The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-23

many Others had fallen and be has assured us that il
did not originate with bin, neither it fayorite
measure with him. and that therefore he does not wish
10 be responsible for its adoption its results He
quesced in II at the tmeit was brought forward Tor pur
poses OF Cancellation and harmony although he had at
that time the feelings OF repugnance 10 the extern
sion OF the Institution Of slavery that he has and If
am not greatly mistaken, they feelings that he has
always held understand him. sir from bis outset in
under revision, and when candidate for election 10
the convention called to prepare new one. have taken
stand against the introduction Of slavery into his State
have never heard that he has changed those opinions
In his famous speech at Lexington he sustained Them
and in his still famous letter upon Texas there - no
expression ofAny change in them. Sir. Il there were
any doubt al all the geniemans views upon the ques
ton, these resolutions presented by him Tor our adoption
the slightest foundation for doubt And how SIR
ask, could we expect 70 meet with compromise from
his hands, entertaining these views that would give TO
the South that which she reasonably asks TORI what
we want is fair distribution OF the Territories in issue
simply an REIMBURSEMENT q our right g carry our
sion, told that no earthly power would ever induce
him 70 vote for the extension OF slavery into territory
now free Sir was grieved seriously gnsved' 70 iind
from Kentucky addressed the Senate, there loud APP
pause in the galleries when the sentiments OF the
senator, to which ! have just alluded. We're express
and unfortunate, and unproptious events that could
have happened at such a. time. felt that
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hopes and expectations Of compromise 70 arise from the
presentation Of his resolutions. Il told us clearly what
we had 70 - from that with q regard 2 Ss
upon that occasionhis narration Of the true history OF
the transactions Of 1919 and 1920 with regard to the Mis-
soa com9ptomse and the general tenor q hs whole
little be expected from compromise to the South
coming from such source, issuing from one holding
ceivng, as did, from his connection with The Missouri
compromise, that something favorable TO the interests OF
the South would be offered BY him in the compromise he
clearly explained their consistency with the views that
had actuated him in his former upon the subject
and therefore il was great mistake to expect from one
entertaining such views anything which could nure IA
voaby to the interests Of the South. as connected with
the institution of slavery.
II had thought Of all this before. certainly should
have expected anything from compromise proposed
BY him The gentleman. with reference to the Missouri
compromise, gives his for not sustaining rs
application to the present issue At page %, he says
when came 70 consider the subject, and 10 COM
the Missouri compromise line-with the plan which
have proposed fsr The accommodation sf his qaes,
ton, said to myself II offer the line of 30 degrees 30
minutes inerdct the question OF slavery north H.
and 70 leave il unsettled and open south Of offer thai
which Is ifusory the Soulful offer that which will de-
ceye hem they suppose that slavery viii be received
south o. hst line I.s better for themI said 70 self
slavery both north and south Of the nea better that
there should be both sides q the line than that
without action for the admission upon the other side Of the
line Is IL so WHAT'S there gained by the South, II
the Missouri line is extended 70 the Pacific with the inter-
dicton of slavery north of Il
think it should be recoected, in arguing upon this
point that there are great many different views with
gard 10 II. Whether the view be right wrong, that
slaves could be carried there under such compromise,
the South honestly entertain that opinion Not only pr
vate individuals, but public bodes-snch as the cgsla.
lures of Georgia. North Carolina, Virginia, Missouri. and
most Of the other southern legislative bodiesdeny the
power OF Congress TO pass the Missouri compromise line
constitutional power, but they willing to yield up
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sion, order that measure OF Cancellation, AFFORD
ing protection to southern rights may be agreed upon.
The senator ought at least to have afforded them an
opportunity of making the best they could out OF
promise that had been twice adopted that had twice given
peace and safety TO the country when there almost
much agitation az a. present we ought no. have
of compromise and settlement; but SO is and we have
no more to hope from him.
The SENATOR Mr. President has devoted considerable
portion of his speech to the subject Of disunon. am
sorry, sir that upon such an occasion as the present.
IL becomes necessary 10 introduce such a subject
No gentleman in his approaches 70 The question at issue
But sir upon questions of such magnitude the pres
en 1t is not matter of choice with those who engage
in this discussion as to what points they shall da.s
present occasion, that should present my views generally
upon this question, well as the other introduced by
him.
have remarked, sir, in previous part OF my dis
course. that question important this. did not
desire to take the lead with reference my State in
d1catc Wnat course sne would poOaDly ADOPT am mol
prepared to state what course she will decide upon, as
she has not yet acted upon the questions but whenever
do understand the position determined upon by her,
trust shall not be backward in carrying il out far as
my abilities may serve do not stand here TO dictate
to her, desiring rather TO await her counsel in the mat
ter. do not think, however, that any declaration oil
sentiment from her will render change OF my opinions
necessary 10 complete agreement between consider
that pursuing the policy that ought to be pursued by
representative OF Louisiana on question OF this kind,
and that my course will not be disapproved As have
said there has been action yet the part OF the
Legislature OF louisiana but opinions have been ad
yanced by gentlemen occupying high and important pub
lie posts that State, which may well serve as insca
tons OF the public mindopnlons which, as far as they
90, are entirely 10 accordance' with my own views,
and which shall follow until better informed Of the
opinions OF my constituents
Governor Walker, fresh from the people, has declared
his opinion the question: and gives the opinion OF his
predecessor, Governor Johnson who has just retired
from office, with regard to the subject OF slavery Here
il is:
"But willis, believe that the Union yet in inn
mediate danger, think the attitude taken by Of
northern brethren that may be endangered by the
and extension OF the agitation. The people OF
Louisiana yield to in attachment TO the Union They
from national In which they glory, and they
pwe II, under Heaven the prosperity they enjoy Il
But this attachment great as II is has its limits Il the
result oil interests and oil the existence OF feelings
Df mutual kindness between tho various members OF the
and Il will long survive their loss Clio
rous has been the career OF the.unon from its first for
nation to It's present pitch OF greatness there has been
sven In It's whole progress truly glorious It's origin
formed OF dscordant elements, and cemened by
sacrifices ade by each of its members, for the
good lts foundations laid in the spirit Of
and compromise aud tn that spirit alone they be
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