The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-19


rectly and that the agitation OF the subject of slave
fy in the District Of Columbia or in the Territories
Tor in any manner, soiM thsl view OF disturbing
overthrowng that institution in the several States
is [squaIy unconstitutional and beyond its Legislative
competeacy.l
MoDpIEp,-3d Rssolvsd, That Congress has no
right to do that indirectly which il cannot do d.
rectly and that the agitation of the subject of slave
ry in the District of Columbia or the Territories,
las and scih al view Of disturbing or over
throwing that institution in the several States, isl
[against The true spirit and msanisg Of the Constiu
tion infringement Of the rights Of the States, and
breach Of the public faith schIch they entered into
the Confederacy]
[OnIoINAL.--5th. Resolped, therefore, That all at
tempts on the part OCongress tp abolish slavery in
the District Of Columbia in the Territories, to
[regulats] the removal of slaves from State State.
or to discriminate between the Institutions ofone por
ton Of the onederacyl and another, with the views
aforesaid are in violation of the Constitution, de-
sructive of the fundamental principle which the
union Of these States rests and beyond the urisdic
ton of Congress; and that las uch, mol petition,
memorial, resolution, proposition, or paper touch
ing relating in any way, or to any extent what
ever TO slavery aforesaid, or to the abolition
thereof shall Zoe entertained or considered by this
House, butt the presentation thereof shall, with
out [bsg read, debated printed, referred, be laid
the table, and further action sohateuer shall Be
had th@eon.l
| MoDTIED.-5th. Resolued, therefore, That all at
empts on the part of Congress to abolish slavery in
the District OF Columbia or the Territories, TO
Iprobitl the removal of slaves from State TO State,
or TO discriminate between the institutions of
portion of the [counfryl and another with the views
aforesaid, in violation of the Constitution, de-
structive Of the fundamental principle which the
union of these States rests, and beyond the juris-
dction of Congress; and that [eperyl petition me-
mortal, resolution, proposition, or paper touching
or relating in any way, or to any extent whatever,
to slavery aforesaid or to the abolition thereof
shall, on the presentation thereof, without lang fur
tsr action thereon, be laid The table, WITHOUT being
debated, printed, or rsferred.]
Now, ask is il possible for any man, after read
ing these resolutions, originally adopted and sub
sequently modified, to entertain doubt to the
intent and meaning of the New England party in
demanding these alterations? Look at the words
stricken out of the 9th resolution"ShaH not be
| terfained or considered by The House." What do
these words meanl Do they not mean shall not be
received? Why were they "expungedr 1t is true
those who only read the modified and have not seen
the original resolutions may entertain some doubt
but this remark cannot apply to those who made
| or to those who asscnted to the alterations.
| After their adoption by the House, and debate
arose as to their true construction, an honorable
| gentleman observed to Mr.. Anterior, .sYou have
drawn these resolutions that it is difficult to de-
eide what they really mean" To which Mr..
Athcrton replied "Ihat just ,ohat intended"
Whether by zoe is meant Of the North, or zoe OF
the North and South, am not able to say; but
may be permitted to ask, is this dignifed legsla-
tions Is it worthy the representatives of the Amer
lean people!
| One remark more, and leave the whole subject
in the hands of those who may feel disposed to draw
differences and conclusions from the facts have
given text; by the South it ought not to be passed
| over in silence.
These resolutions, as originally adopted, were
Immediately forwarded to South Carolina for cir
culation. They have, undoubtedly, been printed
and circulated in their original FORM Has the at
tention of the people of South Carolina been called
| TO them in their emasculated state9
| THE Spy WAsHINaToN.