The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-23

Thus much, sir, in relation 10 what NAV be the suo
posed course o. my State on this absorbing question
again say that do not desire to indicate positively
what course she will take: but the views have pre-
scented OF OF the leading minds in the State may en-
able us 10 estimate in some degree the opinion that will
be expressed by the legislature OF Louisiana, which
hope soon 10 receive My chief object sir alludng to
this branch OF the discussion all was 10 refer 10 some
remarks OF the senator from Kentucky on the subjects
which reference might not have made at all, were il
not that considered the startling announcements made
BY that gentleman as requiring some notice from me,
duty % my constituents. One Of the most singular
OF the senator's statements, and one which think
would hardly be credited for stating, and therefore read it
with reference to disunion, was as follows:
.Wl there not b more safety IN fighting within the
Suppose your rights to be violated suppose wrongs to
be done you aggresslons 70 be pepeaed upon can
sion that last necessity Of the sword within
Union and viz ne syPaihes q large portion q the
tuted from you, than you fight and yndicate your
rights, expelled from the Union, and driven from 1t without
ceremony and without authority r.
Now sir, the singularity Of tins position Of the sena-
tor 49, that IN case OF dsunon, or attempt at dissou
ton, the States may enter into with each other and
yet remain in the Union must confess sir, that can
not see how we can tight and still remain in the Union
Sir, il would appear passing strange TO the senators
from Kentucky and the senators from Ohio, for instance,
occupying their respective seats in this body and per-
forming their accustomed legislative functions while
their respective States We're in arms against each other
This must be the case II the war was carried on under
the constitution. Could such state Of things exist
QeTe SIT, al aSSemDldge OIL all the representatives
the Union, peacefully 1egislating and furnishing the
snews OF war; and voting appropriations Of men and money
70 carry the that might be raging between the diff
S i could hardly BE- supposeS tha, those Who were
lighting for their rights would assist in legislative
conclave 10 furnish the necessary in order to
hardly be expected that those who were acting on the
defensive would in part support the armies and
navies OF their aggressors, and still contribute
from their resources to strengthen and sustain the gov
nat acfi AGAR them hat than
the gentleman mean by fighting in the Urioni have
always understood that the great object Of this Union
among its members Now, sir, if that course is to be
changed in order to sustain position raised by the hon.
orable senator, il will become pastime for the
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believe that any such design was ever contemplated
when this Union was formed; and, il any other infer
this point than that which have presented am sure
do not understand its object or meaning.
The senator from Kentucky further informs that, in
case q dsunlon the slave States would bs much worse
opportunities afforded for the escape of slaves Sit, can
scarcely imagine how this evil could be much
by thousands annually from their masters-how many
thousands do not know precisely but believe the
number TO be many thousands annually. Sir, do not
believe that slaves would more frequently escape from
than they do now. The large number that I
have mentioned escape annually under the opera
stringent provisions the subject; and yet of how little
avail is that constitution how inadequate the proec
ton Of the rights OF the southern STAKEHOLDER are those
provisions! We had instance OF this in the gentle
mans own State. A number Of slaves escaped from
Kentucky into Michigan agents sent out after them
by their owners, and seized upon them under process
from that State; but mob raised who rescued the
slaves from their pusuers; and owing to this detention
and unlawful inerposton OF those agents, the slaves
made their escape Was the constitution OF the United
States OF any advantage in this case Has it been OF any
advantage in hundreds of similar cases, the frequent
occurrence OF which has led 10 the construction OF
the bill now before the Senate for the more ehectua
for our interests this points because them instead OF
depending upon the dead letter and bond of the constu
ton. they forced TO do. Kentucky and the
other suffering slave States could take more efectua
measures for the prevention OF encoachmens upon their
rights do not them attach much weight 10 this argu
ment OF the gentleman But the gentleman thinks that il
the Union is dissolved the States will be divided into
three conederaciesthe southern the northern and the
middle. hope sir, that that question will never have
solution; that the prediction will never be verified But,
sir, il dissolution should take place, am very much mis-
taken il there would be any separation into three coned
eraces. do not believe that any division the line be-
tween the free and the slave States would take place,
mission OF free States into the southern Union On the
contrary, sir, believe her boundary would be increased
different boundary would exist and however circum.
stances might shape themselves believe the valley OF
The Mississippi would never be divided The hand OF |
Providence formed il, and it will remain forever.
That valley can never be- disunited without al |
most miraculous revolution oil the feelings, and wishes,
and pursuits OF the inhabitants OF that section OF the
:ounty The pursuits and ayocations of the people liv
ng in that valley entirely forbid the adoption of such
This question would be settled there by the will
,f the majority, and is clearly evident that in the valley
,f the Mississippi the strength the South Is overwhem
ng and will continue so for long time at least Il
eit to herself the interests OF the entire South, and OF
course Of the inhabitants OF this valley, would be dent
led, and their action united and cordial. Although
little disturbances and excitement have been gotten
this subject in that valley, yet they have been but
rrtations which would never have been thought OF but
or the example OF few northern leaders In the
u DIVISION those portions OF the valley where slavery
Ices not exist would be IN minority, whose every
crest both OF association and OF prosperity, would demand
hat they should unite with the maontyin confede-
alton.
In such Union eectual measures would be taken to
prevent the aggressons that Justly and so i
complained Of But sir, this confederacy
would oQiy embrace the valley OF the Mississippi rs
,ower and influence in this Union. There is another
State, the State OF Pennsylvania which, believe would
DIN the southern confederacy In the valley OF the i
Mississippi be found the outlet OF the manufacturing
PRODUCTS OF OF her most thriving cities She derives
ninety nine out OF the hundred dollars made 10 her
ensive factories in PsbuE and elsewhere from the in
labiiants OF this valley Yes, sir, the masses Of Penn
ylvanla have never yet joined IN this crusade against
he rights OF the South, and do not believe they
viii, Some OF her politicians have endeayored to follow
he lead Of the North but the people OF the great Key
tone State waking up TO oil the intrigues
md deception OF those heartess demagogues, and are
aking this matter in their own hands; and | do
'elieve, that II ever dissolution comes, the great
masses OF the people OF Pennsylvania will be for
hitting with that portion OF the Union with whom
hey have remained terms OF peace, and with
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