The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-16

Let there be no change by usuTpatOn, even though
the customary weapon by which free governments are
destroyed will apply Il TO the domain OF California -
well ss 70 every other constitutional question involved IN
Having gone through with General Washington, pro-
pose 70 read few extracts from General Jackson See
how these distinguished men agree:
"AppeaIs constantly made sectional nteres
order 70 influence the election OF the Chief Magistrate.
it were desired that he should favor particular quarter
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Mutual snspicon and reproaches may in time create
Be found whoars ready % omant these fatal divisions
and naame the natural ealoases q different ssosioas
ampie: and especially the history Of rspa!Iios"
"his tina. cases may be imagined disclosing such
settled purpose Of usurpaon and oppression the Of
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apprchend In government where the in the hands
would IN whatever forcibls Tesisianos.
unless he clearly saw that the time bad when free
Here we find again description given Of Martin Van
Bsn Designing men, always prepared g take ad
to him alone; for think will also extend 10 the sena
tor from New York. mr. SEwARDl and all others Of
that stamp political cast whether they call themselves
slavery extension men They seek 70 use the power
Of this government to accomplish their private wishes
and feelings regardless Of the provisions q the constn
to them all the fanatcal feeling which they profess to
have upon the subjects for think the most Of this feeling
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they love the Union and although they may not be the
advocates Of slavery they have not the will @ say they
will dissolve the Union, in order TO rid themselves Of
what they may consider sin in another section Of the
Union
Why. sir. has the senator from New York discovered
recently that Washington il now alive, would not be
fit associate for hmi This constitution which he de-
nounces-ihis constitution which he disregards and
as re s
Does ne suppose that II Gen. Jackson were alive. be
would moi Be his equal who. although he had nothing
in giving to It construction, and in maintaining and
defending i with view TO the perpetuiy Of this gov
eminent and Union His purpose was the Pepeay of
all under the constitution. IS guaranteed BY the con-
s,ituion. There fictitious rights in any Of these
dreamed Of psrpetaatng any Union be founded upon
usurpaton which they abhored, and which they had
They admonished those who should come after them
against it. They advised them to cling TO the con-
stution as s, and not to permit violation Of it. even
though il might be to obtain great good.
But. sir, will proceed at is true that cases may
be imagined which show such settled purpose Of
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appeal to arms And what is be talking aboutl He is
talking aoou, This precise question Of sectional divisions
which we have no reason to apprehend." y
hss the time IN 4 would g never come s Bu. Why d 6s nf
il would comet Because he had faith IN the pa
totism OF the people. which be believed would be pow
agree with him in regard TO the parotsm Of the people,
even in relation TO the people OF the North. But SIR,
that people isnow deceived and msled BY demagogues-
by designing GINNING, ambitious, and unpncpled men,
who described by Gen Washington. who are seeking
their sggandizement, and willing sacrifice the
good or the very existence OF the country TO gahfy their
ar dealx A
men, They will, they do possess, patriotic feengs they
will maintain this Union they will rally around the
standard Of their country and form pary-an Amen-
Union pary-more powerful than the British aboli-
ton or American dsunion party. in all the States.
We Mr. President. do not think i necessary to read
more have other extracts marked, equally strong upon
this identical subject, relating TO the rock upon which
this ship may be lost-ths sectional question -admon-
shing and enreaing the American people not 70 perm!
it, warning them against such designing, unprncpled
men around us fomenting dissensons Yes,
sir, such in this chamber and out Of i. who
TO rally free State party to work beyond the
sttuton. and to do this for the purpose Of edeeng OBJ
II he TIan Uson e will viii r. read one other extract bears
directly upon this question OF sectional parties and OBJ
iects 3e
.O,ivs. q philanthropy may be assigned Tor hi. m.
themselves for that they aboring la the
but every one. upon sober reflection win lhat nothing
but mischief csn come from these improper assaults upon
found busy this work Of discod worthy yoar
conhdeocc and deserve your strongest reprobation.
Elm the legislation OF Congress- also, and IN every meas
Of the government justice TO every portion OF
United States should be faithfully observed. No free
stand without virtue In the people, and
oiy spirit patriotism and f the sordd feelings Of
sesLess shall usurp the place which ought be icd BY
public sprt the legislation Of Congress win be
vered into scramble for personal and sectional advan
isg.s.'s
Now, sir think these distinguished gentlemen have
pointed what plainly before class OF
ambitious and unprnciped men who whether they de-
sire il not prosecuting for their ag
grandzement which, unless they arrested, must end
in the dissolution OF this Union and in the destruction of
this country.
| Now, Mr. President, few more WORDS and ! have
done refer TO tue question Of the admission OF Cali
fomia | am opposed 10 it, have been unable TO see
any power the part OF Congress 10 admit California
with organization whatever, with no government
territorial or otherwse--wh law beyond the law OF
the sword-the law Of military authority. An attempt
has been made 10 law and government TO California
for several sessions and sir the charges
made by this abolition party, which s abofng Tor the
dissolution OF the Union. the South Is not IN any way re-
sponsbe for the failure OF those attempts advocated
and supported those measures and other southern sena-
tors did the advocated and supported the meas
ure proposed by Mr. Clayton Of select committees con-
monty called tie Clayton bill That bill transferred al
The questions relating 10 this subject the jurisdiction Of
the Supreme Court the proper arbter OF this axtaed and
pcrpexed question between the two sections of the
Union. The southern members susained IT, with few
exceptions Those especially who are charged now with
dsunion projects and designs sustained IT, We
cd very often anc told that might have had organi
zaion, il would have accepted and voted for fheWmot
proviso But Congress had no power to pass that Here
proposition 10 submit all these matters the Su-