The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-26

here than IN the council chamber One great OBJECT
have in forming this committee was that we might nave
n MI. 'BERRIEN. win the honorable senator permit
his resolution to be again read II is not understood IN
this quarter:
The resolution was read accordingly
Mr.. FOOTE. This is my view oil the matter ana !
perfectly agree with the honorable senator from South
Carolina that the resolutions of the honorable senator
from Kentucky have been most inopporunely presented
have most decided impression with regard to the
measure presented and this sort OF debate. think rs
almost inevitable, after the Offering OF such resolution
from high quarter. Here have we stood, dsliber-
ating, we call il, upon this questonagtatng the
question OF slavery in this ha-and, as think putting
the Union IN still greater danger 1t Is possible 10 dis
solve the Union by agitation. am unwilling that the
debate should progress further under these
II we can have practicable plan presened or prospect
OF one being presented that simple fact VIII tend 70 calm
excitement here calm excitement elsewhere. calm ex
element throughout the Union When some scheme, Iu
dicous IN It's character shall be presented TO u.s. ana
the Senate shall have adopted Il, and u shall be
carried to the House Of Representatives. have no
doubt but that il will there be ratified, and thus
preserve the Union from all its dangers, believe
edy that the nature OF the case will admit II we con-
nue this discussion during this week, we shall lind at
the end OF the week that we have done nothing Az the
end OF the week, in my opinion, you will lind i wholly
mpractcable to obtain any reasonable adjustment Of this
matter and thinking so, tiny duty 70 do what have
done II we will choose this committee Of members q
this body let them go into private room, TO confer with
each other calmly and cooly in the absence OF all decla
nation and OF every cause OF irritation would risk
my life upon IL that they would be able to offer satlsac
tory means of settling this whole matter.
Mr.. BUTLER. | think that the Senate will bear me
witness that have not been disposed TO treat this matter
lightly have long since found that as am approach
ing crisis upon this subject become more solemn in
all my deliberations of the matter Nor do wish the
debate to be protracted, with view TO indulge in any
nfiammatory declarations. think that such course
would be unayorable TO fair understanding and delib
crate settlement OF this question have long since come
to that conclusion When the crisis was at distance,
could indulge in the spirit Of the time; but that time IS
naef nnnu yuht hal iava ~
tracted speeches have any effect upon the subject
look to conservative body to make fair effort Tor the
final adjustment of these questions i we are to con-
nue together, let continue personally on good terms
and if this great calamity which has been ntlmated 10
should come to pass, wish to take leave OF all IN
good feeling. have made up my mind, thoroughly
made up my mind and when have done so, do not
think il is worth while to declaim on the matter shall
yield compromise that does not recognise the equal
ty of the States
mi. FOOTE will my friend allow me to say to him
that il plan be reported by the committee unan
mousy he will not be found TO vote for it, although
am satisfied from my little knowledge q ne members q
by any committee which would not be fair and honor
able upon its faceair and equal in reference to both
agree upon such plan, they would not report at all
Should they agree upon and report such plan, who
would not rejoice II would be bringing something De.
fore us by which we could settle the matter. Would It
not be better position for to occupy than the present.
when we have none but abstract results before US
know that at the present time it is anxiousy expected IN
the DINER wing OF the SdpOl tnd bOnt plan duJust
ment will be presented BY that will speedily calm ex-
element And am speaking advisedlyj for know the
opinions Of the sages men in the other House. who have
assured that could do anything here oil practical
BILE character to save the honor OF the North to save the
honor OF the South, and adopt any plan marked with
equity. marked with brothery klndness--lf may use
such phrase that in the present position OF aairsf
such plan that to be adopted here and sent to
the House OF Representative ii would be there adopted
by large majority The general feeling IS. that the
Union is in imminent danger and every patriot seems
solictous to have honorable pretext TO save II
from the ruin which impending over Us The present
time is favorable. We learn that on last Friday
great meeting held in Philadelphia, where fanai
csm rebuked, aud the true spirit OF Americanism
was inculcated This will have much effect through
the country The present time is the most favorable
the most opportune that could possibly be selected IL
raise this committee and give them the manage.
ment of this matter, they would certainly be able, by
Saturday next TO report plan agreeable 10 Of
this body Let gentlemen take the responsibility upon
themselves to vote down the resolution, Al they will
am satisfied that the plan would be satisfactory Of this
am perfectly satisfied II the committee be formed OF
the wisest men, the patriot Of this body, who dare to
meet faction and put il down, would risk my life upon
it, that they would be able to report plan every way
adequate for the settlement OF these difficulties and sa.
tsacory to all Gentlemen do not seem 10 comprehend
the difference between members acting here IN an ind-
vidual capacity and acting in a committee There each
one would sustain the others OF the committee, and feel
himself sustained by the twelve others, in forming and
ad usting proposition These thirteen men would be
able 10 sustain themselves against all the efforts OF fac
ton, and put il down. They would feel the importance
OF their trust and report to us plan and that pan thus
reported thus backed by the high character OF its amers
would meet with proper respect here and IN the House oil
and throughout the republic, and would
save us from those evils which, IN my opinion, we are
speedily approaching
Mr. WALKER obtained the floor, but gave way to
Mr. CLEMENS, who inquired how this committee
was TO be selected
Mr. FoOTE replied that six to be taken from the
North and six from the South; the thirteenth TO be
chosen by the two.
Mr. CLEMENS But how to be chosen!
MIR FOOTE II an unfair committee could be raised
in such moment this, should despair OF the repub
lic The experiment is worth trying
Mr.. WALKER. In the remarks OF the senator IRON
Mississippi lust now concluded, he has
Mr. F0OTE. am willing To-
Mr.. WALKER. have the floor but i the senator
Mr.. FO0TE was Just going on TO suggest that
was willing that the southern democrats should choose
three the southern wings three, the northern democrats
three and the northern wings three. am perfectly will
ling to take that
Mr. WALKER resumed. Mr. President. the senator
from Mississippi, (Mr. FooTE,l who has just concluded
committee raised in the manner which he proposes can
bring forth proposition with which he will be satisfied
ACCOMMODATING that remark is another IN which he de-
clares to the Senate that he will not give up one hairs
breadth of what he believes be the rights OF the South
He construes the rights OF the South for himself Gen
temen from the North construe the rights OF the North
for themselves And they standing in opposition TO
sisspp consequently sounded TO me as pretty harsh
one coming from one proposing 10 be compromlser.
What are we 10 regard the claim OF the South What
does she claim 10 be her right Why, SIR, the honor
abIe senator's colleague, Mr. DAVIS, IN case, has
told Us what s the last that he will put up with
Mr. FOOTE, (interposng) Will my friend bear with
me momentl With great respect 10 him, must say
H.. hrn<x haa Tho Haor