The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-13

utmost exertons prevent disaster and from flowing
from our own IneasuTesf
These facts and views gentlemen, do, in my opinion
powerfully concur with the general obligations OF pa
trotsm in summoning southern democrats. in a most
stringent and special manner the OF their coun
ltfy IRON the dangers o the present Ii s crisis
mainly al their own creaon--o their own bringing
about II was the southern democrats who forced the
annexation oi Texas as leading party the
unwilling democracy OF the North Il the southern
democi ats, likewise who for the sake oil the annex
|of Texas than for all other reasons put
presented the be honoed James X Polk 10 lhs
rather reluctant acceptance of their nothern political
brethren as candidate for the presidency 1t for
the sake and under the influence OF the southern deoc
racy, that their northern brethren generously accepted
land trumphanty sustained both the measure and the
man. And, to crown all it a southern democratic
administration thus brought into power by The behes OF
the southern democratic party, and zealousy supported
by that party in all its policy and neasuresi waa such
an administration that introduced the country into the
Mexican war and to which all the gories and respon
abilities OF that war; and OF the requirement oil New
Mexico and California, rightiully beong and must for
lever cling The southern democracy have failed ex
|utngly claim and enjoy their full share OF these clus
ierng sories They are far too magnanmous and lust
to disavow or disregard the heavy aendan, responsible
lies
edged beforehand that the heaviest difficult,
and fearful would be the settling OF the strong sectional
conflict between the North and South which il we'll
known would spring up out OF the question Of allowing
or dsallowng slavery in the territory that might be
quired from Mexico by OF the With this con-
ct full and certain prospect before eYss and with
the southern democratic party persevered and
patTioteay advocating and supporting the
war and war and insisting large cesson
o territory from Mexico the condition which peace
should be made. ht result made to coincide with
their desires. We became, BY of The treaty that
closed the war, of New Mexico and California
And now III view OF these facts and this undeniable
history OF the case, solemn question adj
dress itself to every southern democrat II this Is it
consistent with honor with justice and patriotism, for
southern democrats to take stand, and 10
that this dangerous conflict which they have been thus
largely instrumental in bringing about shall be
tied except terms OF their dica,ionl Is il con-
eisten with honor with justice with patrotsm for them
to take stand against all compromising of this conflict
Tor for them lake their stand doggedy certain
particular terms OF compromise and proclaim that these
AT least 1e DH have t,es. this glorious
peerless Union shall be Uown 10 atoms Let every dem
own heart and conscience and if the response shall not
be in fullest unison with honor, with justice with patriot
ism, will confess myself painfully mistaken in the
character and tone Of the political party with which am
connected For myself have hesitation in declaring
my profound conviction that the above noticed undena
bic facts southern democratic agency and instrumental
bringing about the events and sdte OF things out OF
which the present threatening sectional conflict has
sprung, lay peculiar and extraordinary weight OF obi
gaiion the southern democratic party to do its utmost
to carry the country safely through the perils of that
fct. They circumstances Of the most cogeni nature
snperadded to our general duty patriots binding by
TedoubIed ties to be acuaed By conc,liatory spirit in
this matter. They circumstances which not only
place duty patriots, but our point OF honor par
on as as ,i Of sosss
ocras will but apply their minds to the calm dIspassion
study and review o the whole they must come
Ito this concuson-a conclusion which is but anlici
patton OF the clear voice OF history and the permanent
udgment OF mankind
Turning now from the contemplation of the peculiar
position OF the southern democracy reference to this
great territorial controversy, let for moment advert
that of the national democratic party relation Ia the
same thing II took the whole democratic party OF the
couniryihe southern wing OF il leading. the northern
aiding and ooperating-o ehecuate the vast measures
which form the antecedents and OF this centric
versy. The whole democratic party is therefore, under
special obIKaton though some in greater degree than
ohers to that The country suffers no detrient II ON
NE consequences OF what they have done The democra.
CIV OF the North and OF the South, they united and
acted in achieving the great OF which
New Mexico and California the fruit, are now IN
fnitey bound TO unite and work together 10 save
The country from the disgrace and OF being torn TO
pieces by intestine strife between the North and South
about the division OF the conquered Territory Yes;
deep 1neabe disgrace will indeed be- to have writ
ten down and perpetuaied history that the democratic
party holding in its bands the sway OF national affairs,
did, by policy and acquire immense territories for
The couoy and then meanly proved .lse 10 De neither
able willing prevent that country from being dis
membered and destroyed BY reason OF quarrel growing
out OF The acquisition! .
Happily itself and for the country such areproach has
not fastened itself The democratic patty and conn
IDENTIFY believe never will That this porcDious contro
versy has been satisfactorily adjusted has
been owing no fault OF the democrats as pafyto no
Of wise, patriotic foresight precantion, and sxer
ton on the part of The democrats OF the Union, and
heir eminent and trusted public men !, !.
AT early moment after the treaty with Mexico, Nr
Polk as President OF the United States, threw The whole
weight oil his character and Official position into the scale,
in favor OF adjustment on the prlncipe OF extending
the line OF the Missouri Compromise 10 tue Pacific ocean
This econne ndatIon made IN his message to Con-
ess upon the return Of the Oregon bill with bs sigma
lure There was every hope that this basis OF
settlement would be accepted by the country and par.
tculafy by the South for IT had very recently received
the seal renewed national favor and recognition, py
being incorporated in the resolution by which Texas was
annexed to the Union Mr. Buchanan brought his nn- .
surpassed reputation and weight OF character as states
man, and grea, and great minded, catholic
patriot, 10 bear upon public opinion ~ concurrence with
Mr. Poks views. Aud thousands upon thousands oil the
best democratic minds and heats IN The country were IN
unison with heits; and the great mass OF The parry
would undoubtedly have readily moved in the same direc
,tlon But there not few and among them men oi
mark boh IN the Moth and South, who restrained
from concnrnng with their brethren by strong, and a
gmrrpy insurmounablc seruples They regarded the
Missouri Comprumse with stem dsfayor, being sor
OF bastard ingaimeni the constitution, rather than a.
s legitimate iliaon and offspring, and they thought
high time to put il under ihe ban The great deceased
|Caron,an John Calhoun, figured at the head OF those
I'm the South who distinguished by THIS feeling, and
Who aside from the constitutional difficulty, were irrec-
Ionciabiy the principle OF the virtual EXCLUSION
|by act OF Congress OF The people o an entire secon o
the Union fair participation IN every portion oil Tue
aNonal domains.
10 obvate these scrupes, and devise platform onl
which all might confidently and conscenously stand,
Gene raj Cass determined go back To the very fountains
of the constitution He did and, his celebrated
Nicholson letter laid down the broad tocrine o jsaai
interference by Congress with the subject OF slavery
TIE Territories Here behold whasit would seen,
ought have been basis OF rsconc,ement, sohd and
aul u.t,af all