The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-06

esct a. honorable co,npomss. Than ~ ne mach,naons
e the 9boIslonss hee soi'er ana A'Ds 3'''
Ths ossss.
W. have faithfully warned the people Of the North
and he South Of the danger TO which the Union is
pos.d We have again and again told them that il they
dssrs The psrpstualion Of the cpnstuon.
liss.urs this happy and prosperous community has ad
vancsd with rapid strides 10 unsxamped power and
nown, thy must conc to its rescue
Tbs warning has not been entirely in vain. But while
various primary meetings Of the people have uttered the
wsmeat expressions Of devotion to the Union. their
suvs ana Representatives in the houses Of Congress
spsak very different language. Many Of them. Of
he two extremes evince fierce determination 10 push
ula party measures regardless Of consequences even
though they may be calculated to bring about the caas
uophe-6 dissoiuisoa Of The Union.
Are the people in any portion Of the United States pre-
Pared for this results DO the msjoty Of the States de-
sre III Does Pennsylvania OF New York, or New Jsr
~ 81 Connecticut New Hampshire. Maine desire it
Doss even Massachusetts, desire ts Do the southern or
western States or any Of Them desire it, II they DO
not Il i time they were appealing to their senators and
representatives. heres who oppose perhaps he only
sskisA con ysosnt dissolution II the people Of those
States desire continuance Of the national government.
thy mxa NOW speak on The floors Of tie tOo houses
little more delay, and may be too late The Executive.
who has been oisted upon the nation W the unpar
rallssd trsachsry and folly, is showing the legiti
maas consequences 81 military chieitain placed. with
out single qualification Of talents experience, in
station requiring The highest order Of both qualities. He
has pssssd his edics and without regarding the peaceful
ana constitutional action Of the representatives Of the
Stsfss and the people, has thrown his sword into the
aroma and bis epauIetted eu,enan hastening tile
collisions with sovereign States. which legislative wis
dom and forbearance have endeavored to suppress and
svert
Without repeating our often-expressed views the
measures now before Congress- only say that If the
people desire 10 change present form Of
tAsy desire to dissolve the Union Of the States, and to
f bask upon their reserved rights independent SOW
esignes then be done but at whata fearful cost!
We ars forthe democratic republican doctrine. that the
people Of the States havs right 10 ruiz But they pre-
pared 70 shiver this glorious confederacy to peces II
Il hgh ms indeed prepare for the result The
psops may prevent this fearful catastrophe by coming
foh with Ill their energy and in the majesty Of their pow
sr 10 the rescue II they DO the preservation
Of the Union then they prepare themselves to say
whatiorm Of government will most conduce to their hap
pins Upon that point they must make up their minds.
and prepare themselves for the other alternative
But Il u right and proper to advise them, Which
sosmmig d. that executiveaction allows them but very
bsf period for deIbeaion II collision between the
troops Of the Uned States and the troops Of Texas shall
occur. and one drop OF blood be shed in the
natural con6ict u xiu then be TOO late.
Il will be too late too II another movement which is
In agitation il carried out Some talk Of adoumng Con-
grsss-lssvine this distracting question open-and ap
peaing 10 the people No one has greater confidence
in hs calm good Of this great people than have
But doe the country every considerable
man feel-lhat the people themselves would paitake
Of the excitement Of the times hat politicians both
idss trying to them up. and swerving them
their own peculiar viewsi Adjourn Congress--and il
The feeling in which il must adjourn-becsuse they can
mot sgrss-because their views much opposed to
sach otherbecsuse there already too many ultra
On both sides. and not moderate enough con-
troll ths fesubecause both sides will retire to their own
sections TO make good their positions and enlist
sdvoeaiss TO support them and who does not see the
rssultf The North will be stirred up agains, the
South. end The Soash sgainst the North. Pride will
sinulais whore patriotism fails to do iis duty The
ulnas o. both aides will be apt TO recruit in number.
II Aot 10 passions and when they reassembe,
thaa oaln and considerafe mass who now 60 for
compsoniss and adjustment will be diminished,
and the dicaltiss Of compromise and adjustment will
grow upon a. No. MOI let NJ awake 70 true inter-
est- The people should speak to their Representatives
here. and urge them TO do their duty This matter must
b. compromised before Congress sdiourns. The foun.
tain Of bitter waters should be sealed up forever II poss
BIZ In our humble opinion, gentlemen should give
sonsshing and take something; confer freely together
s1s thsir respective views fairly and fully; discard all
miserable personal calculations and sges upon some adj
jssmsp which shall save the country Never has me re-
pubie bssn 80 much danger; did il require
~ a1iasncs Of her patriotic and abe sons to come To-
gssh&. whether they are members Of Congress are
snple GtzsDs. and devise practicable remedy for
the dsaGsD which surround j. The federal convention
which fornsd he present glorious constitution some
timss torn to pieces by doubts by difficulties. and by
dissssions which 1t time threatened 70 into dis
souon; but they despsired Of the republic they
nsvs ssriousy medns,ed adjournment and sppes,o
thsir constituents Al the ilusrous Madison once told
~ man who is welding this hsssy pen. I'VE were in
daaeer mi but when We that the ahip was about 70
bgUak y piscss. the whole crew pped 10 qoausr
- - nysd The ship" These are indeed the chimes
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