The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-18

respondent OF the Baltimore Sun and we have never
until now been under the necessity Of correcting any en-
ror into which he has fallen in respect to ourselves
The following paragraph in his letter published in the
Sun Of Tuesday, however, does us injustice We copy
il for the purpose Of pointing out the error into which
TX" has fallen, doubling that he will perceive it. and
promptly make the necessary correction. He says;
As sign Of the times. would direct your attention
the remarkable fac that oil the organs here in Wash
ngton dare boldly forward in support Of definite
plan OF settlement Of tho slavery question The Republic
from time endeavors 10 warm up "the Presidents
PLAN" which southern wings have on the floor OF both
houses declared than the Wimot Proviso while the
Inelgencer and Union preaching sort OF negative
suit the circumstances OF the case They elns
what ought not TO BIO done while Cas-, Clay, and Web
ster and the independent who stand by Them have
positive mpfomse under consideration That compro.
mise consists in the union of the two bsfor the admls-
sion Of CALIFORNIA; and for the establishment Of territorial
governments in Utah and New Mexico Without that union,
all idea settling the question and Of restoring peace and
harmony to the country must be abandoned
II "X. had read the editorials of the Uaion think
he would never have asserted that have had "de
mite plan OF settlement and have recommended none
So far from that being true, months ago the Union rec
commended plan of settlement imbodying almost pre-
csey the principles contained in Mr. Bells resolutions,
and which, is supposed and hoped, will be made the
basis Of compromise by the committee OF thirteen pro-
posed by Gen Foote if that committee shall be appointed
by the Senate That plan Of the Union distinctly de-
fined and set forth before Congress had developed
any matured plan, was copied into many OF the
papers OF the South, and approved by them. Surely,
them the correspondent OF the Sun, il he had looked at
the columns of the Union, must have seen that we
have constantly advocated the PLAN first developed by
Mr. Clay in the Senate, dsclaming Of positions
assumed in his resolutions. We have also approved
of the spr, OF the resolutions of Mr.. Bell as mbody-
ing more distinctly and definitely the plan Swallowed forth
by Mr. Clay We also approved Of the principles of the
bills reported by Mr. Douglas, although we believe they
would command greater support il they Embodied in
one We have aso approved Of the plan of Mr. McCler-
nand of the House OF Representatives, ia which
TALLY the same principles imbodied; and we have
constantly advocated the appointment Of the committee OF
thirteen. so far as il proper for speak upon the
subject Our opinions have not been Disguised in refer
ence to this matter We desire. most earnestly. settle
ment OF this dangerous sectional controversy We be-
eye il can be settled amcaby and honoaby TO all
tons OF the Union And plan of settlement is the
following:
l.. The admission Of California into the Union as a
State
O. The establishment OF territorial governments for
New Mexico and Utah. without the Wimot Proviso
g. The settlement, by the consent OF Texas, Of the
Texan boundary for pecunary consideration, such
other consideration will be satisfactory to Texas, recog
nsing all her rights under the compact of annexation
4. The passage of the fugitive-slave bill.
This our plan for adjusting the present unhappy and
dangerous controversy, growing out OF slavery and
the Territories II has been, in substance repeatedly
set forth in the Union. The three first propositions
should. in our judgment. be incorporated in one bill
all should be, il they be with propriety. II
so, we do not doubt Its passage, unless arrested
by some iactious opposition. which already per-
ceve is darky limited in OF the frce-soil and
wing papers OF the North. Such BILL imbodying the
three FIRST propositions Of plan, would not prevent
such members Of Congress in favor Of the wimot
Proviso from voting for that restraining clause II could
be as well offered as an amendment to such bill
as TO one providing only for territorial governments;
and il il should be defeated. il would not pre-.
vent the passage OF the bill whereas we fear, in
the present temper Of Congress-and we acknowl.
edge our fears with regret and apprehension--thai
IL the measures are separated neither Of them will
pass and the country will be given up To sgtatons and
commissions, such as have never been known in our
hi story We fear these depoable consequences II the
measures are separated, and il they shall be defeated In
the mode limited at by each OF the coniending PARTIES
we by perpetualy calling the ayes and Noes and
thus practically multiplying the government We desire
TO see no such scenes enacted in Congress We know
what will be their effects upon the country and there
FORE we desire that they may be avoided BY fair and
honorable adjustment Of all these unfortunate questions
We shall do all in our power to effect such an adjust
ment and we trust we shall have the encouragement and
assistance of the moderate and patriotic portions Of all
parties in our efforts bring about desirable result
We think the time mas when public opinion in ref
erence to this matter should be emphaicay expressed
Let the patriotic mass OF the American people demand OF
Congress an adjustment Of this perous controversy dur
ing the present session Let all facous conduct be de-
nounced theoment il exhibits itself But by all means,
let the whole controversy be settled He knows but lit
lie OF human nature who supposes that this dispute
be kept open for agitation, from year TO year. without
rocking this Union TO lis very centre What patriot will
not say tina, all possibility Of danger should be avoided
BY fair and honorable adjustment Of all the ques-
tons in controversy
The two great sections Of the Union should not desire
TO overreach each other in this unnatural controversy
The North should not desire 10 get California into the
Union separately, and then apply the Wmo Proviso 70
the territorial BILL or leave the territorial question un
settled Nor should the South desire to accomplish the