New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-28


ton of all the States. Tor general defense. Why
Sir, did anybody at the North. did any Protestant
descendant OF Cromwell, or any descendants o.
Henry Vane, whoever be was, feel any less con-
fdence in the integrity and virtue and patriots
of Charles Carroll, because be was Cstholict
Not At all, nor did Maryland hesitate 10 accord
the need of patriotism, to the Adamses, 60 Alex
Ander Hamilton, 70 Mir. King or whoever else
belonged the North because they were OF differ
ent sentiments in religion. Their association wss
political. Ii was founded upon general policy
and Union, sort Of Confederacy at that time to
resist the common enemy, and DO Whatsoever
was necessary for the common good. 6en,iemen.
hope, for one, never to see the original idea do
parted from.
Now we come to other propositions. These
were differences Of laws. The Southern States.
without their own fault by course Of events for
which they were not responsible, had slavery es-
tabished among them-did not ali the North
know that Did not they deal with them upon
that basis Did not they recognize that state OF
things Entirely; entirely.
That was matter of local legislation, Of Sts,e
right and State administration, with which the
North, at that time, had not the slightest lnons-
ton TO interfere in any respect whatever; add
they ought not to have had, because 10 was one
Of those things that did enter into the original
scope of that political association which the colo
MES meant TO form.
GENTLEMEN: | concur in the sentiments ex-
pressed by you all-snd thank God they were
expressed by you all-in the resolutions passed
here on the 10th Of December. You say that the
Constitution Of the United States has accomplished
all the objects civil and political, which the most
ssnsuine Of its trainers and friends anticipated;
and that the affections Of the people OF Maryland
are Justly rivetted to its principles by the memory
Of the characters of the wise and good men who
framed it, as well as by the blessings they ltoer-
ally bessow throughout the world That is my
sentiment. My heart is in 1t. Applause
live and breathe, walk and sleep-l had al
most said, pray to God daily in the very senti-
ment of that resolution. Now you so on to as
sert sentiment equally just. You say that
proper appreciation of these blessings would lead
every State in the Union 10 adopt all such meas
ures as may from time TO time be necessary to
give complete and full effect to any provision OF
the Constitution, or the laws pursuant thereto,
intended for the protection OF any part ot this
great common country. True; every word true.
And allow me TO say, that any State, North or
South, which departs one iots from the sentiment
of thatresolaton is disoy al to this Union. Great
applause
Further, so far IS any act Of that sort has been
committed, such a State has no portion OF my re-
gard. do not sympsthize with It. l rebuke IL
wherever speak and on all occasions where IL 10
proper for me to express my sentiments. lfEhers
are HtAtee- AND 1 em iThiu tucfc hfC-Wh ub'o
sought by ingenious contrivsnces OF State Lesis-
la,ure, to thwart the fair exercise and fultlmeat
OF the laws Of Congress- passed to carry into effect
the compacts Of the Constitution, that State, so
far is entitled TO no regard from me-
At the North there have been certainly soma
intimations in certain States OF such policy. Az
the South another danger seems TO have arisen;
and it 10 a subject Of very serious lamentation to
me- IL would seem that there Is disposition In
"A ha theaa
States "Secede "a word Of ominous import
secede from what Secede from this Govern
ment which has carried the country TO such
pitch of glory in sixty or seventy years To Sc
cede from all the honor and renown which II mas
accomplished? And to seoede where Wherever
there is q terminus quo there Is terminus ae
qleB. Where are they going (Applausel
Whoever entertains such sentiments | regard
with spirit Of confederation | think 1t 10
mslady of the mind | think that their feelings
have become entirely diseased. think that they
know not what they do. And yet gentlemen L
do not think il the part OF prudence 10 crlminate.
ortaunt or 10 provoke. Leave them 20 their own
consid Grafton. Let them drink in secession many
days ard inwardly digest ie. Applause and
laughter And so far as ! have any voice In the
councils Of the country, this meditation OF theirs
shall never be disturbed not breath shall FuIle
their sensibility, until IL comes TO point where
something is done that amounts 10 an actual con.
uiCL viii tDc NoubbtublOHs AhppiauhC
II IL painful when we reflect that State 90
highly distinguished, so full Of high spirits and
cavaliers, State which took such an active part
in the Revolution and which took such an active
part in the early administration ofthe Government.
which has produced so many men who have hon.
ored the country and honored themselves In the
public service-it is painful, say, and humia-
ting 20 consider that their successors the present
generation seem willing 10 forget the whole glo-
:. ~rft Lafr, 20 eokn nna atrtN and m
star, and go out Of the Union with It, (Laughter.l
A returning sense of patriotism and prosperity
will check them. i do not know what might hap
pen il there had been more general spirit OF dis
union. / cannot persuade myselfthat honest and
honorable men, ingenious men, young men who
wish to live for glory and renown and character.
will ever leave that Union which their fathers es-
tablshed, that Constitution which has made their
State like all the other States, what IL IL, when
they come to sober moments Of candid reflection
hope that while we maintain, as the State OF
Maryland has maintained, fixed and determined
sentiments In favor OF the Constitution, we Will
hold no parley, and hold no parley-with any
body who would impesch it in the slightest do
gree. While we maintain the necessity OF estab-
fishing and sustaining those laws OF adjustment
which were passed BY the last Congress to settle
the country, while we hold on 10 them with firm
ness and decision, hope, nevertheless we shall
take course not 70 provoke, or taunt. or insult
LnCHe VINO Ieci aiHctCnCc VI sCnLihhchsN
hold the Importance of maintaining these meas
ures 20 be Of the highest character and nature,
every one Of them, out and out and through and
through. Applause | have no confidence In
any body who seeks the repeal, or anybody who
wishes 70 alter or modify these constitutional pro-
visions. There they are. Many of these great
measures are irrepealable The settlement With
Texas is az irrepealsble as the admission OF Cali
lornia. Other important objects Of Legislation, II
not in themselves in the nature Of grants, aud,
therefore, not 80 irrepeslsbe, are Just ss impor-
tsnt and we are 10 hear no psrleying upon il.
We are to listen 20 no modification or qualifcs-
ton. They were passed In conformity with the
provisions of the Constitution and they must be
performed and sbided by, in whatever event, and
at whatever cost. tApplsuse.
His ExceIency, the Governor Of Maryland was
pleased TO sllude 10 me az one that bad run some
risks among bis own people for the good OF tho
country. What would have been good for, II
had not been willing 10 do il ApplauseI ! do
not consider myself born to great destiny, bat