] am dsgustcd with H.
When IL comes from northern gentlemen who arc
attacking Us, II falls ON my II would do IL
band Of robbers had surrounded dwelling, and
when the inmates attempted 10 resist the assailants
should raise the shout Of "Peacc-union- harmo-
pyp' II they will do us jusfios. we do not need
their lectures A long as they refuse it, their dcca
ratons seem miserable, hypocritical cant. When
these things come from southern men, have even
less respect for them. Even the most cowardly
men, when threatened with personal injury do not
usually announce in advance that they mean 10
submit 10 all the clIastisement which an adversary
may choose 60 infict. And those persons who
seeing the aggressive attitude ofthe North and IL
numerical power, declare in advance that Cor their
parts they intend 10 submit 10 whatever the ma ior-
ity may do, are taking the best course 10 aid our
assalanis, and need not wonder IL the country re-
CARDS them enemies Of the South.
" nortbern gentlemen will do M Justice ON this
great question, we may consent 10 submit 20 lesser
cyils. We may acquiescc in a most Oppressive
revenue system. We may tolerate n Inosi unequal
distribution Of the public expenditures. We may
hear the loss Of our fugitive slaves, incurred be.
cause the Legislntures 81 the northern States have
nullibed AN essential provision q the Constitution
without which the Union could not have been
formed, because mere pccuniary considerations arc
not controlling with We may even hermit
such portions Of the northern people as are destitute
o proper sclfrespect, 90 send up here occasionally
representatives whose sole business seems 10 be H.
irriiatc ne much as possible southern feeling and
pandcr to the prcjudices Of the worst part IL The
northern community We may allow that the
northern States shall keep up and foster in their
bOsoTns abolition societies, whose main purpose
- 10 SCATTER frebrands throughout the South, 10
incite servic nsurrections. and stimulate by icen
tious pictures. our negroes TO invade the persons
II our white women. but II, in addition 10 ali
these wrongs and insults, you intend 10 degrade
and utterly ruin the South, Den IRE don't 20 H.
We de not love you, people Of the North, well
enough 10 become your siares. God has riven us
the power and the will to resist Our fathers ac-
quired our liberty by the sword, aud with t. al
every hazard, We will maintain IL. But before re.
sorting 90 that instrument, hold that all constitu-
tional means should be exhausted. II is sir n
r,rovfafort NJ provfdouco thai L.. e..