The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-03


drawn in way by which this position of Georgia
it mmateral under what sort OF FEELINGS whether under
external exc sIs..em o. aotmghs Be avoided And s
slavehodng States who concured with those OF the
South who were in favor OF the proposed compromise.
every discomfort agreed 70 limit the boundary OF Cali
ornia and that the line OF 35 3d. alleged by my friend
from Mississippi. was 70 have been adopted, had the
proposition been presented TO the Senate We have been
deprived OF that; and the question is now presented
TO US, whether will pursue course in Congress
a s y Me- sd s
remedy which could be approved BY all land that is by an
amcable compromise Of this question There is another
lremedy-one which, am sure, every senator would
look upon with anything but pleasures remedy which
may be considered BY portion OF the country and that
remedy is dsunon Permit me to say whenever that period
arrives when convention shall assemble in any OF
the States oil the South under resolutions OF their egisa
lures and the excited feelings OF theGoony are to be
united with the calm considerations OF the injustice
which is thought has been inflicted BY the North upon
the South should look upon the result with the deepest
and most melancholy apprehension and i sir, oreseeing
contributed their mite to avoid it We have failed |; and
here we are now, with resolutions mandatory in their
character transmitted to senator's to act against this meas
ue, without the adjustment OF boundary; and in the
that the bill shall be passed, which has this
Ing been presented the government OF Georgia leaves no
discretion as to the execution OF the laws OF the State
and under the oath taken BY the governor OF that State
the convention will be assembled.
Now, sir, am like the senator from Mississippi. 1
cannot hold the friends from the slavehodng States,
who have acted with upon the question Of compro-
mise, 10 strict performance Of the understanding which
we had with them appeal to The. patriotism Of the
whole body, far Individually concerned, that
there should be concession made to the State which
in part represent. especially when know that by
curtaing the boundaries Of California % IS deg 80
in the Union What will the people Of my State think
when they shall be disegarded in this way and Califor
MIA with her extensive boundaries shall Be admitted into
the Union, when II would be just and proper TO
curtai them And the way TO ascertain whether will
Be just or proper s this Is there senator upon this
giving proper limits 10 California as Territory, looking
the time when it should become Sate would not have
had those Limits prescribed tor State BY the consi-
1 tuition of the United States! They would not Then
what would ask OF those who have acted with us III
relation 10 the Compromise, and Of the entire Senate s
to adopt this amendment, independent 81 any course
just and proper that the limits should be restricted
Why among the resolutions first presented by The dis
resolve tina, California should be admitted with suitable
limits, meaning Thereby to convey the idea that the pres
ent limits OF her territory, SET forth in her constu-
tion were too large But whether that was his mean
ing moi, they entirely extended and will it
do any harm to California to the Union to restrict
hem And when they shall be restricted, Mr. Presi
there will be discomfort likely to arise among the
various States OF the Union.
And here sir. have again deeply to regret the failure
of the Compromise bill for this unpleasant difficulty at
least would have been adjusted, and certain southern
members would have been relieved from the position
y me e senate soaa the
limits Of California by the proposition Of my friend from
Mississippi; and friends from the North ought to
know that in the Of failing To pass the Compromise
bill, under circumstances which showed that there
| was q majority IN It's favor this thing should be done
/ Mr.. CLAY wish to say only few words. We
i measure of traquity-one which would have harmon
lied, my opinion all the dscofdant feelings which pre-
vail That measure has met with fate not altogether
unexpected, admit, my part. but one which, as IL
respects the country large deplore extremely. For
myself. personally, have cause OF complaint The
majority OF the committee TO which belonged have done
their Duty their whole duty faithfully and peseverDgly
the measure has been defeated has been defeated BY
the extremists on the other side OF the chamber and
this. shall not proceed to inquire into the measure OF
responsibility which il incurred All mean to say upon
that subject is that stand free and berted from any
S % d he senator
| from Maryland, tMr. PEARcEj made. no doubt. upon
conscientious conviction Of his duty, led to the defeat
the immediate OF IT, That opposition led 10
consequences, repeat. which fresh in the recoec
| ton OF the Senate
Sir have said from FIRST to last that there was no fear
in regard to the admission OF California, and think
still and il the proposition OF my worthy friend from
Mississippi had been received in the spirit which
so would have voted for with great pleasure But
is presented now not part OF general pledge
plan OF compromise, but as separate measure detached
from any compensang measures contained In combined
BILL and relates only to California itself.
Now, Mr. President, stand here in my place, mean
ing to be unawed by any threats, whether they come
much as any man living or dead that arms should be
raised against the authority OF the Union either by ind
vduas or by States But, after all that has occurred il
any State, portion OF the people OF any State,
chooses 10 place themselves in military array against the
government OF the Union, am for trying the strength OF
the government Applause in the galleries, Immediately
suppressed by the Charl am for aseenainng whether
we have got government or not-practical efficient,
capable Of maintaining It's authority, and OF upboldng
the powers and interests which belong 10 government
Nor sir am TO be alarmed dssuaded from any such
by limitations oil the spng OF blood III blood
is 10 be split by whose fault is ID TO be split Upon
the supposition maintain II will be by the fault OF
those who choose TO raise the standard of dsuuion and
endeavor TO PROSTATE this government and, sir, when
that is done, long pleases God give me voice
to express my sentiments OF an arm weak and enieebed
may be by age, that voice and that will be on
the side OF my country for the support Of the general
authority and for the maintenance OF the powers Of this
Union Applause IN the galleries
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Order
Mr. CLAY Sir, have done all
The PRESIDENT, (resurng the chair which had
been occupied by Mr.. ATcHIsos.) The senator from
Kentucky will take his seat Tor moment
Mr. CLAY. ] hope there viii not be another repeti
ton OF the applause.
The PRESIDENT. The Chair has, on several occa
consequences Of attempting 10 the Senate chamber
into theatre Again be says TO them, il there is any
disturbance Of similar description, every individual
SHAH be cleared from the gallery |
Mr.. WALKER II the senator from Kentucky will
allow me TO say word, will be obliged 10 HIM do |
not say what now say Tor the purpose OF encouraging
this expression OF appreciation from the gallery; hut Il
anything gave pleasure il Is 10 hear such sem
tments as the senator from Kentucky has spoken ap
plauded.
The PRESIDENT Order The senator viii take