Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02


ference Of opinion between the honorable Senator from Mis-
slssiPpi and myself do spprehend the evil which bs
does from this talk about dissovng the Union is not so
ma ming nave greater confidence than that in the liga-
ment which binds us together twill never be talked away
Mr. CLEMENS. think the Senator is mistaken. / fear
the gamens which bind together oosennp every dav
ana lo na reason more than any other ready to vote
tor this resolution. we talk three wet Il il NOT
IN the power Of man to save the Union.
Mr. DAYTON. That is merely difference of opinon
Of our friends this side Of the chamber are desrous
OF their views and sentiments on this subject That
Is all But if understand this proposition il i not 10 on
debate Not at ALL Why there are many Of the friends of
the honorable Senators from Mississippi and Alabama on that
de OF ne chamber who are desrous Of presenting their views
calmly denberate, and quietly and they desirous
suppose OF presenting those views before this plan is
TO take judgment and then debate the subject 70
Objectionable. = -
Mr.. FOOTE. In my opinion the most pressing danger is
that some OF our friends urging most earnestly the
adoption Of specific which extremely offensive TO
the South So long that pressed as it is being
pressed elsewhere than here and here TO some extent
the public mind will be kept excited will grow more and
more excited the and this proposition is pressed
general plan were reported by the committee this question
would DC relieved from its present distinct character in
ermDged with the various other propositions of compromise
and adjustment and the public mind as well as this hall
would thus be freed from fruitful of excitement
Mr.. DAYTON. have no doubt that the Senator from
Mississippi exercises his cam deliberate and patriotic udp
ment IN reference to this matter but said BEFORE there
Is difference Of opinion this question and ask again.
we are called on to vote to the application of the ord
nance OF l7s7 what there is e for say on the
question OF compromise adjustment do desire to
further time in the discussion of this subject An
important amendment to this resolution has been offered by
the Senator from New Hampshire.
Mr. BERRIEN. desire merely to say. Mr. President
that do not find the difficulty referred to by the Senator
from New Jersey, (Mr. DAYros.) Here is melton to
raise committee for the purpose expressed in that motion
which amendment has been offered by the Senator from
New Hampshire, Mr HaLE) The adoption Of that amend
ment would be tho destruction of the original resolution
You propose to raise committee who to mature plan of
compromise upon oil the questions in relation slavery The
Senator from New Hampshire HALEY proposes amend
that motion by insrncng the committee adopt the extreme
Of The uaists side Of this question You raise them
with general and underlined power to mature scheme or
plan of compromise and them by the adoption the amend
ment take away from them all discretion whatever and
require them TO adopt the ultra extreme proposition of of
the parties between whom that compromise be made
he question, therefore, whether gentlemen would be dis
posed in act Of legislation for against the Will
mot poviso is question which this resolution
Gentlemen who believe that the Wmot poviso ought be
attached to Territorial bills, may well refuse to for the
amendment OF the honorable Senator from New Hampshire,
M HALE because it takes away the discretion which is
the object Of the original resolution give this committee.
II takes away from them all possibility Of fulfilling the purpose
for which the committee is raised Therefore, gentleman
who votes for that amendment is committed upon that ques-
on he not committed when it up substantive
act of legislation conceive this difficulty can pos
sby arise; but have difficulty upon the proprety Of adopt
ing this resolution this time and appeal the Senator
from Mississippi to allow least the interval between this
and TO eapsc for the purpose of giving op-
aunity of considering this matter There consdera-
tsns which recommend such very strongly.
Mr. FOOTE. viii not press the motion at this tme if
be the desire of the Senate that it shall be deferred.
Mr.. BERRIEN will move, then, if it do not interfere
with the views of the honorable Senator that the Senate do
now adjourn. The Senate then adjourned
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1850.
Mr. HALE. want to ask the indulgence Of the Senate
for single moment to make explanation personal my
SELF thing which never did before and which hope
in m he Intel
gencer in which ausion made my absence yes
teday in debate, and intimaon made that in
tentional Though see that the honorable Senator from
Mississippi (Mr. FooTE, with his accustomed magnaDmy,
appended note to the report in the Inegnccr and Union
that he did intend to nsinuae that wished avoid
sponsibily deem it due 10 my constituents to state the
cause Of my absence The is this: There dis
tngushed of New Hampshire who lies dead this
men in this CITY, AT informal meeting of the delegates
from that State they devoved upon the duty Of making
arrangements for the public funeral this afternoon That
the reason was not present.
Mr. DAVIS. On the part Of my colleague, who absent
from the Senate by reason of serious ndpostion am
thozed that he intended such charge upon the Sen
aor from New Hampshire. He did not intend to nsnuae
that be avoided the moral responsibility of meeting this
any other question. He has generally found him ready
take whatever moral responsibility belongs to his peculiar
opinions will add, that it is not in the nature Of my col
league to have made any such nsnuaons in reference
Senator during his Absence and he certainly did intend
any such towards the Senator from New Hampshire.
Mr.. HALE. remarked that saw that the Senator from
any such intention.
MI. DAVIS. deemed it necessary to make this state
men to avoid the possibility Of misconstructon wish
now TO call the attention Of the Senate to that to which the
Senator from New Hampshire incidentally alluded-the de-
Of the distinguished Of New Hampshire, to whomI
suppose he alluded of the many who given by
her during the Of 1912 to battle the field and on the
of whom it had been sad by Of his comrades in
arms, that he the fmes and coolest he
under fire. alude suppose the Senator from New
Hampshire did, to Gen. McNei.
Mr.. HALE. Yes, sir.
Mr.. DAVIS. He distinguished at Chippewa and
Bndgewater in the latter battle wounded, for life made
lame; for though be survived and for long period continued
that the wound he then received had the seeds of
disease in his constitutions which has led his decease
in this city,
hope the Senator from New Hampshire will make mo-
lion that the Senate adjourn, and that the respect Of this
body be evnced by attending his funeral He is worthy
Of all the respect which be shown gallant and de-
ceased soldier Towards him personally feel the strong
ties of early connexion He commanded the regiment in
which was first promoted when entered the army He
left the service with the respect Of all who knew him. and his
memory is cherished with that respect which belongs
high gaantry devoted patriotism, and stern integrity Of cha
racter wherever be known. To who did much
to elevate the standard of the American soderwho bed in
youth and faithfully served his country until many winters
had gathered their osts upon his browo whose ardent
zeal for his country age could not COOL time with
his rust proper is just marked respect should be
offered this the last occasion when be connected
with the person Of the deceased hero whose memory
leave others to pay the tribute which is due.
Mr.. HALE. Mr.. President, wish state in reference
to this NATTER that Immediately upon the decease Of General
McNe there consultation of delegates New