Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-02-23
CONGRESS.
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IN SENATE.
IN SENATE-FeRRuARv ~


Mr. SEWARD. Mr. President on my motion the nm
finished business poned for half hour and as that
time has expired feel it to be my duty 10 that it be
taken up.
The motion agreed to- and the pending question was
stated be the amendment OF the Senator from Missouri
to instruct the Committee Territories report bill for
the admission Of the State of California unconnected with
any other subject
Mr.. BUTLER, who entitled to the floor, rose and
said did rise yesterday for the purpose of making
spsech of any great length, and shall conne my remarks
this morning to very narrow limits rose yesterday with
the view Of indicating the course which wished this subject
to take and very happy when the Senator from Mis-
souri, offered his amendment did wish those subjects
connected with California be disconnected with the discus
sion Of the other subjects embraced in the resolutions Of the
honorable Senator from Kentucky We all have duties
perform grave duties to perform and should be very
sorry any part Of this subject referred 10 any committee
ALL until every Senator this floor, he chooses to do
So has given his views that the committee hereafter may
by possibility frame such plan will result in the adjust
ment Of this agatng question say by possibility SIR
That word implies my apprehension and fears for the
result Of events That result will depend altogether ON the
and determination Of the North Tha, section has the
power and fulfil the possibility which exists of
settling this fearful question
Mr. President, all that there storm ahead Of
indeed have already felt its hazardous agaons
Under such circumstances it to me that every
board however hube should be allowed to make sch
gesons may the vessel from apprehended shpwreck
After all shall have given their vews the and policy
be pursued will be developed The uncture Of affairs
cannot be met but by full survey of all the consequences
which may grow out Of it. is the part of wisdom 10 seize
upon the advantages Of transient opportunity One good
thought hsppy suggestion at the right time worth all
the splendid geneaes that beyond the influence Of
actual OCCASION
Events have moved on with dangerous velocity and op-
pounes for settling this question have been allowed 10 pass
that will never return. Whilst we approaching rapids
and shoapehaps cataraes-t will be in vain look back
the havens Of safety which have passed. and TO which
we can have no return. By keeping California connected
oipdico
may retain control this subject that may present
opportunity perhaps the last opportunity to settle it. Once
part with it by admitting California at may be fatal
because rrevocable.
must confess Mr. President that was surprised see
disposition manifested from imposing source to give
California preference in the dscusson and to separate her
fate from that of Others in which ought to be involved 1t
certainly involved in the resolutions of the honorable
Senator from Kentucky And why take it out Of them and
give separate consideration cannot may be thought
that the strongest question for the opponents Of South
and therefore that il be used with success pioneer
On the other hand may be looked pioneer of
sonand sure will be regarded-and other parties
will take certain refuge in the increased strength which
1t can impart.
We all should speak candidly upon this subject intend
to deliver myseand hope always maywithout passion
prejudice. Indeed, at this junctne of affairs, they
would be dangerous counsellors If relieve ourselves
from the difficulties THAT surround us must be by calm
temper and firm resolution, with determination, far as
we can, to do right. know that cannot free my mind
altogether from the influences which sectional duties impose
upon have duties to perform to section of this
Union which require to discharge them in spirit Of firm
and hope, fairness Perhaps cannot go far the
honorable Senator from Kentucky expressed himself yesterday
evening willing TO do. My desire is the Unon can
by saving the rights and honor Of the State which repre-
sent. One was made 10 protect the other; and, when that
Office shall be abandoned the Unon those who WELD its
influence, is made the position Of antagonist
and present considerations involving painful alternative
alternative Of submission unacknowedged power
under sacred name, that Of serespect and sefpeser
Sfofau onoIl
ternavs in their various aspects both past and pture
cite doubt very different feelings Feeling that den
ted with the weaker but the wronged pary may not be
surprising that should paake Of the sentiments or sympa-
thes of those who msy to take adversary position
When, the other day, the Senator from Kentucky said he
knew South in his allegiance and again repeated there
allegiance in his mind to the South prepared
hear him say the North, the West nor the
East but to the Union !; and with such declaration might
have been satisfied but to single the South claim
ing his allegiance gave pain.
Mr.. CLAY. think did say the North do not know
that went all around the different points of the compass
That what meant, however, if did the express
sion. meant then, and mean it now, that ale
glance to any seclion-East North, West, South.
And know, repeat Of but two soveregntes to whom
owe alegiarcethe the Union, and the other my own
Stale. That is what meant.
Mr. BUTLER. The gentleman regards his first allegiance
10 the Unon and then to Kentucky may perhaps regard
relations to the South somewhat different from those of
honorable Senator from Kentucky somewhat the
order IN which he chooses to speak of allegiance My ae
glance FIRST South Carolina and through South Carolina
the Union Iknow other Union than which has been
recognised by the State of South Carolina. know of
o.cr allegiance but my allegiance South Carolina My
allegiance to the Union is through South Carolina. These
different views may lead minds through different
channels As being identified with the past gores Of the
Union he may we'll look upon with the pous veneraton Of
child, and may be prepared to look upon the partial dspen
satios Of parent with feelings Of
long he may be regarded Of her vores in the
domes ic family circle.
Willis. love those who have common intere wi me-
who indies luby involved in desny-I have
to this Union it created. When left my
there deliberate design among them that
should be dissolved. Such had been looked 10
ma Of policy purpose II is event depending
consequences which the minority had CONTROL
thcr seeing these consequences they would have
sente1 to the formation Of the Union tell hut its
ssout after has been formed, presents different ques
on and full Of the gravest s,ciiude Under the feel
ngs inspired by such soIctude, natural that the Is
tpgushsd Senator should have presented himself This crisis
mediator it office well worthy of his reputation
But am not mistaken n saying that is mediation which
NUT fail il it present any thing better than the
of compromise contained in the different resolutions which
he ha, offered. Compromise Its Is frailyts
sequerces ryeivng the stronger party the power
use it instrumet and throw away at its pleasure
The compromises that have ben off red fall far short of the
occason They neither satisfy the present. offer security
for the future The stronger power don't want them, aud
the weaker ower In honor accept them South
might be satisfied with adus such would restore
confidence and give her perfect security by thing more
than the decision Of tempted majority It i not for the
South proposo compr mists She cannot and ought not
not for the Souh my opinions TO SO tie this question
II had my way, | would commit them to committee OF
Northern exclusively, 10 what would be the 10 ms
upon whchthey would settle it, know, sir that this thing
Of admitting States into the Union, as California is likely be
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