The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-26

the senator from Massachusst now in my eye fNlT
DAvs,] il slated that thai committee was organized
and created by only bare majority of the Senate Sir
does such reproach that lie in the mouth OF the SEN
ator, OF others who acted with him sense OF my
duty in this body or in any body OF which am member
prompts me 10 respect the opinion OF the majority Of the
Senate, and to conform to il far consistent with
my views, and when NOT 80 to record my vote along
with the minority But in this case, upon the consttu-
ton Qf this committee. but about thirty thirty one
members OF the Senae voted al all because the honosa-
Die senator, and others who concurred with him in op
posing the consultation OF the committee chose to sit
by In sulten silence, although members OF the body-a
minority OF the body, is truewithout voting as i,
was their duty TO do Is this contumacy on their parl
now to be made ground OF objection TO the character
constitution, or labors OF this comMstfee
WE'LL the committee was finally raised and went out.
Of its composition it does not become to speak, nor
i necessary TO say anything The country. the Senate
respect to the humbls person who now addresses you
may be permitted to say that large portion of that
COMMITTEES consisted of gentlemen who had honoraby
abroad-men Of ripe experience, and whose large ac-
Quantance with public affairs entitled them at least to
specul consideration when they were engaged in the
holy ofice-if may use the expresson--of trying to
reconcile the dscOrdan parts of this distracted country
Alter having expended two weeks upon their abors
in their chamber, the committee agreed upon report
deliberately made Il had hardly been presented before
all sorts OF epithes were applied 10 the committee
They were called the thirteen doctors, not in kindness
for the honorable senator from New Jersey [Mr. Day
TONI seemed not only disposed to deny their healing
powers, but to intimate even that they thirteen
quacks laughfer;] that, instead OF bringing forward
measure to cure and heal the public disease, they had
they had brought forward measure that only aggravated
the disorders OF the country and calculated TO threaten
with more agitation. Mr. President need not one
word OF recrminatory language leave il to the Senate
and to the county, and even to the senators themselves
who have INDUCED in such expressions, deliberately 10
consider whether measure intended at any rate,
olive branch, presented under such auspices this
ought to have been treated and whether the commit
tee who presented it ought to have been 80 treated
Well, sir, the committee presented their measure, OF
rather their system of measures, coextensve with all
the existing disorders OF the country IN relation to the
subject of saverya system which, if allowed to produce
it's benefcent efects-and which entertain the highest
confidence il will produce if il be adopted by Congress
leaves nothing in the public mind to tester and agitate
The three first measures reported by the committee
those under consideration-he adnesion Of Cali
forna, the establishment OF territorial governments for
Utah and New Mexico and the adjustment OF the bound
AIRY between New Mexico and Texas. With respect to
the other two measures,l shall say but little at this time
II will be in order to speak OF them when they come up
for debate cannot foego however the opportunity OF
remarkng that really | think the honorable senator
from Virginia [Mr HUNrERl has manifested too much
eageness go aside to make occasions of fault finding
resented, think not intentionally doubt, but mis-
represented, you yourself showed very properly, the
nature of those bills But. whatever may be their char
at present. when they taken up he considered
by the Senate, will be in the power OF the Senate to
modify them according the wishes of the honorable
senator from Virginia In two important particulars that
First. relation the remedy by record in the recovery
OF fugitive slaves That intended to be- his col
league could have told him, merely cumulative reme-
dy 10 that already in existence.
Mr. MASON, (interposing) | am sure the senator
Will indulge me moment. My colleague is not now
in his seat When he proceeded TO discuss this measure
not allowed proceed. do not intend to call the
tor from Kentucky to orders but submit 10 the senator
whether is altogether courteous to refer to remarks oi
my colleague which he was not allowed TO pursue.
Mr | n mt m n
ator himself did have remarked that do not mean to
argue this question at large wish to answer the objec
tons only which urged after which shall pass
over the subject should have almost concluded by this
tme il the honorable senator had not thought his duty
interpo-e merely going to observe that the
dy of carrying transcript OF the record to the State to
which the fugitive had fled, which his colleague alluded
TO- the bill for recovering fugitive slaves, was merely
cumulative And also intended 10 observe, that there
slave trade in the District OF Coumbn-which prevents the
STAKEHOLDER from passing through the DISTINCT IN ransu
with his body servant-nohing to prevent him IRON re-
tanning him here in his Inc only oose. was
slave be brought here for SALE then the person who brings
him here for that purpose shall be liable TO the penalty
provided for in the law But pass from this subject
mean to conhne myself, while address the Senate, TO
the three pending measures
Mr. HUNTER. Will the senator from Kentucky allow
me to explain do not wish to preven, hun, because
called 10 order from going into the subject as fully
be may choose. hope he will be permitted 10 do 40,
he has any such desire In relation TO that provision
Of the act prohibiting the slave trade IN the District oil
Columbia he will find. if he will refer to that resolution
that il contains prohibition OF an introduction of slaves
here for the purpose OF being transported elsewhere II
that prohibition 10 transport them else where would not
cover the case of q who has arrested fugitive and
brought him and deposited him here while on hls way
home, or that OF the man who should be accompanied
by his slaves while emgraing to another country, do
not know wha, language could be framed that would do
80 have not the resolutions by me, or would read
the provision.
Mr. CLAY / am pretty that the honorable sena-
tor s mistaken and that II will be found upon looking
the bill He speaks Of resolutions put 10 the can
dor of the Senate why the honorable senator should 20
back to the resolutions offered by in the beginning o
the session The question is not with regard TO hem or
whether they be compatible not with the measuIes
reported by the committee, bat IN respect bill which
differs several important particulars rom my resolutions
The committee presented such measures as were agree
able 10 them and with respect TO the abolition OF the
slave trade in the District of Columbia, i was their IN
ten,ion simply revive the law of Maryland, and io
provide for The OF the introduction of slaves into the
District as merchandise.
Mr. HUNTER The senator will pardon me, When
used the word " resolutions" meant the bill and find
on examination that The bill is as have stated
Mr.. CLAY. Very we'll With regard TO the intention
tina, is as have stated II the language does not eec
that intention should all be very willing to give 1t a
form acceptable to the senator from Virginia The lam
guage was only Designed 10 prohibit that slave trade
which consists OF purchasing and bngnJ slaves INTO me
District OF Columbia and putting them INTO depo's mere
for The purpose of being transported to foreign and distant
markets As TO an idea which has been mentioned here
upon former Aon have already said that per-
residing the District chooses to go out OF the DIS
rci FIVE or miles and purchase slaves lor hmse the
law would not prevent him IRON dong 40. But am
taking up more time on this subject than intended
When The proper time arrives for its discussion The bill will
be vndica,ed from the into which, sui thnk the
honorable senator from Virginia has fallen. J nave