The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-30

know of what the Jyeakeatera is composed Is It the
movement Of in the northern portion OF my State who
have called antNebraka convention at the capital
wish TO know whether these true Of The NORTH win
set themselves the ast breakwater that stands
southern rights and the suges Of northern abolition
ism II this "6rakpdt gives way before the surges Of
northern aboions will the predecessor OF the honor
able gentleman be of the true menf-one of the
friends" who to be engulfed before the South can
oppose its bosom to the heaying billowsY lfso sir
am content
What is the conviction Of which my colleague speaks
Is 1t the sentiment Of the North without limit quaca-
toni Here is the extract
And is reckless indifference your behalf deep
seated convictions OF the northern mind the part Of Wis
dom ~
Has that reference the minds of members here hat
does the history of Pennsylvania attest Look to those
struggles in which the assistance of the democracy has been
invoked TO maintain the obligations OF the constitution
Has II ever been rensed2 Am to be told is the deep-
seated conviction of the northern mind" that this bill ought
not 70 pass? WIN the gentleman take upon himself to
speak for the North and say that it Is their
that the principle Of popular soyereignyof mans ability
and right TO govern himself at all times and under all
proper crclmstanccsshoud not be enacted f this be
the "deepseated conviction which the gentleman al
ludes he has studied the northern mind" to little
purpose.
Now sir repeat again that the discussion which has
been had upon this subject during period Of ten
daysI might say ten twelve weeks with very few in
termissionshas been naturally calculated to excite the
country upon this subject have doubt to the
suit OF the vote the bill, the Judgment which the
country will pronounce upon it. But know that efforts
are being made to make this question party question at
the North know that in the State OF New York-which
lies side by side with Pennsylvania and for which as
Pcnnsy have great regardhe democratic party is
unfortunately divided and the wings think II exceedingly
fortunate Ii the i'll fortune Of the democracy of the
try to constitute the good fortune of the wings let them
derive little advantage from it. 1t is well occasionally
let them sit under the table pick up the crumbs They
have had good deal of democratic doctrine preached
them this bill and yet it does not have had any
other effect than to rouse them to make all the alliances
bargains, and arrangements they could as they did in
times past to fortify themselves the strong
ground OF common opposition to the democratic party.
That is the issue sought to be made in the North
will say here, in order that there may be misunder-
standing to my position upon that point that
Of those who believe the policy Of this administration
have been exceedingly unwise and impolitic have
gardcd calamity the democratic party that the
administration has acted to distract and divide if
utterly to destroy the integrity of the party at the North
The reason Is good one do not now desire to speak
on that point reserve it for future occasion. But /
will simply say that when attempt made-and l
regret exceedingly that it successfully the admins
raon in the very beginning Of its existence coalesce
with various elements which, from their very nature
discordantwhen the democratic party had just rode into
power upon the very crest Of the blows and full OF
life and ygoI say that this administration should have
deemed it their policy TO have gone about and hunted up
all the little elements and odds and ends to hang to their
skirts is in my Judgment exceedingly be regretted Sir
the cause Of the difficulty which called upon
contend against lies principally in this fact Northern abo-
litionism dead and dared to speak of IL
| living thing II had already begun To dry up Sir,
when whose position not only equivocal
in the party but who the very head and front Of the
abolition element placed in the high seats of power the
hearts of northern throbbed with quicker pusation
and the blood rushed through their veins with quicker
current ct the very idea OF the insult thus offered the
true men of the North Now what do find That
monster which has been lying at feet is presented
here instinct with life and yaor rearing its angry
front menacng the integrity Of the democratic party and
the peace of the country do not desire 10 speak parcu-
larly upon this point but merely aude to il in
judgment OF the chief if not the chief of the diff
fculty which we now called upon TO encounter,
But sir ii is not province TO inquire 10 the
a here nd hay
to act upon IT. Every democrat has duty perform BY
the passage Of this BILL the distinction viii be drawn be-
tween that sovereignty which independent and indie
sructble in its character deriving its power directly from
the people, with accountability to the coniederacy save
that which is necessary for the veal and general
welfare of ALL and that sovereignty which although in
dependent nevertheless finds the for its exercise
the great cardinal doctrine Of mans right to govern him
self 1t win net be concnded that the constitution gives
to Congress the power TO legsate for the people Of Ter
rory No such power exists Is il not therefore justs
it not republicanhat Congress should permit the people
of Territory to exercise the highest powers and the
enlarged privileges compatible with the rights Of sovereign
States and with the rights and duties Of the general gov
| ernment
Gentlemen assert that by the adoption of this measure
you viii divide and distract the democratic party ask
them to remember that the history Of that party clearly
tests that its purpose and function is OF trial and diff
Guilty Ii cradled in storm and reared amid tribua-
ton II has been the advanceguard Of all those great
measures OF progress that have made country power
ful and glorious IT created for that purpose and
whenever danger has threatened from traitors home
foes abroad has always in the hour Of peril been called
upon to exercise its highest and holest function care
not it. to promote great principle 1t distract the party
for time When its highest attribute shall have been ex-
ercised and its highest mission performed IL will then by
the involuntary tribute of free people be knit together
bonds strong and irresistible that the forces OF all the
factions and ss placing abotonism at the head cannot
break them.
That there has always been marked and necessary diff
ference between the democratic and whig parties Is
They must remember that the democratic party Is not
OF expedency, and II be called upon by the
ment Of this bin TO make sacrifices at the present moment
In order that great good may flow from its principles in
time to come repeat IL IL the solemn duty OF every demo-
crat be he In Of Congress make such sacrifice
with patriotism and chivnlry which becomes
4 tonal man. do not therefore fear the result ! am
ready to before the people and meet this question II
requires but little intelligence 70 comprehend proposition
simple the embraced in this act To the people
submit IT, conscious that their instructive perception
mans right to sefgovenment will carry IL safely through
the storm partisan agitation and lead them just
! clusion ns 10 its merits.
ESGLAyps wan vrEws-A letter from London states that
the government Of Great Britain though reluctant to begin
the war; and not seriously decided upon carrying IL on
with the necessary energy long ne Ger may BE- mas
o becre ha he has allies and occordgy no chances a,
sUetss has determined 10 employ all the clements Mt lis
disposition at the moment when Austria shall have disap-
pointed the expectations based her friendly assurances
4 The until now has been only cessation Of peace
The whole oictnde Of the western allies has been until
within short time the Austrian alliance in or
der TO escape thoroughly they hope the real war Moth
ing however has been left undone act insiantaneousy
and with the yipot upon the failure az ercrons In