The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-28

lion Of her constitution. which VIII mol allow single
sber Of The Senate for her admission OF course
she will be RENTED back 10 the "iocsis pcnusnt9 for
better behavior; but under any crcumsisnces that ne
terms OF her admission may DC 80 moclned - essenuay
wrongs never make one right yet VIII 90 recol
ected that our northern and western brethren voted with
in The face Of many Irregularities, and few const
tona doubts OF the validity oil the measure There no
doctrine dangerous to meet IN country OF lave
than STATE Necessity" But what wise government has
not submitted 10 it, when the evil to be prevented was
much greater than the evil involved in the instrumental
meansi On no other ground could Mr.. Jefferson ever
Justify the purchase OF Louisiana.
Great objections made to the purchase Of that po
ton OF Texas constituting her northwestern bound
ares. with the view Of enlarging the present limits Of
the prot Of Mr. Clay this subject will undergo
tiai notifications Ii is totally unnecessary either as
measure Of policy Or justice tina, the proposed as Of d.
rood below the saith 35th degree Of north latitude In
deed. II il were not for the consdeate and humane
i've Of the comml'een which feeling have e doubt
the people of Texas participate give to the inhabitants
OF New Mexico their ancient capital OF Santa Fc. there
moi single reason why the line should be brough, down
below IS deg 80 min The line may be established at
IS deg; but feel certain il will not come one ot below
"a deg because the people OF Texas will consent 10
larger. il 90 large cession.
tie smaee degree Of alarm for have heard the best
authority that between 80 and IS degrees there inter-
posed belt OF country which bears far greater
blance TO ARABIA Deset0 than Arabia Fex that far
from being able 10 support negro, lizard would die in
the nsu6erable torrents OF suliocaon arising from the
want Of the stinted moisture Of drop Of dew stray
fly with which 10 rexale his furnished appetite.
must. moreover. confess 10 you that, looking to
the future destiny Of Texas and the vast importance Of
ydsd Tor by the articles Of annexation should prefer
that the territory in question should be added TO New
Mexico, and 70 constitute the single free State 10 BE-
carved out Of the domain Of Texas il the people OF New
Mexico will it.
My reason for this preference is founded on the fac
that the policy Of western TexA only be controlled
kvrek tharn
Texas Western Texas is essentially pastoral country
Il will be inhabited by free white population, as few
Mexican would adequately attend The in
grazing prairies negro would be far too expensive
machine take into that country, where single Mexi
two thousand head OF cattle. should. therefore. be ap
prehensive, ii the proposed territory was not cut on we
might recoveraby lose one Of the slave States in Tex
as which have right 10 claim under the good faith
of q solemn compact
There is such thing in this world gentlemen, good
sense a. well as abstract principles would rather .ake
they even flowed from the sour metallic spring OF Kau,
Bui il is objected that the United States has no power
to buy the Territory in question from Texas We have
made purchases from State to make other States in this
Union, ands il the precedent is worth thing. surely
10 applicable a in which the consideration money
will be applied the payment of debt for which the
government OF the United States is liable every princi
One word more on the fugitive slave bill, and the bill
regulating the sale Of slaves in the District and am
done, ii least on these tedious details.
Thai bill came from the Committee Of Thirteen ap.
proved and modified by majority OF members on IT, from
the South II the production Of the record OF court to
apprehend fugitive slave and trial BY jury 10 determine
the question OF his freedom. objectionable know that
the bill will be modified in conformity with the wishes OF
the members from the South OF this you need no oherprooi
but in the Destinations Of MIR Clay and Mr. Webster those
Of the latter having been reamed In his recent letter to
the cinzens OF Newhurypora tract quite equal IN abb
iy and eloquence to almost anything that flowed from
the genius OF Burke. during the French resolution
NJ tha ofslav in 10
nothing than transcript of the old law OF Mary
Land. and repeats far more stringent Law OF Virginia
nganst the STAKEHOLDER this District As the sole object
Of hcommfee abolish those atrocious slave pens
in this, the national metropolis OF country, and not TO
interfere with the rights OF property in escent savehold
er, any citizen OF the South passing this city with his
slaves have the best authority for believing that this
bill will likewise be accommodated 10 the views OF the
southern members. consistently with just regard TO
psnods history, every slave State this Union have
been branded BY It's Legislation airocious outrage on
humanity.
Do MOI suppose. gentlemen by any one Of these s,ric-
tures that imply the smallest censure OF the conduct OF
the southern seuaios who have felt il their duty 10 OPP
healion Of Mr.. Clay. know them 70 Be men Of the
highest honor and possessing talents which enable them
70 adorn an assembly OF which they constitute many OF
they in favor OF adjustment o. the questions
which divide and axitaie the Union: =
Whether pacihcaiion Is practicable, few weeks will
II s defeated let not one man from the South pursue
course calculated To bring the Ultimate issue OF union
or dsunion Let us leave this to the far sensitive
and refined patriotism OF the abotions and eesoler
because, Of you knop that our p'opie rU
not 70 into reas0nee inevitably tending TO dsunion.
made BY the votes Of their Representatives
II must run our heads against the hard granite Of a
civil war. for Code sake, lei be Governor Seward Mr.
Hale, Mr.. Giddings. and Mr. Roots war. Then think
We shall stand 10
cannot close this letter without doing justice those
members Of the Tree and slave States who cordially
co-operatng in the great work OF peace believe Mr.
Clay 10 Be Influenced by motive but sincere desire
promote The peace union and happiness OF our common
country The insiinct OF glory wthAim is now but the
impulse Of usefulness. believe that his monument els
solid fabnc, which will sustain the aures that sdorn
it, because be mnst have that onward sunshine OF the
SOUL which constitutes our best reward in th world
and our best hope in reference TO the next
Let me now say one word in reference 10 your own
deliberations venture TO utter II in profound defer
ence to the dignity OF your position, and 10 that hu.
mility which belongs TO my own.
should dsem u ~ pre-eminenty impohc that you
should dsnounce the yro< OF the Committee OF Thirteen,
before by s amendments and notifications, you may be
able 70 see what really s. rather what Il Is destined
to be.
You win have performed q great and sautary pros
pectve good in according praise the gallant and wise
men from the free States, who. at the hazard OF The
los OF all political power, have stuck TO with unal
ering hdsiy and zeal You ought rather TO encourage
than Teboke ther generous adhesion. But. for Gods
SAKE DO not exhibit the dsunited feelings among your
selves which have been painfully exhibited in the
Senate Of the United States among southern and
southern senafors- You had bitter 20 home without
dong anything than present ruch cherries and de.
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