The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-21

cal creed that people, forming constitution have the
which they may think best calculated q their iber
yposperiy and happiness and in conformity thereto.
STATE order be admirtad into mis- Union sxcep,
nat i,s tuition shall be republican !" and that the i'm
alton Of the constitution bur 10 disct conto, with the
principles on which our political system rests.
In State convention Of the democratic party Of Geor
ga, held IN ls46, the following resolution unani-
monsly adopted:
ssovsd That the people Of the South do ask OF Con-
70 establish the Institution OF slavery Ia any OF
simply require that the inhabitants OF each territory shah
be left free determine Tor themselves whether the
tuition OF slavery shall shall form part of their social
system.
In the last Baltimore Convention minority report was
made from the committee on resolutions, signed BY w
L. fancey. OF Alabama, John c. McGehee, OF Florida,
and M Commander of South Carolina, ia which they
commended Tor this doctrine, and recommended to the
vention the adoption OF the following resolution;
Resovsd That the doctrine Of non-nierence with the
federation. be il IL the States In the Territories. by any
other than the parties Interested in them the repub
iican doctrine recognised by this body.
The Daily Union, OF this place, which is regarded as
the true exponent OF southern rights published edto
rial as late as IN February last from which have taken
the following extract
The South denies thar Congress any jurisdiction
The subject Of slavery. and contends that the people Of The
Tory admission the Union, haze right speak and
BE- heard oa that matter This fact being settled, really
jasted fcaln counses prevail. The South contends for
her honor and for the principles
Caio come into s Unioa as soon as she eam frame
ronsttaion? Then according the doctrines which pre-
consttuonaly establish domestic institutions any
bas. consistent with republican principles The So,sh
she toouid sape all for tohich she contends.
The general assembly OF the State Of Missouri also
adopted resolution at their last session. in the follow
ing words:
The right to prohibit slavery in any territory belongs
by them In forming their constitution Tor State govern
State.
Now, sir, hold that no southern man can oppose the
admission OF California mo the Union upon the ground
charge OF manifest inconsistency Her constitution is
strictly republican, and in my opinion will compare
fayorably with any State constitution in this con-
fcdeacy II is also manifest to my mind that il expresses
the opinions and wishes of the people Of California as
was adopted by inc unanimous vote of the conven-
tiona convention consisting OF forty delegates thirty
SIX Of whom had been citizens OF the United States
teen from the slaveholdng States, and twenty from the
non slayeholding States
should have been better pleased if her constitution
had been silent upon The subject OF slavery, and left il
an open question Tor future Adjustment but that
ter for the people themselves and not me, determine
shall vote TO curail her boundaries. believe they
call Tor too much territory and too much and
II we do not limit them now, l shall advocate some
measure providing Tor their future curtaimeat But Cal
norma must come into the Union Her admission de-
manded by the public voice. and there is moral power
in this government that can keep her out.
In conclusion, MIR Chairman, permit me to ask, what
do gentlemen OF the Morrill, who continue TO advocate
the Wilmot Provso, expect TO accomplish by pressing
this question upon the South California, by the sol
emn voice OF her people, has already adopted consu
ton excluding slavery, and is knocking at The door
OF This Capitol for admission into the Union and in all
human probability New Mexico and our other acqu,si
lions will do likewise What then. is TO be accomplished
but agi alton, and that of the most dangerous kind
threatening the very existence OF this republic! Do you
wish TO force to the acknowledgment OF principle de-
grading TO our people, and subyeslve OF every principle
lsyour object TO Cypress the South II so, LEI me re-
mind you that oppression drove foreathers TO arms
sword against one Of the most powerful nations of Eu
rope and oppression will break this government
many fragments there States and communities. Is
your object to exhibit IN spirit OF vanity and selfshness,
your numerical strength upon this foori II So then YOU
actuated by different feelings from those which gov
ened orefahers in their early and solemn deiibe,a
tons. When they met TO form the constitution under
which live, they met in spirit Of Cancellation and for
| bearance
They represented different views and different inter.
ess aBd was only by compromise and that
they succeeded in devsng and adopting system of gov.
eminent which has done more 10 promote the happiness
OF man, and TO elevate his moral and political condition.
than all other governments known TO the civilized world
had the honor 10 receive copy OF speech delivered
some time in February last by the distinguished gentle
man man. from virginia on my right, [Mr MsDowsLIl
with his permission will take the liberty OF making
single quotation In speaking OF the compromises Of the
constitution, be remarked:
LOOK away, nom you Know oil the external
history Of the constitutonom all you have ever
read of the opinions suggestions, and statements &C lis
lramergj turn Inward upon the n
SELL u line by line count up all OF It's provs.
aud comPR Is the outstanding and Ter
sc feature which is indelby stamped upon every page
of
How true this is Scarcely section OF that sacred in
stument you read without being orcbly impressed
with the fact that Cancellation and forbeaTance, con-
cession and compromise, its corner stones. Remove
these, and this fabric OF human wisdom falls to the
ground
call, then, upon my brethren Of the North If they
wish to preserve this government in its original purity II
they desire 10 perpetuate the liberties OF the people, de-
sisi from all further aggressons upon the South II is
and who will stand by II in the hour OF peril Think not
SIR because have stood up here vndeaing the rights OF
the South, that capable of haboring thought that
even sayors OF dissolution When, sir | so far forget
my duty my county and my God, pray that this arm
may be severed from the body, and my tongue may be
made 10 ceave TO the roof OF my mouth But, sir,
the fact is not 10 be disguised; and warn my coun.
trymen Of II in tme that a. bold and fearless attempt
Is on foot TO dissolve this Union few years
ago no man dared utter a sentence upon this floor
which would afford even pretext for this charge /
Now, half OF the printed speeches which you find
upon your table discourse upon lis value and proba.
BILE termination Instead Of appealing to the constitu-
tonai tribunals OF the country, dsunion schemes are
proposed. against which enter my solemn protest as
representative OF The people. am willing 10 unite with
my brethren OF the South in ali peaceful and constitution
al means OF redress but when they require 10 lay
ruthless hand upon this fair fabric of human liberty be-
ieahed 10 by forelahers rs sacred inherit Ince
we part, and part forever Sir, what is this Union, AMI
who estimate its value II Isl compact entered into
by independent States, for their mutual aid and pTorc
ton IL ~ the foundation oil government and the