Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-20

AT dOAEs-AteF an absence OF Two weeks We
have ag,ia mounted our tripod with somewhat re-
paired health, and stronger desire than ever to
make the Hawk-Eye worthy Of its extensive circu-
lation. On our return TO the once yesterday
morning, however, We found the paper so nearly
made up - to exclude even brief sketch OF our
late trip up the river. As several incidents came
under our observation Of an interesting character,
We viii endeavor to give our readers some account
Of them in the next number.
THE COMPROMISE.
Our readers are already acquainted with our o.
pinion upon the so-callcd Compromise bill Of Mr.
CLAY. We have thought it worthy OF our appro-
val and that Of oil good citizens while there remain
ID even the slightest probability of its receiving
the sanction Of Congress. When Mr. Clay first an
nounced his scheme it seemed to be greeted with
frank and cordial welcome by = very large proper
ton Of our National Legislators as well as by the
Press generally throughout the Union. From these
facts We formed our Judgment and though it con-
tsins some principles We should feel compelled BY
our sense Of duty to oppose, yet. measure Of
safety and settlenent-as means to quiet the pub
lie mind upon the purplexing and harassing theme
Of Slavery forerer. we most cordially yielded our
assent to II, and sincerely hoped that it would final
iy Be adopted.
We still hold the same opinion, and shall be hear
lily sratied if Mr. Clay succeeds in pressing it to
successful issue. Yet. recent events have greatly
shaken the faith we once encouraged and deemed
weii-grounded. Faction, or ambition, or some 9TH
Or unhoy and deviish spirit, has apparently in,ru-
ed itself among those whose high and responsible
duty il should be to exclude at al times such dan
gerous influence, and chaos and confusion have re-
assumed that controlling position they occupied at
the commencement Of the session. Judging from
what daily tfanspires at Washington, there is now
greater diversity of sentiment in the Senate than
last December, but with this difference, that there
Is now far less probability Of its uniting upon any
single proposition. II is scarcely possible to say
what influence the late meeting OF the South.
efn Convention, at Nashville, may have had upon
senators from that portion of the country. 1t may
be that they are determined to await the action
OF that body, in the hope tina: suggestion may
be made beneficial to the South and agreeable to
the North. But such an event is so incredible
the very circumstances under which the members
OF that body have gone there must have exercised
so adverse influence upon its character and tenn.
per, that it would be visionary to entertain the
ever emanating from it. tending to heal the wounds
sne SCUM has SO madly inflicted upon itself and the
whole country. We would as soon expect wise
ana practicaoie scheme to be suggested by the fol-
lowers Of Garrison and his fanatic peers, as from
those who compose the Nashville Convention
still, Southern Senator's may be disposed to await
ito setion, and for this purpose. are doing all in
their power to prevent the present adoption Of the
Compromise. Perhaps, too, some Of them are de-
termined to be guided by the decision OF the Con-
vention, and will vote may be in accordance with
Ito szpeession Of the will of the South.
WAateyer may be the cause, there is now quite
different state Of feeling in Congress from that
which vas expressed = month since. The talk is
aosp Of the Missouri Compromise line to be extend-
ed to the Pacific. Nothing short Of this will salts
~ the patriotic eemen Of Soafh. They are will
fully bent upon this absurd idea, and, with degree
OF blindness Is degrading as it is mad, proclaim
their decision TO adhere to it regardless Of conse-
quences. II requires no great knowledge Of the
sentiments Of the House to feel that no bill
ofthis kind win ever receive its sanctions whatev.
Or the Sensts may do. No member from the North
can vote Tor this bold Of the peculiar in
ssssss" without being guilty Of treason to his con.
stitusAts to his country, and the cause of freedom,
the weird over. He would cover himself with an
fafany, 50 deep, Canning and lasting that nothing
short Of omnipotence could blot j, out. The scorn
and contempt, the bitter and enduring hate, not on
y q has constituents, but Of mankind, would be
his deserved reward; and virtue or abitr womb
serve diminish that feeling Of ioathins and abhor
renee ms mere appearance would excite through
out the remainder Of his life. Such measure can.
- NMQa G,e
Be found in the Housc-our readers will remember
there IL Baows in that body-the-e cannot be
enough to give the south majority.
II this proposal be rejected by the North. will
the south then agree to the compromise We are
inclined to think It will not, II will prefer the aa
mission of California with her present bounds and
Constitution to any compromise Of the whole mat
ter. II viii hope that something may be gained BY
another struggle, and so long as such hone re-
mains, the final settlement of the boundaries of
Slavery will be deferred. The cherished idea Of
political superiority cannot be given up so easily
Judah will cling to the scepsre while there remains
q solitary fragment for her to grasp. We think
present Indications sufficient foundation for the
iies that southern Senator's and the Southern pro-
slavery party were unprepared for Mr. Gays pro.
position when the session opened. II was merely
theiE intention to oppose the adm ssion Of Califor-
ria. They were surprised into an apparent agree
lseot With its conditions. They have now had time
10 collect their ideas, to muster their forces and
snrnish their arms. and determined to resist il
10 the ssSifsev ead." They may-as part OF their |
'oiicy-allow X to pass tho Senate, with the Ger.
ainsy Of its being rejected in the House, but in one
u the other, think it is destined to be rejected.
it sAosad be approved m the Senate, we hope the
louise viii be wise enough to edo likewise and
hus settle the matter, ~ we trust, forever. The
forth afford to make great sacrifice for great
eject, II . crisis like the presel,.
But il + does not pass, what is to become Of CAL
osaias wiz she Be admitted, We say rEs-she
s's b. The House viii pass bill for that ppr-
zee almost in day. The members from the North
re not resist AFTER the Compromise fails. the viii