The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-05

swer this question But will say she cannot refuse,
she has half the love OF the Union which she processes
have or without justly exposing herself to the charge
than her love OF The Union At all events the response
by OF saving the Union rests on the North and nothe
South The South cannot save by act OF hers ana
the North may save il without any sacrifice whatever,
unless TO do Justice and 10 perform her duties under the
constitution, should be regarded by her a sacrifice
II is me senator's that there should be an oPsa ana
done II the question is not now settled ii is uncertain
whether il ever can hereafter be- and we the repre-
sentatves OF the States OF this Union, regarded as gov
ernments should come distinct understanding as to
our respective views in order TO ascertain whether me
great questions issue can be settled not you VINO
represent the stronger portion cannot agree to settle them
on the broad principle OF justice and duty say and lei
the States both represent agree to separate and pa
peace. If you unwilling we should part IN peace tel
us So and shall know what 10 do when you reduce
the question to submission resistance. you remain
SILENT you will compel US to infer what you intend In
that case California wli become me .ssl question:
son you compel to infer that you intend to exclude
us from the whole of the acquired Territories, with the
Ss q woua s ad to
ceive in that CASE that your real objects power and
ACKNOWLEDGMENT. and infatuated not to act accordingly
have now senators, done my duty IN expressing my
opinions fully freely and candidly, this solemn oeca
sion In doing have been governed by the MOVIES
which have governed in all the stages OF the agitation
of the slavery question since its commencement nave
exeed myself during the whole period. TO arrest IT. with
the intention OF saving the Union, # could be DONE ana
il it could not to the section where II has pleased
Providence 10 casmy lot, and which sincerely beIieve
has Justice and the constitution its side Having fah
fully done my duty the best OF my ability both 70 me
Union and my section, throughout this agl,alon snal
have the consolation let what will come that am free
from all responsibility.
Mr. WALKER rose, but yielded TO
Mr.. WEBS FER, who said hope that by rising AZ
the conclusion OF the speech which has just been read il
may be inferred that have any purpose OF gong mo
an answer reply to that speech In rising, wish TO
saw in the FIRST place, that gives me very sincere pleas
ure to see the honorable member from South Carolina able
to be in his place to-day to take part in these debera,
tons There is not man IN the country, sr VINO VIII
feel more pleasure than myself when he shall be so far
restored to health be able TO participate In these de-
bates he has been accustomed to do have had the
pleasure Of that senator's acquaintance lot unity years IN
will yet have public services TO perform Tor The benefit OF
all portions Of the country.
Iwsh to state, that desire, as soon as may be, an
opportunity address the Senate what propose TO say
upon this question AT the time, do not purpose
to commit any act OF discouresy to other gentlemen who
have manifested disposition to speak. There is an
honorable senator. over the way, from Maine. MIR.
HAMLIN] who, believe, has once or twice given way
to others; and believe the honorable member from
Wisconsin. Mr. WALKER,l to whose kindness owe
this opportunity of addressing the chair has ALSO by
sort OF general assent, right to be Aeard before This
debate passes into other hands While am willing to
yield TO others prior claims, wish to say that, as soon
as may be--perhaps early as Wednesday or Thurs.
day should be very glad to have an opportunity OF
Mr.. WALKER | SHALL with great deal OF pleasure,
yield any claim may have to the floor to the honorable
senator from Massachusetts The honorable senator
from Maine believe has the hoor Tor 70 morrow, upon
the constitution OF California have proposed to occupy
il for Wednesday; and if the senator from Massachu
sets has any desire to occupy the oor upon mar aay
his part, for his benefit move 10 postpone the further
consideration of the resolutions under consideration until
Mr.. WEBSTER am very much obliged to the
honorable senators but Thursday will do just as well for
Mr.. WALKER The senator from Maine has the floor
for to morrow. will therefore move to postpone this
subject until Wednesday, when will say what have to
say, and then Thursday the senator from Massachu-
sets will have the floor should prefer, however, TO
give way to him on Wednesday, If he desires II.
Mr.. SEWARD believe that the honorable senator
from Wisconsin would hardly in srciness have the right
under the circumstances under which yielded the floor
10 him, 10 posipone-unt he obtains my consent-hs
occupancy OF ii until future day. without consideration
ton suppose, however that, after this intimation Of
our respective wishes, shall be able to dispose oil the
floor in way which will be agreeable to ourselves.
Mr.. HALE. do not know anything about these ar
rangements for the floor shall be happy TO have all
OF those honorable senators express their views IN due
season. and wish now TO occupy your attention only Tor
speak upon this subject ! had hoped that the views
which | entertain might find expression through some
other and more able exponent But sur, as the honor
able senator from South Carolina has this morning
dertaken give the history OF what he calls the abolition
excitement in this country, which seems TO be so pro-
eressve and alarming in its character, and as what
have heard from him to me to parake little more
OF the nature OF than Of history. trust that
may be able at the earliest day consistent with the
yenience OF the Senate to give, humble as am, an
count of the matter, which will show that the history OF
the subject has not been given as exists and that the
peril with which we are now environed, II perils there
be- did not originate in northern latitude
The question being then taken upon the motion TO post
pone the further consideration OF the resolutions until
Wednesday next, il was agreed to.
On motion. the Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
After the reading Of the journal