The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-26

fying such threats The North intends asking only fo
that which is constitutonay right and can be constu
onally granted And asking 'naa; Wy m wiz, VIII
them, they have hmly resolved e Wishes s'a W con
ceded , :,
For much Of the feeling evnced by the North upon this
subject the South is chageabe. The latter complain oi
the spread OF abolition sentiment Sir il never cease
10 spread while supplied with such nourishing pabulum
as that afforded by the speech OF the gentleman from
North Carolina, Mr. CLINGMAN, and others OF the same
caste.
The gentleman from North Carolina was understood to
say, that the discussion OF this question here had prevent
ed slave emigration TO California, and thereby deprived
the South OF any portion OF that territory Are they not
mistakenl Was il not rather the Mexican law under
which the citizens OF that territory vedthe government
de facfo which the gentleman from Virginia Mr. SEDDoN
insists should yet Be in force in the absence Of any
toria government framed by Congresswas it not that
government de facto, with its Mexican law prohibiting
slavery, which deferred, il deter, the migra
ton and residence in the territory Of slaves SUCH
The South appear determined to occupy no middle
ground in this matter It is but few years since the
South yoedin common. grant you, with many others
upon this foor--to censure member from Ohio, Mr..
GIDDINGs Tor introducing here, in the form OF certain
resolutions, sectional matter, alleged TO be Of an exciting
and hourly utter from their desks sentiments far
exciting, inamma0ry, and dangerous. We are told that
II we see proper 10 attempt peaceable manner TO free
ourselves from the presence OF any who, like himself,
may declare their intention 10 delay 10 prevent legisla-
ton, weapons shall be brought to their ad-proba-
bly, the knife and the pstoo sweep from this floor 50
many that no quorum will be left for the transaction OF
But the South is equally determined to permit none
Others to occupy middle ground. II man is not for
them, their denunciaions drive him to stand
against them. Their senstveness upon this subject is
truly udicrous. They threatened destruction TO their
institution IN every newspaper paragraph which does not
eall i DIVINE Toe n every man who presumes to q9ss
threatened destruction they propose to anticipate BY de-
stroyng themscves--committing national suicide Many
OF the sgners OF the disunion petitions laid before certain
mr. Iaa I'm dPal
king war upon these! Such would appear to be the in
tention Of the gentleman from North Carolina; for it will
entertained by northern ladies' Of southern gentlemen
Do those alleged opinions shadow forth the result OF that
genemans travelled experience in the Northi Has ne
unslccessully wooed to win some northern belle II
the OF the outpourngs oil his wrath upon the
North can be well understood and duly. appreciated
Here is evidence of the facility with which they can
create imaginary danger, and their promptltnde IN re-
pelng it, written during struggle to elect Speaker
CRY OF WASHINGTON, December IA, lSi9.
SIR We the repre- sentatves from the State Of Alabama
in the Congress Of The United States feel il be duty
to inform you that, Judgment the affairs o The gov
ernment have reached crisis of no ordinary moment
The Houe Of Representatives has 10 this hour, found
impossible effect organization and consequently
The whole action Of the government, far II depends
upon the legislation of Congress, is arrested.
We feel it to be our duty however view of,he threat
ening aspect which political Affairs wear, 10 put you
aWe think well acquainted with the spirit Of the
people Of Alabama, and believe that it Is their fixed
purpose submit the threatened encroachment
their rights that they will submit any act OF
the government of the United States which excludes sla
very from the territory acquired from Mexico, and which
is the property o the States oil this Union; that they Will
never submit any act q the government aboishing sa
very the District of Columbia, and that they viii de-
nand thar the provisions OF the constitution in regard 10
their property shall be faithfully observed We trust that
aggres will be made upon the rights of The
slavehoding Staes but regard the existing STATE Of
affairs serious that cannot forbear making this
As the legislature OF our State is now in session, you
may think proper to communicate 70 them your views o.
Ill unffh SfufA in fha nFp4A IN nflS
ave have the honor 10 be, very respectfully your ooe-
HENRY W: HILLIARD,
DAVID HUBBARD,
SAMPSON sow ". HARRIS.
FW. BoWDoN
s'To his Excelency II. W. COLLIER,
Governor OF the State of Alabama"
Then follows message ELECTED from the governor TO
'ExEcUTIvE DEPARTMENT,
Montgomery, December ", lSi9
"To the senate and house Of freprestafattrs:
~ take the earliest opporu nifty transmit TO the general
assembly copies received from SIX
OF the representatives and the only senator from Alabama
.My views upon the delicate subject which it refers
well known you, and need not be here repeated
mend the general assembly announce the utimaum
OF Alabama upon the great question which convuses
OF our fathers that should take the ground which sell
respect honor and constitutional equality demand Our
H. w. COLLIER.
What, Mr. Chairman, had the governor the legisla
ture OF Alabama TO do with delay in the election OF
Speaker Before the OF the governor reached here
to inimidate into action in consonance with their
views, had succeeded in at least partial organza
ton OF this House These letters simply ridiculous
especially when taken in connexlon with certain
aniecedens.
One OF the signers [Mr IscEl Of this letter to the
governor OF Alabama the very first man within my
knowledge on this side of the House. during this
sion, 10 agate the exciting subject 10 which the letter
refers-the slavery question. And another gentleman,
Mr. HnLIARD,l whose name figures here, was unless
am greatly mistaken, and If am he can easily correct
the mslake) among the first upon that (whig) side.
And this they did in very gentle persuasive terms,
during certain meetings prelmnary TO our organization
They first fire the building then vociferousy give the
alarm, and charge the incendiarism TO others
Why will not the South meet this question as men con-
fden OF the justice OF their cause and meet cooly and
calmyl They have the ability to do OF this there
can be no doubt We have tangible evidence OF their
o,cn belief at least in their own ability. Here Is;
"Though we have been in numerical minority in the
Union fifty years. yet during the greater part OF that pe-
Rod we have managed 10 control the desnies Of this
nation MIR, Meadss veteh, page 3D.
the South have taken the ead and the records ol the
nation afford ample testimony Of their superior energy and
gcnius what else be attributed their superior
lence in the nation, which 10 this day Is
fel and, though reluctantly, must be acknowledged
Here evidence derived from another Of talent
OF purely military orderi
breasted the British bayonets New Orleans, and added
one of its brightest chapters the history OF the republic
Southern blood has waered every plain from the st Law
renee the capal of the Aztecs The memorable fields
efn general before the genius of southern leader
that the walls and towers Of Monterey crumbled into dust