The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-07

ON to extend slavery. He repeated that he wanted
20 render ii certain that whenever any more for
egn territory is acquired il shall come in free
Therefore, the Wilmot proviso is of great import
ance. lie opposed the Senates compromise, not
outstanding IL was claimed by distinguished
Senator that il was balm for the ''ive bleeding
wounds Of the country" The tempest in the tea
pot within the halls Of Congress, not among the
people. II was disgrace to speak OF the Nashville
convention the same day with the Hartford conven-
tion He could honor the latter, while he could not
tolerate the former. The Nashville convention was
for purposes of treason and disunion
Mr. DIMMlCK, of Pennsylvania, was understood
to favor the admission of California. We should
not venture 10 annihilate her State organization.
He contended that slavery does not exist in tie Ter
ritores Had the doctrine of the Democratic party
prevailed, we should not have this difficulty; and
even at this day the leaders of the Wing party have
come up to the principle assumed by the Democracy
during the last Presidential campaign. The ques-
ton Of slavery should be left to the people Ifthey
want the institution, let them have il; if not,
cludc IL. He was opposed to all kinds of legislation
on the subject; and, a consequence, to the Will
mot proyiso He regretted 10 see that some southern
gentlemen have love for slavery far greater than
for the Union; and he regretted to northern
men holding the restriction of slavery paramount
to the Confederacy. Between these extremes how
shall stands He was willing to act on the prin-
sple OF non intervention, giving territorial govern
ments TO New Mexico and Utah, leaving TO the peo-
pie the right to adopt or exclude slavery, as they
may prefer.
Mr. BOWIE, of Maryland, invoked gentlemen
enemies, instead of continuing friends. We must
mature conclusions on which honorable men can
stand, or we must become irreconcilable foes; and
no other feeling than this can exist in the bosoms Of
those who are worthy of seats in this hall. The
nexation of Texas was not the origin of this con-
troversy Ii existed five hundred years more
ago, and grows out of mistaken religious zeal.
II is despotsm in all its influences and effects 1t
seeks to cngrait political and religious dogmas,
exercise control over the consciences of at the
ballot box; ~ convert the Government of the Uni
ted States into a church, in which all men shall
conform to one creed. II grows out OF lest for po
litcal power, an overweening desire to enjoy the
emolument5 of office. This feeling is attempting
TO override, and assume supremacy III our Lands,
feeling which he must rebuke He insisted that
gentlemen have no right to question the sinuness
| OF slavery The history and policy of Maryland
| imposed upon him the duty to claim for her
AN equal participation in the territory acquired
from Mexico. The merit OF ceding the north
west territory To the United States, for com.
| mon benefit, claimed for Virginia, and u
few days since for New York, by gentleman
from that State, (Mr,, j. A. KIsG.) But, for
the sake of history, and for the purpose of defend
ing Maryland, he Mr. b. said, that if there was
any merit in the act, il is due TO her; and history
supports and sustains this claim. Notwithstanding
her protest and refusal to sign the Articles of Con-
federation, she contributed men and money during
the Revolution, constantly insisting that all terri
| tory won by common blood and treasure should
| be common treasure. She now adheres to the doc
| trine which she held in IT'S. The territory ac-
| quired from Mexico is not less a common posses
| sion than that in the Revolution. He caused
the resolves of the Legislature of Maryland to be
read, the principles expressed in which should reg
uate his action. The agitating questions must be
| adjusted; and what time Is more appropriate than
| the present. II was due to settle the controversy
| on such principles as TO leave cause of regret
that acquired the Mexican territory. He ia
| vored the Senate's compromise The report accom-
| panying that measure was unanswerable, and has
met an unequvocal response in the hearts Of the
people; and gentlemen would mistake the feeling
of those whom they represent, If they do not aid and
support it. He eulogized Mr.. Clay, considering
him as the second Moses in the desert which sur
rounds laugh had been INDUCED at the re-
mark of that disn guished Senator, that 'there are
| five bleeding wounds;" but ii the laugh of ig-
norance-the silly laugh of those who cannot appre-
ciate the condition of the country.
| motion made that the committee rise,
| with view of taking a recess; but it disa-
| greed to-
Mr.. DICKEY, of Pennsylvania said that his
constituents have always been opposed to the insti
tuition of slavery, because they believe that it is
.ppposcd to the interests of society; and he OPP
posed To its extension, and gave his reasons for
being He replied TO the objections urged TO the
admission Of California, and in favor of imme-
diatcy giving her place in the Union.
Mr.. MEADE obtained the floor, when the com
mittee rose, and
On motion Of Mr.. RICHARDSON, the House
took recess until eight O'Clock.