Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-05-25

But, sir, however that may be- il to be foreign TO
the Intention OF the committee to give in this bill any dis
nct declaration OF right TO be protected in property
Well now, what is il that have demanded have de-
manded hat the South required to conceje the admission
Of California and il all the other concessions required Of
10 he made, least the North shall concede distinct,
unequiyoca unmsakeabe and papabe recognition of their
full night to coonize in these and other Territories with their
slaves That is ALL And say that unless this recognition
Of right s made distinctly and papaby there is
sion, and the bill leaves rights where they now-o
be contested at the private cost and hazard OF those of
emgns who may fnd themselves involved in the meshes of
this disputed right.
Now s single remark in respect to the alusion which
the Senator made to the Southern Address happy
learn from him that he desires to stand where he did
when he united in anctonng that address, and that he will
abide the principles promulgated in it. glad be able
to say to him that oo adhere to that platform, and will
continue 70 stand there with him. But he will find. upon
further consideration that there is very wide difference
between the power nhbi establish slavery upon the
band and the duty of the Government protect this,
less than other desc pons Of property every where within
the territorial jurisdiction of the United States the other
hand.
Mr.. HALE. Mr.. President -
Mr. FOOTE. am that the honorable Senator from
New Hampshire will give me an opportunity reply.
Mr. HALE. It is rarely that the honorable Senator
from Mississippi asks that favor of me that will accord it to
him; fLaughter.l
6r cor. regret that have not the happiness t5
harmonJe in opinion with ain worthy members Of this
body, with whom have been in the habit heretofore Of
operating But whatever difference of opinion may exist
between US trust that unkndness arrangement Of
feeling will flow thereom. resolved any rate, that
shall not be fault angry collisions and permanent sepa
ration shall pke place between those who have been heretofore
friendly AMOUNTED in sentiment and action. Being assured
that my motives such should guide my conduct
this momen in the very responsible position which occupy,
shall not e sensitive any thing which may be said
in opposid to my views; and shall not easily it for
granted hf any Of those Southern Senators who may
found vos for amendments the bill which cannot sane
on have been actua!ed in introducing them by sinister
motives of any sort fair and manly opposition the
measure uder consideration, in all its stages be
expected d the part of those who may approve it ;
though acknowledge that very little in it to
alarm in thu bosoms either Of Northern Southern Senator'S
that will be taken in offensive sense if declare
my convciss that if this plan Of compromise shall be de-
feaed by tH action Of Southern gentlemen, and shall
have Cal nia admitted separate measure those who
shall be Understood to have been efficiently instrumental in
bringing about this result will have amour, of responsibility
thrown upo them very difficult to be met. hope that they
will yet pae before they resolve to reject opportunity Of
quietrg hecoun and settling all the questions which
disturb its ose upon alike honorable to both sections
| Of the Confa aleracy.
| Mr. F. gate way for motion to adjourn. ,....
| And the Snate adjourned .'&'.