The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-13

And now come to the important question. What is
quietly sobmi or shall We sever connexon with the
North ! will answer frankly. This Union was found
cd the equality ot the soyeregns COMPOSING T. lhs
worth preserving with it, long as our rights are re-
spected long as continues 10 be the Union esiao-
ished BY The fathers Of the republc am Tor standing
BY il TO the last drop OF my blood But the time should
come when rights outraged, when our dignity IS
derided, our honor tampled on, and these southern
States become leage OF submissive colonies and
dependant oh, then, how great soever the sacrnce--
though n doing so tear asunder my heari-sirings-et
the Union go-et il 20. came here IRON country
where The hand OF oppression pressed down e s mnas
This glorious land became the country OF my adoption
entered il under the constitution which lswore to obey
and owe allegiance only to the Union which derives ils
existence from that constitution. have heard as the
noblest OF all the lessons OF republican duty that TO de-
serve the and character OF treemen we must 0e
ready to maintain our rights maniuly and at all sacri
fces. ws
But oh the violence OF the denouncers OF those who
stand by the rights OF the Southwhere will i end, when
seeks g ample such men a. ano laws u
character by glorious exhibitions OF courage, herosm
and led the youth of your country 70 VIC
tory on The hslds q Monterey Basns VISTA w .h
very men who during the invited the Mexicans to
welcome them with bloody hands and hosPtabs graves
The latter are the PATRIOTS the former traitors! Loud
cheersl All between such traitors ard such patriots
shall never hesitate: am with the traitors loud ap
plauss Many voices: I'VE are with them ioop'l
But felow-citizens, have already detained you too
long. [Cres Of "No, no Go on, go on!"l
This cry OF Union-of the national Union party--is
cunningly devised Meta net thrown over us by our po
cal advesares to catch and hold II will only catch
those who want to be caught On this question there
can be but two paresa northern and southern party
What is the Union this new party wants They seem to
lose sight OF the constitution altogether Is dead letter
to them; the word is ts be found in their vocabulary
Union! Union is their only word-disunion! disunion
their only curse will answer them: II they mean the
Union under the constitution we are all Tor It; they
mean Union out OF the constitution. l. for one, am
against it. Who disunionissi lCry: the wings,
and confusion] Are those disunlonists who are
who observe the noble principle Of asking nothing but
what is right and submitting TO nothing that wrong
They speak OF traitors There have been TWO grea.
Immortality Of glory, the other an immortality OF infamy
The one was George Washington our great first leader,
who rather than bend his neck to the yoke of desposm
rather than submit to oppression degradation; and dis
honor became traitor TO the British government and
benefacior to the whole human race. Loud cheers
There was 10 submission n that glorious araor a ms
born generations will hymn his praise The other great
traitor was Benedict Arnold who betrayed the cause OF
SasTsa bis
name applied to widely dleren Characters ana ac
tons.
voice "Resst."l No; we have not reached the point
where we should resist. That can only be when all
other remedies are exhausted Let be prepared for
resistance when that necessity comes upon u.s. Let us
then with bold hearts and firm resolutions resist the last
sad exgency But there not some remedies and secu-
rites which honor, dignity and just regard for our rights
require us TO demand Should not demand repeal oil
the law abolshng the slave trade in the District Of Co.
umba and erase from the book this surrender of
the principle which will serve as precedent for future
aggressions Unless repealed, what shall we dol IA
voice Transport the negroes"l So say the abolition
sts-transport the negroes But who is to reimburse
the South for three millions of slaves Where are the
fifteen hundred millions OF dollars TO come from What
too would become OF the people and OF the country from
which SO large number Of laborers are subtracied
AS long there is peaceful remedy for our grey
hunedy sketch such remedies have suggested them
selves 10 my mind We must hrst assert that the late
measures Of Congress Inflicted wrongs on the South
which must be redressed Such OF these measures AZ
may be repealed you ought TO insist upon being repealed
OF that characte is the abolition OF the slave trade in
the District Of Columbia Moreover, you should demand
Tor past injuries and wrongs, and some
security for the uure-some certain guarantee against
continued that can give you peace
and security in the Union. When you hays obtained
this JUSTICE then sing pans TO the Union II, however
you wish to invite and encourage further aggressioni
you wish 10 bring dshonor, disgrace. and ruin on the
Composed Of dependans on the favor Of the strong and
suppianis for their rghtsthen submit TO these oppres-
sions and sink to the level Of your slaves, and take
their places in the social and political scale Loud
NY friends, my energies are exhausted, my health
weakened by ungenia cline and severe duties. re.
warm sun OF my beloved adopted State sought the
quiet and soothing pleasures OF family and friends and
desired for awhile TO abstain from the scenes and excite
mens OF the political But circumstances deprived
me OF this soace, and made II duty that should come
before you and expose my sentiments, defend my acts
and vindcaie my motives.
Let us not despair. fellow citizens. Justice may yei
be done the South and the remembrance OF her wrongs
be botted from the tablets OF memory Redress for
the past and security for the future will restore
more the friendly feelings and relations which should
subsist between the States Of this Union. Allow me, in
to quote you the memorable declaration OF
Burke in the discussion in parliament in l776, when
reference made the resistance OF the colonies 10
the oppressive legislation OF the mother country like
these noble men, exclaimed haigreat orator, for their
resistance even distractions They do but follow
glorious example in history Wasit for the twenty
shillings John Hampden rebeedi Would that amount
have impoverished him No; but the payment Of the
twenty shllings would have made him slave"
These are the words commend to you. This is the
true sentiment which Louisiana should adopt and act up
TO- Let us not bend submssively 10 wrong, but, know
ing our rights, LET dare maintain them Let demand
redress for the past security for the fu,ure and the Union
will be preserved
Al the conclusion Of Mr.. Soule's Speech there was
loud burst Of applause. Three cheers were given fol
Mr. Soule
From Jackson (Mss) Flag Of the Union.
Letter from Hon. John D. Freeman,
Er4ncrney General Of the Ss 10 The committee inviting hin
m an