The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-21

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N~h aad sC a. II we Sshsbto psoducs The nPssssios
40 We had there buts sherts since tssc sss
meetings. of thousands and tens Of thousands ~ New
Bostoa, and Philadelphia, in favor OF The rights Of
M Souh the guarantees Of the federal constitution, and
Union OF the States Az these meetings the most eo-
Ssni and patriotic speeches were made but neither the
nse,lxs, The speeches nor the resolutions have been
o,iced the southern papers, except with .a1er Of
difference and Contempt Can u be true, SIR, tha' me
[shole North nnited against us, when we SEQ such
men as Webster, Cass Douglas, Buchanan Dickinson,
yoodbusy and many Others OF the most popular and ds
,oruished men there defending our constitutional rights
aud the Union OF the States , 81
.as very much surprised, Mf Channsn, al the hon
,able members speech from Charles os, Col Memmin'
kerl who said he had rather South carolina was attach
to the government oil Great Britain as she Was previ-
us 10 the revolutionary war, than 10 remain m,enber
N this Union Such expression neither becomes an
tican nor Oerolnar, and must have been uttered
n the heat of Argument and defamation wilhout due
ons Iteration Doe. the gentleman remember uie con
ucl Of Great Bril- ain towards all OF her possessions mas
\. forgotten her magnificent scheme OF pluder, ROBBERY,
murder. anil devastation in nda Are all the atlocious
wrongs and wholesale murders IN ireanc by BRUSH aa-
.hor;ty wipri out OF the honorable members femem
brance Has he forgotten The recent oppressions aud
ron rule Of England III the Canadas Surely be remem-
her, The emancipation OF the slave, IN the West India
COLONIES Of Great Britain BY act OF Parliament in which
body the owners were no, at all represented And this
Is the government the Rugby crown, TO which he prefers
keeinx South Carolina bow down in subsection, rather
{han remain member OF this great and glorious confede
How eau any one utter such sentiment with the
utionary history OF South Carolina fresh in his reading
Hue capue OF that proud city which the gentleman in
bart represents the pundeTing OF her gallant citizens,
heif cre imprisonment their foul murder and butchery
khoud rise up in judgment against unpatrioc SENT
usn The subsection OF South Carolina to the military
|espotism OF ruthless sodiery, ravaged and desolaied
rom the seabOaTd 10 the mouDtalns dishonored, and
her soil drenchsd With the best blood oil her patriot sons,
should rebuke such feeling uttered in the capitol OF the
State So entire was the subugailon Of South Carolina
hurng the revolutions and hopeless all prospect of
gaining her liberty that il was proposed il Congress, by
Mr. Madison, 10 treat with Great Britain. and leave
under her subsection the colonies Of South Carolina and
Georgia. This fact was mentioned 70 me many years
kance by Governor Middleton, who found amongst his
fathers manuscript. the notes Of Mr. Madison's speech
n his resolution lhave the fact stated think,
10 the Madison Papers. But there northern man,
northern general, who reconquered South Carolina,
Ind restored her to the confedsracy Of States Blu, now
native born CaroliaAn desires restore her to the
British crown aud thereby abolish her republican system
Il is said, Mr. Chairman, that our situation in the
Union is precisely similar. in principle, to that of our
ancestors colony Of Great Britain. But, sir, there u.s.
IN truth no analogy whatever The colonies were with
representation in the British Parliament and their
governors and Judges were appointed BY the crown The
right them was claimed also The people of South
Carolina represented in Congress, aud their negroes
ae also represented They elect their own rulers and
EiDe since the formation of the Union they have be-.
Ionged TO that majority Which has controlled and govern
ed the whole republic and now j has been decreed 10
be their time 10 be in minority But the wheel Of for
tune, which is constantly revolving will in all proba
bty in due time place them again in the asceDdency.
In glowing language, the honorable member from
Charleston has compared the northern States and Eng
land and with proud AT the comparison, he tells
Us that England is the land Of Fox and Pitt, Burke and
Chatham, Shakespeare and Milton. But in the northern
States says the gentleman, where is their Chatham
L. .l~~ A.. IT.
honorable member, hut no Fox, Burke, or Pitt The
northern States, sir, their infancy compared 10
Great Britain, But they have produced statesmen and
orssess poets, heroes and philosophers, who would not
hserace the proud fame Of England herself Where ID
there name more ustous in wisdom, usefulness, and
philosophy than that Of franklin Where did there evei
exist IN intellect more able. more powerful than that Of
more gallant patriot than Warren, John Hampden was
not more devoted TO liberty than Hancock and Adams
Everett! and Story and Kent viii compare with the best
pf Englsnds honoIed names Bancroft and Prescott are
no; surpassed as historians. Ia intellect and ability
Webster hl %
Think, Mr. Chairman, tina, we do South Carolina
ststion her right to secode from the Union II IT, sir
higher nober, and sacred right than any to be de.
|fyed from PAPER II is the right Of revolution which
Ssr.e in bsaIe .sans he federal government and hss
right 10 do 10 is demanded. should blush to see her re-
Per 70 the constitution for The right Far better would j,
|ss os Asr TO answer the Eoylsh nobeman did when
ordered by biz sovereign to produce the title to his land
land aid. Is !, nv aas Ths .bsardy Of secession
.s constitutional night may b shown by one illustration
osiana was purchased Of Fnnce. and paid for by the
lat the mouth Of the Msaissippi, absolutely
say to the trade and commerce. of the western States
Pat BY the night Of secession. The State OF Louisiana
been purchased for the express benefit OF the Union
She could establish ndepsodsnt government. and tax
az The produce Of the United States passing down the
M ~ river The federal government woald have
knowing that they had revolulonzed and set her free
'n = fsstas -
have thus spoken, Mr. Chairman, the truth as con
9eve 4 to be. and As my duty prompted me TO speak.
and sincere convictions Of my best udgmeni-the feelings
and pomptpgs Of my hear-ny devotion 70 the princi-
PIES liberty and the stability OF government to the rights
aae Sou!hthe hooor, prosperity and happiness OF
rom those with whom havs 70 long acted but can
Dol exchange an honest and approving conscience for
troops Of trends" never have, never can advise a
saon;son TO wrong but am for rational and
ssSesIu defence by the union OF the South which will
OUT wrongs, secure our rights, and preserve the
Accident ~ the National Hall last sight
Inc new Equestrian Company, with Madame Caroline
oyo from Paris. their most brilliant star had ihe
VI" exhibition last night. The hall, which lately rang
tne sweet strains OF Jenny Lind, had been converted
'n'o circus and the performance was about to com
nence The house was crowded the gallery was full
|'0e parquet exhibited dense and joyous multitude
and both sides Of the ham, which correspondent to ,ht
OF theatre were graced by handsome collection
oi ladies' and sentemenmsmbers OF Congress, member,
o. the cabne citizens, and srange--when ali At ouos
oe lett side Of the hail. which had been temporarily but