The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-06-14
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
FsIDAY MORNING., JUNE "A, 1850.


FsIDAY MORNING, JUNE IA, 1850.
Good Temper, Cancellation. and csmprsaalss
We call upon the country to come to the rescue The
people have no adequate idea OF the excitement which
prevails in Washington The two halls OF Congress are
not exempt from the influence On the contrary, no man
who witnessed the which exhibited in both OF
them yesterday but confess that the passions OF the
struggling parties becoming and more intense.
and the dangers which they produce more and more
imminent The fve-mnuie speeches OF some OF the
speakers in the House of Representatives were marked
by bitter attack and angry recriminaton; and wag
told OF the members that he would thank him TO
lie, him know when they intended to come to blows,
(brehren as they Of great country and OF the
model republic OF all the earth and he would take care
TO send half dozen consabest keep the peace In the
other wing OF the CAPITOL considering especially the long
and memorable services of the two distinguished
tors the age to which they have arrived. and the august
chamber in which they gave vent TO lhsr feelings, the
contest between Messrs Clay and Benton was pain
full and startling beyond description eve regret that
we are compelled 10 postpone the report Of the details
OF this painful scene till to.morrow.) We the
privilege OF free press TO regret and even 70 re-
huke the excuses which were Witnessed yesterday
and to our countrynen Of the dangers which hover
over this glorious republic. Let this passionate
wrangling. Let us compromise this distracng contro-
yersy in the concatory spirit which becomes this great
confederacy Well and seasonably is voice raised in
Massachusetts, to speak peace TO the troubled elements
Let reach the heart OF all the members Of both houses
OF Congress- and let free and enlightened people come
to the rescue.
From the Boston Post, June
The following is copy OF paper which was printed
Yesterday and is be circulated throughout the Satefo
signatures. We hope il will receive the OF every
voter in Massachusetts IL is wise, patriotic, and staes
nanke in lis language and purpose, and II scot TO Wash
ngion. bearing the OF large portion Of our citizens,
fail OF producing beneficial influence in restoring
that harmony requisite the counys prosperity hon
| or and existence.
IVhe Boston Advertiser says "We know that il ex
presses OF Of Them who voted for those who
Massachusetts In Congress, and suppose there
fore will receive large number OF signaures1
To the Massachusetts delegation in Congress:
Gentlemen: The political OF the country, think.
iuses and demands the expression Of the opinions and
is in dangerous position We see, on every side an
precedentd excitement OF feeling, unfavorable alike 10
ges we think we perceive an alarming deficiency Of the
spirit Of Cancellation and mutual concession We need MOI
srse measure Of tina, spirit on both sides That
the nation TO s accustomed coimnesso progress
and give that benehcen legislation for which Congress
was created and without which there be neither pence
nor prospery and would urge you, by every consd-
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history aud hopes OF ntnriy not to be wanting "
yonr share of that temper which will lead 10 reasonable
usnent oil existing difficulties let pride OF pow
erno desire Obtain advantages. nor to push political
rights unwse exueme--prevent you from adopting
kind feeling We desire 10 be erresened Congress
men acting with forbearence We rust therefore, tina
you will be induced give ready support 10 those
nres winch will speedily produce and viii longest
maintain, the spirit Of union
As for ourselves. we intend 10 keep cool during all
this hurly -bury Of the elements We do not las Zanss
exclaimed) I. like the rocking OF these baitlements.
We are Amerieans--we love our whole country; ant
whatever be the provocaiions which one side ma,
receive from The other, we shall cherish such equa
nimity Of temper, such a devotion to the Union o.
the States as well the rights OF the States. io
preserve both. Let madness rule the hour'-yet We
hope that every considerable patriot will rise above the
storm, 10 restrain The passions of the hour and pre-
serve the peace Of the republic We may be abused
censured, misrepresented: not-the day vii
come when motives will be duly appreciated. and
justice will be done 10 Us.
Oh Witnessing this rising tempest OF the feelings, one
is almost tempted to ask whether this people worthy Of
the innumerable blessings which gracious Providence
has showeed upon their fortunate land Are their rep
reseniaives acting up the high destiny which is al.
loted TO them Shall this glorious Union OF twenty
millions OF people be rent asunder. because OF the
destination Of few acres OF land, less
because blind and odious ianaticsm is attempting
to put asunder those countymen whom God has joined
together Better would II be for Congress 10 initiate
the lesson which the llustrous Franklin persuaded the
old convention adopt, when the delegates OF three
Of the smallest States OF the Union were about to with
draw from the ball. upon vote being carried 10 cut them
OF from an equal representation in the Senate-when the
constitution and the Union itself would have been
dangered by the movement Franklin advised them to
take recess OF three days, in order 10 cool of their
iempers, and confer together in friendly spirit and
TO call in the offices OF religion 10 remind them OF their
duty. What suited our foreiahers then might prove
oil use to their descendants Instead OF keeping NJ
these exciting and threatening scenes better would II be
for Congress 10 take for three days, for the
members to talk calmly 10 each other. and to take the
sandals from of their feet. and go together to the affairs
OF the Almighty, and pray for more compromising
spirit to descend upon them, and for more fraernal
affections TO preserve the Union OF their country. We
shall be the last TO despair Of the republic. We still
hope for an amcable adjustment Of this dstractng con.
iroversy.
The Hon. mr. Wallace, OF seuth Carolina.
We received note on Wednesday from MIR. Wallace,