Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-06-15
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may respectively seem demand; when, doub
not that the and kindly interchange of views
between my colleague and myself may that which
is going on without the least unkndness discouesy
either side and with disposition do the least injustice
on the part Of either of Yet Mr. PRESIDENT after wha
my honorable colleague has said this OCCASION il is hardly
possible that Of common constituents who may read
his speech will adopt the opinion that have been labor
ing do them and the South generally most grevouf
wrong in supporting this bill the operation Of which, as
my colleague insists is convert that which is slave
territory into free soil.
Mr.. DAVIS will acquit my colleague certainly Of hav-
ing any such purpose This is proposition to take territory
from what is now slave State and place il the disposal
of the Federal Government when it is clear that majority
Of the Federal Government opposed to extending slave
territory.
Mr.. FOOTE. But, as have SO repeatedly and enpha-
cay urged not intended to convert slave territory into
free territory all 1t is only to settle disputed bounda-
n and doing So the is used in the least
degree disturb the existing state Of the law and to leave
to the judicial tribunals Of the country hereafter decide what
that existing state of the law is If this is not the faNoie
Democratic doctrine Of noninterUentO, not able TO
derstand what is To be sure, IL this abolition
Government observe it has been charged with being Of
late BY several distinguished Southern gentlemen some mis-
chief might flow from the contemplated arrangement mas
much will certainly be in the power Of the Government
by violation Of all the principles Of good faith and Of cons
utonal obligation, to extend the Wmot provso hereafter to
both the Territories Of New Mexico and Utah. But Mr..
President is there any danger of this Can any be-
eve this at all probable who reflects upon the events which
have recently occurred both here and elsewhere Have
slain the Wlmo provso and again in the last
three days Are not engaged in performing the
obsequie Of that hated monster Is great and most
sautary change going the public mind of the North in
relation to the powers OF the Government the subject OF
slavery Has noble State of the North Mchigan)
formally rescnded the instructions formerly given her Sc
majors here in favor Of the Wmot provso Is it
acknowledged that is impossible that the proviso pass
the two houses Of Congress at all Under such circumstances
insist, Mr. President that this Government IS unjusly
h, - nn
the contrary, has proved itself most conclusivey be
abolition Government and such to be confdd in and
respected by all sections Of the Unn However others may
be inclined to dsst the Government the subject Of sa
very, confess that has at present my fullest confidence.
fear not its future action if the plan adjustment now before
for consideration shall receive the sanction of Congress
Under the influence of the amendments recommended to
do all doubt that abolition would be at and
eectualy detached from politics. Free soilism and abo
on, in their political aspects, would be Utterly eXinguished
The wreched demagogues who have ong kept up fret
full and fictitious consequence by the agaion OF their absurd
dogmas, would perish by wenes and by hundreds. The
republic would be restored much quiet TO concord
and to true brohey feeling and nole institutions would
be eesabshed upon foundations too firm to be shaken again
as they have been in our own day and generation.
Mr. President, cannot efrain whilst upon this subject,
from expressing the profound modification which have felt
at discovering the gross injustice which las been done to the
plan OF adjustment by portion Of the Southern press and by
public speakers in and out of Congress from whom
fairness and beraity certainly to be expected. shall
go large into particulars his head it per-
hsps not important TO do and prefer reservng the task
of more thorough refuaon Of the nnumenbe ISLANDERS of the
hor to future period But this morning circular,
addressed to his constituents by number Of the other
The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chat must call the Sc
major to order. II. -..
Mr.. FoOTE. suppose I may refe, to circular ad-
dressed by worthy gentleman in Washington to his
constituents in South Carolina. allude to Gen. Wallace,
whose circular appeared in the last Charleston Mercury
There much in this circular which Twas painedto see,
emanating as does from gentleman whose public and p
vate character such must lend great weight any state
ment which he choose publish in reference to the
dition Of things in Washington touching this plan Of adjust
ment say, saw much in this address Ct Gen. Wallace to
his constituents which gave serious Distress being Of
ure to the most impressions TO be adopted
regard those members Of this body who engaged sup
porting the recommendations Of the Committee of Thirteen
will specify Of these unjust and injurious statements,
which all who hear will acknowledge to be utterly
without foundation 1t is this-( have not the circular be-
fore me, but feel confident that cite its with
substantial accuacy We, who sustain the plan Of adjust
ment accused by General Wallace of concurrpg with the
honorable Senator from Kentucky (M CLAr in regard
the present existence and validity of the Mexican laws in
gard slavery the Territories for the of which
endeavorng to provide. Yes sir, accused
Of asserting that these Mexican laws yet existing and
operative, when, Mr. President, you and the Senate well
know and had hoped that every intelligent the
nent knew, that Of who acting in union
with the Senator from Kentucky in support Of this
and often announced opinion speeches
that have been published here and circulated the whole
republic mention this striking instance of injustice for
the purpose Of woundng the sensibes or casting the least
dscredt upon the worthy gentleman whose circular address
to his constituents have been noticing, but with view of
showing what sad and deporabe extent the excitement
the moment is nstgang honorable and patriotic pro-
mitigate charges against those who chance to differ with them
in regard pending of legislative policy and thus
to bring upon those who would be most happy harmonic
and operate with hem if they could conscentousy do
So the suspicious and perhaps the condemnation of their
fellow citizens Of the South upon grounds which have actually
existence whatever except in the oveheated fnces of
eme sectional parsans. For my part sr intend to bring
charges against any Southern who may differ with
in opinion, unless shall he driven to fierce retaliation by
these continued Misrepresentation Of and motives which
event. shall not feel myself responsible for consequences
After much further debate, the Senate adjourned.
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