The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-21

souu,rv and to which you have alluded, can only say
that no one prepared TO go further than in efforts 10
c0mposs and settle them forever But this be bet
ter Effected by evasve adjustment than by peremptory
In regard 10 the bill reported to the Senate by the Com
mttss oil Thirteen. Is measure yet depending ana
impossible to say what changes may undergo before
ANAL vote 10 ordered II II ultimately assumes such
form - under its operations 10 insure the just equality
OF oil the States in the benefits well The burdens OF
common government 1t shall receive al my hanas .
cordial and jealous support il otherwise clearly and de-
With sls., respect. am. gentlemen. your friend and
''"'" JAMES M MASON.
To DAVID HkpRicK and others. committee.
WASHINGTON, July rs
GENTLEMEN | have the honor To acknowledge the
receipt o your letter OF the 10Th inst inviting
attend and address Union mass meeting which will
be held ut New Market on Saturday. the 9th inst. TO
take into consideration the plan submitted by the Com
nittss Of Thirteen oil the Senate of the United States for
the adjustment OF the unhappy difficulties between the
jects connected Herewith"
Whilst il would afford me deep sense Of pleasure to
be present with you that patriotic OCCASION my duty
70 ny constituents and the country forbds my leaving my
post at 20 important crisis as the present.
approve Of the Compromise bill now before the Sen.
ate. with some notifications reference to the Texas
feature The Compromise proposes to divide of to New
Mexico Ill the territory lying north of "a degs would
pTofeE that Texas should retain her boundary up to 80
d. 50 min. ageeaby to the terms OF annexation and
have the privilege OF erecting four slave States south of
that line The fact must not be overlooked, however,
that large portion OF that territory lying between "a and
80 deg 30 min. consists of mountainous and desert
country which is, and will be for century to come.
wholly unf. for any kind Of cultivation And whilst
ssncede to Texas that her title is good east of the Rio
Orands. yet inasmuch the terms Of the Compromise
can only be carried into effect by the assent Of Ie1as,
therefore il with view to hnai settlement OF me
question OF slavery that would not make the Two and
half degrees Of arid and desert country SINE qua non
against settlement.
hold that it is much the duty Of Congress pro-
vide territorial governments for Utah and New Mexico
- ii 10 TO admit California a State. The whole of the
territory comprehended within California, Utah, and New
Mexico was acquired by the same conquest and pur-
chase. and see reason why California should be per-
smponly admitted, and the Territories left without egs
laton twill be remembered that the Compromise bill
proposes TO organize territorial governments Tor New
Mexico and Utah without the Wilmo, Proviso, which
the honor OF the South and carries cardinal
doctrine OF the democratic party-he principle OF "non-
The report Of the committee recommends the adoption
Of the fugitive slave bill, which will afford additional
security the STAKEHOLDER, and guarantees lar
grcssoual legislation the constitutional rights OF every
citizen holding slave properly the recovery and sur
render Of fugitive slaves.
To the adjustment of the slave trade in the District of
Columbia certainly have objection, as Congress
- only following the example of Maryland and other OF
he southern S'ates in this PARTICULAR although very
subject Of slavery in any respect whatever The
Of the power OF Congress the adjustment of the
eAve ID 10 De regarded municipal ratner man
legislative. Congress has no power, in my opinion TO
abolish slavery, unless BY the OF the people the
District OF Columbia and the State of Maryland and
then the power 10 doubtful do not go so far
Of my southern friends and that the OF all
Ne southern States must be obtained Maryland being
tie ooiy party to the compact Of cesson, she alone
esSibe conditions to be fulfilled by the general govern
hsnt No legislative power invested BY the constitu-
ton with the prerogatives of sovereignty. That high
power rests with the people in their conventional
pseiy. When the people, in their sovereign and in
dependent capacity enact organic Jaw is above the
power Of legislative will and therefore, if the people OF
this District were TO abolish slavery by their own vouon.
and The State OF Maryland 70 it. Congress
might the agent trustee of the people Of The District
give effect, BY legislative enactment, TO their will
desire TO congratulate you, gentlemen OF the commit
tee and, through you, my fellow citizens assembled,
10 that you have taken this subject in your own hands
ana nave o"y 70 sgs. ss, Others o. our snds N me
their primary and sovereign capacity to counsel them
selves and their representatives upon this momen,ous
syisis in our countrys history could hope that the
Aud Of every county all the States OF the Union would
meet together in solemn convention upon the interests
which Affect present hopes and future greatness The
affections OF the masses, confidently assured.
centred upon the oonatf,fon and the Union That the
Onion Of these States is In imminent danger, can
well doubt and II IL source OF sincere regret that the
warning voice OF the :" Father OF his County," and its
solemn relteration by OF his most usirous
sors, Andrew Jackson, against the formation OF geo.
graphical partss, have been wanoniy dsregarded.
| cannot close this communication without appealing
70 you to tender now do, CRATE fu acknowl-
e08menn 10 senators foote, Clay, Cass webster, DICK
inssn, and others of the eminent members OF that body
tor their patriotic exerons in behalf of the Compromise
bill OF the Committee OF Thirteen, which, when passed,
We trust will give calm TO all the Earrings OF sectional
stnis and restore feelings Of fraternity and good broth
srhood to all the great members OF the body polite.
Let the sentiment OF every patriot be My COUNTRY,
TINE CONSTITUTION, AND THE UNION, no,o and forerrf
viii thank you, gentlemen OF the committee, TO pre-
ssnt 10 The meeting as now DO you individually my
most profound obligations for the honor conferred upon
hos BY your kind invitation
And believe me 10 be, with considerations OF high re-
gard, your very obedent friend and servant,
FAYETTE McMULLEN
DAVID HKpRrcx and others
For the Union
To the Mayor Of Washington.