Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-20


that attaches TO the right of holding slaves in Texas
aud will say further, that if resolution, law.
were now before 10 provide territorial govern
ment for New Mexico. would not vote to put any
prohibition into 1t whatever. The of such pro-
hbitIon would be idle, as il respects any effect II
would have upon the territory and ] would not take
pains TO re-airm ordinance of nature, to re-
enact the will Of God And would put IN no Will
mot Provise, for the purpose of reProach-
would put into II no evidence OF the votes oil su-
perlor power, to wound the pride, whether Just
pride, a rational pride, irrational Pride--io
wound the pride of the gentlemen who belong To the
southern States. have such oblec.--no such pur-
pose. They would think a iaunt--an indgnity-
They would think it to be an act taking away from
them what they regard proper equality of privilege;
and whether they expect to- realize any benefit frm
Il or not, they would think il heoretc wrong--Ihat
something or less derogatory to their character
aud their rights had taken place. propose infct
no such wound upon any body unless something ca
seniIally important to the country, and efficient to the
preservation of liberty and freedom, be effected.
Therefore, repeat strand | repeat il because |
wish 1t to be unders,ood-ihat do not propose adj
dress the Senate often this subject. | desire to
pour out all my heart in plain manner rs posi-
ble and say again, that if proposition were now
here for government for New Mexico and it was
moved TO insert provision for a prohibition of sa-
very, would not vote for it.
GEN. CAss's OPINIoN.-On the 2lst and 22d of jan
the constitutional power of Congress Legslate
the subject of slavery in The Territories denying
TO them that right with array of authorities aud
arguments which have been answered by any
one in the Senate. Ia his concluding remarks he
says:
" For myself do not believe that tho slightest good
will result, under the most favorable circumstances.
from this Congressional interference with the rights of
The people of the Territories Tho object avowed, is
to prevent the introduction Of slavery Can it go
there even if left without this prohibition! believe
it cannot and believe there are very few here, or
elsewhere, who think it can.
The Wilmot proviso is urged upon the ground of
Its expedency. 1t is opposed the ground of It's
consIiiutionality. Those who urge may well aban
don il, when circumstances show that the measure is
dangerous in itself, proftlcss lin lis results
Mr.. CLAWS OPINIoN.-" ResolUed. That as slavery
does not exist by law, and is not likely to be intro
duced into any Of the Territory acquired by the Uni
ted States from Mexico it is nexpedient for Congress
to provide by law either for its introduction into,
exclusion from any part of said territory, and that
proper Territorial Governments ought to be establish
ed by Congress in all of said territory assigned
the boundaries of the proposed State of California,
without the adoption of any restriction condition
/ on the subject of slavery
This resolution was introduced into the Senate by
Mr.. Clay on the 29h of January last 1t was one OF
the series of resolutions introduced by that distinguish
ed man, which has since been made the basis, of the
compromise bill before that body. We nigh
fill paper with the evidence Of distinguished
statesmen against this measure-against this fire
brand which do good, but may do mucl
harm. We might mention such James
Buchanan, Governor Marcy, George nj. Dallu
Levi Woodbury., Louis McLane. James K. Paul
ding. and host of others. Names that constitut,
the brightest stars in the galaxy of American
patriots. The question will now be asked-if tn
proviso is mere abstraction, why do northern mel
adhere TO it The answer is easily given, PRIDE o.
OPINION. Having adopted and advocated th
measure they do not like to "tread backwards" w
ask the people of Indiana to pause before they ar
further committed on this dangerous question.
We now speak TO all, both Wings and Democrats
mot to abolitonist) who love their country, its law
and Its institutions. Slavery is an evil. Under tn
constitution it is left to the control of the States whe
r it exists. 1t of the compromises that origin
ally tound together these States Our patriot father
made it, Let no degenerate disturb it.