The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-04
The Compromise at Baltimore.

Whilst all good democrats with readiness TO the
Inaugural Address of MIR. Jefferson in 1901 the most
authoritative exposition OF their principles, they cannot
too highly appreciate the spirit OF Cancellation and COM
promise in which the noble sentiments Of that great Stale
paper were conceived and expressed Succeeding the
violent political storm which had ragged furiousy. this
feature of fiaternal kindness in the inaugural shone
with all the brightness OF the rainbow, and gave
token OF restored peace and concord. The first grand
idea advanced by Mr. Jefferson that whilst obedi-
TO the will Of the majority the duty OF all. yet
it sacred principle" that that WILL be right
full, must be reasonable" Impressed with the weight
OF ih sentiment he appealed to his countrymen in this
sn,na it. language: LET US, then, fellow citizens
WITH ONE HEART AND ONE MIND. Let US restore
social intercourse that harmony and affection without
rieh liberty, and even life, are but dreary things
nd let reflect that, having banshed from our land
tina, religious intolerance under which mankind long
bsd and suffered We have yet gained little il counte.
political intolerance as despolic, wicked. and
capable OF bitter and bloody prosecutions" This was
the spirit OF great Apostle OF democracy when sd
dressing himself 10 his victorious friends, and suggest
ing the rule for their conduct towards Their de-
fss,ed federal opponents In continuation OF this same
generous and liberal feeling, be proceeded Bui spsry
lfe~es of opinioa is not difference of principle We
have called by different brethren OF the same
principle. We are all republicans-we are all feder-
alisls II there be any among US who would wish
10 dissolve this Union. to change lis republican FORM
let them stand undisurbed monuments OF the safety
with which Of opinion may be tolerated when rea
son left free to combat it," Nobler sentiments than
these fell from the lips OF man. They breathe a
spirit OF toeraon of concillaon of generosity and of
universal benevoence beautifully combined with de-
vo,on to principle, which could alone have emana-
ted from the most disineres,ed patriotism and the mos,
exalted wisdom. If Mr. Jefferson could entertain and
cherish such feelings Of forgiveness and fogetiuness
towards his federal enemies. why may we not hold up
his example before democratic friends, and ask
them il il Is not precedent worthy to be followed
Bat we advert to the sentiments OF this great State
paper to show that the spr, OF Jee.onan democracy
which beams brightly from this beacon light of our
party predominant, in the councils and in the action
OF the delegates TO the Baltimore Convention. On the
lips Of every delegate recognised such in the conven
Lon was heard the sentiment, "LKT UNITE WITH ONE
aEARr AND ONE MIND" There differences Of opinion
amongst the delegates they felt tba, "evey difference
Of opinion 10 not differences OF principle" and upon this
conviction they resolved 70 unite They differed in opin.
ion a. TO the details OF the compromise measures they
j, did not follow necessarily that they differed in principle
II should be remembered that the Compromise was
made up OF q series OF measures. To some OF them
one portion OF the delegates objected whilst they ap
proved Of others On the other hand. some other dele
gates approved the condemned, whilst they
condemned the others approved Again, other delegates
approved the whole series of measures These were
differences Of opinion as 10 the details. but they in
volved principle. Looking OF the several measures
whole. and regarding than 10 The sh, OF an Adjust
men, OF Compromise they might very well be acqu-
ssesd in valid and Of perpetual obligation The dele
gate opposed TO the admission OF California might very
well consent surrender that opposition, seeing that the
fusi,ivssave law acceptable. On the other hand,
the delegate opposed to the fugitive slave law might very
well surrender his opposition when he saw that the ad
s"son OF Calfornis part OF the COMPOUNDS. wa, ac-
espsaoie Treating the measures parts OF general
and hnal settlement Of the slavery agitation those having
objections 10 SPECIFIC portions OF the series could unite
with hose who approved the WHOLE and upon the great
principle OF congressional nnervenuon agree 10 &C.
quiesce IN the whole permanent and anal oomnro.
nise In this way differences Of opinion were h.rmo.
nized upon a common ground. and acquescsncs r..,ed
upon the solid foundation OF perpetual non-,nsrven,on
and ihs rested upon the fundamental principle Of State
rights To arrive cordial union upon this enduring
platform, il only necessary to cultivate and prac-
iise the forbearpg and liberal spirit snblimely ex-
hibed by Mr.. Jefferson in bis inaugural The frisnda
Of ths compromise measures occupied a position in
which they could we'll afford to be liberal and gem
srsus They bad succeeded in the passage Of a ~