The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-04

rises ~ have now DONE altogether unexpectedly and
upon the spur Of The moment, 70 deliver his views
very connected mapne, OF a. the senator from Florida
M YuaTs YOU'D say l0gssl Any
Of method and arrangement Hoping that no one win
fsss " spon q aa ' q
oDs obs that hope viii not prove altogether barren
Sir. ths honorable senator from Virginia [Mr MAsosl
has talked great deal about southern sentment ae, &C
Nov, do not BY any means profess 70 De oe..e ~, a.
qusined than everybody else N the world wn Ine LEI
ent condition of the public mind in the South Du' lIee
authorized to declare confidently that IN my own
State, always loyal and patriotic State a. leas! ninety
are IN favor Of Thai plan ii adjustment which has been so
unhappily defeated by a strange ana unnatural com,
binaticn between the sbolons's o. the North and
perfectly hereafter when an opportunity shall be &C
corded TO me of meeting my honored constituents
face 2 @ as sfss s number q shallow
minded factous. and aspiring demagogues who have
combined against this measure for the most selfish and
dishonest PURPOSES q selfish ambition intend e reduce
be allowed 10 leave this field OF arduous labor, and
enjoy an opportunity OF talking to my honest and manly
freedom Meanwhile Ibeg leave 10 say to the from
Virginia that have not been BY any means an unmndiul
observer Of public movements in my native State Of which
be worthy representative in this body and accident
some other cause has brought into very special &C
quainanceshp with the state OF popular sentimen IN re-
yard 70 the bill which he yesterday aided in defeating N
Shenandoah was part OF The honorable gentemans dis.
trict when member Of the other House. There Mr.
Mason nodded assent Now, sir, il so happens that
invited the other day to attend public meeting IN
that county, for the purpose OF discussing this same Ad
justment bill regretted most profoundly that my en-
iaon reeeved But have been more than recon-.
pensed for any chagnn which from this source by
the fact that have since been placed in possession OF
the proceedings OF the meeting which assembled that
occasion, from which it would seem to be inferrible
that the immortal Tenth Legion OF Virginia al least
to be relied upon man. at this crisis. Tor the preserva
haTmonize admirably with Shenandoah and feel pecu-
liar pride in announcing to the Senate, that my own
tive county Of Fauquier is almost as unanimous on this
subject Shenandoah-some evidence OF which is sup
piled by the fact that the humble individual address
ing the Senate has been recently invited, by gentlemen
OF both the great national partes to public dnaer in
that county, simply account OF his jealous and per-
severng activity in support OF the bill OF adjustment
But 10 return to the county OF Shenandoah. Let me
read from the newspaper which hold in my hand an
account of the meeting referred To-; for what about
to read will enable the senator from Virginia to learn at
least the condition Of public sentiment in his own
vicinage. To commenced
The chairman explained the object OF the meeting at
conside Iabe length touching upon the various subjects
the and which caused the people
semble here today give an Of their views
70 sas pes. measure which WoS Dc LIKELY y aes u ss
have been conending years. Upon the concu-
n ~ l,sso on o bey haze 90 us
respect ior thai they take number OF committee
l3J report preamble and resolutions, which
cofdDgy done and copy Of these. resolutions win for
ward TO yon in few days.
tingui.hed gentlemen. which presume viii hereafter be
published. Resolutions passed III favor Of the Com
is object The Of lois vesed which now
hrea.ens The stability OF the Union also denouncns the
ultrasn lal,acism North and South The spirit Of
and
ruling spirit which animated the minds Of men throughout
the whole meeng The preamble and resolutions were
union IL was truly and In every sense Of the word,
Union mass meeting" Huzzah for the Tenth Legion!
have received those resolutions; and undertake to
say that they just orthodox resolutions any that
ever were adopted by public meeting will read them
to the Senate. Here they are:
Whereas there subjects Of the grave and serious
character present unsetdng opinion and dividing the
public councils And whereas Is only the privilege
sas as
70 impair 70 change Or 70 saSyes principles which bic ne
% reverence. While believe blind enthusiasm
arayed against the interests aud the institutions OF tho
al The altar Of pairiousmwhile greatly applaud
vincbe spirit which still guards with the sword Of reason
90 much perspicuiy in our compacton the other
hand deeply penetrated with rational conviction
promss Is the and the eternal philosophy of social
prosperity and happiness. While we would denounce
on he Established usages OF society. pregnant per-
nicous In Of unparalleled
res, when all the elements OF active enterprise are adj
vsncng with rapidly unexamped In former times we
prepared admit that ardent minds will paiurally
duge The sanguine pations and With their Uto-
plan schemes OF universal freedom and equality, will strive
10 subve the saintsy systems OF experience Unu quite
been and appealed with profound respect and
vcneaion. IL has been halowed the living testimony
Of national emancfpaonhe sacred shrine and perpetual
record Or the accumulated wisdom OF ages But the
eminent abilities and extensive influence hud each
Of exasperated feeling, the most fearful
and We deprecato these reckless
mcnaccs We shudder their frequency and violence.
the Of these unfortunate collisions
as not have thrilled with painful anxeties for the
And your committee In the privacy OF their hum
bic homes have been exempt from these alarming
prehensons We therefore respectfully recommend 10
your serious the following resoiutions
l. Rxsc{pSd, That devotion that sacred compact
which confe weight character, and stability upon all
domestic nstutions eryent and too be pros
tiuisd nee local paraltes, abstract questions or ter
Rssolrsd That we have witnessed with feelings Of
deep roget that and fanatcai spirit which regns IN
national legislature tbs subject OF slavery that II
tends 70 subver our free nsutons mat y hostile 70 the
principles Of constitutional liberty; and that Il unhoy
crusade sRsinst the immutabie laws Of political equality
and worthy Of the execration every enlightened fecmsn
Rssosed, That spirit OF conciaton and compromise
nvclylhe peace and permanency Of the Union and as
Union the glorious result Of mutual concession
the part Of revolutionary fathers, would invoke
Congress sete in spirit equally generous the delicate
questions which now threatening the existence Of
4 Rssofpsd, That we are willing that the Compromise
bill now before the United States Senate, any other
pracsicsbs measure. be adopted, 70 give this
condency Of States, prime pies OF equality and justice
o. Hes0iped. That maintain tine broad platform OF
ouly ludu nlsed