The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-15

head of brigadier general of the United States.
Congress did not ut the last session give consent
for government; and he reason why she
not admitted under the operation OF the ia
nous previous question! Bat when il was given
out as the settled and avowed policy that, hence
forth and forever, from To eternity, no other
slave territory shall be added TO this Union, the
question assumes air of importance, and IT be-
comes every statesman to took narrowly and care
fully into it, and whether if that be the settled
policy, as avowed by some gentlemen, boldly,
Inaniully, and honestly, and entertained by all
who reside in the opposite section OF the country,
ii then becomes the duty of the people of the South
to see how far their principles are compromised
with the Constitution and southern representation
under northern pupage. II there be reasonable
ground ofbelief thai fifteen States have clearly and
deliberately calculated whether 1t is necessary for
their honor and sefprotection to set up for them
selves another form Of government 1t becomes the
duty of men TO look carefully, and watch narrowly,
every step which may bring on such an event to
| successful issue. Up to 1920, the people of the
| North and South lived aikc band of brothers.
One national flag protected all, and they were
shielded by the stars and stripes But il was not
so now, fheto ofnorthcrn opinion had changed,
| (Which, by reading extracts from gentlemen's
show) -
A large portion Of the southern people will meet
| in Nashville in June. Texas, notwithstanding the
$40" ejaculation of the Senator from Texas, Mr..
| HousroS,) who has gone home TO set public opin-
| ion right, has appointed delegates, and refused to
vote Instructions to their delegates to prevent
dissolution Of the Union. Let US understand each
other, and talk like men. He yielded to none in
| his attachment and love for the Union. He knew
that an increase of wealth and glory has resulted to
| both parties; but he would say, the man who will
stand up and declare he is for the Union. now and
! forever, under all circumstances, was more dan
openly hostile. He did not believe the Nash
vile convention could dissolve the Union. He did
not believe that the Union could be broken up in
day; but as we were told by distinguished Sena-
| IA of he aare
| snapped. .fg,
| He would tell what the Nashville Convention will
| do. There the delegates will all be one side.
| They will assemble there to deliberate. to talk
about their wrongs and aggressions. Whether they
be not the aggressors, it will be equally danger
| Gus. Like the disease Of the hypochondriac, the
mental is worse than the bodily. "Who can ad-
minister to a mind diseased?" Is there a single in
| stance where the South'have cndeavered to inter
fere with the domestic affairs Of the North? If you
will strike out from the Wilmot proyiso the word
slavery, and insert any other substantive, there
is not a man, woman, child but would rise up
and dcnouncc it. Say the Catholic religion, the
Methodist religion, or the spinning jenny, shallno
go to California and there would be general de-
nunciation OF the act. He sorry To see people
| 80 anxious to catch at what they conceived to be
olive branches. The Wilmot proviso is defunct
| He was sitting i'll the gallery of the House when
| the Wilmot proviso was introduced. A gentleman
near by observed to him that il the worst fire.
| brand ever introduced, and would dissolve the
Union, unless he (Mr MoRsE) would go down and
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they dare not pass it. He believed that the people
| of the southern States when the Constitution was
formed, had the intelligence and foresight to make
such constitutional provisions as were necessary to
| secure the South from encroachments But he
would say now, that If, il is admitted by north
ern men, jurists, and all writers of commentaries
on the Constitution, that without these guarantees
| the Union could never have been formed he would
say, if it be demonstrated to him that the guaran-
tees are not sufficient, he wanted some more of
them. ae
gentleman intends to exert his influence 10
the southern States TO seccde, or break up the
Union, if they do not get an amendment to the
Constitution? sfa
sufficient, he should devote his energies day and
night; he would talk and write to the people to
bring this about. The South have the right, and
will go TO the territory south of thirty six thirty,
the principle of on-ntervention. ei
Mr.. McCLERNAND asked how the doctrine of
intervention could prevent the South from going
there with their slaves, especially as the Mexican
Mr.. MORSE repeated that the South will GO
there II they choose. He willing TO submit
the question TO the courts of justice. He believed,
however, that the guarantees of the Constitution
sufficient. fl
Mr.. McCLERNAND. The gentleman says that
if such and such is not done, he is for dsunion He
insists that slavery is tolerated south of thrtysix
thirty. Now, the gentleman holding the doctrine
he does, i ask him, in view of that doctrine, how
can he contend that non Intervention prevent
himl
Mr.. McCLERNAND. What is the fuss, them
Mr.. MORSE. Because you declare by law that
slavery shall not go there. The moment you tell
US we shall not go there, you break the bond. and
Mr.. McCLERNAND. You Eid tine wilmot pro-
viso defunct
Mr. MORSE. Yes. but the question will be
brought up in another form. "a rose by any other
name would smell sweet" He repeated his belief
that, under the Constitution, by which he WINS will
ing TO abide, the South can 60 10 any part Of the
territory south OF thirty-siK thirty. They have
right 10 do
The President and the Senate could not have
made treaty in defiance of the Constitution II
the treaty had said that slavery should not go there
II would be null and void, and he would go there
with his slaves. The Constitution of the United
States was extended the Territory and until
II assumed the form OF State il the right of
every American 10 go thither with his property
IL the judges so decide, he willing.
Mr.. McCLERNAND. am willing too.
Mr. MORSE snd that IL Congress pass an act
with a preamble declaring that the Territory is
now free, in the face OF this he was willing 90 dis
solve the Union. He deprecated the course Of gen
tlemen who smothercd the facts, and he was not 10
he deferred from an nvowal of his sentiments by
any denunciations. He had intended 40 say some
thing about mutual advantages, and Of holding TO
the palladium OF being an " American citizen :"
am Roman citizen" was enough to protects cit-
rem OF Rome in her palInicst days. fic wanted TO
sec the time when the flag Of our country would
protect him and his property wherever he went:
and until he could 60 with his negroes into every
part under The protection Of the stars and stripes
the Constitution did not fulfil the purpose for which
II was formed, namely, tho common benefit
lhe moro tins question u aeitated, the more IL
VIII assuredly, Ne day succeeds the night bring
about dissolution. The South will never be salts.
he'd until they cnn take tbcir slaves wherever they
please until II isprohiHted by the sovereign power
IA member; "It is an evil.1l We don't admit il
to be an evil Hit be, tits our business yours.
u is tins which has given rise 10 misapprchen
Slavery v the greatest blessing vouchsafcd 10 man
" he had the right he would mako every negro in
this country slave. No three millions are 40 well
cared for, fed and clothed. the slaves Of the South
Mr.. WILLIAMS obtained The hoor, when tho
COMMITTEES rose. tr0..l...-. tt.
And uic House adjourned. ll rH
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