The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-23
THE UNION.
From the oOld.bo 10. az. O. Patriot.

From tins ooldsboro. IN. c. Patriot
CoMPRoMIsE REPoRr-Mr. Clay from the Commlttee
Territories the admission Of California. sc. made the
report on Wednesday OF last week.
We have perused this document carefully, and come 10
the conclusion should be carried out the best for the
general good OF our country there any possible hope
OF seeing adopted But we regret our views arc not
those OF all who will have TO aci on the bill presented
Indeed so quick some OF the senators to hop on
to the BILL they would wait for the printing; and we
seriously apprehend this last honorable opportunity for
full adjustment OF this alarming subject is 10 be allowed
topass, and the agitation be greater than ever
| The opposition comes from two extremes-Hae and
Seward al the North, and some who are considered
rather ultra at the South. Men 70 whom we look up
with great deference-Mason Butler, and Daylsdo mol
approve the principles of the report
Their chief objection is in giving California unrestrct.
ed limits They claim, with reason too. that the south
ern boundary OF California should be 80 80.
Whether mature reflection may change the opinion OF
any OF these gentlemen time alone will show; IL they
persist opposition, they will destroy the bill, and pre-
vent any approach TO compromise during this session.
ever for there is sufficient number, failing this at
tempt in both houses, ready to vote in California alone
and carry out Benton's plan to the bitter end"
So far as an opportunity TO examine exchanges has
been allowed we perceive that the voice OF the press
throughout the whole country is in favor of the PROPOSE
tons OF the report Some growl at particular points OF
at the phraseology, the rationale OF some OF the posi-
TONS but, on the whole few, very ew appear willing 70
reject the bills presented, or grasp at the illusion OF amend
The propositions submitted by the committee are such
as the South may accept with full preservation OF their
honor and their rights The only concession made is
that which we have ever contended Is right VIZ tne
right OF people to form constitution with or without
slavery al their option The people OF California nave
chosen to exclude it, and can doubt they had the
right to do So The restricting the boundary 70 80 80
would be most unimportant and barren victory, from
which advantage to our position, either present or
prospective, derive.
The securing governments to the Territories OF Utah
and New Mexico without the Wilmot, is de-
cded prospective advantage, where the future character
OF their institutions left to the active and intelligent emil
grants who may settle the sSoan.ry made from Texas
is another security for the South that should be held as
one of great Importance 1t is no concession, but 4 Is
second guaranty of rights which many were ready to
In conclusion, we solemnly warn representatives
or rulerthose who to decide this great mater-tha
the people will admit sectional folly 10 delay settle.
ment-an honorable settemen-now in their power and
which may never offer again. Disunon may. now be
destroyed, and no submission required
From the Pennsylvania.
THE COMPROMISE BILL.-The southern press Of both
political parties begins to take ground in favor OF the com
promise bill The Winchester Virgman, very able
democratic paper, thus expresses its sentiments:
sketch of this highly important document will be found
in our Il will be that several
sequently however they claimed down. and it is now anti
cpaed that each and all of the bills win pass the senate
Of rese,iaY them There are one Or two points in the re-
port also in the b which think might be changed
the BETTER but not one on which We would dream oil
stalking the peace oil the country.
The Valley Democrat. another press Of high standing
in the same State, has the following:
We have read the report think carefully, and
free admit that entertain slight obj ctions to
points in the report and also ia the balls, which might
be- modified TO some extent; yet Notwithstanding our OBJ
econs upon the whole. SHALL give IL cordial
port and believe will with the appreciation OF all
The moderate and DISCRIMINATING men throughout the Union.
We could make other quotations some directly favora-
be others without serious objection, but do not
deem il important We shall be glad TO southern
friends array themselves in favor Of this compromise
the only mode practicable al present, whereby is proba
BILE that the question can be permanently settled, and
serious and unnecessary agitation quieted