The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-11
MIR. speaker Cobb ana the As,u..m.u.


Mr.. Speaker Cobb ana the Adjustment
The Speaker of the House OF has writ.
ten letter to William H Hull esq. Of Georgia, in re-
gard to the new territory acquired from Mexico and the
adjustment Of the boundaries OF Texas Without refer
ence to the origin and merits Of the late war with Next
co. the important fact sares US in the face thai vast
territory has been precptaed upon this republic and that
we are under treaty sipulaons to take care OF it, and
provide for it suitable government Nor is this all
II the people of the newly acquired territory alone were
to be considered, would present more simple ques-
ton Bot SO happens that other questions Of complex
character and OF vast importance involved in the
sue Not only the destines of The people Of the con
quered domain to be considered but the interests OF the
whole nation are concerned and the permanence of the
Union itself may depend on the result The subject,
them is as momentous has been presented from
the origin OF the government It's proper adjustment
ques cool heads and patriotic hearts, and minds capable
OF comprehendng not merely States, but the whole
Union
La free republic, honest differences OF opinion are ex-
peced to exist among intelligent men and the same per-
sons may, al different times entertain different opinions in
regard 10 practical matters, varying according to the best
information attainable, from time to time Still more
diverse may be the opinions of honest statesmen residing
in opposite sections regard TO the national ques-
ions. Without, therefore, mputing improper motives,
be prepared for wide discrepancies and sent-
ment, all aiming the happiness of the whole.
Considering them the mperfection of human wisdom,
the complicated questions presented the diversity OF
tment extent OF territory and variety OF climate, and
the magnitude Of the questions involved it behooves all
honest to cast aside personal antipathies and
tiona animosities, and unite spirit OF mutual
sion and just compromise.
Not only the destnes OF this glorious republic are
voved per Sc. bu, the great experiment Of
for seigovenment. The eyes Of all Europe are upon
us, and the questions issue here topics at the
courts Of all the potentates of Christendom.
The present Congress alone responsible for the per-
manent settlement OF all internal difficulties. II has
decde for the present at least. whether, under the
most favorable circumstances, the people are capable OF
governing themselves The Grecian and Roman repub-
lies after centuries OF "geng along comfortably" at
length reapsed into despotsms. which have continued
with various fortunes and vcisstudes to this day But
they unacquainted with the glorious modern inven-
ton OF representative federal republic We have this
in perfection; and, what is more, have thought
that we had the intelligence to carry it out And are
we really so deficient in the mutual concession, the JUS
tice, the moderation, the devotion 10 republican princi-
ples the patriotism, TO be unable to settle all our
present difficulties, and conound the calculations of
foreigners This is the great problem for the present
Congress solve, and to preserve our "model repub-
lie" on a lasting foundation.
Thus impressed, we have read, with great interest," the
able letter Of Mr.. Cobb to Mr.. VIM H. Hulk. Although
intended for the information OF his more immediate con-
sttuens, il is worthy OF far extensive consdera-
ton His position, Speaker OF the popular branch,
is calculated TO attract especial attention. But, aside
from this is admitted that he possesses talents Of
very high order In his responsible Office he has, in the
language OF Jefferson, proved himself honest, capable,
and faithful to the constitution" His familiarity with
the complicated principles OF legislation and prompess
in deciding difficult parliamentary rules. have proved his
capacity, whilst the mpartality and dignity with which
he presdes over the House command universal admira-
ton.
Mr. Cobbs position has afforded him good opportunity
10 watch the OF debate and events, and arrive
raj Just conclusions on the matters at issue Thus view
ing the three great propositions presented TO Congress
10 wit the scheme OF the late President the plan OF the
Missouri ne and the Adjustment proposed hy the Com
mi,ee OF Thlrieen--he has TO the deliberate
cusion that on the whole, the latter combines adj
vapages for the proper settlement Of this vexed question
than either Of the others He has given his for
this conclusion with so much precision and force Of agu
ment, that ii would be impossible to condense OF
present them in better form We hope, therefore. that
his letter will be copied into every leading newspaper in
the United States as containing condensed view Of the
natter and under the sanction OF his name and station
He differs somewha, in opinion from the extremists Of
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not, therefore, entitled TO the less weight II may be
that his letter has rather ate but the questions
involved in the omnibus bill are now pending in separate
shapes, we may still hope that his patriotic views viii,
have due influence in the final adjustment Of this dis
tracing and complicated question.
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