The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-05

OF new lOtks tnc zone and OF
ing northern papeis. ne South viii find much. very
much. upon which 10 congratulate herself The intell
gent and homes, portion Of that section Of the country
have discovered the mschievous tendency OF the acts
and dongs OF the abooDists and fanatics and more.
over have become fully impressed with the BUSINESS Of
the claim which the South has upon them and they
and yigoI the fugiliys,saye bill lately passed BY Con,
gress. They have Tor the moment aside every other
thought and have determined % venture their all II sup
port OF the Union No mailer what may have been their
opinions upon the Compromise In whole or 10 part. they
regard il AS measure constionally passed, and cal
cuated to bring peace and qnieness 70 our distracted
country, and 40 patriots they have resolved and refe
solved 10 stand BY It The course pursued al these and
other meetings. and the fearless and honest decisions oil
the northern judges who have sustained the law re.
erred 10. is not only prima acie but almost conclusive
evidence that The North will put down the agitation Of
Seward and his black cohorts and hold on to that which
has already been adopted. We do not at this moment.
intend 10 discuss the merits dement's OF the adjust
ment measure; the time for that has gone by, and
ns.hng Is now q By gained BY an argument so value
will she doi Has not her honor been saved in the
bills OF the Compromise Have any real and tangible
interests been Injured as 70 Justify the hateful and heart
ending cry Of secession and disunion! Az public journal
lists, having eye upon the advancement Of our coun
try, rejoicing in her prosperity and sorrowing in her wo.
aud with our interests identified with the interests OF the
South do not hesitate 10 declare that the true policy
Of the South is to stand by the Compromise. reagita-
ton, under present circumstances, would be attended with
much that Is bad and who can tell what good will come
out OF il We very much doubt whether there is any
southern bold and reckless make esgitaion
his end and aim; and we will not allow ourselves from
The acts OF third persons, 70 draw conclusion SO un
pleasant TO ourselves; but should time and circumstances
develop the Tact that disunioaia s among us let US
place upon him mark as visible that of Cain, and
remarked BY our worthy senator. whose speech is this
day published, our rule is TO abide by the will OF the
jorty egtmatey expressed and because that will is not
in every respect satisfactory to us. we think not su
Gent reason tear down the stars and stripes to PROSTATE
the affairs Of country, and to give this great
ederacy in which we have found SO much happiness. to
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feelings and our duty compel under present crcum
stances at least, and whether sink swim, live or
DIE q pfpsa 2 ssad S s upo
were gralihed with visit from that universally popular
democratic senator. the Hon. 8. Downs. A mere init
aon that be had arrived and had consented to address
his fellow citizens sufficient 10 rally not only the
unterrfed in their strength but the members OF both
political parties en- nasse is speech (Which we report
below was listened 10 with the most profound attention.
and was received with tumultuous applause After the
Speech the worthy senator escorted his rooms by
large procession Of admlrng citizens. accompanied BY
hne band OF music. Here he was waited by many of
his friends, and invited TO social reunion around the
fesal board Among the guests venerable gov
srno,i Dr. Scott, for many years apersona and po
hca friend OF General DOwns and large number OF our
citizens OF both political parties. gtt
Time will not permit US to give full and minute de-
OF feeling prevailed nothing occurred to interrupt The
object in view The speeches and toasts warm, and
highly enthusiastically satisfactory to the honored
guest, and evncing unfaterng determination OPP
useless agitation and TO stand by the Union OF this
great confederacy. t sls4 saa5sgg .se If se iii
FELLOW CITIZENS: am reoiced that. after long alb
from your pleasant city, permitted again to
visit it and cheerfuy comply with the request which
has been made OF me by many oil its citizens to address
them relative TO the great questions which so lately alb
sorbed the undivided attention OF Congress. the more
cheeriully comply with that request. 10 not only
source OF qualification TO representative, his return
to his constituents, TO communicate with them, and with
them toinerchange thought and feeling. but. humby
conceive il is duty, the discharge OF which the con
stiiuen,s have right TO demand al the hands Of their
delegate Alter the long and deeply interesting and i'm
passed. how could return home. and not feel gra6ed in
speaking freely, fully. and earnestly. with the citizens OF
Louisiana OF the course which my Judgment dictated my
regard for your interests and the prosperity OF
mon country. prompted me 10 follow shall now, fell
citizens. call your attention TO the questions en-
the reasons by which was aciualed, will submit to
ysur judgment in the premises.
10 not surprising that. upon matter OF such vast i'm
portance as the late Adjustment, which questions
and difficult suddenly arose, time being gwen for ma.
ture examination II Is not surprising, say, that there
should be difference OF opinion between members OF the
same body. The circumstances trying, though
tried before and hence the difference OF opinion honestly
entertained by all Ii 10 for others take care OF them
selves. and will now state the views by which was
In the adjustment or compromise scheme several
measures were embraced: 1. The admission of Cali
forna a State into this Union. O. The creation OF
territorial governments for the newly acquired Territories
OF Utah and New Mexico. g. The boundary question
between Texas and the Territories last mentioned g.
The slave trade in the District OF Columbia.
There are two OF the measures TO which have refer
red which subject 10 objections the part OF
The Souih-he admission OF California and the abolition
of the slave trade in the District OF Columbia Although
10 the admission OF California my mind had raised sew.
era objections. and although TO that separated
and BY itself had always urged those objections, yet
was willing TO sustain u as part Of the COMPROMISE
was satisfied 70 support 81 when was receiving al the
hands OF the North stringent bill for the recovery OF
slaves escaping from the South, and rejection OF the
odious doctrine OF the Provso in the territorial bills
could not see enough IN the objections made to the bills
above referred TO- modified by the gain which thought
the South received, 10 justify resistance loud clanor
for disunon What the obeconsi Let first refer
TO the California bill. The FIRST objection H. that this
Territory admitted State with the prohibon
OF slavery. This you will recollect, 10 the offspring
OF Congress- II not from that body, but from the
people Of the Territory when being admitted State into
the Union. Other States have been admitted with the
prohibitions. Why, then, much opposition TO the adj
mission oil California; hut II IL said that her
OF coming into the Union is Irregular her votes were in
formally received. her constitution illegally adopted
No uniform rule for the admission Of States into this
great conederacy has ever existed In States
have been received without even the adoption OF
sututiontha act being permitted 10 be done subsequent
to the admission. Congress can only require thai the
form OF government for The Stale should be republic
can In It's nature. This requisite complied with, and the
rest remains with the people themselves II clear then
that the objections the form Of admission su
Gent; and when recolec that the people of the Terri.
tories have the right TO regulate the question Of slavery
why should Ind fault Al the in which they
have acted To strengthen the position which have
advanced relative 20 the right OF the people OF any terri
when about 10 assume mantle Of can