Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-03-16

jefferson remember that distinctly However that may be,
believe it. assa the motives of no Senator am not %
be driven into personal alterations personal allegations ad
dressedo me, by any interogatoes Acknowledges the
patriotism and the wisdom Of every member of this body
never have assaed that Of any member in any Instance
When my own is assaled, stand upon my own nosion
My life and acts shall speak for and shall not be my
/ own defender here eswhere.
i Mr.. FOOTE. Will the Senator allow to ask Y | am
to understand him saying that Mr. Jefferson said that e
Northern democracy the natural allies OF slavery de
never said
4 Mr.. CASS. will not touch upon that question; but !
will ask the Senator from New York in relation to anos
points and that is if he meant it in the sense which %
jefferson, whoever may have used it. intended Ifk
one intended q commentator for their altachm sh
to constitutional pncipesthe other sur upona geas
/ party.
j Mr.. SEWARD. had no intention to cast reprYach cr
reflection upon any member Of this body The remark was
general one in relation general fact. only ask leave
to say that this my view Of the political organzaon The
two parties Of this country, and that il is the support the S
alton. honestly gvengiveh with patriotic motives no double
by the party which referred my remarks to the ins
tuition Of slavery in the South that constitutes its tower Of
stengh and that the other hand the party to which
belong party identified with the progress Of the
sentiment of freedom emancipation In the North, and
therefore it is weaker in its alliances in the South.
again dsavow and always shall disavow that intended
any reflection upon the conduct of Senators here know
the motives that govern have no reason to question:
and do question, the motives Of others with whom
may come in contact
| Mr.. DAWSON. understood the Senator from New
York that these the sentiments that held by the
party to which he belongs want to know, now, if he
claims to belong to the Whig party If he does, will be
known every true and proper Wing that do not belong
his party and hope that when he speaks for the party
which he belongs he will not put under his banner the
Wing party of the United Stateshe conservative party Of
this country-togeher with the Democratic party, whom
admit to be conservative ALSO
Mr.. SEWARD. will not deain the distinguished Sena-
from Michigan by categorical replies to the questions Of
the honorable Senator from Georgia speak for myself and
for other citizen of the United States; my
duty 70 promote the interest," the happiness and the wei
fare Of the people of the United States hold that can do
in eectual way by going alone and independently
and therefore, in the discharge Of my duties ally myself to
such party find most approximaing to the principles
and sentiments that entertain will do the Wing party
the Justice or rather the injustice to say that have been
member of il the whole Of my active life and will do the
great disservce of saying that matter what happen
who may put under their ban, shall be the last to
abandon i'll shall be the last to leave fo this eason that
find il, however individuals may dissent the party more
devoted the of freedom and emancipation than that
other party which referred in the remarks which arrested
the attention Of the distinguished Senator from Michigan
will do the Whg party the justice say that its senti
not fully in accordance upon this subject through
out the whole country, with my and that do not pro-
ess to speak for it. but have great hopes that the Wing
party, and all other pares will ultimately to precisely
the conclusions which the guiding and governing
principles of my own course.
Mr.. CASS, (resuming) going to remark that with
respect the creed Of the Whig party the orthodoxy of
the Senator from New York. these matters with which
have concern but with respect to progress have
something say My progress is within the constitution
My Of progress is circumcribed there If the Senator
from New York is going out Of it do not believe in his
progress ALL No, Ny object Is support the
stuon which, under God, the source OF our prosperity
and happiness.
j Mr. SEWARD, (in his seat.) That is mine
i Mr. CASS. The Senator from New York says that also
is his object If is think he has very strange way Of
showing it, by pronouncng it immoral and denying the vail
dity of its obligations II scarcely would last day that
Senator, with his avowed principle Of action, had the drec
4f The do nat af Won bo
dissolved Immediately but the seeds of dissolution would be
sown, and would rpen into harvest Of calamity speedily
the rankest vegetation gains maturity under tropical
The honorable Senator from Illinois (Mr. DouGLAs) has
the floor to oday and do not wish interfere with that
arrangement have concluded my remarks, and would
postpone the further consideration of this subject
until tomorrow at half past 10 o'clock.
Mr.. CALHOUN. have few words to say in reply to
the observations Of the Senator from Michigan and, as in
reference point Of Importance desire that what
say shall 60 with his remarks regret very much that
the OF health does not permit me to enter fully into
the argument and that shall be under The necessity Of econ
omising my words well my strength.
Mr. President the Senator could not have heard me with
regret make the declaration to which ne has alluded
than have heard him this morning make the declaration
which he has made Sir the Senator and myself have two
distinct and different conceptions the mode Of saving this
Union. His whole course has been OF pallatyes
And Of all courses that is far the worst Why, s you
might we'll that is about striking into vital
part with paaves, treat this question with paalves
No, my idea has been from the first that it was disease
that would be fatal if not finally arrested and have acted
upon that impression If am wrong, it is because The inn
preston wrong-and in order arrest it. it is necessary
every stage of understand the and progress Of
the disease and the by which endanges the Union
In late Speech which the Senator has heard with such
profound regret-and amazed that my meaning should
be utterly misunderstood by the honorable Senator from
Michigan stated simply, and in few words as could,
what would certainly according to my Judgment the
Unon promote cancellations and restore harmony and good
feeling throughout all sections of the nion That was the
amount Of what said Now ask, can the Senator believe
that the South is safe while portion Of the community
hold entire possession of the power of the Government to
WELD for their benefit in any they please and
while they eet to interfere between the two sections Of the
Union, Can believe that the South is safe while
this Of things exists No that be believes
it. do not least; and, therefore, all the wonder of the
honorable Senator upon that point may But the Sen
aor says it is impossible to comply with the requision OF
giving US constitutional guarantee. Well, that very
declaration goes to show
Mr.. CASS. The honorable Senator is entirely mistaken.
| certainly did not say any thing of the kind.
Mr.. CALHOUN. said in my remarks the other DAY
that such amendment in the constitution be made
would give to the South
Mr.. CASS. The Senator will pardon me, have not al
uded to the subject of amendment TO the constitution
coming to it. however, and should have spoken of be-
fore concluding my remarks should prefer therefore, that
the distinguished Senator from South Carolina should hear
me before he undertakes to reply.
Mr.. CALHOUN. understood the argument OF the SEN
ator as leading to that.
Mr.. CAss. hope the honorable Senator will defer bis
remarks until tomorrow morning
Mr.. CALHOUN. do not know that an opportunity VIII
be afforded of saying what desire TO say upon this
point The Senator that guarantees cannot be given
by amendments be made in the constitution. Sir insist
that that is the legal and constitutional mode il the mode