The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-06-08

nounces all those who advocate II. Why, sir, Mr..
Rtchie has gone for north ol 80 deg 80 min. himself
Reduce California 10 the line of SO deg 80 min. the
line through Texas compensate Texas Tor whatever you
may purchase OF her territory; and then organize terrific
rial governments founded upon the intervention doc
trine, and will vote for the bill VIII we gain
nothing by that We know that will gain at least
two southern States in Texas There will be no dis
tory OF Texas remain under slave constitution. be
kept under u il will come into the Union as slave
State we knotc that; and we know. further. from
the signs OF the fmes that il this part Of the territory
of Texas be taken from her and put under the terrific
rial form OF government is destined to into the
Union as Tree State There is the power 70 accomplish
IT. II The southern boundary o California be reduced to
the ilne 81 ~ deg 80 min. territory enough Will be lett
soss chance q making slave State = 81 a
rights q The South defy Mr. Richie defy any one
mands his full share Of constitutional right The South
were te demand that, they would only demand that
the Wilmot Proviso should not be spread the Terri
tories but they would require that any obstruction any
difficulties. growing out OF any doubt in relation to the
laws of Mexico oaght to be removed at once, and that
the right 70 cary slaves into the Territories should be-
recognised by this government. They would do this ii
they demanded all their constitutional rights equal cit
zens OF this Union undertake to say therefore, that
Mr. Richie has right to read two thirds OF the demo-
cratic party OF the South out Of that party for differing
with him, and for maintaining the rights OF the South
relieve that the democratic party are governed by demo-
cractic republican doctrines We might have right TO
shall, therefore, still regard myself belonging TO the
democratic party and shall continue 70 act with IT. re-
gardess Of Mr. Richie. will conclude. BY saying that
hope and trust the time is not far distant when there
will be press in the city of Washington that will do
some little justice to the people Of the South, and will
Foo ns IL. sa address the Senate At
any length. as am exceedingly anxious that we should
proceed 10 the vote without delay; shall enter at all
ae sna n
Richie, who is, as we all know, so eminenty able to
defend himself 10 most of the allegations which have
been made against him. will say to the senator from
Tennessee in response to one of the last OF his remarks
that he need under apprehension OF being read out
OF the democratic party by Mr., Richie Mr. Richie has
honorable senator has made great mistake in regard to
the character OF the measure before this body II hap
pens not TO be party measure at all It chances to be
measure above party, and in relation to which it is the
duty OF all patriots to cooperate and unite That the real
opinion, well know, Of MIR. Richie. He attempts to
read out of the democratic party in connexion
with this measure He does not treat it party
sure. He would scorn to speak upon il as party mea
sure He looks upon as great measure OF concila-
ted however associated politically. bound to unite
and in support OF which the whole country, with slight
and most lameEtable exceptions. concurs.
Mr.. TURNEY. have only to inquire that il Mr.
Richie does not regard as party measure why does
be denounce only the democratic senators who oppose il
whilst he makes no comment the course OF other gen.
temen who do not support the measure think the
senator from Mississippi cannot have read the article.
Mr.. F00TE have read the whole of the article,
and beg leave to say that the senator's refer
sistent. He first charges Mr. Richie with being the ad
vocate and the editorial champion OF the distinguished
a,or from Kentucky, lNr CLAY] whose party POSITIONS
and alter 50 doing, he alleges that Mr. Richie is endea
voring TO read gentlemen out OF the democratic party be-
cause they do not support this measure This change Of
being true and loyal democrat, because OF not fol-
lowing the lead of the most distinguished whg in the
Union, appearsto my apprehension to involve something
like agross confusion OF ideas. This whole notion is
I lfounh all Mr. pofra fha
measure before us as party measure, and has over
and over declared, but great far above all
The PRESIDING OFFICER, tMr. Krsel called the
senator 10 order Tor irrelevancy.
Mr.. Fo0TE simply wish to defend my venerable
editorial friend who has been very unkndy assailed.
not going into the merits OF the controversy between
MIR. Richie and these gentlemen. No doubt Mr.. Rit
chic rs perfectly prepared to meet them upon all the
points involved, in manner entirely satisfactory to the
country; but did not feel at liberty TO remain entirely
silent whilst violent assault was being made upon the
sensibiy and character OF a ma1 whose wisdom, pa.
o,ism, nfiexlble regard Tor principle and thousand
high moral qualities had, earlier and purer times.
cured to him the friendship and esteem OF such men as
Jefieson. Madison and other great and good men, now
no logger upon EARTH and who, ! venture TO predict,
remembered, when all the accusations of the present
lime shall have been disregarded and forgotten. To II
daass1 s Ses s of Of Mr. Mr. Riches Richie | suffering % % serious der
ment from the decria IN progress, will violate in
deeree the secresy OF private intercourse, andmen
On that nave ledfntd Wltuln lew udyr past
present distinguished governor OF the Old Dominion
long since, heard TO say that be regarded the present
position OF the venerable editor of the Union as one o
honor than any which he has heretofore held
and know that similar sentiment is most widely en-.
ertaned BY many OF the most renowned statesmen and
patriots 10 be iound in the republic Sustained, conhded
in, and defended by such friends, he need dread
samen that is threatened here elsewhere whether by
The PRESIDING OFFICER stated the discussion to
be out OF order
Mr. TURNEY. II Mr.. Richie does not regard this as
party measure, repeat, why does he denounce only
the democrats who are opposed TO IL There is not
word said against other senators; not whisper: do
not care what Mr. Ritchies character may be, He may
stand very high with the governor OF Virginia. but II is
nevertheless very certain that he has given false account
OF the record have taken occasion to speak OF these
matters here in vindicaiIon ofmysef II was my right,
and choose TO exercise that right
MIR. WALKER suggested whether IL would not be in
order to refer the matter relating TO Mr. Richie to the
Committee on Printing [Laughterl
(Mr. WHITCOMB followed, on the territorial ques.
ton. His speech is withheld for revison.l
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