Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-04-06

threatened action of the majority they advise MS 10 refer the
matter TO the Supreme Court OF the United States which,
they say Is the great constitutional arbter whose decisions ali
good citizens who love law and order submit to- If thew
complained Of This action Of the minority of course should
recommend them apply for redress to the Supreme Court
Should that august tribunal decide for example, that oneb
Of the members present had the right demand the yeas
and nays then would doubtless furnish the companants
such remedial process the Constitution of the United States
and the laws provide in such Should Northern gen.
temen be inconsistent to decline await the effect OF
this slow process then they would probably attempt change
the existing rules Of the House. But these rules have been
tried and approved by the American Congress for many years.
they much reveenced in certain quarters the
laws Of the Medes and Persans in their day. In other words
Southern men, seeing how country has propered under
these rules not choose to have them changed
sPec, and may the means prevent change
as those above indicated Should the majority in tina.
urgency as has been threatened they will d. attempt
substitute their rules arbitrarily adopted end to dispaee
the existing Speaker because his fidelity 10 the consttu
ton then their conduct being unlawful forcbls and
unenary, would justify and require orcibe action the
part OF the friends of the constitution resist their attempts
1t would thus turn out that the Northern members having in
the first place been guilty of yranacs abuse their pow
ers under the constitution, and finding that that ment
contained provision for the protection Of the minority
rights they had sought to rample on, this majority saw
finding that they baked in theifeors by the conu-
ton ITSELF would second time put themselves in the wrong
by an appeal to force In such who might ussthe
means necessary defeat hsrevoutionarY movement would
be standing in defence Of the constitutions and laws Feeling
the force as high obligations could possibly on m
manbeng Icannot doubt but that in this contingency Southern
men VIII do their duty without regard oany personal peril
that may be incurred
One purpose Of such this would be to teac
the North that under the powers granted ths constitution
both to maores and minotes, great mischief in practice
might be caused An appeal would thus be made the most
solemn manner to the good and righfeeng OF the
masses Of the people there, and they might hen decide
whether not they willing carry political sys-
TEN as we have heretofore done.
fhe time when ought this modsof action
hold, should be after clear demonstration that the majority,
by arbitrary exercise their power intend degad the
constitutional and natural rights Of the Southern portion of
the Confedeacy When this shall be made maniSsst-when
brought to that the powers of this central Govern
ment to be used against peopehat instead being
their Government it sto them foreign and hostile Govern-
mentthen it duty to withdraw all support from as
far powers will enable to do. Northern gentlemen,
however, tell that would be manly, and be-
coming high-mnded and chivasous people, let sgsa
ton take its course, and resort to revolutionary remedies
Others Of them place great reliance the federal army
and navy and say that without any trouble the WORTH
they will by bockadng Southern ports and sending troops
where they needed bring the South submission
to such laws as they may choose to pass have doubt
but that they are perfectly willing they say, all the
money IN the treasury to have their acts executed.
But tell these gentlemen frankly that, however willing
might be in matters that concerned myself alone make
concession when there is appeal my magnanmity lido
feel at liberty thus when the rights Of others are at
stake will not, have the power prevent it. needIessIy
leopard those whom represent. If there is be COLI
son do wish the sword Of Brennus thrown into the
scale against my section. If there struggle in any
event. between the South and the North, desire that this
the common Government may stand neutral If have
power will in that event. put this Government under bonds
keep the As in that contest know that the South
will have the right her side, am not willing that the
Federal and navy shall be used against her. After the
appropriations for the current year expended the Pre
dent will have power the money in the Trea-
sury without an appropriation by law than other person
would have.
Whether Southern members will take the step indicated
shall assume tosay advance that they
the POLITICAL moral andersona courage thus TO defend
heir own section, should their judgment approve the
Ihese things the public must decide orse from such evil
ience as has from time time Of Southern feeling and
Southern action. Should this remedy be adopted be
temporary in its effects and could hadybe expected prove
available after the 18th Of March next Then, and perhaps
sooner the Southern people, seeing that their Representatives
could no longer by exeron protect then would be
PEELED to rely on their own efforts S-
There this time less manifestation of excitement in
The Southern States than exhibited little while
But ought be deceived the real this
comparative quiet This state Of hings is in attri-
ouabe to euloges the Union, nor denuncia,ion Of
Southern movements.
The people Of the Southern States suppose they have seen
indications sufficient to induce them hope that there may
be an equitable adjustment Of the question OF issue Nothing
ass contributed this than the rejection by the House
Representatives of the resolutions of Messr RooT and
ipDIsGs embodying the principle Of the Wmot proyso.
throughout the South generally this has been regarded
indication OF returning of justice in the minds of hs
majority Other movements since made here contributed to-
The same result The liberal views of certain Northern gen.
emen have operated in the direction great impress
sion has been made the Southern mind especially by the
lb!e manly and national speech of Mr.. WEBSTER showing
be did that he had the saesmanke sagay understand
he real condition of the country and the courage the
,rss Avowing his readiness do justice all sections of
he Union, according to the letter and spirit of the consu
ion, be has by that effort contributed in most eminent de-
,ree to raise the hope that the liberal and Just of the
North would far sustain him in the end lead fair
Adjustment of the difficulty. But should such not be the
vent should the Southern people find that they have been
deceived there will be renewal with redoubled energy, of
Ill the former manifestations of excitement.
Nowhere among, them is there to be found that spirit Of
lavish submission wrong which has been sought in
ulcae from certain quarters The only question which
hey divided is whether they ought, in the condition of
hngs just now, speak and act Though SILENT they
esolue The feeling of determination daily spreading and
extending Itself in all directions The instant appears
essary for than to act they will forward like torrent
hat, after being INSTRUCTED fol time, has with gathered
trengh, broken down all that barred its way. trust them
hat these WHO have the power in their hands will at
ecide to give equitable settlement, There danger
delay since each month that passes by leaves wider gap
etween the two sections. For myself While here
yer, will my official station preserve, far can,
he constitution intact in its letter and spirit and to protect,
possible, from the threatened wrong those whom have
he honofin part represent. Failing IN this shall be
ound with the people of the South in whatever movements
hey may find necessary guard their safety and homer
Respectfully yours,
BE TELEGRAPH.