Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-14

have lately burst forth in support of the Union AMI the
ssSsnuHon. Mr.. Grayson formerly member Of Cougress
has published pamphlet IN favor Of the constitution, which
has been circulated throughout the State and which has pro-
duced extraordinary sensation there. Mr. Ponse and
Gen. Hamilton have spoken out the subject in the b,des
language Can you doubt that these voices raised In sup
port Of the institutions of our fathers will patriotic
response in South Carolina doubt it. Do you
recoect instance which occurred in the past history Of
country, with which Joel r. Ponset identified A.
few years ago. when he represented this country in Mexico
his house surrounded by mob and its demolition was
threatened He kept quiet and simply hung out the Amer
ag-the and stripes. What the result The
mob Gained into submission by his silently pointing to
the stars and stripes of his country Thus the moral power
OF the Union felt in the Of semi civilized Mexico
and proved sufficient put down ctonss and suppress tu
multi The man. in the centre of South Carolinas has
the same part to perform towards those who have banded
themselves against the institutions OF their country
have declared against the constitution of
the republic. And what 10 he doing He pointing, in
their presence and whn their views TO the fag Of the
uY-he immortal stars and stripes Applause and cheer
snglhe embems Of coun,rys dominion and renogn.
And do not doubt but that the result will be the
was in Mexico for before the next Convention assemblies
in Mississippi venture 10 predict that South Carolina will
redeem herself and will repent in sackco and in ashes the
emey which, for the tas twelve months has marked the
conduct Of her leaders and people.
citizens, the dangeris almost over regret to say
there is some little ground Tor apprehension TO the future
This compact of adjustment which you have heard SO eo-
quenty encgzed will quiet our country and will secure the
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South East and West. But the question is, will you ad-
here to it, [Voices-"We will We will"l Will the
North generally adhere to confidently believe will II
is this ground have proceeded in all the public meet
that the fugitive slave BILL as passed by Congress- shall
main the law Of the land and be faithfully enforced that the
Wmot provs9 that monsous thing which, trust has been
consigned the tomb of the Capues shall not be revived
if you agree that attempt shall be made in Congress to
abolish slavery in the Dsrc, of Columbia you agree that
attempt shall be made by Congress to interfere with the
ade Of slaves between the different States if you will agree
that State shall be prevented from coming into the Union
the ground Of her having slavery within her limits; in
wod you will agree carry out the compact Of our fathers
the South will do her part faithfully in executing that COM
pact believe that the North will take this course. And
why Because in the Congress Of the United States, the
abes and most distinguished men Of the Union concued 10
supporting that plan of adjustment believe the North will
be faithful know the South will be to this compact be-
cause know the influential and patriotic north Of
Mason and Dixons line the side Of the Unon and
will sustain that plan of adjustment. believe it because
the President and his Cabinet all in support OF
that plan of adjustment. believe the law will be
forced because the efficiency of the law has been tested
and that the judges north OF Mason and DiIons line pre-
pared faithfully to do their duty [APplause Why, look
the message Of Mr. Fillmore II worthy OF the best
of the Republc-ofa Jefferson, of Washington, Madi
least far deals with the slavery question. He
determined to stand by the laws, and recommends no al
eration in their provisions This will content the South
and let the North up the recommendations Of the Pre-
sdent, and the Union is safe.
will not detain you much longer but feel bound to
mark for moment the proceedings OF the COMMITTEE OF
Thirteen The distinguished gentleman who addressed US
this occasion (Ogden Hoffman, Esq has referred to the
action Of that committee and not having been one Of that
committee likewise speak in terms OF commendaoh Of
its labors The gentlemen who composed that committee did
above party influence they did forget their party alb
sorbed they patriotic soictnde for their county
welfare and honor. Yes and will give you anecdoe
illustrative of the spirit in which these acted Il
said, certain occasion, to my old friend General Cass
by gentleman three cheers for General Cass who was
consulting party policy little than the interests of the
country, that if the plan Of adjustment carried out
Henry Clay might become President Now, General Cass
had nominated Mr.. Clay chairman of that committee ;
and what the reply of the old patriot will state the
reply because perhaps you will hear it from else.
When he replied that honest face of his became refulgen
with the true spirit of patriot. He remarked, "Then
be it. If Cays noble conduct at the head Of committee,
in rescung his country from present DANGER should conduct
him to the Presidency, in the nation will more cor
daily raify his election than myself" Here followed
ou.burst of applause which made the portraits the walls Of
the Governors dance jig challenge you to point
out to such another instance OF patriotic devotion and self
sacrifice And that the feeling predominant among the
friends of the adjustment in both houses Of Congress will
not speak Of those who held subordinate position like my
self but will say that the three leading Senators who sup
ported that scheme of seemen-Cay, Cass and Webster,
proved themselves pure-inded, dsnteresed sesacrcing
patriots, regardless Of every thing like individual advance
nent when the country which they loved was in danger
[Applause loud and gconnued Yes, in my Judgment
their conduct surpasses that Of any in any Of the
world. Arsdes and Themistoces lived and died rivals.
Cesar drove Cato from Rome, who compelled to
himself from the yrant by committing suicide Cicero, too,
had become the victim Of the maevoence Of that progae
and cruel ermagant who called Anthony husband Pitt and
Fox were rivals in England throughout their whole lives,
and became econced up the moment Of the death
of the former Burke and Fox had quarrel which termi
mated friendship of many years. But Clay, Cass and
Webster the altar Of their countys happiness sacrificed
every thing like personal rivalry, dregarded every thing like
party ascendency and the of faction uniting them,
selves band Of brothers, standing shoulder to shoulder in
support OF their common country, and mmortazng them
selves The uneqused of Triad American patriots Here
three cheers for Clay Cass and Webster given with
hearty goodwill.
will detan you longer, fellow-czens and regret
that have kept you long from the rich feast which my
friend from Louisiana is prepared to spread before But
this is subject which have much feeling. is sub
ect in which know every patriot has feeling, deep and
strong. Let close then, by pledgng myself you be-
far my humble services required will stand faith
fully by the compact Of Union, by the scheme of adjust
ment and by the plan Of organization which originated in
Castle Garden, and which is rapidly extending itself
the whole Conedeacy, until the crisis pss-un the
republic is rescued from danger, and constitution esab
ished more firmly than it at its inception. Fellow. c
zens, bid you all an afieciionate farewell.
Senator Downs, Of Louisiana, then came for
ward, amidst loud and enthusiastic cheering, and
said:
Felow-cizens cannot express the qualification feel
in meeting you upon this occasion. come from Union
States and though Southern planter. and having most of
worldly interests invested in that species Of property which
has been much the subject of dispute for the twelve
months, am now, as hope shall be- Union