The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-30

and % long q such resolutions ere discussed instead Of
taking ~ the subject in more tangible form. we shall
Pass The resolutions now on your table by unani-
nous vote, and there is no abiding force and effect N
them. The next day you may pass bill upon the same
subject OF an entirely different character.
Mr. DOWNS Mr.. President
Mr. CLAY propose that the resolutions be made the
order OF the day for Tuesday next and in reference to
Ts lewis p PRESiDEN The senator from Lousi
ana Mr.. DowSsl obtained the aoor.
Mr. CLAY Qemarking that he did not hear the sena-
MI. DOWNS, OF Louisiana. Mr. President, did not
intend discuss this subject, and wish only 70 make
remark. Nobody Mr. President, listened with greater
ment Of this discussion which had been referred TO pre-
viousy by some OF my friends The anticipation was
realized to-day BY the senator from Kentucky, Mr.
this much agiiaied Question Of slavery desire, sir
merely that we should take up this subject His long
services to his country; his residence In slave State
many others; but, above all Mr. President. the prom
lnence which he took upon one memorable occasion,
similar to this. have made all the country look towards
him. and towards his movements upon this subject as
matter Of great importance. His great fame, bis pow
er, his position his aid in everything upon this subject
would have great weights and il anybody in this coun
try could settle that question by fair compromise II Is
the honorable senator from Kentucky
Mr.. President must confess that in no portion OF
my life has my astonshment been greater than when
thus proposition was brought forward a. compromise
all but to protest most soemnly against IT., before the
Senate and the whole country believe that there Is
not one Of hundred Of the men o. the South VINO con-
liz grant, sir TO the South can see nothing nothing
at all The first resolution proposes to admit the State Of
California with the prohibition Of slavery. Which en-
is true that there mayb question Ct boundary here
after Why were not these suggestions OF boundary
ted Is the boundary Of Texas 70 be recsived'
ask, Mr. President, what concessions are to follow
from the North and yet we are to concede that portion
s IN Paes Is ses anything the
vision about the Terories II the resolution had been
simply that territorial governments should be established
whou, any %s emu o. Slavery % r ios men ei
the South But when, Mr. President that resolution is
preceded by an announcement-by formal direct extra
these Territories does not absolutely preclude the adj
mission Of slavery there lst not tantamount TO saying
what the resolution might well conend-that slavery
shall be prohibited in the Tertories The senator from
Alabama, [Mr. Kse,lifI understand him Alright, says
that this resolution, fact means the same as the
Wilmot Provso Is there anything conceded to us' II
Columbia comedies great deal that it IS inexpedent
for Congress to interfere with slavery in the District of
Columbia without the consent Of Maryland
Now, sir you might attach Difference 10 this, but
for The TACT that. long ago. when the agitation and
the excitement were much greater, resolution sim
liar to this was passed by the North. which never de-
thing Of The Morrill, and q Of those who are raising
excitement and these struggles against us Can it be
supposed that we are 90 tame and 90 o6use as not to
mere boon, but as right The resolution was passed
some twelve years ago What then, Mr. President, was
the effect Of this resolution wish gentlemen would
towards il is conceded in the first place. by the rep
resenatves from the free States who support upon this
floor that il is not concession By the South in the next
acknowledged where slavery does not exist-where il
not tolerated by law. Sir, there some four five
hundred slaves there already and there is another class
than any Africans in the United States So
Gentlemen tell that such thing as slavery exists
there There is nothing in il but the mere proposition
that il is nexpedient now TO interfere with sayery IN the
District Of Columbia. As for the resolution about the
fugitive slaves, is very well, far II goes But
will state to the gentleman that would be much better
II he Will carry out me BILL TO carry Out tne o.
mited TO the Senate BY the honorable senator from VIZ
gina, Mr. MAsoN They have not carried the consti.
tuition into effect 70 restrain the people Of the NORTH and
ton, of what avail will il be 10 pass this resolution
fear that the resolutions OF the honorable senator
from Kentucky will not induce them to observe those OBJ
cations
What have to say, then. sir, is, that protest
against this compromise Call IL not compromise
There is not single suggestion IN IT, as understand IT,
that gives the least advantage TO the Souh produces
the least benefit 10 the South upon any single subject
whatever will consider II compromise at all, be-
il gives all TO side, and nothing to the other
tell them--and the people OF the South will believe me-
that this is not compromise II asks OF the South the
abolition OF the slave trade in the District OF lunbia
but what does il ask Of the North have not yet found
single gentleman from the South who will not say that
this is compromise all on one side te
Mr. CLAY. | hope the Secretary will record the
protest of the gentleman, and that II viii be acted upon
have risen to say, that did moi Intend these as alb
siract resolutions propose that they be made the
order OF the day for Tuesday next and my purpose IS
that they be taken up. considered and decided upon and
should any OF them be ahrmahvely decided upon, that
they should be referred 10 the appropriate committees, TO
bring in bills in accordance with such expressions OF
opinion upon the part OF the Senate That understand
be in accordance with parliamentary practice through
out the world, wherever parliamentary bodies exist II
mere abstract proposition intended practical,
sober proposition, TO be voted upon and 10 be referred 10
the appropriate committees, far voted upon favor
ably
Mr. DOWNS. only wish, sir to say, that as the
from Kentucky 10 wish me TO have my protest re-
corded by the Clerk have at least the right that should
be recorded upon the page with the remarks OF the
senator That gentleman seems extremely anxious 10
have nothing else recorded except his resolutions
and his own remarks for he has protested dozen times
that nobody should say anything upon them but himself
have only this TO say 10 the honorable senator, that II
he thinks by sneer or in any other way, TO dive sena
tory from his proper position. and TO compel him into
submission his long experience and his long services in
public life have been Of little avail for hope he never
has, and that he will find senator who can be 50
browbeaen.
/, Mr. CLAY | beg leave to say that the honorable
senator has given Interpretation 10 the remark which
assure him was never intended
Mr. RERRIEN | make no apolooy 10 the Senate for