The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-04

by the remarks which the senator had made upon tb,
subject OF the amendment uneer consideration. He bae
principles OF the Southern Address, and IRON the grounds
which Mr.. Calhoun had occupied. IN common with
large portion of the South, that became, in my udg
lneDt necessary 10 meet the issue he presented This
The more necessary Tor because, several OF the
occasions when he has discussed the question OF
iervenon ne had taken pains 10 point at in his
remarks II had become proper that my own constit-
uens, al least should know the grounds which con-
sidered my position upon this point justified will not
uouble the Senate further
Mr.. FOOIE. just one remark. The honorable sena-
tor from FLORIDA says that some time since assaed him,
aud he wished TO have opportunity To reply Well
the honorable has right to adopt his own course
3u when am assailed, like to reply al Such is
The usual mode here think But the honorable senator
thinks Otherwise He has right too to remain quiet
and prepare himself for the comba and then throw s
such speeches as we have heard to-day II he thinks
that that is the best mode OF enlghenng the public mind
and OF fulfilling his duties public man, why, he
do Sol have no objection.
Mr.. YUt.EE. | wish to say to the senator that !
have not supposed this chamber place for glada-
ora exhibition where lauIels were to be sought in per-
sona contests. The triumph OF controversial victory
IS not the prize wLch should invite effort in a del ber
alive body 10 uphold truth and rght,o preserve the
order and promote the happiness of the countythese
the ends which alone deserve our regard here II
did not reply TO the honorable senator the former
sons he alludes 10, it wished If could TO
avoid discussion OF the subject with him His we'll
established skill and power in debate would have been
reason enough 10 deter me, but might offer a i'm
pouant reason regard il to be most unfortunate
cufislanCe l0r ne Sout mat excited contests should
occur here among her representatives this uncure,
and upon questions relating to her especial interests
could not better have manifested my reluctance engage
in such contest than by retranng reply 10 the
tor two three occasions when he has directed him
self to me in very special manner
Mr. FoOrE II the honorable senator will allow me,
+ will suggest one thing
The PRESlDs.NT. Will the senator from Florida
give wayl
Mr. FOOrE. The honorable senator says that be wishes
to southern agree. Now, most of the southern
men agree upon this bill and il the honorable senator
will u.s. he will be able avoid OF this
division which gives him so much pain.
Mr. YULEE. l hope may some day be able to unite
with the senator, and those oil his associates who
willing TO do justice the Scuth, but must be upon
different platform from that upon which he now stands
But was proceeding say that had avoided replies To
the senator without hope that further reflection would
correct what seemed to his upon The points in
difference between But continuing, the senator
has done, to press the objections The of
those with whom concur, and to insist upon construc
OF the Southern Address. and application OF the
principle OF non Intervention, contrary 10 the views
was acting upon thought due to myself this last
occasion when sbal probably attempt to amend this
b in the particular under consideration, to give my
humble aid in vindicang the consistency and justice of
our position.