The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-02

il did not meet his views Ii was not what be required
but he would acquesee IN H. II adopted In the commit
proposition thus offered by myself but il rejected by
division OF the commiiteeiour 10 four. These the
facls IN Tstence 10 the matter.
Nj. DAVIS, of Mississippi am glad to have received
this minute explanation from the senator Of Kentucky
upon point OF history which is valuable Ii establishes
several main points First. that this 10 no new propose
ton second that received the countenance oil hall tne
committee that engaged compromise measure a.
former period and third, that the distinguished sou.n-
en statesman long the recognised leader upon =. ques
tons peculiarly belonging 10 the rights ano interests 81
the South member OF that committee, acluerceu III
the proposition OF the senator from ksnucky voted Iof
T. and was willing with that condition. oo sns MIS- NV,
coee forever the only cause OF serious dscord between
different sections OF our Union L was, therefore, with
surprisebese things least many of them, being fresh
n he memory Of aIlthai heard my colleague say that
any one had had the Infamous fasehood and audacy 10
assert that southern men had introduced this proposition
10 smbarrass the bill before and prevent the ADJUST
ment OF existing difficulties.
Mr.. FOOrE Will my colleague excuse me did not
hear the beginning OF hrs remark
win surprise heard my colleague say that any had
had the Infamous faisehood and audacity to that
southern men had introduced the Missouri Compromise
in order TO embarrass the bill before and to proven, an
llr. FOOTE. / understand my colleague now. and
will simply state that d! not charge any senator
member Of the House with such intention, but said
that there Individuals elsewhere who supported the
proposition for such purpose cordially acquitted all
those with whom am associated here Of any such de.
sgn the senator's words, therefore, cannot apply to
Mr.. DAVIS. My colleague might very well have re-
lied on i that they did not The uniform courtesy with
which have treated hum might have assured him that
Mr.. FOOrE. | knew my colleague did not so intend
it but Il might have been understood by Of those
Nj. DAVIS I do not see how my language could
have been so understood shoald be sorry IL any one
could suppose that would charge my colleague upon
this floor with crimes 30 degrading those was de-
acrihinO MT n all He afayod was
here but elsewhere that the accusation was made The
accusation Of those many alsehoods that are now
Get Of scavenges hang the Senate and pounce
upon every southern who advocates the rights and
principles Of his constituents is part Of the work Of
that class of among the "letter writer's whose in
famous business is 10 invent or gather SANDER and
caer aviiated appetite for caumny Of whom-he
must be the vilest Hessan Of his cass informed is
men for the manner which have ielt it incumbent
upon TO represent our constituents here.
Sir regret that the introduction OF the subject has led
me into even passing notice OF such things a. these il
il not my habit thus trespass the Senate Proud
the consciousness OF my own ectude, secure in the a
pr0va OF my own constituents, allow the press sur
rounds pour In their artillery without fearing harm
from their fire. have allowed defunct politicians resur
rectsd tor the purpose. to throw in their blows too
have allowed speeches to 20 out, one alter another
which have placed IN attitude which does not be-
long TO and have looked upon it with the indifference
which belongs the that am right and the
security with which the approval OF my constituents in
United States senator low that he must stand al the
mercy OF every petty newspaper degraded letter
cannot estimate the intelligence OF my countymen 80
chsnpy TO believe am to be Judged by either the
praise condemnation of hired scrbbers TRUST my life
which, except when in the service OF my country has
s &c
feared the coming OF the judgment Of my constituents
though from the very inception OF this measure down 10
the present hour the country has been flooded with mis-
sIss representing all who favor this particular bill in
favor OF the Union and every southerner who opposes
it a. opposing il for purposes Of disnnion. Now,
charge against me, will answer him. When any
respectable shall ever accuse me of being
disunionist, will answer him in monosylables
At present have wish TO enter into argument to
prove that FALSE which hope gentlemen will charge,
and which my whole lie utterly condemns II have
superstition, cir which governs my mind and holds il
ons can inherit sentiment, may be said to have in
hered this from my revolutionary father And II eiuca
ton can develop sentiment in the heart and mind OF
man, surely mine has been such would develop
feelings Of attachment for the Union But, sir. have
an allegiance the State which represent here have
allegiance to those who have intrused their interests
10 me, which every consideration OF faith and OF duty,
which every feeling OF honor tells is above all other
political considerations. trust shall find my
allegiance taee and here in conflict God forbid that the
day should ever come when TO be true 10 my constituents
10 TO be hostile 10 the Union. IL, sir we have reached
thai hour in the progress OF our institutions, II is past
the age 10 which the Union should have lived. II we
have got TO the point where II Is treason to the United
States 10 protect the rights and interests OF constu
ens ash why should they longer be represented here
Why longer remain part OF The Unonl II there is a
dominant party in this Union which can deny to us
equality and the rights derive through the constitu
ton; II longer the freemen fathers left
II We TO be crushed BY the power OF unresrsined
majority this not the Union for which the blood of the
revolution shed this ~ not the Union was taught
from my cradle 10 this Is not the Union in the
vice OF which large portion OF my life has been passed
the 10 not the Union for which fathers pledged their
property. their lives and their sacred honor No, cit,
this would be central government, raised the de-
Ant the highest obligation Of every VINO has sworn
10 support that constitution would be resistance 10 It's
usurpaiion. This - my position.
My colleague has truly represented the people oil Mis-
sisssppi asdently attached to the Union. think he
has not gone beyond the ruth when he has placed Mis-
sisspp 81 the hrst, IL not the first Of the States OF
the Union in attachment 10 IT, But, sir that deep
70 ~ al-even that II may become necessary to try by
the touchsione OF reason u not impossible that they
should unfu the flag OF disunion. II 10 not impossible
that violations OF the constitution and of their rights
should drive them 10 that dread remty feel well
sured that they will reach II until has been twice
and three times justified. II, when thus fully warranted,
they want a standard bearer, am at their command.
Of Mississippi, and with this feeling my colleague will
not b surpused TO learn that regretted 10 hear hun sup
pose case. contemplate contingency, 10 which he
would scorn 10 represent the people Of Mississippi.
Mr.. FOOTE. My colleague Will allow me 10 say that
lam In favor, il possible, OF equitable and honorable
adusment OF all these questions; and under the existing
circumstances oil the hour embrace the opportunity oil
al 10 dissolve the Union should be made. for one could
NOS sanction and sustain II; and II the State OF Misss
app should under present circumstances, assume such
poeltion-whsch believe 10 be impossible whoever