The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-03
The Tive Systems Of Csmpres.iss -Principis az NOM
M Istsrvenaioa

The Tive Systems Of csmpresalss -Principis az NOM
AnfsrventiOn.
We lay the following able and very interesting letter
from Mr. Nicholson, Of Tennessee, before our readers
because u serves to cast some light upon a mystery
winch has hitherto puzzled many Of friends because
serveso show the merits Of the two systems Of Compro
MISE and because il vndicates the basis OF the Adjust
ment OF the Committee OF Thirteen from many OF the OBJ.
lections which have been urged agaipstit il.
The public have been at some loss to understand
the true course Of the distinguished delegates of Ten
nessee. Il distinctly knowa that the popular
current was running in that State decidedly 10 ia
vor Of the Compromise The Nashville Union had
avowed that fact, after taking due time to collect the
public sentiments and yeii two OF her distinguished
sons had ultimately sanctioned by their open deolara
tons and their emphatic toass, the Missouri line as the
only basis on which they were willing to stand The
question was thus forced upon US, Has Tennessee
changed her postonl Has she thrown herself upon
basis which she had no reason to believe could be OBJ
tanned, and which subsequent vote in the Senate has
now put entirely out OF the question Will Tennessee
shll Persevere in that position at the hazard Of leaving
the whole question open, and the whole country exposed
TOT violent agitation land no one knows where may
light upon the transactions OF the hour but ii does more
serves to develop the true elements Of both systems Of
Compromise, and TO disspae some of the many obec-
tons which have been raised to the system now before
the Senate. Mr. Nicholsons criticism upon the address
Of the Nashville Convention is Ingenious and in some
respects. irresistible; and especially in his remarks upon
the emitting any alluson that por-
en Of the Compromise which provides territorial govern
ta freM Nj. MI Z a
non-intervention as to slavery" We cannot reconcile
this omission with the high character Of many Of the
members OF the conventions and free 10 say that
It is calculated 10 shake confidence in the candor of
any man, who is SO DESTROYS Of presenting the Compro
mise as painted DEVIL that he would deny any merit
the whole proposition. When man tells us that the
North gains everything and the South comedies every
thing, we scarcely know what answer to make without
giving offence. Mr. Nicholson truly asks If the argu
ment lof the Nashville address, intended to be full
and fair, why this important matter entirely over
looked' The South has been contending strenuously
for years for the doctrine of nonnerventon as the only
true constitutional doctrine Upon this point the great
battle has been soaging beireen the North and the South
and its violence has been such shake the very ona
irons Of the government But when measure is brought
forward containing express recognition OF the nom
principle, an address from Southern
Convention proposing to discuss il makes no mention Of
the important concessions II the author Of the address
had directed his attention to this feature of the Compro-
mise bill, he cod haze discovered the true reason hy
The Gbolionists are opposed to IT, IHs omission, my
uie0, stamps the argument incomplete and ons-sded r.
We confess that we are astonshed 1--WE subdue all
stronger feelings this occasion) when we see attempts
making to obtain the triumph Of by such pro-
ceeding But we forbear further comment upon the let
ter of Mr. Nicholson, which, long as it is we now lay
before our readers:
NASHVILLE June Is, 1850.
To the Editor of the Nashpiue Uaiom
SIR IL has been announced in your paper that as a
member OF the committee on resolutions in the late South
my s he S as
majority was stated in general terms. II my purpose
had TO that portion Of tie address: which discusses the
aI ls o. r ne o. as ays question now pending
abandoned upon the agreement OF the convention to inco
porate into the address the amendments showing that the
ssans the 1 psn no Of sdasmsns essd To- Ahoash the
amendments agreed 10 by the convention made the address
did not reconcile reasoning by which the plan OF
adjustment recommended by the Committee OF Thirteen
face Of tho address was let II 20 forth without
any further discussion OF my objections requested.
the argument Of the address To which my exceptions
minority report were Intended 20 apply and to state the
request, and know OF better mode of doing than
through your columns do this the cheeruly,
will enable make known the which felt IL
my duty In the deliberations OF the committee
entered the with views the best line OF
policy be In its proceedngs widely different
those entertained by many others As the whole scheme
Southern Convention had been assaed In the South,
having had It's origin IN spirit OF hostility the Union,
and this suspicion known prevail extensively,
was satisfied that good could result unless the entire
action OF assembly should be clearly conservative
dssipafe forever all such unjust and unounded appre-
uey mai be indi
ua delegates who would advance sentiments looking TO
ultimate disunion secession last resort but my
hdence strong that the large majority OF the
would and feel the necessity OF relieving the assembly
all odium by clear and unequivocal manifestation
of their continued devotion 10 the constitution and the
Union That such the prevailing sentiment easily
very commencement Of the session. BY
consents seemed be conceded all Sides that the
subIect grievances under the delberat
OF Cong ress Ii would be imprudent that
lion consider of remedies for anticipated violations OF
our rights There therefore, general, II
universal scquescence In the propefy Of limiting de-
alterations and action firm but temperate enumeration
aud OF constitutional rights and equally
firm aud temperate expression OF fixed deter minson
resist any further aggressions upon them. IL was be-
lievcd that II would be unwise and premature la a
cony IGNITION, 10 which only nine OF the fourteen slave
nlne but partially represcnicd.j that the questions
as TO the best mode OF resistance OF aggression
not yet consummated should be discussed, much
considered and acted upon In this sentiment fully
resolutions believed then, and believe now that the
obstacle the Of rights
the Of union IN the southern States, and that
important duty resting every friend oil the
south is all his influence Ia producing such n
union. hesitate declare that II there
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