The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-17

hidden 10 the nupal feast leave others 10 Tor
themselves. But making all allowances for the intrinsic
weakness of humanity regarding it quite natural for
one who has been Tor sone time past among us IN this
chamber quite soary and alone 70 desire to secure at
bound to say that in my Judgment the senator from
OF the slave States of this confederacy, who, under all
the awful circumstances which surround could be
induced by self oveambiiion for family distinctionor
any other motive Of mere characterize disregard
the interests OF his constituents to expose them to dangers
even multiplied than those oi which they have
already become cognizant; TO subject them to the
hazard OF ultimate dishonor and run--the senator who
does this, who shows that be capable OF doing this,
deserves censures which regard for decoIum alone re-
spirited constituency will assuredIy and speedily inHict
Sir let speak out still more explicitly To the honor
able senator from Missouri might well say, as Nathan
deal little more freely with that gentleman and say.
'.Srs you. who would not aid in acquiring California BY
voting for the treaty with who refused last
supply suffering brethren in California with the pro.
lection OF government and lawsvoting even against
The amendment OF the honorable senator from Wisconsin.
the adoption OF which would have been beneficial to
the people Of California and New Mexico, and have
saved the Union itself from the hazards Of the pres
ent ereai houryoa who v, insagated M foreign EoyeLn,
after lis ratcaion and endeayored to defeat its provs-
ions BY nsdousy setting up the protocol in opposition to
tyou sir least Of all men. have right 10 seize the
control OF California into your hands" Such
address might be easily made to the gentleman TO whom
have been all along aluding and he would find impos
soe 2 % J. TN YES SIT mpGSssoe because ts ,s
sgnfcance which few would be dull enough per.
ceve, and the application OF which few or would
fail TO noticebecause public justice certan and the
time of vengeance has already duiued.
And now, Mr.. President, before conclude wish To
put myself rcctus in regard the admission OF
California However informal may have been the pro-
ceedngs in that distant region which have resulted in the
production OF the present embarrassing state OF hlngs
do not in The least degree censure the people OF Calfor
MIA for anything They have done. doubt not precisely
Nh hat w y
Still less am opposed 10 the admission of California into
the Union, provided the act OF admission can be accom-
and repose OF the South l. these be OBJ
ained for one should be willing to 20 very far indeed
in giving validity to that which is invalid and i'm.
parting substance and vitality to that shadow OF govern
nent which is at present devoid OF all true life and vgor
Ii the adoption OF compromise scheme OF
adjustment such have referred to, and thus the
Union IRON destruction, am willing TO incur much
responsibility, and make greata personal sacce
any member OF this body TO attain this great object For
California, or her people can haroor no feelings Of nn-
kindness OF jealousy. In the acquisition OF this
Territory By treaty struggled night and day with per-
seyerence which no man could surpass This lar region
overspread with my frens acquanainces, many OF
whom are indeed most dear to my heart II was the
individual who is now addressing you, Mr. Pres.
dent, who FIRST, in this chamber, more than two years
ago, before the present unfortunate state OF things had
been brought about, urged the admission OF California
a State into this conederacy | afterwards struggled
long and anxously 10 supply her with territorial gov.
ernmen There is everything IN the aspect Of political
democrat like me sentiments OF peculiar sympathy for
that high spirited and intelligent peoples for learn that
there part OF The whole republic so thoroughly dem
ocratic is California. So lar the senatorial repre-
sentayes from California concerned have none but
kind feeags for both OF them. Oneof them is chiefly
known TO by fame the other has been my kind, de-
With the permission OF the Senate, will 20 further, and
say that DR.. VIM M. Gwin and myself were for some
years residents OF the same town in the Far West lie
my family physician and was once efficiently nsu
mental in saving my lie, when others dcspaired OF my
escape from the grave We belonged for many years TO
the political party, and cordially co operated with
each other support OF common principles. have
incurred personal hazards his account, oil which
know him TO be than mindful; and have received
kndnesses in return for which snail be ever CRATE.
full stood by his favorite brother not many years
ago upon the field of honor, and saw him bravely
receive that wound which ultimately consigned hun
TO the tomb know Dr. OWNS abilities, his virtues,
mind 10 sacrifice prncps n order TO crafty the wishes
OF any human being, in such the present,
should feel that he might call upon for such sacri
erous constituency 10 disregard their claims upon at
this trying moment in history the considerations
which have named would, in the estimation OF some
persons, furnish me with plausible excuse But, sir,
lec that my first and highest duty is TO see that nothing
is done here which may bring dement upon the sover-
eign State OF Mississippi, which might serve TO multiply
the dangers which present environ our southern peo-
pie Whatever committee the motion under consIdera-
lion may be referred 10, must hope that will not be
hastily acted upon without due regard TO all the I'm.
be in error; but cannot help confidently believing that
IL committee OF ffeen such as have asked tor, could
be raised, they would in very few days indeed be able
to mature scheme OF compromise which would prove
satisfactory 10 the whole country Sure am that know
gentlemen both sides oil the chamber, and OF both the
great political pates who could be safely trusted with
the whole subject of slavery in all its aspects and bear
ings who would be able to devise scheme OF adjust
menl which would relieve from all future trouble
such as encounterng, and rescue this Union
OF thirty States from the most serious dangers II has ever
yet encountered SO thinking and believing, yet hope
that such committee have mentioned may be ac-
corded
Mr CLAY Isuppose, sir, there is nothing very novel
in the idea that in favor OF the admission OF Cali
forna a State into this Union. And allow me TO say
10 the honorable senator from Mississippi that II were
disposed retalate al all upon him In reference TO
supposed change OF opinion, II would be quite easy foi
TO tell him that according TO his own confession TO-
day, he was in favor OF the admission o California
year ago, when she had no constitution, but he is op
with constitution in her hands. precisely in the man
ner IN which Florida, Arkansas, believe, and Mich
igan came in.
Mr. FOOrE. (nterposing) II the honorable senator
understood me saying sat am opposed to the admis
SION OF California, he Is mistaken. On the contrary
am in favor Of the admission Of all that part OF Caor
MIA lying above the line OF 30 degrees 80 minutes
State. But want all the questions settled together
said that was IN favor OF her admission as State be
fore certain influences had olnated there, which have
thrown her into her present unfortunate position.
i Mr.. CLAY, tresuming) With regard to this alleged in
uence, shall take no time OF the Senate during the
discussion OF this subject. intend TO divet myself al
1 Mr.. TURNEY, Gn,erposine.) I under Stand the hon
orabe senator iron Kentucky to say that California ha
presented herself precisely Florida did would
quire whether flofida had not territorial government