Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

Consress hss been in session for eight montns,
ret scarcely any business Of general character
hss been transacted. The slavery Question seems
10 have been the all-absorbing topic. No measure
has been brought before Congress the present ses-
sion. which did not have an indirect bearing upon
slavery, or on its pretended interests. Political
gamblers and demagoSues Of every hue, have
axursd extensively in this great strife Of parties,
and invariably their influence has ever been to dis
tact and rstard the progress Of legislation.
A few noble spirits, foreseeing the storm, At
tempted to stay its violence and prevent any nju-
sious consequences to the country. But Of what
avail were their efforts when weighed in the bal
,nce with northern fanatacism and southern disun-
ion.S When Il was proposed that Compromise
should be submitted to Congress for the amicabls
adjustment OF the existing dimculties on tho sub
iect Of slavery the admission Of California andthe
territorial question, il was hailed in many parts OF
our land with universal appreciation. 1.-THE Com
promise had been adopted ~ il came from the COM
nittee Of Thirteen, without amendment, there can
- no reasonable doubt, but it would have met with
favor, from vast majority Of the people. But the
process OF sswhittins' 70 which it was subjected,
brought il into position, which made it objection
able to it, former friends, and hence its defeat.
The lose OF the Compromise At this advanced
period Of the present session Of Congress, 10 to he
regretted, and may prove serious injury to the
Interests OF the country. But we can discover no
dark clouds, rolling up in the political horizon,
which could for moment, permanently retard or
lnjure any Of the legitimate interests Of our COM
non country. The idea that sometimes gains Gre
aencs that the defeat Of this or that particular mea
urs, will Be certain destruction to the country,
regard ~ obsolete. That any measure which has
or it, object, the peace, prosperity and advance
nent Of our country, should be defeated, 10 mat
ter Of regret to every friend Of his country. The
trainers Of the Compromise no doubt, thought that
Il possessed this ingredient to eminent degree,
and It did, for while, have tendency to soothe
ths irritable, and heal the ,nimosities existing be-
tween parties. ns rapid extention over many
varied objects, presaged its defeat and finally
complishsd its overthrow.
OF him, who was the master spirit, In the un.
successful attempt to restore harmony to the coun-
Try, 1t becomes us to speak with respect aud ven
Grafton. 70 the name Of Henry Clay, has attached
% much Of the honor, advancement and glory of
our great country, that we cannot speak Of him but
with profound respect. For more than forty years
- has been the soul and life Of national council
has been the hero Of many = measure, which has
told for good, upon the destinies Of our country
For his eminent services, hs deserves the thanks
Of the nation.
The admission Of California a. IN Independent
asasure, is the only practicable mode, BY which
Congress can rid itself of the just odium resting
upon its character a. legislative body. Largely
ioeofoco, It has pursued policy worthy Of s for
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