The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-06


and believe viii bs frustrated by intelligent and EN-
lghtened people.
MIR. Calhean's Speech.
We published in yesterdays paper the speech Of
this eminent statesman. which had been anticipated with
much anxiety by Congress and the country II was
read by Mr. Mason, Of virginia-Mr Calhoun being
still much debiaied by the effects of his recent attack,
though he was present during its delivery
The speech embraces variety of views upon the
great question Of the day II depicts the situation Of the
country in gloomy colors. We believe the Union is in
serious danger; and we but reecho the sentiment Of
Gen Glass; in the frank and forcibe letter which he has
addressed 10 the meeting at New York:
This Union 10 in danger. The first step towards safety
is to believe that the danger exists and the watchman,
when asked what Of the night who does sound the
those who have comDsd part q the fortress Of their
liberty to his keeping; and the next step and the best
to call upon people to be up and doing
say servants and elsewhere neither
Union we have lived in il and we mean 70 die in ii
Place not in danger BY any Unnecessary act Of yours
spun the useless effort Its value IL in the past In
the present, and in the future in its promises per-
and is destined ye trust do LIS value is in the
of every true American.
Yet we still ardently hope that this danger may be
averted by true spirit Of cancellation and liberal
system OF compromise We trust that cool and patriotic
men enough win be found in both houses of Congress
to propose and consummate such system. We agree
with Mr.. Calhoun that much will essentially depend
upon the NORTH; but do not despair Of concili-
atoy spirit being found among the members of all sections
OF the country save the Union He does not propose
any particular plan Of adjustment Indeed he seems to
suppose that the South ought not to propose any do
we distinctly understand him to say whether he would
accept of any compromise. His remarks Of more
general character. will appear by the following extract
from the speech;
Having now shown what cannot save the Union, / re-
the question with which commenced How
with any certainty; and that is BY full and final
dement, the principle OF justice Of all the questions al
issue between the sections The South asks for justice
simple JUSTICE aud less she ought take She has
compromise offer but the constitution and concession
much that she ba. liie Left 10 surrender Such sse
would 10 Of the evil aud remove all
and safely IL he 6asu and ,SseSy rs.oe he
harmony and aterna feelings between the sections which
can with any certainty, fnay and forever ques
tons at ISSUE terminate agitation and save the Union
paryor Of itself do nothing protect Itself
but by stronger. The North has only will
right 10 the acquired territory her day by csus
ing the spustions relative 10 fugitive slaves 10 be faith
10
and provide the Of provision he
tuition BY amendment which VIII restore 10 the South
before The eaubum between the sections was dessroye
by the OF this government There viii be dif
South, and which at tue time wll improve and
strengthen government, instead OF mParng and weak
But win the North agree do this Il is for her
question But win say abe cannot refuse II she
without justly exposing herself 10 the charge that her
love power and .ggrsndizement Is ar greater than her
wing the Union rest. ON the Noh the south The
South cannot save a By any act OF here and the North
may wifhou sacrihce whafevrr, unless 70 do
justce and perform her duties under the constitution
should be regarded by her as sacrifice
a. tirne that there should be open and
manly ayowal ali sides, 70 what Is intended % be
done II the question Is settled IL Is uncertain
senaves Of The States this Unon regarded as govern
ments, should distinct understanding
questions nj issue be settled II you who repre-
sent the portion cannot agree 10 settle them the
states we bo represent agree 20 separate and psr IN
peace. n You unwilling we should In peace, tell
question 10 snbmssou or resisance YOU remain silent
you viii compel us 10 inter what you intend In that case
under all The difficulties oppose her admission you
compel nfer that you intend 20 exclude from the
destroying rretrievaby The equilibrium between the two
We would be blind 70 perceive an that
that your real objects power and and
infatuated not TO act accordingly.
Mr. Calhoun is not explicit enough in stating what
should be the guarantees which he would require in the
form OF an amendment 10 the constitution. though he
suppose that there sufficient provisions in
the present constitution, il the North would .perfom
her duties" under it, Does Mr. Calhoun mean that he
will postpone any settlement by any compromise Of the
present agtatng questions, until that amendment shall
be made attempted in the constitution II he main
,ans this position, have the misfortune entirely 10
differ with him.
His speech has not changed at all our own views Of
this embarrassing question. We see the danger which
threatens our country We see the necessity Of averng
II by Cancellation and compromise We have ventured
respecfslyto suggest two modes Of compromise and
views have not been changed by any Of the debates
Of the day We venture again 10 suggest the Missouri
compromise. OF the following adjustment. which we
recopy from the Columbus Enquirer Of Georgia. Of the
2sth February "a decided whig paper) which preceded
by some not very complimentary remarks upon the
senior editor Of this paper
He mr. Rchel forwar d now and suggests plan
by which the coni citing OF the country may be
promised without - he thinks. any sacrifice Of principle
in The senate between Mcss Foote ssd Calhoun this
points for which we refer report OF the proceedings
Of yesterday.