The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-29

Public Bentlsnent In the soash.
From the close Of the laboss Of the Committee OF
Thirteen and the report Of the measures proposed by
them the basis Of the adjustment OF the pending
ona controversy, have had abiding confidence that
the moderate and just men Of all portions Of the Union
would ultimately give those measures their cordial
ton and support Every day brings us new evidences,
both from the North and South, OF the correctness Of
Impressions. To show that have reason for the opn-
ions which express, we lay before our readers the
following condensed and able article from the New Or
leans Delta. which. readers well know, neutral in
its politics. and therefore may be deemed dsineresled
exponent OF public sentiment in the neghborhood Of its
publication
From the New Orleans Della.
HE COMPROMISE PLAN-PUBLIc MEKTISa-Some days
since, of our contemporaries suggested the propety
calling public meeting In New Orleans, for the purpose
Of expressing the sentiments OF people In relation
the noble and conservative pursued by Daniel Web
ster upon the aILabsorbng topic OF the day The Delta
has repeatedly expressed its admiration OF the great
atoria speech Of Mr. Webster, and his recent remarks
Boston Although always entertained great confidence
that "Back Dan" would, in the end be found the right
side extended has become the ianatical spirit of
free soilism at the Northso powerful IL the influence
which the aboonsts, anti-slavery men. and Wilmot-
Provisosts have been enabled wied-that had mis-
gvings lest the of the constitution
would faer In his course, and sacrifice something pri-
cipie the excitement Of the hour and the unreasonng
demands of faction He has however. not only nj
TO, but, we candd confess far surpassed expecta-
tons. Amid temptation, he has preserved his loyalty
TO the constitution and The of sound principles He
has bowed the knee the Baal Of He has
stood FORTH STERN calm, and unfnchnglhe man OF duty
In atmosphere Of anaticsm among the athess faith
| full only he"
| The people Of New Orleans have opportunity,
in common with countrymen throughout the Union,
Of maniiasng publicly their appreciation only men,
n nepa nraa Tba Gar
ae's Committee OF Thirteen have presented to Congress
and 70 the nation grand compromise plan SETTLE in
bill and at tme all the exciting questions which
for many months past distracted the country estranged
brethren from each other and brought the Union
brink Of dissolution. That compromise, like all compro-
misses, consists OF mutual, but In reality, unmporant
concessions, when consider the great end in view
the paccation Of the country and the salvation of the
Union.
II The compromise bill is adopted In both houses the
whole difficulty Is then settledhe country will be paci.
fled, and the Union longer in danger The Angel OF
Peace, with healing his wings, will over nation
whlom distracted distressed estranged OF m
feeling between the different sections Of the country will be
removed Ourselves and posterity to the last syllable
OF recorded tms will rejoice at aconsummaton
y TO be wished The great Of the people will con-
The ultras, both ends of the Union will alone be
dissatisfied because they determined TO be salts.
fed and it would be cruel tn their amabe de.
| sires.
The friends of the compromise bill in Congress want
their hands strengthened Let public opinion
all the country Let the South speak out through her
public press and her public meetings Behold now is the
accepted time Let there be immense meeting OF
the people Of New Oeans, without distinction of party
favorable TO the settlement forever In one Ind the
bill of all the questions which so long distract
ed and produced fruits which the enemies OF re-
publsanism in Europe chuckle with delight, and
friends shudder with apprehension So shall give re-.
pose beloved country and permit the model
of the world march onward In the glorious career mark
ed out for her by Nature and Natures God The
Of the the sad realities of the present. the bright
hopes of the future, all plead, trumpetongued peace
compromise The olive branch almost within our grasp
We have but reach forth hand possess IT, The
pacidca,os Of this day like Cass Clay. Webster Douglas
aud their worthy ccadiuors In Congress and Of H. will,
IL they succeed we devouty pray, enjoy the and
veneraon Of their countrymen and ages hence, when
shall bs no longer sensible human praise chill
dren will rise up and bless their memory.
We should not be surprised, the questions growing
of slavery and the Territories much longer dis
cussed in Congress, to public meetings called very
extensively in the southern States for the purpose Of en-
couragg and strengthening the friends Of the compro-
mise measures in their efforts to carry them through
Congress. Thus the Louisville (Ky) Democrat after
giving short analysis OF the bills reported by the
Senaies special committee, comments upon them, and
recommends public meeting in Louisville for the pur-
pose Of concentrating and giving expression to public
opinion in their favor. II says:
We do deem necessary discuss this matter now
On the great point Of with slavery by Con-
gress tho South gains all that could be asked respecting
the Territories The ulras North that IL this principle
settled their capital 10 gone and the power Of dominant
majority ohe North carry their purpose Of annoying
the South gone They struggling obstnately against
IT, ultras from the South holding for the
plication OF the principle California TOO late
California is filed with population; is already State;
beyond the control 81 this government She taken
as she is, or not NJ all.
The simple question Is Shall accept California a. she
Is or postpone II TO future day. and leave California
an indie pendent State, into the Union hereafter n,
her option In admitting her into the Union, the South
recognises right Of majority in Congress egsa,e
over their interests The people ofCaorna have only
gisated for themselves They hereafter confirm or re-
verse what they have done
In this plan South demands Of the North to sacri-
fee her principles but only refrain from the exercise Of
power she thinks she has, but which all will admit is
doubtful and dangerous The North asks surrender OF
principle of The South, but only submit to necessity
which exists In the of California which has been
brought by past eventswhciher right wrong Is
now inquire for any practical question in adjust
Ing this matter /.
We call upon every patriot Of Louisville consider this
matter calmly 10 this plan nothing IL the plan Is
defeated years Of trouble In for All the dem.
agogues fanatics and politicians Of desperate fortunes
arayed against II, with who what may hs
pen-who have made up their minds look forward
dissolution OF the Union, and perhaps desire IT, With these
we know the masses South have no affinity
Win not the people of Louisville speak QUIT Distinguish
ed may wrie and reason, and exbo; but the people
speak with authority When ultras Of the North
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