The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-15

York, (Mr. Seward) the other day upon this
subject are the views entertained by the Pco' !
pls of California, or BY the gentlemen who
are sen. here TO represent them, my obJec' |
lions would rise almost to an insurmountabie
repugnance-to perpetual oPposi'ion' TOT
that Senator has not hesllated to tell us IN
substance that we have no choice about hd'
hitting Californis-ihat she is Stale, ana
State she will continue, irrespective oil any
act Of Congress that she comes here ana
demands admission into the Union, and II mol
admitted here, our authority will be cast
aside, and she will be an independent, rePub-
lie upon the Pacific. But, sir, cannot be-
heye. and do not believe. hat such an nso-
len, dc,ation 10 US is designed by The people
of California. And personally know the
two gentlemen whom she has selected as
Senators, and am sure they would be the hfsi
10 disown and renouuce the position assumed
by their patron upon this floor.
The honorable senator from New York,
(Mr. Seward) seems to consider the adm's'
sion of California as a matter beyond all
price and all value, 10 be attained at every
hazard and every sacrifice; and therefore,
notwithstanding The opinion he has expresses
with regard to slavery, though he considers
i, high hosp,ab!e duty, TO entertain the tu'
cilive slaves from the South, and 10 keep
them from their mas'ers-thoueh he has a
holy horror Of the extension Of slavery INTO
the Territories now free, and considers eve
~ obhs alton imposed by the Constitution IN
reference TO slavery orerborne and annuiied
lty-tte supten iaw OF God, he tells Us, that
so al.impoItant IS this admission OF Ca'iior
nia, under the circumstances, that he would
have voted for her admission, with an express
recognition, by her constitution, OF The tight
to carry slaves IN her territory. An allusion
to this subject seems 10 have strange ci-
feet upon the Senator from New York. lie
is carried back. al once, TO the last session,
when certain measures we're pending here,
for the purpose Of organizing some temporal
~ government for California and New Mex.
/ ice; and abiding to the gentlemen who Is
now the source Of al power aud patronage
in this government, he thus expresses him
self:
/ "May this republic never have Pres
, ident commit more serious or more dan
gerous usurpatinn Of power than the &C
Of The present chief Magistrate. 10 endeavor
ing 10 induce the legislative authorities to re
! lieve him from the exercises OF military pow
3 err, by establishing civil Institutions, regula
ted by law, 10 distant proyiG kom'
: would have been standing this day, If she hsC
n had such generals and such trbunes, i"
Yes, sir If Rome had been blessed with
!, Zachary Taylor for commander Of her ar
II mics; if Rome had been blessed with Zat
= ary TAYLOR for Tribune, the Gohs, IN
u Vandals, and The Huns, AuilIa and all HI
: hordes, would have poured upon The Fmplt
! in vain--tbey wonid have been repe'ed, over
come, upon The en1bAuled plain, and driver
{. back TO their Businesses IN The North, ant
Rome would stand, this day, proud mis'res:
: Of The world Now, SIR, whether the PIesi
e dent Of the Uni,ed States can! swallow sucl
d adulat,oR as this, vii no, undertake. TO de
e1 esHrs s III fAs HIS hma lis modesiya u
Sc modestv which usually accompanies true me-
!" lt-that believe he hes no powers OF desli
l tion sufficient TO get II down.
d have said Mr.. President, tia, | shou
IS make a great sacrifice in my vote for the az
. mission Of California yet will make til
10 sacrifice, not grudging'y, but cheeriuIly an'
> as said by the Senate! from Michigan VI
Cass he o her day if asked "whAt would
;, do 10 restore harmony to the country, ar
OF make this still uni'ed and happy people, !"
fe would answer, like biln, " would scarce
~ know what would not do to accomplish sue
10 an end. Mr.. Pa sident, feel the impo
~ lance Of This great saiJec', and my uit
- want Of powers TO treat II as II deserves.
wish TO excite or to irri,ate the angry lee
C. rigs ONO section Of tots country | am co
or scipus in my own bosom Of no seulimen; 4
re wards any portion Of my countrymen, exec
ed one Of respec, and cordial attachment. b
o. may be permitted TO withhold from To
e, general declaration those ml-chieyous ass
n Citations in the northern part Of the Unit
N, States, which, 10 our injury, ard TO The gre
re and permanent itjIry Ok the unforluua
no slaves among u.s. have bPen, With en- unhu
70 peftinacliy, agltalng the subject Of this
a. nestle institution Of ours for the last fife
III, years. Towards them. even, .;ust Ia
by no feelings Of hatred. For every portion
zee the American people care not whether
be the East or West Tue North or South
On have the heart and hand of brother. The
as is no gentleman upon this floor, among
Ing immediate associates around me, no gent
SIR, man on the other side of ite chamber,
I've whom have not always manifested a pr
be er personal consideration and kindness.
m | wish 10 make our northern ftiends awi
cal Of the danger TO which We exposed.
The own views have never been extreme
SIR, position has ever been moderate aud IT
- some credit will be given me when | decl
ne my deliberate judgment, that consrquen
no. the most sc rious. even the most calamtC
IN NAV follow a particular disposition Of ;
ing subject by he present Congress. Fit sho
be be beIeX ed 10 the whole Southern count