The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-20

10 be dsfnipe settlement Of The questions growiag Oui
Of domestic slavery
The resolution having been amended TO read as fol-
lows
BE resolved That the series OF measures embraced in
the entitled IAN proposing ihe State OF Texas
the establishment Of hei nohernard western boundaries
the rehnquistment by the said Stale, of all teuitory
claimed by her exterior 10 said boundaries aud OF all her
claims upon the United States and 20 establish terrific
rial government New Mexico" approved September 81
1880 IAN act for the admission OF the State OF Calons
into the unon approved September ., 1885, "An act TO
establish Territorial government for Utah. approved Sep
tember D. 1880 San act 10 amend and suppeme nary
act entited An act respecting ugtves from justice,
lapproved February H. 1882 approved September Is,
1885, and San act TO suppress die slave trade the Dis
y known the Compton Acls"aie, the judgment
OF this body settlement IN principle and substances
which they embraced and be adhered by Con.
until time and experience shall demonstrate the
cessiiy OF further legislation to guard against
abuse
Mr. FOOTE said Mr.. President. have heretofore
stated, in very distinct terms the reasons which in
huenced my mind in introducing the resolution
under consideration II the measures OF adjustment
ordinary legislative enactments, surely the resou
ton would be entirely unnecessary But, sir, though the
measures embraced in i are now undeniaby part of the
supreme law oil The land yet they, II simply regarded
portions OF the general OF congressional egsa
hon. subject TO repeal modification, far least
they do not stand al this moment in actually executed
condition. Now, they were all passed, every intel
gent man in the republic knows, and as every candid
man will admit, constituent parts OF general scheme
of compromise, the whole value OF which depends upon
It's beng recognised IN all It's entirety IN every State and
Territory OF the Union, defnitiye settlement OF the
disturbing question which il proposes TO adjust and, be-
ing thus recognised. il should be everywhere faith
fully executed, without contravention, equvocaon,
sion, hndrance, delay, and with the distinct under
standing that il should not be subject, are ordinary
laws upon the statute book, TO repeal or modification,
hereafter, in the least degree TO impair The
wholesome vigor and efficiency OF the great principles
upon which the plan of settlement u founded,
the sectional controversy Tor the suppression OF
| htrh.t hash au,, f1pt
All here know that agitation in opposition TO this plan
of Compromise has not yet been enquished, either in
the North in the South that in several not obscure
uninfueDtial vcinages, both TO the north and 10
the south OF Mason and Dxons line, excitement Of a
angry and dangerous character still exists that
of extended political influence, in both the opposite
tons OF the Unlon are yet openly opposing portions OF
the plan of settlement, and urging the overthrow OF the
same, whilst few active and influential politicians
known TO have been recently elected, both - seats IN the
Senate and the House OF Representatives. now IN ses
sion pledged TO jealous and unlIrlng opposition to the
most vital features of The Compromise Meanwhile
political organizations have been brought INTO existence,
not likely, fear to be Immediately abandpned-no in
one section alone, but in boh-he main object of which,
avowedy is TO break up this great scheme o rePose IN
addition 10 all this the presidential contest Is almost at
hand which fact renders IT OF essential Importance that
all excitement upon the delicate questions embraced in
this settlement should at SO that they should
be- far possible, kept out OF the presidential contest
entirely.
stated formerly as one of my main for de.
string the passage Of this resolutions that when the fug
bill passed, had happened that there
werc owing to accidental circumstances OF one kind or
another but few senators from the North in their seats
and prepared to record their votes in its favor. also
mentioned that this fact had been seized upon by the ad
vocates OF secession the South and welded with
effect against the friends OF the Union thee. The
marks which have fallen from the lips of the honorable
senator from South Carolina lMr BuTLERl upon this
point the progress of the debate upon this resolution,
must show TO all who have heretofore DOUBTED on the
subject The high importance OF early and sasfac
tory assurance on thus point, or al least OF the expe
diency OF adopting resolution the plain language OF
which will dispe all doubt the willingness
Of northern compromise friends and their consti,
uens at home, TO stand by the fugitive. slave law.
aud co operate, IN every proper mode IN It's faithful ex-
Sir whatever doubts may have been entertained here
oiorc by honorable senator's touching the expedency Of
introducing such resolution this at the period OF its
nlroducon that alter the alarming disclosures,
both OF sentiments and policy, which have been made
here in the las, week two few fail 10 perceive that
the early adoption by this body OF such resolution
this Indispensable TO the present Tepose and future
safety of the Union. feel confident tina, the learned aud
astule senator from South Carolina Mr. BuTLERl would
find not little difficult 10 state stronger practical
for the OF Magma Chara than exist for
the present formal rcasserton OF the wise and sauary
principles which mboded in the plan of adjustment
For my part Wills, utterly opposed TO all agitation against
The Compromise, or of nature TO keep alive The discor-
dant feelings which have been eDgendered by that fear
iul contest which hope has now veil nigh drawn 10 a
close, - MY desire that the scheme OF settlement all
parts, should be solemny rcenac,ed at may be allowed
10 employ such language) by large popular assembages
III every IeHlloTy IN OniOn ana mat It's
essential provisions may continue to be and over
again ratified, until all factious opposition TO the same
may disappear forever, and the republic be more
restored TO its pristine state OF ra,enal harmony and con
cord. cordially agree sir, IN the views and sentiments
OF tina, eloquent and high .souled Viginian (sas now
no more who in his las, noble speech at Musical Fund
Hall, in the city Of Philadelphia, said
this the ono only subject, Al all know Of the
millions that into public polly, that has the
power command, and does command petemp torily,
oycry passion aud pulse OF the national hcahe oy one
w divided. In
these controlling and ovefmasofng qualities, the solitary
one Judging after mans judgment, upon which pos.
sbe that Union be wrecked. Whoever hon, de.
lbcaey undertakes IL aud exaspefate stfeh
the morbid but soobed condition Of the national feeling
upon this subject tand consequence, TO mpc u
In the Of unknown aud estrainablo ekcesswho-
docs this deliberately undertakes, in effect tho dis.
semtuaton OF civil war; and the horrible aud bloody
unction Of his country Whoever does thisvhaeyer his
pretcnoe whatever his Ocay whet. north OF the Poto
south OF 1.-THE IT, an nients aud purposes, Ia his
and his ability dtiurtonisa poter Of mis-
chiean alder aud abetter for the overthrow OF his
try And such county-the praise and the glory OF the
whole esrhto he recklessy and mndly put into peril by
the folly the wckedness Of her own protected and happy
children !"
tWell may you rejoice sir, addressing Gen Housros,
who had Just seated himself him. that the en-
lgbtened and patriotic county in Virginia alike the
county OF your nativity and the birthplace Of him who
gave uttersnce to these noble sentiments:
"And now that this unequsled country with all its
blessings Of freedom, and happiness and power is ours
the peerless and priceless heritage of ourselves and of
children, rho that has American heart in bis bosom
does feel IL 10 be tho prOudest Of hts pvi
eges, aud hottest of his public duties to rally around ind
defend IT, and especially, and above all, from hat suicidal
spirit OF section which has already harassed and which
the only enemy this wide earth thai has the slight.
endanger to overthrow 1T II there any
ready and willing conquer and pot down the enemy that
would conquer and pat down i, let them come up, from
of Congress let them stand by the solemn adjustment In