Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-13

For auditor Of State.
WILLIAM H. SEWERS, of Mahaska County.
For Treasurer Of State,
EVAN JAY, OF Henry County.
For Treasurer of Board Of Public Works.
JAMES NoRSLER, Of Wapello Co.
whis Consressionai Ticket.
Second District,
Col. WILLIAM H. HENDERSON, Of Johnson Co.
First Districf,
GEORGE G. WRIGHT, Of Van Buren, Co.
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The Omnibus Bill.
We are not among those who deem it essentially
wrong or inproper for member OF the wing par
~ to utter his sentiments boldly and freely upon
the great question which is now agitating the whole
Union. we are, on the contrary, Of opinion that il
10 the Duty Of every one to suggest and advocate
whstever his own mind teaches him is just rea-
sonable and expedient, and calculated to heal the
wounds which have so unfortunately been given TO
the fsa,ernal feelings, which should always he en-
couraged between the different parts Of the coun-
try, and those who entertain clashng ideas upon
any matter of general interest. No man is bound
to submit his own Judgment to that Of another, be
that other whom he may. Nor can any man pre-
sumo that whatever he may deem expedient, is,
therefore, to be adopted without question, in all
ito length and breadth, by those whose judgments
are quite as respectable as his own. The Presi-
dent Of the United States, as with other men, is
presumed to have an opinion. and not only presum.
Cd to have one, but the Constitution imposes upon
him an obligation 10 communicate that opinion to
Congress- when he thinks it required BY the inter-
ests Of the people, There is nothing that supports
the idea that Congress must agree with him, or
conform its action to his suggestions, unless ma
jority think they the best that can be offered
Each member must judge and decide upon his own
responsibility. A Congress would be useless lift
were otherwise. These remarks will explain what
follows.
More than six months since, President Taylor, in
response to resolution Of the House of Represen-
tatves, indicated the method most advisable in his
judgment, for the settlement If the question Of the
admission Of California and New Mexico into the
Union. He did this, not otficiously, and without
apology, but in compliance with the demand Of one
Of the branches Of the legislature. His attention
was called to one subject ma,ter-his opinion re-
quested, and he promptly and fully complied with
the requisiton. He stated what he thought best to
out hesitation, and the mass Of the people, so far
any opinion expressed, haiet I. y f'H 'oAens
Of ,nprobation There we're some, especially In
Sue soutn, who dssented, hut the mass of men then
conceded with him. The people were anxious that
the vexed question as to the admis siblity of Cali
fOrnia should be promptly determined. They did
not, nor did the President, expect the
discussions which yet continuing, with scarce
~ well defined object, to the injury Of the coun-
try, and, we think, injustice to California They
and he thought the matter could easily be settled
but all were mistaken. The north was satisfied,
but the ultra pfo-savery men of the south were no.
to be SO easily conten.ed. 7hey had other objects
to accomplish, and Immediately CONNIE need fierce
and deadly assault upon it. In this they still per-
sst and a. to them, there is probability Of any
tagging hesitation, long they can defer The
accomplishment Of what the mass Of the people de
sire.
In the course OF the subsequent discussion, Nj
Clay made proposition OF his own upon this ant
ether matters. His design was, as we believe, t
finally close all chance Of difficulty in the Uniol
upon the vexed question Of slavery; and It include,
tho Texas boundary question; the slave trade IL
the District Of Columbia; and the recovery Of fu
gitive slaves. u agreed with the President as 4
California-proposing its immediate admis sion
and proposedthat territorial government shout.
b established over New Mexico, whereas the Pres
idents plan contemplated her admission az a State
upon her adopting Republican constitution, at M
distant period. Upon the great question Of the ad
mission Of California with her constitution, as 4
has been submitted, the two plans agree. Thi.
was the matter upon which the Presidents opinion
and Recommendation was requested, and the thre
other matters were never mentioned.
Now, tits desirable, undoubtedly, that they shout,
silbe determined. The people wish for peace upor
the subject of slavery, and il these measures cou
b adopted by Congress, without difficulty. the,
would have il unier this plan.. But can it pos
sibly pass? IL there the slightest protabilit
Of all these schemes meeting with the approve q
both houses at the present session. or at any time
while thus bundled together2 We confess we d.
not see the least prospect OF such an evs.t. 1t
barely possible that it may pass in the Senate, bu
that It can receive the sanction Of the House is en-
eirely beyond the stretch Of our crcdulity. II bal
required more than six months to get the mattel
fairly before the Senate, and we cannot tell how
much longer time will elapse before it he brousl
20 a final vote.
features Of Mr. Clay plan. II is our wish as much
Is his to put an end to all causes Of future dsoue
among our people. Perhaps there are some nor
ions that we might not entirely agree to-but as ,
whole, we would be willing to see them atopteJ
rather than matters should remain in their NJ esen
condition. But whether Il, was the wisest polio,
70 make the attempt to settle the whole subject Of
slavery -whether it was expedient to fastens SO
many things together, each of them having SO MANY
uncompromising opponents in the different sections
Of the country is yet to be seen. We hope that i,
will-because we would have some good re suit from
the present and violent agitation in the country
while, at the same time we think much ditficu,y
would have been avoided had the discussion been
confined to the admiss ion of California. There
could have been no sound prete ice upon which to
oppose this for any length Of time. She offered
herself upon principles which the South had herself
prescribed, and none but those who are determined
to oppose her admission, right or wrong. would
have been found in the minority. As it is, we see
no END to the controversy. There may be enough
Of patriotism remaining in Congress to ensure a
happy determination to these questions. Still il
seems doubtful. We think tbs suggestions of the
President the best at the time they conf
to Congress, and, ifthe compromise fails,
shall exceedingly regret that was ever present.
ID. We see nothing antagoaisc in the two schemes,
ave that the one contemplates much more than the
,ther, and We all know that .he greater includes