Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-06-15
liz SENATE, TUEspAr, JUsr ID. 1850

The Senate having under consideration the special order
being the bill admit California as State into the Union
to establish Territorial Governments for Utah and New Mex
CO.. and making proposals Texas for the establishment
nerves and northern boundaries which bill Mr. BEsro,
had moved to postpone till the 4h day Of March, 1851
Mr. CASS and said Mr.. President, before proceed
ing to discuss the subject more Immediately under cnsdera
lion, beg leave to refer of the remarks made by tbs
distinguished Senator from Missouri (M BENroN) in hi
speech of yesterday There sarcastic tone peryadno
it that rs sorry to hear, not less of his own
high reputation which it could not increase than ON
of the dignity of the Senate to which could not add and
the harmony and tranquility of the country which IL cond
not promote In questions like this dividing and ag
tang the American people, and absorbing the attention Of
their Government sarcastic remarks whatever moen,arv
qualification they bring with Them sure to be followed nv
a corrective reaction But particularly panied al The
illusions to the distinguished chairman of the committee as
confident was every iu the Senate or auditor
The common sympathy of high talents of long service and
of advanced years, should have spared this nAtono U.S.
not to him. He needs sympathy, and fears no assaults
The Senator from Missouri depicted in less forci
Die than true the proud position OF this country; its moral
POLITICAL and material blessings, and the prominence which
these give to in the family Of nations. Mr. President the
Senator did not say word upon this subject in which do
not heartily concur Never in the history of the world was
there such theatre for human actions were these ever
rewarded with higher rewards But sir no one knows better
than the honorable Senator that of adversely are not
the only of agitation. He believes the country
tranquil and that excitement is the work of politicians for
their own sensh purposes and he draws these conclusions
from the prosperity which every where meets the eye and
gladdens the heart Sir great subjects of public right and
policy always before doing their work. be the cond
ton Of the country what maysectiona and party ques-
ons questions of today and to monowo all time, indeed
Neither communities individuals will in state of in
difference Agitation is the lot Of man and grow fa
to apply the Scripture word, but the prone
forget our blessings and Him who bestows them For my
part, read the signs of the times very differently. The
cloud that bigger than mans hand has already
cred the whole atmosphere, and the portens alarming
as they undenabe. But the Senator if understood
him, said the American people frantic for the compro-
mise That is strong word at any time, and still stronger
when applied to countymen state of quiescence and
Indifference such that which the Senator wherever be
turns his looks If they frantic for the compromise is
because they sensible of the peril which the country is
placed, and feel an anxious desire escape from it.
The Senator objects to the of the commteeobects
to Its being called committee Of compromise Sir neither
partake OF this feeling do join in the objection. Names
are said to be things and they in countries where
preudices have sway But trust the American people will
not have less regard for the abos Of the committee because
the Senator from Missouri denounces its think the
word desgnates what ought be the great Characteristic
OF such committee AS to compromising questions of
pedency, that is one thing, and very proper thing but
to compromising great questions of principle that is another
and totally different thing The various sections of our
country are involved in great controversy and desir
Gus to see each abate in its demands that all may meet on
common ground Why sir life is lie of compromise from
the cradle to the Our very into society be-
gins with it. political compromise by which surrender
portion OF our rights that may enjoy the residue He who
stands rgidy upon his position will find that others will
stand gdy upon theirs and that if he disposed to
give, be will not be allowed to take.
The Senator from Missouri says that the delay that has
taken place the admission Of California has been owing to
the compromise committee and its measures That COM
mlttee reported about month snce and were in session
about two weeks And who has right to charge this whole
delay to them The subject has been before the House of
Repesen aives during four months and has not vet
been brought to final vote, nor indeed any vote and
that, notwithstanding there is efficient process in the
House "r the termination of Debates which not yet adopt
ed in the Senate. ~
An attempt to force California through this body as an
isolated measure would have probably arrayed against every
Southern vote but and such opposition would have
created obstacles and delay upon the issue of which no man
has right to pronounce with any certainty. r..
The Senator says that if the Senator from Kentucky had
remained by his side California would have been admitted long
SINCE Perhaps SO, Mr. Presidents but there many here
who will contest that point estimate at high value the
influence of these distinguished Senators but perhaps not SO
high as the Senator from Missouri when he attributes such
result to their joint action Though from their shoulders and
upwards, like the first King Of Israeli they may be taller than
any OF us, still trust they donot overshadow u.s. like the
oak to suffer only stunted shrubs grow in the shadow of
their tall foliage cheerulIy concede that any measure
zeaousy supported by both these gentlemen much more
likely psss the Senate than if left without such powerful
aid Still there fifty eight other members with the same
right to speak, and of with equal disposition 10
exercise that right If the two Senators had placed them
selves side by side, with determination force the BILL what
ever objections might appear there would have been mutt
ny IN the camp Ioyour tents, Israeli would have been
the cry, and half the forces would have taken position Of
their own and fought under another standard In fact the
leaders might have been left without followers AMI California
sacrificed in contest for power and influence
Notwithstanding the views expressed by the Senator from
Missouri, believe there is need of recalling any one
here or elsewhere the excitement in the public mind and The
political condition 10 which the country has been placed for
some time ty the questions which divide and agae us
The evidence Of all this from every quarter
and indeed is with and u.s. the scenes we so
often wness in both Houses Of Congress, the little pro
gross make in the business of leg sufficiently de-
monsrate. The subject itself is the absorbing topic Of the
day and whatever evils brings with -aud they are MANY
still brings with II consolation ard in proof it
furnishes Of the strength of Institutions aid Of the deep
rooted attachment which exists for them the hearts of the
American people, There is another country on the face
OF the globe which could have passed through such s and
thus tar without having the very foundation Of its Political
system broken up and the edce scattered winds
OF heaven But all feel and know that this state of things
cannot much longer continue without putting in peril the
dearest iDteress Of the county Every thing warns Us that
we have reached of those epnchs the osess pso
pie to which the historian looks back when seeking the causes
OF their prosperity adversely AMI 3cducing lessons Of
u IN rom ihuman experience. What want is the reso
ration OF confidence and harmony between the different por
lions OF our counythe adjustment Of this great sectional
dispute that the present should be overhadowe by the m
ture and mems hearts and Thoughts occup ed by the ov
wnemng lear that the seeds of dissolution are already son
70 rpen speedily into abundant harvest of calamity for this
great Confederation. So long any The questions involved
IN TINS SUBJECT are left opeD Icing will the and
element continue and with hem the danger 10 our Norma
nent tranquility Every consideration # prudence and patr
otsm requires that should come to the vo with
na,n % ADJUST all This matter speedily, saisfacoriy finally
NOW, Sir, we have at length plan befr VS. WINCH if
RED OUT promises to do this There obecsns TO it, of