The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-14

them-not ours, for feel sense OF humiliation when
usous achievements OF the departed sages and heroes
who performed this mighty work The most beautiful
description that have ever heard that my eye has
lit upon with reference TO the greatness and sub
limty OF our noble Union, | extracted from a poem
which recently appeared in Wheeling, within the limits
OF the Old Dominion, so pre'emnsnty distinguished oi
her Statesman and her warriors From this II would ap-
pear that true patriots not yet extinct in her re-
motest borders He says, when speaking OF those who
would favor dsunion:
i And smile upon Disanions gorgon cresta
Who viii surrender up his joint estate
Aud who his blood bought share. consent to yield
i In Saratoga's oLin Yorktown's field r.
He has aptly connected associations not sectional in
their character, but peculiarly fraternal Saratoga in the
North and Yorktown in the South. 1t shows that by
the joint efforts OF both sections Of this nation the liber
ties of the country achieved and the Union con-
summated.
"oh! BY our fathers common tolls and fame.
/ BY all the gories Of our country's name,
/ BY that high mission that commands her still
1 The measure OF her destiny to fill,
Whose only stars are on our dag untured
And who, amid their long and dreary night,
In Knew not not beside one lingering ray Of light,
Forbid the sin and shame, protecting Heaven9'
Il e ,ss like these inspired mind
tated such action, there would be just TO feal
of dissolution OF the Union An idea Of that character
would be treated with abhorence by minds embued with
patriotic and viruous sentiments.
regret, Mr.. President that the distinguished senator
from Kentucky who has been remarking on that little
section oil the Union called Texas should have questioned
her right TO the boundary for which she has con-
tendedthe only that she assertedthe only
which she has ever been known to the American peo-
ico On this subject will not detain this honorable
body but viii leave il to abler hands make thorough
investigation OF The whole subject if has not been done
State in the other House. This investigation, trust
will leave no doubt as to the validity oil the claim and
the justice OF our rights. would stale in passing, how
tat fha inns al the,
ing o her first organic Congress after the adoption OF
her constitution, she was recognised with the boundary
declared in her statutes, and exhibited to the United
States. With that boundary she recognised by the
United States, England and France-with that boundary
she was recognised by Holland and Belgium--and with
that boundary she was annexed Thai boundary was
recognised IN the protection that accorded her
State OF this Union alter her annexation and il was
again solemnly ratified by the treaty OF Guadalupe Hi.
dalgo and the map defining her boundary TO the Rio
Gande. from its source to its confluence with the Gulf
acknowledged beyond all doubt question The first
time ever heard this boundary disputed lfor that Diff
Guilty originated with Mexico was in this country
The question of boundary was never disputed between
the two countries. Mexico never disavowed the boun-
d1y claimed by Texas, but declared, after the
league east OF the RIO Grande would be considered
wln the limits OF Texas, and would be treated trai-
tors. That was PRACTICAL REIMBURSEMENT OF all title TO
the land In questions and has never been regarded in
any other light until il unfortunately presented here
as subject for arbitration, and was question in
dispute between Texas and Nexico and do hope II will
province intention 10 comment upon our boundary
beyond the simple statement have made, leaving the
work OF investigation TO gentlemen aber and better in
| formed
was delighted to hear the other day the honorable
senator IRON Kentucky give assurance TO this honorable
body that he was prepared upon the subject OF the
camation OF slaves by their southern owners, 10 go
tar any other gentleman. was gratiled, because
knew his influence throughout the whole country and
his political party exists as well in the North in the
South, Trust he WILL al least conciliate the members
that party whilst his we'll known talents, popularity and
long services, would Impress deeply the public mind with
the justice which the South demands, and which the
Norm only refuse by violation OF the constitution
regretted extremely the other day TO hear the senator
from Alabama make use OF expresson-to be sure
deem il necessary, may be allowed to consider this cir
cumstance palliative Tor such declaration OF sentiment
winch considered unfortunate, and not calculated BY
.uy means to alay the feelings that are growing sp o.
that have grown up, in this country. The honorable
gentleman declared these sentimensextreme IN then
he uttered. and which referred to DIS
union the poin. at which the South mad arrlvedtia
he spoke for the whole South. trust that may be
permitted to say, humble as am, ssmething in behalf oil
my constituents with regard 10 the feelings and motives
which acluate them, and which will prevail with them in
j Mr. CLEMENS. VIII the honorable senator allow
say that he will find such language in my print.
Mr. HOUSTON have not examined the remarks
print made by the honorable senator The expression
TO which have alluded struck my ear, and wrote il
down at the time. | believe II understood BY
| Mr. CLEMENS. If the senator has the paper, he had
better refer to il than rely upon his memory.
i MIR HOUSTON. As 10 my recollection on the SUBJ
iect it is very distinct II noted the time by me
my desk, and with extreme feelings Of regret, because
believed il would require iron me some response; and
everything OF that character impresses deeply, be-
cause love concord and harmony, and abhor dsunion
will pass II over and advert TO another expression
whether is contained in the printed speech OF the hon
orable senator or not, do not know-bu he said that
the Union already dissolved | deny that the
! Union is dissolved. trust | may go further, and
say that deny the power OF all the ultras earth
TO dissolve this Union, or to rend II in twain. trust
that the wisdom OF those who have established and
solid interest in the country will prompt them rise and
rally TO It's rescue, IL Il is in DANCES; and that they will
redeem II from all peril, and transmit IL TO their posteriy
sacred bequest TO them have received from
our forefaibers.
Sir the Union is not dissolved; and apprehend there
will be less danger OF IT, when the people awakened
the slightest apprehension oil real danger But has appe.
henson reached the homes OF the people have you
struck at the remotest verge OF this great Union have
you reused the farming, the substantial the solid popu-
atoni have they been awakened, ia the feeling ina
gined TO exist from the newspaper publications OF the
day, from the proceedings OF leading politicians who
are preparing noun, his hobby which they expect will
carry them so speedily to the goal Of popularity Are
you TO deduce the opinions OF the American people from
/ these crcumstancesi Consider for moment what 4
large portion Of the people at home and an.
agated the subject Do you think that If there be
real danger OF disunon, they will not be awakened from
their eihagy Doyou think they will not feel
called upon TO act by the apprehension OF such danger
carry it the hearihs Of the farmer the mechanic who
has every comfort Of life around him, acquired by indus
try, inherited from patriotic ancestry under the broad
nxis of this Union, and tell him you have now 10 an