The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-30

Oregon bin in is4s BY the senator from Indiana tMr
consultation with MIR Calhoun, and that its phraseoogy
was suggested BY Mr. Calhoun.
ofFcER TSs senator will take
his seat and LEI the point of order be- stated
Mr.. CLAY. want to know whether it is in order,
especially on the subject now before u.s. to inquire what
were the opinions Of Mr. Calhoun That is the point Of
order. contend that il is Out OF order 10 take up the
opinions Of amy gentleman, not with upon the subject
oil that explanation
Mr. YULEE. | was replying to the argument Of
others.
The PRESIDING OFFICER The senator must
question Of order, and the Chair will have decide
The Chair called upon by the from Kentucky
to decide whether 10 in order TO aiude TO the opinions
expressed by individuals the subject matter now under
Mr. CLAY beg pardon Of the Chair It's no, for
simple aluslon, but Tor continued discussion to wha;
= The PRESIDING OFFICER The Chair cannot de-
eide how far continued discussion may go on. if the
discussion itself is in order II in the power Of any
individual to aude to the opinions OF any individuals,
expressed anywhere in the country which apply to the
matter under consideration II is Tor the Senate to say
how far the continued illusions shall be allowed to
ere with the business of the Senate. and for the
Chair.
Mr.. CLAY Will the Chair excuse me for abiding TO
decision OF the Char, made when the senator from
Mississippi was alludng to the opinions of Professor
Tucker, the other day.
The PRESIDING OFFICER The opinions Of Pro.
ject then under consideration. They had rela.
ton 10 the proceedings of the Nashville Convention II
they applicable to the subject-matte the Chair
would have made decision by deciding 9th
erwise
Mr.. FOOTE. Iwsh 10 put myself right with regard to
this matter. certainly would not have made any refer
ence to the opinions OF Professor Tucker, but that
thought they were appropriate His opinions given
II The PRESIDING ' Of OFFICER. rha, is dasren,
Mr. YULEE Ii is always my sincere desire TO restrict
myself to the limits oil order in debate; and Whenever
may be brought to have oyestepped that limit. shall be
Obliged to any senator, to the senator from
Kentucky, for arrestingme But must say, that in this
instance 1t seems singular that objection should be made
to reply which seelp 10 show that Mr. Calhoun's au-
thorty had been improperly cited by the senator from
Mississippi and Othes, among whom, if am not mis-
taken, the senator fpm Kentucky himself one, in
support OF their Df the non intervention doctrine
feel constrained to sly that reference the public
tory and opinions OF the departed sage OF the South,
the discussion oil subject upon which he had acted
TO al least less pertinent and orderly than
the reference YESTERDAY by the senator the acts and
opinions of a prvatsgenteman (Mr RheD for the pur-
was proceeding te show in final refu,aon of the as
seron that the duty which is claimed from this govern
ment OF distinct provision for The protection OF slave
property in the Territories is at with the peceps and
opinions OF Mr. Calhoun that be had actually advised
and assisted in framing the amendment to which ad.
verted as having been offered by the senator from Ken
lucky, Mr. Underwood That amendment was couched
IN these words:
Provided, fHrfh0 Tint citizens OF the United States emf
grating with their savs into Of the Territories of the
protected in ,hs properly in their slaves long the
Territory to which they engrae continues under terri TO-
rial government.
Nothing could be more distinct-nothng more conclu-
slve. The memory OF the venerated champion OF south
rights, whose integrity and wisdom have stamped all
his opinions with enduring value is wronged by those
who present him authority for denying 10 the South
her rishul claim OF Legislative protection the equal
use and enjoyment OF a common property.
But now, passing from the opinions OF Mr. Calhoun,
propose TO make some examination INTO those of the
senator from Mississippi, Mr. FoorE expect TO show
that what we now claim have the support OF his
own opinions and course always heretofore; and am
without, hope of showing that the opinions avowed
by him. during this very debate al the same
sS demand I pTSpos. q prov. iai
ne has always claimed for the South RICH, legislative
nerposOn for the removal of distractions the secure
tenure OF slave property in the Territories and to egsa
tive protection everywhere in the jurisdiction Of the Union
ior that description OF property IN other words that in
declaring it's Inconsistency with the principle OF non inter
| yention, be is in conflict with himself.
deem II material to go into this examination of the
senator's OPINIONS and course because, unhappily his
great influence and effective abilities are now exerted in
opposition to what conscenously and earnestly believe
to be mos, righteous demand OF the South demand
whlcn she reasonably urges as an indispensable cond-
ton in adjustment OF this question-and in the ecox-
milton OF which firmly believe involved results of the
deepest consequence TO her welfare and existence But
even now will refrain from the pursuit, Of my pur ose
u the senator Is not prepared TO that he can
bear 10 be confronted with the shadows OF his own mind
without starting, and with entire good nature.
Mr.. FOOrE, lin his seat) will receive it, sir
Mi. YULEE. Well, then, the senator will recolIect,
AZ we all do that the first great struggle which arose in
this body upon this question between the two sections
was upon the bill creating territorial government for
Oregon at the of lS4s The inhabitants OF Ore
gon had erected provisional government, and had ex
cluded slavery by positive enactment. II was believed
by the southern members that, under the 10th section
the prohibition would remain in force Various anne nd
ments proposed with the view of preventing that re-
thn malf
amendment IN these words:
After the word inhabitants" insert the following "bu,
sh not be subject TO the restriction
Article of the contained in the ordinance
teen hundred and eighty.ven, for the government OF the
territory OF the United States northwest OF the Ohio
Now, this practical legislation upon the subject OF
slavery. II distinct provision for the protection of
the lnhabltants from any restraint upon the free
ure OF slave properly II prescription
to the territorial government that they should have
power to disturb the right OF shareholders to settle in the
country with their slaves But will not press this
IL being concluded that this amendment wosld an.
swer the purpose in view-whch was the Language of
the senator Ito pufy the odious feature of the 18th
secnon'-he withdrew II, and his colleague Mr. DAvIs1
offered an amendment in it's stead which will read
Prorded, That nothing contained in this act shall be
construed authorize the prohibition Of domestic ss
very in said Territory, willis, II remains the condition of
Territory OF the United States.
The object OF this amendment was '' to nullfy" the
Oregon anti slavery law The substantial question upon
which the whole excited and angry debate OF the session
lowed by Congress TO remain in force not Certainly
there IA distinction between this instance and the
question whether the Mexican anti slave law should be
allowed by Congress to remain in force The amendment