The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-02

couragemeni at east-to some Of the extreme measures
proposed in the South have not countenanced the
in Tennessee have, on the other hand, rather
aged the reposng OF liberal confidence in the North fol
the settling not only OF this but OF all other great ques
and liberal basis the best mode Of epressng any hos
tile sentiments on the part OF the North against the in
situations OF the South, Or OF the South against
good should result from the proposed Southern Conyen
uonand trust good may result from itif s held
shall not be entitled TO any credit for III and il. on the
other hand evil should spring from i, though may be
sufferer with every other citizen of the Union, shall mol
| be responsible for it. .tse s
But am not altogether free from apprehension as to
the consequences to the peace and harmony OF this coun
try il those who hold the majority power should In the
settlement o these dsractng questions. exercise Il strin-
gently and arbitrarily may have iniulgsd in senii-
mens and opinions in relation 10 the good sense, the
Justice, and the patriotism OF northern gentlemen far too
generous and confdng but shall not surrender those
opinions mill see tbe most decided manifestations Of q
Sir an afraid that .be seatimsat d bnt loo common
with northern gentlemen n viewing The demonstrations
10 the South OF spirit q determined resistance TO the
avowed policy oil the Morrill, upon the subject OF slavery,
il the light OF mere bravalo--of gasconade. ls
have heard, in my private intercourse with northern
gentlemen. the suggestion that most or all OF these ex
teme resolves al the South these extreme demOnsira
tons. may be fairly imputed to party, 10 the mpulsve
passions, and to the irregular ambition Of political as
nous nous il the North 10 YIELD title Of what they have
considered their true policy upon this subject under such
circumstances desire to tell these gentlemen, in all
ihe whole movement for years, and think have seen
considerable accession OF strength TO those who favor
eme measures Of resistance and redress among leading
men in many OF the States OF the South, moi TO say in all
who moi active participants in the party strife Of the
day. have seen too, in some OF the southern States
leading men OF both parties cooperating in the same
cause Every day hear of some gentleman Of intellect
and influence 10 whom il would be unfair to impuie mo
ves of personal party aggrandizement, committing
himself to these violent resolves Is it. them the part of
wisdom TO say that consideration is due to these
moyemenis' For, though may be that the great body
Of the farming and planting interests repOse in quiet
their farms aud plantations, undisturhed by the storm
which RACES around them, yet, when leading and sober
minded citizens one alter another, yield to the sugges
ons of the incorporate and excited, how soon may
whole population be brought to rally in support OF the
most violent and dangerous schemes
But suppose il TO be true, alleged that most or all OF
these violent demonstrations to be ascrbed party
interests and views to the irregular wicked PASSIONS TO
the unbrded ambition OF poca aspirants still are not
these the great elements OF mischief the most potent ee
ments OF discord, dissatisfaction and convuson In all
free governments and is it part Of the duties OF
wise statesman In this country to give his attention Sc
rously to these of danger the republic And
when, TO the potency OF these elements OF power in
attempt as it may be SOY to overtun the government
among numerous class embracing extensive sections,
popuous and powerful States, you still say that il s
no part OF wisdom to give any serious or grave conside
ration TO these combined influences? Will you still CON-
pose your minds 10 the belief that these demonstrations
not to be regarded, because the which pro-
duced them such you do not and cannot respec'
Mr. President, have heard il suggested that this con-
troversy has been provoked by the South, in their mad
passion for and conquest. Suppose it 10 true. Is
that reason why this Union should be put in jeopardy
feeling OF resentment or principle OF retaliation
Fobd H. every consideration connected with the interest
and destiny of this great country And let say, too
that the North must bear large share Of the responsible
ty of bringing this condition OF things upon the country
for il was BY northern votes by northern support that
the was brought out Of which these acquis
tions made. Il in good part by northern support
were insisted and effected Will they desert their
brethren and allies OF the South, and say they will not
come 10 their relief in this fearful exgency produced by
their joint counsel and united ehortsl
Mr. President the main pillar upon which the Union
rests for IFS preservation has its foundation in the mutual
confidence the ties o reciprocal interest and fraterna
have been the essential elements of that noble sentiment
OF loyalty the Union which has hitherto preserved il
unscaihed and unhurt amid all the storms that have
sailed Let this sentiment Of loyalty be materially
mpaired let this cord strong il may be, yet OF the
finest and most delicate TEXTURE and now strained TO the
highest point OF tension by any unowaId act OF violence
Or rash policy be snappedts graphing on The hearts OF
oosed and brokenfrom that Moment sir, the question
OF the preservation OF the destruction Of the Union will
to inspire rational interest II il is preserved its
existence will be noninaits blessings and advantages
a mockery. How long is1t since we have seen mere
handful Of menI will not call them factonists in OF.
ensve sense, but in the legitimate sensen the House
OF Representatives neposng between the two great and
legitimate parties OF the country, and preventing the or
ganzaion OF the House. and delaying the whole business
OF legislation for entire month Let such spirit az
that be iused among the representatives o nearly
half the Union, and your government is eiirciualy
paayzed and defeated OF its object though this Union
were, in terms, dissolved
have heard other remedies, other reliances will not
say what alluded 10 IN private conversation tor the pre-
refvaon of the Unpn--a luded TO, | think, upon no
great consideration. But, sir this Union be
preserved by enforced observance OF its obligations
Your army and navy nPeent to IL, under cir
Gums ances Of peril like the present No. sir this Union
Cannot be preserved by all the sacred associations ira
dictionary references derived IRON its early history;
b, regard obligations contracted in the most solemn
and imposing forms, and attesed by the venerated
names; BY glory won under common banner ;
by world. wide fame BY all these united, IL, BY
any act or scheme Of policy deliberately planned any
great principle of and equal JUSTICE between
the different sections OF the Union, should be wanonly
and fagrantly violated.
Mr. President, purpose at this time to say no more
upon this subject beg pardon OF the senator from Tex
as Mr. RusK1 Tor having trespassed long upon his
courtesy, and Of tue Senate for having taxed their pa
ence propose that these resolutions be laid upon the
table, and that they be printed Whether shall move
the further consideration OF them at any future time
will depend upon much upon the favor with
which the Senate may be disposed TO regard them.
The resolutions then sent 10 the SecreIary's desk,
and were ordered 10 be printed.
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