Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-06-01

neWiy-aaqulred territory from Tree soil' tnat
it is, into slave soil, that it might be desired
to be. Here, then, I believe have found
one branch of the grand movement; and al-
though Mr.. Gadsden returned from his mis-
sion with a small slice only Of the desired
territory yet he has returnedto his post, and
may have better luck on second trial-if
Santa Anna escapes from the speckled lndi-
and lLos Indios Pintos) who have him at
bay in the Sierra. | say nothing on the
merits of this new acquisition only that 1t Is
an old acquaintance with me, having hrst
heard Of it in November, 1916, and after
wards in March, 184S-at which latter time
it was proposed in the Senate, (by Mr.. Davis
of Mississ ppi,) on tho ratification OF the
Gaudalupe-Hidalgo treaty; and rejected by
the Senate. voted against the Santandar
and Monterey line then, and have not seen
cause to change my opinion. Here Mr.. Ben
ton read the article proposed by Mr.. DAVIS
for the new line. -
Srrondly The mission Of MIR. Soule to Ma
drid-also grand movement in itself. 1t re-
ports be truc,-two hundred millions for Gu
ba and rumpus kicked up If the island 10
not got Here again might be found case
for the non-intervention principle; but Of
that say nothing, because know nothing
and wish to know something. OF the acqui-
sition itself say nothing now, but did say
something about foty-four years ago in
Nashville newspaper. published by Thomas
Eastin, called the Impartial R'riT; in
which | discussed Cuba as the geogratSyHn1
apaa1Iaal1ns0uGfi - Ass
and evaMdally 70 become its politically
tenance; but so be got with honor whenever
it was got: and in all that faith l still re-
main firm. No dishonor no stain on the .
bright and spotless fame lett us by our IA
Tiers
Mr.. Chairman, discuss nothing in relation
to those rumored acquititions Of the Island
of Cuba and broad side of Mexico; | on
ly look to them as probable indexes to the
grand movement of which the member from
Georgia gave us the revelation, and which no
one has deu ell. According to him, and ac-
cording to my own belief, this Nebraska bill
is only an entering wedge to future enter
prises-a thing manufactured for particular
purpose-a stepping-stone to grand move
ment which is to develop itself in this coun-
try of ours. | wish to know what that
movement is [ have Il right to know
know, to enable Inc to discharge my duties
Understandings; and | respectfully crave
the information from those who have the con.
lucting OF the bill
CuBA The Reason. While Northern dsceiv-
ers seeking to delud- the people as TO the real
object fo which Cuba is sought and to obtain
which the Cabinet means to pick quarrel with
Spain if it can, the Richmond Enquirer throws
of al disguise and avows the real policy of the
South Will the people permit this plot 10 be
car led OUT 1t says:
- Our view of the policy of this measure. as
of every Other, is determined by thu paramount
and controlling consideration Of Southern inter-
ests |, is because we regard the acquisition of
Cub. az essential 10 the stability Of The system Of
sarcry, and 10 the Just ascendcncy of the South,
that we consent 10 forego our habitual repugnance
to political changes and tn advocate measure
of such vast and in some respects, uncertain con-
S quenccs. We must re-enforce the
porers Of s'cfery as an element Of political cen
troll, and this can only be done by the annexation
Of Cubd. In no other direction is here chance
for the aggrandlzencnt of slavery. The in,rigues
of Great britain for the abolition of slorery in
that Island, are pursued with zeal and energy
which cannot fail OF success unless The United
States interfere 10 prevent such aconsuniInafion."
POPULAR SovERErGNEy The plea on which
the Nebraska bill is ure sd by It's conscience ess
supporters is popular sovereignty" They
claim with well-telgned hypocrisy, that "the
people ought 10 lule - If this plea had any
foundation whaeyer-if those who Use it did net
know ry well tn t the Nebraska bi | utterly
ignores popular sove eighty, and d. MES to the
people the rlgot 10 rlle-the fact won d still stand
out rnquesti ned. ,ha, the bill rs pressed forward
in utter defan'e Of popular sovereignty. The
people, who ought to rule are decidedly
opposed to it No. petition has been
presented in favor Of it. Not public meeting
beyond tie shadow of cusIumhouse has sustain
ed II On the contrary every indication of pub
he opinion is unmls,aksbIy opposed to it, Every
election he d since 1t was introduced h:s con-
demned ii The people abominale it. OF the
forty one Northern membe sclaimed in favor {
It,, there is scarcely one who can lay his hand on
his hear and say that he Is fai ~ repr scnting his
constituents on this question Not one of them
dare resign and go before the people on he issue
involved. We dare them TO the trial well know
ing that not on of them has the courage to IN.
deriake 1t. he true friends of - popular sover-
eighty y are the opponents of the Nebraska bill.
They have the masses on their side. They are
WI ling to 60 before the people, and abide their
verdict. They court submission of the ques-
ton to those who ought to rule. Pittsburgh
Gazette.