The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-03-15
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's1s l''ssafs' e he NasAvils ceRSsufien.
Mr.. ChsirslGss--lt Is seldom trespass on the
ipeof this Houses and shall do 10 on tbis or ca
sion only fos bnef space, The Importance oetkis
subject sdmonishes me II shouid be- ssptoaehsd
with caution but at the same tisne disguised with
all that freedom compatible with dgnified sobisty
and temperance--for il il subjec, aboss which no
can fail to feel, aud feel deeply, coming home
il does once to the hearts and heafs- Sonts of
every gentleman 10 tho House. se1
s Had it been in my power Il should have been
gTatifed to have given my views on these resolu-
tons at some length but unexpected and severe
indisposiion has deprived me Of this privilege and
afforded me ap opportunity 10 give only succinot
exposition Of my position this question. As
Representative Of this State, it has been my desire
to discharge the obligations devclsing me- after
mature reflection, in spirit Of calmness candor,
and independence, and an earnest wish tomeet the
exigencies Of the case.
Hsd@I known that this subject would have en-
gagged the attention Of ibis Legislature, il wouId
have been my pride and pleasure TO have obtained
an expression Of the wishes and opinions Of those
by whose generous confidence and partially i have
been houored with a seat indhis body. Bnt as no
such opportunity had been offered me, l am ready
70 declare, that while am unwilling to shrink from
any proper responsibility, am nevertheless op-
posed TO all rash and incoBsideraae acts SO far as
Louisiana is concerned, would have her ready at
tue proper time andat all times, to stand the de-
fensye, where aggression is threatened pTomp as
she has been, and slwayswill be- TO assert herrghs
nd.redress her wrongs in that chvaIrous spirit Of
daring and intrepidty which has always character
ized her. sa
/ The Union to me is too sacred boon % be
-rashly tampered with. But when am convinced
that our Northern brethren are determined to
,trampe on our sacred rights and privileges lthat
neither concession the pleadings Of outraged
constitution on our part can appease nor its strong
compromises can restrain them in their reckless
war upon Southern rights and Southern institn-
tions, then shall be ready to advise as shall
! be prompt to enforce eetrsDae measures.
But, before any one thinks Of disxRioR, nov so
lamilarly talked about, we should be able to point
to, some OUert act commiited--t0 real, not
imaginary or threatened violation Of faith; as AREA
son for this course. This is necessary TO procure
respect for ourselves well as the sympathy and
countenance Of independent nations.
admit that abe South is not without good ground
of complaint for grievances sustained at the hands
Of ifidipidndI States, urged on by amad and reck-
less spirit of lahaticsm. Yes, cannot but believe
the compromises Of the Constitution, no where as
yet seriously trsnched upon by Congress, are a
greater and more sure protection than any powers
| that might be obtained by as an Independent
Souther coniederacy. IL is for this cause that
would cling to the Union. Not with its principles
vioated-but with its strong defences unbrokeh as
left US by the Fathers of the Revolution.
I feel should be behind no one in resisting OBJ.
preston; but would not idly thoughtlessly
even advocate acts and measures, or irfevefehtly
allude to them, that would involve the horrors Of civil
war OF the destruction Of this great nation IL we
have suffered wrongs, teaches that it is better
TO bear the ills that be, with a hope Of repairing
them, than rush to those we know not Of. The
Constitution of these great States is an achieve
ment Of wisdom, forbearsnce, and concession un-
surpassed in the annals OF the world IL is eonse-
Grated to cur affections by "reminiscences SO sacred
and 50 holy as to bid Us /" well beware with what
intent we touch that sacred thing.
10 foFtily ourselves against the contingencies
that the fanalicism of the North may make extreme
/ action necessary, let us in the interim prepare
| to become independent, OF the Northern States,
by fostering and encouraging erefg species OF home
industry this viii enable US to compete with them
while in the Union, and prepare to become indie
pendent Of them il the conlederacy were destroged
Denuneiatory speeches win net affect the North so
much as determination to maHuiaetuFe our own
shoes, hats and clothing, The threat Of disulion
will not alarm her patriotism half much as the
loss OF our own patronage will affect her peckets-
l the only seat Of her sensbiity. -f.T 80.
hope gentlemen will not understand by these
! remarks that am opposed to the Nashville Con
| vention. So far from it, as matters now stand,
shall most cheerfully vote for the resolutions in
| vting the people to send delegates; for am IN
willing to appear to do any thing that looks like
opposition TO Southern interests-and will do so
without pausing TO inquire into the mtiity Of such
a convention. / hope Louisiana will on this sub
ject present am unbroken, undivided front in favor
OF such measure, and thereby bring all her moral
influence, now important at this crisis, to favor
calm but frm assertion Of Southern rights in that
| body. j viii vote for il also because would not
appear TO be dIsrespeeu to the suggestions Of the
present, and just retired Chief Magistraie. have
| great confidence in Gen. w alker-his age-his firm
-patriotism--his cool jpdgement-hs confidence in
the strength OF the Union, so beautifully displayed
in his Inaugural, commend his views and his ne.
commendaton this subject TO the respectful con-
| sideratlon Of this House. p
These assurances and these hopes make me feel
satisfied that Louisiana will be represented in thai
Convention worthy of her right conservative posi-.
| ton She will present frm front to Northern
! ianaticism, and, at the same time give tone Ia
| coansels dedicated to Southern fghis--constitu.
tional rights, and rights belonging 10 the whole o
| this glorious oonfedelacy.
We have been taught by one of the brightest
intellects that ever dotned the galaxy Of Southern
Statesmen to resist all encroachments on the Con-
stitutions-whether that encroachmcnt be by Me
General Government or by the States. That all
departments should remain in their proper sphere
that the Constitution defend us against all Teyo-
| iutlonary movements; that system presents
ample means to preserve itself il rightly understood
and appled-and they should be listened to, however
corrupt and discordant the times, hong as there
is hope Of reforming the Government He says,
and fully concur in the declaration
IA : r a..
the bands OF the dsposer Of events. Vet, while |
thus openly ayow myself conservative, God forbid
l should ever deny the glorious right Of rebellion
| come intoleable and scannot otherwise be thrown
overhrowD, would not hesitate at the risk Of life,
government that could neither be reformed nor bofe
| BY fresmen. But trust in God, things will never
come to this pass trust never to see such fearful
times fer fearful indeed they would be, If thew
should ever beall II is the last extremity, and
not to be thought Of till common sense and the
voice Of mankind would justifylthe resort.'' !.
| Mr.. Speaker, 1 have strong confidence that thc
people, when left to their own unbiased judgement,
will select Delegates TO this Convention, deeply
| imbued with these wise conservative views and
sentiments. II so, tell gentlemen who entertain
such apPrehensions, that Louisiana has nothing to
fear from being committed 10 an unwise and incon-
siderate line of policy; but, on the contrary, she
has good reason to hope that the deliberations of
that body will be crowned with the best results,
not only to ourselves, but TO our common country,