The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-07-25
NO 49,.


Guilty in that aspect Of the case.
If, in the statement Of thiS question,
we are 10 effect any results satisfactory
to the people, we mnst dealfairly with
them. | must say, sir, and | say il
without casting imputations upon any
one, that a want of clearness and full
understanding Of the terms of adjusts
ment constitutes one Of its most obiec-
tiopable features. The Senator from
Kentucky avows frankly that in his
opinion the South obtains not one foot
Of territory under the biIl--that the
Mexican laws, still of force, excludes
them as efectually as the Wilmot Pro-
viso. II is true that he is too generous
gratuitously Il. insult as we'll as exclude
the southern peoptej he would treat
them with kindness and delicacy. vet
he has often declared that they, IN his
opinion, derived no benefit from tho
territorial part fthe compromise. But
If the measure should pass, and the
decision Of courts coincide with this
opinion, will not the southern people
who have expected some advantage
from this bill feelthemselves inilred Of
deceived. Sdchin my opinion, would
be the case, and their dissatisfaction be
increased rather than allayed.
] have already detained you too long,
Mr.. President, and am myself unfit
now to discuss the merits. Of lhls CON.
promise bill. 1t has already, however,
been much discussed, and many far
more able than myself will, | doubt noA
exhibit the strong objections which
stand against its adoption.
L distinct partition could be effect
ed upon the Missouri Compromise line
this territorial question could be adjust
ed; but the great question Of slavery,
which lies at the foundation Of these
difficulties, how this great question is
totbesetLled, acknowledge IAcannot
determine. profess myself inades
quate to tha task Of snggestinga suf1i4
cient remedy for the evil Unless
some great change can be effected in
public sentiment Of The States with
which we of the South are associated,
unless theycan be induced to treat with
frmness and Justice those who are their
equals, and must maintain that equality
unless they can restrain their citlzens
from the plunder ofour property, the
invasion Of our rights, necessarily hars
assing US with malignant aspersions,,
subtitle and cruel devices to disturb
our peace and endanger- our safety,
confess cannot tell what adjustments
can be effected Of one thing, Mr..
President, feel secure: the abolition
lst who hopes for the dissolution ofthe
Union the destruction Of the South,
hoping and expecting that the instltu~
tions OF slavery cannot be safely and
wisely, administered by people who
for a hundred years have made il sub~
servienL totheir interest and happiness,
is utterly mistaken. There never has
been any nation whose security would
be more assured than that oflhe south
ern States ofthis Confedelacy. Forced
into seperate government; linked to-
gether within by the strongest ties OF
community BY interests and congenial-
ity Of sentiment. welded together from
without by calumny and opposition,
that spirit Of devoted patriotism which
fluids its best nurture among difficulties,
trials met and overcome; that great
eternal principle Of national glory and
national strength would tower 10
height far transcending that which has
ever yet to be reached among them.--
! have no apprehensIons for Ihem.--
When in the. history of the world, has
it been ever known that nation poss 4.
sesing the wealth, intelligence, civil
zation, and strength Of the southern
States Of this Confederacy, was found
in Competent to control Its slavosi-+
Ancient States stood secure, though
similarity Of races tended to confound
the distinctions Of conditions, and
weaken and endanger the authority Of
the masters. Greece enlightened and
Rome conquered the world, resting
thelrorganlzation polltyuponthis insti-
tuition Of slavery We are in no danger.
We are f arless Of the result, and can,
with unterrifed front, look upon tho
coming danger, lower itever SO ddrklys
OF this. loo, ! am sure: if there are
those who seek 10 tetain us in this
Union with purposes Of deadly hoslil4
ityt TO our Institutions, whocry aloud
for its preservation in the spirit ofhini +
who sayipgl Fart thou ia health, my
brotherl" smote him under the 9Th rib.,
they, too, are mistaken. They pros
nounce US accursed and doomed: they
bid Us prepare for the charge that must
come. | hear the answer, moi near.
not loud, bv clear and firm. We are
setting our hcuse III order, not to die
but 70 live. l beg pardon 9th Sens
ate, Mr.. PresIdenf. Ear havine detaiued &