The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-10
Warrington Correspondence.
Extract to the Editor, dated

WAsHiNeroN, ID. c. March 26, 1850.
DEAR SIR-There is evidently an improve
ment upon the minds of members, in both Hous-
es Of Congress, since the PRONUNCIATION of the
inimitable speech of Mr.. Webster, in the Sen
ate. His cool, calculating method, of happiness
enjoyed by our Union, his powerful appeal to
the people of the North, to adhere to the Con-
stitution of the country, as the anchor of our
present safety, and Of our onward march to fu-
ture greatness has had its effect in that quarter;
and, we may hope, that ere long the question in
relation to the peculiar institutions of the South,
will be finally and forever settled
1t is pretty we'll understood, in both Houses
of Congress, that the "Wilmot Proviso, for
all time to come, is "dcad duck,' as to being
the means for future agitation, strife. To be
sure, it has not been carried to the tomb and bu-
ried, as yet, nor can it be, so long as Root, Will
mot, Giddings, Doty, Allen & Co. remain in
Congress. But the requium has been sung, and
its eulogy pronounced; nothing now remains but
for Congress to adjust the question, then the
one-idea men will lose their occupation for mis-
chief; retire from Congress, and perhaps, in a
body, apply to the Colonization Board, and emf
CRATE, by aJfrce passage, to Africa. That coun-
try will open large and philanthropic field to
them for future operations-and where, judging
from their Partially while in America, for the
negro, they can have their fill of such delights
in all its pure natural excellence and beauty.
We wish them happy and speedy retiracy
from the Congress of the country.
Mr.. Calhoun continues very feeble, and at
this date, is somewhat weaker than the first of
the week. He is, evidently, in a critical situa-
ton. My own opinion, apart from the opinion
of his Physician, is, that he will not survive this
present attack. His advisers desire his removal
do not think him able for journey at present
He may recuperate, and be able TO travel, but it
is very doubtful. He has been shining light
for many years; but his cratic course in life, in
a political point of view, has prevented him from
reaching that station, that his talents would a.
dorm, and, at the same time, command the admi-
ration of the world. We think it would have
been as we'll for the future fame of Mr. c., il
his late speech had never been written. But
doctors disagree, and so do politicians; therefore
the point of difference will be left to be eluci.
dated by Col. Benton, who is fully able to settle
the question of the value of the Union, whether
instructed or not, on that particular question:
Mr. Benton has not yet spoken in answer to Mr.
Calhoun, and if Mr.. c. should, unfortunately
be called away, hardly think he will touch up
on him, or on his expressed opinions, in the late
speech, read before the Senate. But of that
time will decide.
Senator Walker, of Wisconsin, delivered
pretty strong speech, but too highly spiced will
:free soil for my notion; yet, it was good dis
play of argument, and proved him to be Scna
tor fully able for his subject. Senator Douglass
also, made an excellent speech; and, let me tel
you, he is very commanding and talented Sc
nator. Able, and always willing, to do battle
for the perpetuity of the union of these States
F not only for the present union, but union forev
er. Senator Douglass has portion of his com
promise before the Senate, for the settlement o
the slavery question:-it is we'll thought of, ant
f some portions of his plan will be adopted, hav,
/: no doubt. There are so many plans, it is impos
sible to come to any definite opinion, excep
this, and that is, the question will be adjusted
the Union will not be discovered, and Col. Ben
ton will be reelected u S. Senator from thu
State of Missouri, for the sirth term;-mark my
prediction-if he does not get knocked into
mass of matter by some lucklcss spirit before tho
Legislature of Missouri decides the question.
The free-soiler, P. King, of N. Y. kicked W
a dust in the House to-day. These men vii
not learn their duty to their country. Thei
whole tine is employed in creating delay an,
embarrassing the Legislation in Congress-
When they lose the Starc hobby, as they will err
long, it is difficult to tell how they will compor
themselves. However, as their alimcnt is mis-
, chief, they will soon be at it in some FORM
Yours, MUSCATINE.