The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-06-26


one shasd and the other soothed, become too strong
for the wholesome action OF reason Instead OF obrv
ing this great truth, which the history Of the whole
ness. have bssn inatrntve, until we find the small
cloud which porended no danger has now enclosed in is
huge black embrace destruction to all best hopes and
affections There were statesmen. OF perceptions clear
who, when this bigger than hand foelod
how, in time, il would overshadow the land and awaken
in the patriotic heart painful apprehensions Their coun-
sells and warnings were neglected; and now when the
rumblng Of the storm is heard and this black cloud
which they clearly distinguished in the distance has
gathered its wrath and is about to open and shower
down devoted heads all its dreu and bitter waters,
there are still among our people some who are so mady
welded 70 their own nouons - 70 defyingy invite the
deuge though they perish themselves Let Us not, my
guided by the spirit which llumned the path OF those
who framed our unequaed constitution, cherish and
shield Y our bosoms a. would fond mother her ,nIan,
political safety. Let Us take warning OF the
muring heard in the distance. that when the food
coneh we will be prepared TO ride and laugh to scorn
for US By the Committee Of Thirteen Il she Be launch
ed speedily without alterations from imperfect workmen,
dove will return with the olive-branch Of peace glad
den all hearts Leus. them cheer the noble wokmen on,
with all hail to their gallant old captain
your regard Is not the only one which has been
to Congress- Without in any degree doing aught ques
ton whatever merit the others may have to public
spec yet feel fully authorized to point out some few
Of the considerations why, in my opinion, the
presented or your favor in the present emergency is most
The President Of the United States has recommended
plan of adjustment lnthe sentiments which accompanied
the recommendation lesl. and now declare entire
concurrence But, my friends, will not answer Tor we
all know il is without friends in the Senateand 1t
moi, therefore, be hoped in any contingency, will meet
with the sanction of Congress- and am bound TO say,
far my opinion be worth anything. If j were posi-
BILE for II to do would fall short far short, OF meet
ing the present exigency. II proposes TO heal but
one OF many wounds. Il is not my purpose to dis
It; TO do would occupy more time than have al
in keeping with the feelings of mutual respect which have
convened Let SUFFICE therefore. for to say that,
whatever be its virtues but few in Congress have dis
covered them, and this time to hunt up certificates
for il as political panacea
Others have proposed simply the admission Of Cali.
ments for the Territories. with that political upas. the
Wilmot Provso. migrated upon them. II is moi proba-
BILE either of those receive the support Of majority
Il c S % far ro9 healing The
wounds now exhibiting CHASTITY and hdeous appear
ance, they would but add additional making the
cure OF any more difficult, if not impossible.
There is another plaza which some Of the most ultra
southern members have proposed and that is, what is
known as the Missouri Compromise This plan is me
NOT soO more than once during ,hs session have both
houses OF Congress signihed their unaerabe repug-
nance TO it.
This, them fellow citizens, the posture OF affairs be-
fore the national Legislature Now, what is be done
We clearly see that there IS no chance OF settlement
in any form materially differing from the reported
from the Committee Of Thirteen and the que ston then
is and presents itself 10 in practical form. aud
as PRACTICAL common men. whether The people will
lend their counienance, or by withholding H. uuInoor
the snp q Sas Der The . storms which
onousht there TO be anyin regard to our course in
spect such question On the side have peace.
attention to the public business and the restoration Of
raiernal and proper feeling which should al ali times ex-
Isl among the people OF country On the other we
have offered us d.sen-ons. hatred ce-s4ton Of pubic
legislation, and, what hesitate 10 contemplate, all the
awfa horrors Of attempted dissolution OF the Union
an attempt which, though il would hail, woui neyethe.
less not do until large drenched and dyed
in the blood OF kindred Il would be insult TO
you. my fellow citizens, did allow myself to dou,
moment what your cnoce betwixt SUCH alternatives
would DE-. know what II would be; for am not for
the hrst time to learn that there be any quality
han another distinguishing the people OF Baltimore,
devotional love Of country and brohery attachment for
their country men, whatever quarter oil the Union any
portion OF them may have the fortune to dwell.
Ail experience shows the impossibiIiy Of unanm-
y Of opnon on any subject exciting IN IFS character;
and ali true statesmen aware OF tns in times OF national
trouble have ever incucaed mutual concession. asthe
only mode in which a proper order of things be
brought about In the deliberations OF the august
venton which gave form OF government. have
ips,rious and instructive example Of this commenda.
bic spirit The great men who composed that body
the folly Of pertlnaciousy adherng TO their peculiar
views: 10 have done would have been to defeat the
yotion 10 our views obtains discord is the inevitable
consequence. This must all clearly perceive; and
would but arraign our intelligence and patriotism
did we not cheerfuy forward in cordial spirit OF
compromise, 10 meet those who differ from In such
temper have the great OF the nation demeaned them
selves in this crisis and in my Judgment would be
cupably insensble the value Of the noble sentiments
governing them, did not recognise in their labors
boon OF immense importance.
We behold, whilst the inconsiderate have given thee
selves up 10 the dominion of passions bitter and strong
the great OF all parties IN noble emulation of each
other, united in bond OF brotherhood, with the firm re-
solve il possible ward of the deadly blow threatened
the peace and business OF the country II very
union and unless be blind to all the promptings OF
interest," and 10 the suggestions OF PATRIOTISM is mpos
sbie we withhold our concurrence in the praise
worthy effort which they now making 10 dry up all
the sourcea from which flow the waters OF our grief
put to rest for many years. II not forever all those ques
lions which have been fruitful OF disquetuds, and
thus allow the energy and capital OF the country TO pur
sue, undisturbed, their appropriate channels. II Ia
embracing all matters OF annoyance its purpose
TO heal every wound assuage every grief, and wipe
out all painful recollections OF the past and this 1t
complishes without unjust exacon OF any portion OF the
country suggestion calculated TO ate the proper
sensibes OF any quarter II looks, in its comprehen
sve spirit to all Questions growing out OF recent large
acquisition OF territory 10 the slave trade in the District
ttion having reference TO fugitive slaves and disposes
of them all In full, that hereafter the pub
lie mind will be relieved from all agitation growing out
OF their discussion and Congress permitted 10 fulfil the
purposes for which il was organized
II cannot be right we should withhold our appreciation
from scheme 20 benignant comprehens patr
otto in its policy So far from il, every worthy
ton prompts full and emphatic endorsement OF it, II
understand the reasons and impulses which govern you