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

similar 10 this In publication, over the signature OF
Crisis contained in the Charleston Mercury, as far
mention i without any reflection upon any one. have
said thatI wished TO make few remarks as possible
ssnss Of The he senator from South Carolina
IMr. CALHouS,l and hope may never have occasion
to make those which might have thought | was war
rsnted in making because respect age, respect DIS
tncton. respect all whose fame is connected with the
history OF country end which will be transmitted 10
az a and q hoss who in the
in which do and with whose names our actions are
to be associated when we shall cease to produce com
motion earth But sir, as am sure shall aiord an
agreeable relief 10 the Senate, will read from the Fed
ealisf extract from the writings OF Mr. Madison, IN
which he seems TO have anticipated what now has been
threatened and which, by moderate and rejecting
persons Is seriously supplemented To allay that and ad
vsriss the Senate and whoever may read j., and put
ons t ~ might lead them from the path Of patriotism
and devotion to their country Mr. Madison says, in
the "Federalist," on the seth page:
II .ubmi. 70 you" referring difficulties that might
you my eow-cixens, these considerations in full conf
cisioas win allow them hsr due weight and effect and that
you will never suffer difficulties, however formidable in APP
may Be- oondcd 70 drive YOU into he gloomy and perlous
scenes Into which the advocate for dsunon would conduc
that the people America knit together they BY
many cords OF affection can no longer live together as mem
guardians Of their mutual happiness-can longer be fo
lowciuzens Of one great respectable and hourshing en-
no s
s II s If s aao
rashy attempts whath isimpossible 70 accomplish No,
language Shut your hearts against the poison which ii
conveys The kndred blood which flows in the veins OF
shed defence Of their rights their union,
and excite horror at the idea Of their becoming aens RI
me the most alarming all novelties the most wild Of all
projects the most rash Of all attempts that Of endngus
in pieces IN order 10 liberties and
happinss.''
Mr. President in reading the extract which have just
read, knew it was giving the highest authority, or
in the tide Of times statesman exempt from passion
controlled by virtuous impulses, intelligent mod lucid
hand STEADY. ana heart pure MI Madison dictated
and 70 the American people.
When look at the inaugural address of General Wash
ngton in relation to the country and the difficulties that
were likely afterwards to arise, and contemplating our
present position, will take the liberty oil reading to the
Senate extract which will not only be regarded BY the
Senate with respect, but which hope will ever be re
gayded by the people, and that they will cherish in all
theteations of life 1t by the cultivation Of such feel
ings are here nculcaed that this Uaon TO be per-
petuated, that Earring interests to be reconced and
millions yet unborn 10 enjoy the happiness OF insttu
tons which il is our duty transmit to them unimpaired
Then, sir It says:
Al obstfuctions the of the laws all combs
nations and associations under whatever plausible charac
ter, with the real design direct control counterac or
authorities, destructive to this fundamental principle,
and of fatal tendency They organize iacton
place Of the delegated will OF the the will OF party
often small but arul and enierprsing minority Of the
different parties, make the public administration the
mirror Of the lconcerted and ncongruous projects Of fac
tion, rather than the OF consistent and wholesome
tusl inssrests"
This applies with peculiar force to distractions at
tempted 70 be imposed by individuals. by authority Of
the free States, in opposing the constitutional rights OF
the South in the reclamation Of their property which has
sought refuge among them, and which the constitution
demands should be surrendered II ought to be remem-
befed that the South are as sensitive 10 their rights in the
reclamation OF their property as the North be- when
ihey uppose they are acting consclenousy In obstruct
Sf.ifl had the power-I mean the moral social, or
political power-l would enforce these admonons. not
only upon the American Senate, but upon the American
people, and upon all mankind who regard the civil ns
tucns Of society by which individual rights guaran
tied yand would admonsh them TO be careless OF
the high destiny which has been assigned them; and
il the Influences used here that be used, then all
agitaticns will subside. the people will be restored TO
march In the great highway TO prosperity which has
disappointed out to us BY the sages Of other times
Sir We fnd beautiful and harmonious concert in the
feelings that have distinguished the ilustrious OF
past times upon this subject-from Washington and
Madison-.and you may 20 to Jackson. in whose Ian
Of Country burned and gave lusire to ali his actions
WELL then III he has friends il Washington has friends,
II surviving and distinguished statesmen have friends
invoke them by the love OF country by the high and
holy privileges we ENJOY, TO think OF home Ay think Of
home when your angry passions rise think OF the sacred
pledges you have lett behind think OF think
OF the influence you exercise think OF their felicity
think OF the disastrous consequences and dire dismay that
the knel of disunon would mpart 10 their throbbing
hearts think OF that, and think Of everything that is
sacred ii home.
Iresfet exceedingly aude to what have done
But on this occasion feel hat il il be regarded
bossng will say that when have been charged with
being dsr from the interests OF the South and court
ing favor with the North, pity the beguilement which
has dictated the suggestion. What forget the South
II am OF the South, can not recollect the North
Whaf ID country II is nation composed of parts,
East and West, South and North II il an entirety
will remain But have been charged with being an
aiien-an slen-a "de~rter." ei
Permit me-and say because il IL history not embel
lshed u uuth-when gave the first evidence Of man
hood, was in earnest devotion to the South Sir, when
aspling enlisted, private soldier In the ranks OF my
countryren took my life in hand--in my night
hand grasped the weapons OF war We marched in
quee Of the Indian In his lurking place; met the
savage In his war-paih kinded our fires far in the
land OF our enemy; sat by them until morning when
the bettie came we met enemesthey either fed or
fell There offered the richest lbasion Of my youth
the blood Of my early manhood 10 the soil 10
freedom and the Union This in the centre OF the
South. Now, war Is more heard on our borders-jhe
mountains speak peace and Joy In all valleys The
warrior careless-his lie idIe-he can now point
to them and speak his OF his valiant deeds In
what thsvc done. II have contributed my mite TO hu
manfreedom. will let history tell and say 10 what ex-
tent Lhave done IL il have failed in the Offices Of
humanity, let ii be visited upon With my gallant
assocAfes have struck manacles from the limos OF
captive ehieian and restored him, with his vsnquished
sen. ask recompense. Was not all this done TOR
tho South ard am IA h ouesfioned of having soutb-