Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-02

whose constituencies have greater interest in il than the
constituency which represent may indulge in feelings
intensity than have done entertained views regard
tho dangers which threaten the great Of the South
gloomy and despondng thsnI disposed to entertain
and, for the reasons, readily the
propositions that have been forwarded from the South
expressed in various and resolutions Of Lgsa
ures of conventions, and Of primary meetings of tie people
Though they may go beyond what my judgment would ap
prove, yet can excuse them Il is possible, indeed that
they may be the wsest at last for believe would be
ggad in the exercise Of all the necessary means whenever
the contingency shall arise Of resisting Of edressug any
fragrant violation either the rights the honor Of the South
At the time, must say, that in the State of which
public here, have given no counenance--nc
encouragement at leasto of the extreme
proposed in the South have countenanced the assem-
bling Of the Southern Convention among my friends Ten
have, the other hand rather encouraged the
posing of liberal confidence IN the North for the settling moi
only OF this but of all other great questions Of national
domestic policy, upon equitable and liberal basis, the
best mode Of represng any hostile sentiments the part
the North against the institutions of the South or of the
South against the Norh any ground whatever IT,
oe good should result from the proposed Southern Con-
venon-and trust that good may result from it, IL it is
heidi shall not be entedto any credit for and IT, on
the other hand, evil should spring from though may
sufferer with every other citizen Of the Union shall not be
responsible for it.
But am not altogether free from apprehension as to the
consequences to the peace and harmony country
who hold the majority powershoud in the settlement of these
dsactDg questions, exercise it stingenty and arbitrarily
have ndulged in sentiments and opinions in relation
sense OF Northern
gentlemen far too generous and conding; but shall not
surrender those opinions until the decided manes
tations of q contrary spirit
Sir am afraid that the sentiment is but too with
Northern gentlemen, in viewing the demonstrations in the
South Of spirit Of determined resistance to po
scy OF the North upon the subject of slavery in the light Of
mere brayado--of gasconade.
have heard in my private intercourse with Northern gen.
nemen the suggestion that most all Of these extreme
solves at the South these extreme demonstrations may be
fairly imputed party, the impnsve passions and the
Irregular ambition of political aspianis and that would be
discredable and pusilanmous in the North to yield title Of
what they have considered their policy upon this subject
under such circumstances desire to tell these gentlemen,
in alexander, that think they mistaken. have watch
Ell the whole movement for years, and think have
considerable accession of strength those who
measures OF resistance and redress among leading in
many OF the States of the South all who not
active participants in the party strife Of the day. have
too, in some of the Southern States leading of both
parties cooperating IN the same cause. Every day
hear OF some gentleman Of intellect and influence TO
whom would be unfair to impute motives of personal
or party aggrandizemeLt, committing himself to these
violent resolves Is it. then, the part of wisdom say that
no consideration is due to these movements For though
may be that the great body Of the farming and planting in
erests repose quiet their farms and plantations unds
trbed ny the storm which RACES around them yet when
Leading and minded citizens, after another yield
70 the suggestions of the incorporate and excited how
soon may whole population be brought to rally in support
OF the most violent and dangerous schemes
But suppose 1t to be rue alleged that most all Of
rests and views 10 the irregular wicked PASSIONS the
hrdled ambition of political asprans still not these the
great elements Of mischief the potent elements dscord
and convulson ia all free Governments and
no part OF the duiesof statesman this country to
his attention seriously these Of danger the
Republic And when, to the potency Of these elements Of
power in an attempt Gas may be SOY to overurn the Gov
ernmen you superadd deep Of wrong and injury diff
fused among class, embracing extensive sections
populous and powerful Staes you still say that is
part OF wisdom to give any serious grave consideration to
these combined influences? Will you still compose your
minds to the belief that these demonstrations be
gade because the which produced them are such as
you do not AMI cannot respect
Mr. President have heard il suggested that this contro-
vey has been provoked by the South, in their mad passion
for aud conquest Suppose it is Is that
why this Union should be put in jeopardy feeling Of
resentment principle Of retaliation Forbid it, every
connected with the interest and destiny of this
great country And let say, too, that the North must
bear large share Of the responsibility of bringing this cond
ton of things upon the country; for by Northern votes
by Northern support, that the brought out of
which these new acquisitions made. Il was in good
part by Northern support and that these acqu
tlons Of new territory insisted and effected viii
they now desert their brethren and allies of the South and
say they will not to their relief in this fearful exigency
produced by their joint counsel and united efforts
Mr.. President the main pillar upon which the Union
rests for its preservation has its foundation in the mutual
confidence, the ties Of reciprocal interest," and atena regard
between its different members and sections These have been
the essential elements Of that noble sentiment Of loyalty to
unhu amid all the storms that have assaed it. Let this
ameht Of loyalty be materially impaired let this cord
strong be yet of the finest aud most delicate TEXTURE
and now strained to the highest point Of eno by any unto
ward act Of violence rash policy be snappeds graphing
the hearts the people Of their great sectional divisions
unoosed and brokenfom that moment, the question Of
the preservation Of the destruction Of the Union will
inspire rational interest If it preserved its existence
will be nominal its blessings and advantages mockery.
How long it since we Have handful of men
will call them facionists in offensive sense but in
the legitimate sensen the House of Representatives, inter-
posing between the two great and legitimate parties OF the
country, and preventing the organization Of the House, and
delaying the whole business Of legislation for entire
month Let such spirit that be dfused among the
Representatives Of nearly half the Unon and your Govern
men is eectuay paayzed and defeated Of its object as
though this Union were, in terms, dissolved.
have heard other remedies other reiances will not say
what alluded in private conversation, for the preservation Of
the UnonalIuded TO- think, upon great consideration
But sir this Union be preserved by enforced ober
vance Of its obligations Your army and navy not compe
tent to under circumstances Of peril like the present No,
sir this Union cannot be preserved by all the sacred assoca
tions radionay references derived from its early history
nor BY regard to obligations contracted in the most solemn
and imposing forms and attested by the most venerated
names nor by glory under common banner nor by
worldwide fame by all these united, if by any act or
scheme of policy deliberately planned, any great principle of
common and equal justice between the different sections OF
the Union should be wantonly and haganty violated
Mr. President, purpose at this time say upon
this subject beg pardon Of the Senator from Texas Mr.
RusK for having espassed long upon his courtesy, and
Of the Senate for having taxed their patience propose that
these resolutions be laid upon the table, and that they be
printed. Whether shall the further consideration of
upon the favor with which the Senate may be disposed
gard them. @5