The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-20

daons of all government in pursuit of asngle idea In
Of an abstraction, they lose sight OF all the prac
cal benefits OF good government They forget that we
have to take the world find IT, and not the ans
cendentast would have IL The real phanfhropist would
desire that there should Be neither name nor for
crime OF misery among all the works OF God But he
Were Christian he would condemn the whole system
OF Gods providence because It did mo- conform 10 his
fectabily friends do likewise Our systems OF gov
eminent may not In their view, be perfect; but they
framed by men greater WISER better than ourselves, and
were intended Our government n the language Of the
consutlon) was created order to form more per-
feet union, to establish justice insure domestic ranqu
~, to provide Tor the defence, promote the
general welfare and TO the blessings OF liberty 10
ourselves and postery." Il has done all this. not
wiihstandng its guaranty and recognition OF The insttu
tons OF the South. II will continue to do co. II you
respect its compromises; otherwise, il must fall and this
Union must perish.
fore separating from to calculate what worth
to them. To the North, this Union indeed pearl be-
yond priceits is worth more than all the political capital
you make out OF this abolition agitation. And say
to in all candor that you must relinquish the
the other The capital invested in abolition and free
soilism is but small in amount II is rather peddling
business and though its discontinuance might break
many small trader in politics, suppose wing friends
over the way would assist in passing political bank
rup law which would give you absoluton on full con-
fession and repentance. But, to be serious sir inde
pendent OF all considerations OF patriotism, would urge
our northern brethren 10 calculate in dollars and cents
what this Union is worth to them would ask them 10
inquire who pays the of this government and who
receives them would ask the manufacturers Of cot
ton. whence comes the raw MATERIAL and where is the
manufactured article sold and whence the protec
lion of near 80 per cent upon all northern labor and
capitali Who furnishes the freights for your ship
ping interest Where do yoa find the profit. Of your
coastng trade Yes. Mr. Chairman. this Union is
known the people of the North only by its blessings
to us of the South only by its burdens. When you
come to pay the taxes Of separate government we win
see whether not you will always vote to appro-
pirate money, and to increase taxes. The Union is
you bounty, and every burden blessing Without the
Union your factories viii rot down. and grass grow in
your streets. Mr. Chairman, will not discuss the ques-
on OF the power of the South maintain her ndepend.
existence against all will SIMPLY say that
would be stronger and richer than any people upon earth
with like numbers Money IS the snew OF war. and this
we would have in abundance with lighter taxes than
pay in times of profound peace But this question
ought not to be discussed will discuss it, trust
Mr. Chairman, some Of the feeling Of hostility which
exists in reference the South POLITICAL and ought
to be felt al least upon this side OF the House One
ground oil complaint that the South has had undue
proportion OF the high Offices OF this government for
instance, we have had most OF the Presidents. Now,
ought IT to be cause OF complaint against us, or jea
Monroe, Jackson, and Polk, were southern menl No
they great and glorious names and we all should be
proud Of them as % our eounynen h SSt Mr Chairman
porant Offices has not been in consequence of sectional
feeling, but il has arisen from the fact that from the
days OF Washington until now, the strength OF the dem
ocrac party has been in the Souh and elections have
turned upon democratic principles, and victories have
by us always been esteemed triumphs Of principle and
not of section trust the time will come when,
on questions OF this character viii love section
more than our principles or our common country.
Washington, sir. in his Farewell Address, has warned
the mischsfs Of foreign intrigue have already spoken
to you OF the one-I will now briefly refer TO the other
will not say that have the evidence OF such intrigue;
but this will saw that the abolition and free soil move
ment is doing that which OF all things earthly de-
sired by all the despots Of Europe They look upon
institutions with jealousy, and would be greatly pleased at
their destruction and presume that here
tains doub, that this agitation threatens bring about
a dissolution OF the Union. England knows and fears
naval and commercial rivalry. and nothing but the
dissolution OF this Union TO her the ascendency
With the Union, wewl not only nva but supass her;
with the dissolution OF the Union, her commerce must
remain unriyalled and through all tine she may ride
dencs of her agency-hat, OF course, have,
because to be efficient il must be secret Neither you
nor know but that her paid secret agents in our
midst This work rs done 90 precisely agreeable TO what
know would be her wishes and her interest, that IL
naturally suggests the idea that il may be done 10
order Further this idea of Canadian annexation, which
was agitaied in the legislature oil New York but
few days since, and which has, until lately, been
rather ooanienanced by the English government,
most oppohunely TO excite the further alarm OF the
South, especially when II is sought BY the
Empire State for purposes OF aggression have, too,
been surprised at the amount oi money that has been err
pended and is still ready be expended IN the attempts 10
revouiicnize Cuba, with view 10 annexation. do
not know that England has anything do with H. but
that she the party 10 oc Deneuteo, tnesc
agiiatons should bring about dissolution OF the Union
further know that England always sees her interest,
and never omiis the Of advancing IL Her states
nanshp the most far-sghtet and grasping, and she
loses opportunity OF advancing either her inter-
est or her power.
Mr. Chairman in this discussion have endeavored 10
be candid have stated my convictions they exist
upon my own mind. ! hope Others viii fairly weigh
them, and take them for whatever they may be worth.
The time allowed In this House s TOO short 10 discuss
the legal question, either from authority or by reference
10 precedens have consequently taken the constitu
lion my guide, and have looked into il Tor my political
faith as would into my Bible for my religious. When
took my seat here took oath TO preserve, protect,
and defend the constitution To do this m the right
spirit we must look the instrument ITSELF and le pre-
cedent ana AUTHORITY have no influence with us, bat
simple matter Of reason Oar oath TO support the con-
uton as our fathers made H. and not as either courts or
Congresses have construed H. II this course adopted,
even the very few arguments have used are enough
n Won ta any other course the constitution but waste
PAPER and the sooner you burn up the better adj
nit the authority OF precedent in matters OF JUDICIAL de-
csions Of private rights bu not in the action OF coord-
nate DEPARTMENTS OF governments We have no inailible
church. nor have we an nfallble courtnor should the
MIR Chairman, will close my remarks, a.
opened them by invoking The serious attention OF this
House and this nation TO the danger which
free and glorious institutions On every side and from
every quarter OF the Union hear the everberaiions OF
this danger, which, 10 the language of MIR jefferson
on similar occasion, stalls upon my ear like the alarm
OF the hre-bell al nighfhke the kneil OF the Union
Yes, sir, warn you, and through you this House and
this nation. that the ship Of State approaches the dread
ful maestrom OF dsunIon She already feels and AM
swes TO its cIrcng II s time that evey nsnd
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