The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-24

whom am connected here have taken upon this subject
have too humble an opinion OF ny own Judgment to
have any great pride OF consistency II convinced eno
hope thai would at any moment change But must
ask that entlemen viii wait till do change before they
attach to me the charge Of Inconsistency | MAINTAIN
now have always maintained. that the constitution
gives right 10 80 there with any kind of property
and ask the federal government provide the necessary
means to secure the enjoyment OF that right
The proposition OF the Nashville Convention my col
League Gays, was not an ultimatum. will not argue
about the meaning OF that word The proposition of the
Nashville Convention TO divide the Territory by the
parallel OF SO deg. 80 mn with right 10 carry slaves
below that line the least that they would take Yes,
SIR as an extreme by the South. agreed
to propose such divisions thank you for the express
SION. have read the letter OF Ex-Governor Brown, OF
Tennessee That is his position. he says he does not
stand upon that line alone and who does! He says
that he will take nothing less than the division by that
line, proposed by the convenion--and what man,
with due regard to the interests Of the South would
for moment think OF doing otherwise To propose to
the compact based upon division by that line
not to assert that II has any virtue though 1t
may well be insisted preferable line, be-
OF the acquescence OF the States it, and because
OF the prescrpive claim il has, and the respect il enjoys
among the people as measure sanctfed by time and
still by the blessings il brought TO country
time OF serious, even alarming, agitation. To il
offers the last hope OF immediate, RADICAL permanent
satisfactory adjustment to the only question which dis
turbs the peace OF cOuntrymen and threatens the
overthrow Of the high hopes from our Union, grateful
to the pride and SO near 10 the heart of every true
American.
have stated on other occasions sir that as an original
question doubted the right Of Congress do
believe that Congress has the constitutional powerto
pass such bill as the Missouri Compromise; but | have
said that in consequence OF the acduescence Of the States
during succession OF years do not consider il
original question, standing upon the same grounds il
did at the date of it's adoption and have been willing to
renew and extend IT, not because gives all
titled to, but because hoped that il might be measure
OF pacihcaon-permanent, substantial pacicaon OF the
country.
| Mr.. FOOTE. | trust the Senate will bear with me
while ] make few more remarks in explanation OF this
| matter. did not expect to call my colleague up.
Mr. DAVIS, lin his seat) Had you not referred to me
by name, should not have got up
him in the kndes manner and avoid all collision with
him, especially after the understanding between the
subject
| Mr. DAVIS | viii tell my colleague frankly that
though he referred to sufficiently pon,edIy should
not-in consideration of the understanding to which he
refers and OF general desire 10 avoid controversy with
my colleague in the belief that the interests OF State
would be initiated against by it-had he referred
me specially by name. have made the remarks which
Mr. FOOTE. l did not desire to depart from the
understanding between myself and colleague but after
all. do not why may not discuss these topics Of
general interest together well any other gentle
men, observing, as know SHALL the rules OF cour
tesY:
| Mr.. DAVIS, lin his seat) have objection.
Mr.. FOOTE. And in accordance with this view Of the
matter shall proceed to make remark or two in reply
to my colleague understand him to say, that whenever
mississippi was prepared for dsunon he prepared
Mr. DAVIS. Tin his seat) My colleague will please use
my language.
Mr.. FO0rE. | will with great pleasure. if can recol-
ory Of what he actually said.
Mr.. DAVIS. | said that was here to represent the
State of Mississippi at the federal government that had
therefore propositions TO make relation dsunon
opinion TO express when disunion should be resoed
to but that when the State Of bisssspp should resolve
on dsunion and summon hence had no right TO
remain here longer and that then
Mi. FOOTE. did not intend to quote the language
OF my colleague for condemnation. but the contrary
to say that approved OF the sentiments which he
expressed. have not had far. opportunity Of dis
playing my own inclination to do what should do,
under appropriate circumstances IN defence OF his
try, when her rights. her peace her honor assaed
yet trust that should not be more back ward than my
colleague himself in maintaining the honor OF Missssip
p il i should be pu, in danger. One thing is certain.
that should the State OF Mississippi such posi-
ton that alluded to- should return to her limits with
as much expedition even my colleague, in order 10
perform my duty as Ioys! citizen shall not be even
behind my colleague in rushing the of noble
State and hope after reaching her confines should
! be far behind him in aught becoming emergency so
pcrilous But will again assert, what have several
times said upon this floor that my opinion there is
nothing in the present OF affairs which should in.
duce the State OF mississippi any other southern State
to resort to extreme measures and that being opinion
am resolved at the present time to resist any and every
attempt to inveige State any scheme for the disco
luton OF the Union without just and when there
such good reason to expect pachc settlement of
listing differences My colleague has though, proper
again to refer to the instructions from State iegis
laure, evidently Tor the purpose Of putting in the
wrong In regard to these instructions, shall only de-
clare have heretofore had occasion to declare that
IN my whole this subject have been endeavor
lng TO act in unison with the spirit which dictated
them than according TO the literal import Of them and if
have mlsconstued the true intent OF those who adopted
them. shall have TO suffer for it, have never been
instructed, as understand the matter against this adjust
men bill do think that any considerable number of
our citizens will be found opposed H. AT any rate
am not without ample evidence OF the existence OF state
OF public sentiment N most OF the populous counties of
Mississippi highly favorable 10 the under consd-
Grafton. will proceed to lay portion Of this evidence
before the Senate, II under the
be necessary my Justification the hazard OF being
thought a little egotiscal will read one OF numerous
letters received by recently. which bear unequvoca
testimony to the condition OF the popular mind Mssis
sippi This letter which chances 10 be my table
the moment, from OF the richest, intelligent
and patriotic counties in the Staethe county OF Noxu
bee This letter numerously subscribed by gentlemen
OF high standing, OF both the great political PARTIES and
reads a. follows Here Mr. FoorE read letter warmly
approving the adjustment bill and his course sup
port OF it, numerousy subscribed by democrats and wings
indiscrminatey. and proceeded] The names appended
TO this letter have said among the most respectable
in the State my colleague would he able attest
well myself Among the numerous letters Of this
kind received by me, that my colleague
has heretofore especially the from the city Of
Grand Gull, the nearest town 10 his residence
With such faering evidences Of popular appreciation in
my possession, il not likely that shall be easily per.