Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-01-19

Guilty then and The same spirit of patriotism which above
it then, the principles of compromise which led to the
formation OF the constitution, must preserve it, The De-
mocracy Of the North not, and cannot be made, mere
sectional party Our Government in exists in the
organization Of national political parties have nothing
separated from politics. II you make sectional party in the
North, you will by the make sectional party in the
South If you thus divide the Democratic party you will
also divide the Wing party and when you divide these par
ties into sectional Portions you might just well put end
to the constitution and the Union.
have spoken only because felt assured that the remarks
OF the Senator had direct tendency create and foster
onam, and to produce, what all deprecate, division
Of political parties by sectional inethe formation of pro-
vlslona sectional governments and then dissolution of the
Union Sir, this Union never be dissolved, if repre-
senatives IN Congress will only do their duty If they will
abide by the principles which their fathers taught them,
they will treat each other with kindness and courtesy and
cilaton If they will bear and fobea and be firm and
true the masses, all will go WELL and this Republic will be
able to outrde the dark lowering storms which threaten its
existence.
Mr.. DOUGLAS. have heard the question raised several
times during this debate whether the call of the House of
Representatives had been answered. and have heard de-
MED that it had BEEN got member of the House ask
the Speaker whether had been answered and the Speaker
replied that he that any had been
ceived hope therefore, obviates the whole necessity
OF laying this resolution the table, that there will be
further objection TO its adoption.
Mr.. DOWNS | am very sorry at the direction this de-
bate has TAKEN sorry the passion and feeling that
has been exhibited and member from the South, and
different from those OF tue
ator from Alabama, (Mr CLEaENs) feel il my duty to
dscam the opinions he has expressed connexion with this
SUBJECT did understand when the Senator from Illinois,
days ago, moved to lay this resolution the table, that
was with of defeating il with view Of obstruct
Illinois, and have been associated with him for ime and
ing the obtaining of the information for which asks.
will take occasion say that have known the Senator
have always found him, and believe sha hereafter find him.
straightforward and discreet know that he says what he
and does what he says and when he declares that
he made the notion not for the purpose defeating the
luton, but to get up other motion, think TIT re is
in all the South who would accept that assertion
sufficient
If there any of the Southern members of this body
elsewhere who disposed to of the Democratic
party all those who belong 10 it in the North for one, DO
not wish to be understood do not believe that the De-
mocras ofthe North against this subject. do
believe that there is any thing in their whole history which
has shown them to be unfendy but the contrary,
the most efficient and the most useful exeons made
behalf have been made by of them. believe sir if
this question is to be settled without dissolution of the
Union, must look to hem because, if we have not aid
from hcm cannot maintain rights.
/ Mr.. CLEMENS / did not except the Senator from New
York from among those who voted to lay this resolution the
table but do so now think it not fair
what said when interrupted and not permitted TO 60
through with my remarks.
Mr.. DAVIS, of Mississippi The Senator from Alabama
is right interrupted him just when he going to show
how far the Northern States and the Northern Democracy
enlisted in opposition to the institution Of slavery
What his conclusion would have been, say what
no one can Judge and this will be again
referred to- especially when the Senator gave way for the
purpose Of stopping this debate and thereby dscounenanc
ing agitation which must be productive of the evils
which the Senator from Louisiana TO anticipate
of those who have Northern stand by this
question: and have admired hem because knew the dam
4 ger which surrounded them. ...'.~
The Senator from New York has spoken more boldly
day than remember to have heard him any other
sion, and say that he seconded
at home than he is at the present crisis admire him all the
because his courage rises with the emergency and
trust that his hopes will be fulfilled and the dangers which
all see threatening may be removed. But allow to
say again, Mr.. President, that do how the discus
sion of this question aid the object which all have
view The Senator from New York is alone in his
mens Others of the Democratic party have been true to
and true the Union in standing by the constitution, and
that all ask. We know that they opposed TO the
institution of slavery in the abstract but their abstract
opinions of consequence to they matter OF
perfect indifference it their legislative action alone which
affects us, and to which object Nor these sentiments
confined alone to party recolect how Boldly the
Senator from Vermont AI PHELPs) sustained the Clayton
took the liberty of suggesting the Senator from Alabama
that the discussion Of this subject here would be productive of
good result, SO will suggest to the Senator from
Louisiana that any remarks made here this exciting topic
at the present time but be injurious and hope they
4 will not be INDUCED in. *..'a.. ....
! Mr. DOWNS. The whole object had in rising was TO
express my disagreement with the sentiment uttered by the
Senator from Alabama relation the Northern Democra-
cy. We all know that every thing which is uttered here goes
abroad and wish say, without attempting contradict
what the gentleman from Alabama has said, that such not
my opinion; that do not approve of what he has said and
thought proper that member from the South should
seize upon this occasion and it 10 advantage.
glad that the Senator from Alabama did proceed in the
of his remarks He did, indeed proceed far enough
lead the impression that other members from the South
might be disposed 60 far he did 1t for the pur
pose of discamng that, and nothing more, that rose
rose for the purpose of debating the subject but
press my ws after what has taken place, after the
excitement that has been produced here and especially after
the explanation Of my friend from Illinois, that all that has
transpred here to-day will be passed over and that by
mon consent this resolution will be adopted.
| Mr.. BADGER. Agreed.
Mr.. DOWNS. do hope, sir, that there is not gentle
the Southern side of the House who will against it.
Mr.. CLEMENS. | can explain how this matter got here.
stated by members Of the House me- and presume
ceved in the House That thefact The answer there,
but has not been opened by order of the House, and
fore the Speaker replied when the inquiry addressed to
him. that he had knowledge that the there.
| Mr.. DOWNS. Will the gentleman allow to say that
all the information have the subject obtained from
the Senator from Illinois.
| Mr.. DOUGLAS. The answer of the Speaker, as I'M
drs,ood it, that he knew Of any having been
received.
Mr.. CLEMENS. The answer is there, bet it has not
yet been opened would say however, that if it is not
likely to be reached soon, will take another will
be perfectly willing that this resolution should be adopted here
and that should have the where reach it,
And now, sir, have other matter to which would
advert in relation to myself In relation TO what said in
ference to the Northern Democracy hold myself prepared
prove that at any time rely any body at the
North. do not say that there not here and
there in different States individuals who willing go