Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-16

repeat that not going crticise the speech Of the
honorable Senator but there one expressions lremen
ber which grated harshy upon my ear he denominated
Washington the iHtstrious southerner! Nothe renowned
wanor-not the eminent statesmannot the distinguished
ciizennot the great Amercannot the beloved Virgnan
but the illusous souherner Our ash
ngton of whole countyTeceives in this Senate the
epithe Of "Southemer" if the glory Of his name and
fame could be divided assigned to single section Of bis
beloved country if that great man. whose distinguished
characteristic bis attachment to his country and his
whole country which was KNOWN and who, than
any one deprecated all sectional feeling and all sectional
action loved Georgia better than be loved New Hampshire
because be happened be born on the southern bank OF the
Potomac. repeat sir that heard with great pain that
preston from the distinguished Senator from South Carolina.
heard the dsavowa of the honorable Senator from Mis-
sissppi (Mr. FoorE) with the more grai6caton because
followed by an explanation from the Senator from
South Carolns, (Mr. CALHous,) which, though it did
relieve my apPrehensions, certainly diminished them
If the impression which well many others, received
respecting the nature Of these propositions correct the
handwriting already upon the wall. God hath num-
bered thy kingdom and finished IL announced with
certainty the wondering king Of Babylon the destruction Of
his empire and the termination Of his e than would those
propositions if the continuance of Union depended upon
their adoption have announced that God hath numbered
our republic and finished it," To what Medes and Per-
slams should have been delivered is known only to Him
who holds in his bands the fate of nations.
We have been three months here and what have done
Nothing We have not passed single law Of the least
national importance. We have occupied the whole time in
the discussion of this question: and practical result has
been attained and appearances do not indicate that
such result is But, though have done nothing
we have ascerained that things cannot be done We
have ascertainedI think may say with cerainy-that
Wmot provso be passed through this Congress. That
is dead is the latest and hope is the last
tempt that will be made to interfere with the right of self
government within the limits of this republic. think
may also say that Missouri compromise line pass and
that no expects desires that it should pass.
Mr.. President, what was the compromise line Allow
to read the law which established it
Iheiff naI hat
ceded by France to the United Sate under the Of
Louisiana, which lies north of thrsx degrees and thirty
State contemplated by this act slavery and involuntary serv-
tude otherwise than the punishment Of crimes
parties shall have been duly convicted shall be and hereby
forever prohibited"
Now sir what is this provision 1t is Intervention north
Of the line of 36 deg 80 mn and non-inervenon south
Of that line. Sir, there not Southern Senator
indeed Southern who understands the subject who
would accept that line proper settlement OF this question
Mr.. FOOTE, (in his seat.) would not.
Mr.. CASS The whole doctrine of equal rights and
sir putting of view the constitutional objections to such
arrangement gives the South nothing while prohibits
the people north Of $50 80 from exercising their will
upon the subject The true doctrine of non-ntervention
their right of decision by parallel of latitude. If they choose
to have slavery north of that line, they can have it.
Mr.. CALHOUN, Gin his seat We are very competent
to Judge of that matter ourselves
accept Of proposition apply the principle Of
tion part Of the territory leaving the people of the
other portion TO do they please No, sir there is not
Southern Senator here who would vote for it. will tell you
what would be supported for has already been announced
awdeclaraoy mandatory orpermsory for the establishment
of slavery south Of the line Of $50 3O. The distinguished
Senator from South Carolina might be willing to accept de-
caation that slavery does exist that 1t shall exist
may south of certain line but take it for granted
that Senator from the South would be willing to abandon
the ground of non-inervenon, without provision like
that; E roorr - ., . :. 49,, u,o,,, :
for Southern Wilmo proviso than would for
a Northern rely, and content to rely upon the
constitution convinced by the argument of the
Senator from South Carolina Of the necessity expediency
Of going further than that rely with entire confidence up
rights under the constitutions and the treaty by which
the Territories acquired ask for no legislation upon
the subject but simply that the whole matter be let alone
ask nothing else but the doctrine of non-intervention.
Mr.. CASS. Mr. President, will not argue this point.
about say that what the law u.s. is question for the
decision Of the Judiciary But what the law shall be- be-
longs the Legislative department to declare If have
pass law declaring the existence of slavery which
is be attended with any practical result necessarily pos
jurisdiction the whole subectmater We have the
power pass mandatory law commanding the exist
Of slavery dearaoy recognising its existence
And will appeal TO every Senator, Northern Southern,
Eastern Western if there is any probability may say
possblityof such law passing this Congress No one
asks it expects it. The Missouri compromise line
is therefore, much of the question the Wilmot pro-
BILE to the existing state fittings, though applicable to
the country where it established, because slavery
there existing institution, and it left in force south
of $50 3V Insuperabe objections therefore, exist to such
arrangement where the condition of the country is entire
ly changed.
WE'LL them Mr.. President if these things impossible,
they be done ii remains inquire what is in
power TO do.
My opinion is, sir that should take up the bill for
the recapture of fugitive slaves reported by the Judiciary
Committee. am disposed to suspend all discussions
and lay aside all other business with view upon
that bill without unnecessary deay and to pass in such
form as may be acceptable majority Of this body That
point upon which the South feels acuey, and in
regard which has the most serious of complaint
have heard but this body deny the existence of
this evil the justice necessity Of providing an adequate
remedy.
The act Of 1898 provided that the State magistrates in the
various cities and counties Of the Union should carry that law
effect This provision has been since rendered nugaory
these officers will act and consequently the judges
Of the United States alone have jurisdiction the subject
They enough for that purpose and the law. therefore,
requires amendment J. for one, willing to take up
the subject and provide the necessary of carrying the
provision of the constitution into full effect Such proce
due would have the very best effect upon the South at this
time would be pledge Of sincerity and of our de-
sire to do Justice that great section of common country
III unde rstood the Senator from New York, (Mr SEwARD
he inmated his belief that il immoral to carry into effect
the provision Of the constitution for the recsptue Of fugitive
slaves That sir is very strange view OF the duties OF
Senator in this body No should come here who be-
lieves that ours is an immoral consuiion-no should
come here and by the solemn sanction OF CATH promise to
support an immoral constitution No is compelled to
take oath support IT, He may live IN this country and
believe what he chooses with regard to the constitutions but
he has no right as an honest seek Office and obtain
and then talk about its being immoral to fulfil its obga
TONS Il Is the duty of evey man. who has to support