Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-07-27
DEBATE IN THE SENATE.
THE COMPROMISE BILL.

rnsscu of California into the Union, the establishment Of
Territorial Governments for Utah and New Mexico, and
making proposals Texas for the settlement OF her northern
a.7d western boundaries-
Mr.. FOOTE. Mr.. President have so repeatedly de-
Eared my desire To abstain from all further discussion
N tais measure, that will be surprised at my say
sng at rise speak at this very Unexpectedly IN
3 called upon to do think, by the speech OF the
honorable gentleman from Virginia (Mr. HUNTER who has
st taken his seat speech which, considered IN all It's
hsElngs its exceeding rpeess both as to thought and ex
EKeon its bold assumptions, It's wonderful snhey OF ratio
naon elaborate ornateness and the extraordinary con-
erce with which delivered is in my judgment, OF
che extraordinary parliamentary has made
Ffs appearance here time and indeed is precisely
such speech did not expect from any one at so late a
sse OF deliberations, and for which we were certainly
cutie pepared-snce the honorable Senator from Virginia
&as been profoundly quiet heretofore when this measure
under consideration, and seemed TO manifest not the
slightest disposition in the world TO take active part the
s,ssion which has been for many weeks going his
&eing. Well the honorable gentleman has at last bro
xe0 his omnous silence he has at last disclosed his views
Siposes, and wishes in full, with extraordinary deliberations
and not, should judge without much previous medat
nnd formal preparation and the duty has evoved
nlstha is to say, feel il to have become my duty
ani to this wedgesed DISCOURSE upon the spur of the
moment, and without instant being allowed for prepa
Extisn of any sort, enter the with so potent
adversary wish had other friend of the bill
making ready for the combat should gladly have been
spared the task to the performance OF which shall adj
dress myself The honorable Senator from Virginia to
be less dissatisfied that have undertaken, this
cason to call upon you enforce the rules of order against
al by connng him to discussion of the precise CUES
r9n before the Senate really think that he ought feel
much indebted to this account since, notwthstand
the nteposon complained of he has been able TO take
H0st extended range OF remark, and it may be well sup
posed that had be been allowed to be yet dcusve,
hs speech would have been deficient in that concentrated
yigor which characterizes it emnently
Now almost the only part Of the speech of the honor
ha
subject Of non-interpention. Indeed it would seem, sir
shat some honorable gentlemen might be occupied for
nuy IN endeavorng 10 find out what non-inerveniion is
without being whit wiser the subject at the end OF that
ersod than they were before they heard the term
oyed-in the political in which the country generally
understands it, 1t is certain that the honorable gentleman
from Virginia has this morning given definition of
Entetventlon, which altogether and wholly different
GoM that which has been affixed TO it heretofore by those
Sxto have most considered the F or my part,
quite willing to adhere to the teachings OF that llusrous
ssonage With whom this doc rne of nen-ineventien og
naed, who, though Dead is not the less entitled to
deteTenia respect from his pTofessed followers than
aSben living. Of course allude Mr.. Calhoun, be-
d0een whom and the Senator from Virginia it is we'll
Saown that closest amty subsisted, and the conf
DENTAL political intercourse Indeed might well say,
without giving the least offence to the honorable gentleman
from Virginia, which very far certainly from intending,
that 40 man In the country has been emphatcaly recog
ned disciple of this great Southern him
sell. He therefore ought, think TO be the last in
ehe country to treat the authority Of Mr.. Calhoun with open
Soep, especially in that hall ofdeberaon of which he
recently distinguished ornament And yet such toe fact
as regret very much to The honorable gentleman has
Gosaken the doctrine of non-inervenon, expounded by
mr. Calhoun, and now urges that it is altogether
Uh intervention, he understands it. that Congress
Should intervene, by positive legislation, behalf Of the
South, in order to facilitate the introduction OF slavery into
sr acquired Territories Yes sir he that
II is the duty OF Congress to give special proco-aye
protection the wodto the property rights OF slave
hGers in the Territories and above which is
already afforded by the constitution itself. 49,.
On late occasion here, sir, asserted and proved am
to the satisfaction of ALL that Mr.. Calhoun the
riana asseer Of the doctrine Of Intervention, and its
Jealous and efficient expounder up the Of his
appearance here As what then said, and the evidence
Eh1ch then adduced not to have yet wrought con
xscton in the minds of several gentlemen whom it ALWAYS
PAINS me to see involved upon any the great pub
Gc questions OF the day. shall again trouble the Senate with
seztan extracts from Mr. Calhouns published writings and
speeches, which will all doubt as 20 his
u be regarded the author and popagaor the doctrine
Ef terven'op ercey denounced by not few
al his favorite disciples. On the 18th day of January
Es47 Mr. Calhoun, this chamber, in speaking Of the Mis-
ssurt compromise line, said
Sir here let me say word a. to the comtrsnae line
Ive Arrays considered it great error hghh injur0
a the South, because surrendered, TOR tsmbordy par
ssas those high principles the constitution uton -silch
1auf soe ought 10 stand"
again he says, in the speech
see my 1Say IN the constitution cohr5ro-
1zSe n COMPROMISE as but Of Congress. may be
IL
sztaoz Is stable. his arock. On stand is firm
s1 stable ground 1sich better stand obboshou
Sst'latictsm, than the shifting sands Of cobroni8e. Let
~ be done s0 compromises Lei go back and stand ubo,
Se constitution.
This sir, precisely what have endeavoed to do in
ts bill of adjustment We have gone back the consti,u
Sssn, and now stand upon in support of drawn
up with strict regard to lis sacred provisions and simply
cesued to carry those provisions into effect Again. said
Hr- Calhoun, most signal occasion in this hall,
when the Greg bill before u.s. and the great parties
81 the country organizing themselves for the Pes
<sntIa contest then just about to beg gentle
10 listen to bis words; listen of e earliest and
erest expostlons of that intervention doctrine upon the
aSs o which this bill has been framed These were then,
Mr. Caihouns words
But go further and hold that usceand the constitution
the easiest and the safest guard which the question
% settled regarded in reference party 1t may be settled
+N a ground simply by aetionby leaving the Terri
CORES tree and to the emigration OF all the world long
III they continue and when they become States adopt
whatever constitution they please with the single restriction
20 be republican, in order to their admission the Union
III party cannot safely take this broad and solid position and
successfully maintain IT, what other il take and maintain
~ cannot mada itself appeal the great principles
lhe constitution and self government to what other
Hc'snty strong to hold them in public opinion they
fPa greatly mistake the character of the people Of this
Son such appeal would prove successful il either
p shouid have the msgnaumty step forward and boldly
aEase " IL would pinon be received with shouts
aaprobaton by the patriotic and intelligent every quarter
taere is deep feeling peryadng the country that the unon
ADJ our pohch institutions in dangeror which such
Eoarsc would dis,e.
listen to wtat ne said in the speech upon the deli
qesnon 81 zesousy debated TINS morning by the honor
ahs Senator IRON Virginia Notice pray you whether he
asked, 40 the Senator from Virginia does on This OCCASION
Sss the special protection ot Cougess in tehaf of
Egats OF properly already amply secured ty tue constitution
2tsf Mr.. Calhoun said:
There sa very str king difference the position in