The daily union., 1854-01-05
The True National Spirit.

We have expressed some degree Of apprehension lest
some of democratic friends might be provoked, by
the bitter Dvectives of the champions of aboltonsm in
the House, to miDge in discussion which might unfor
lunatey degenerate into mere slavery agitation. OF all
things ga,on is most desired by these anaca disturb
els of the public peace. But satisfied thai,
our apprehensons most probably groundess, and
that views the subject meet the cordial concurrence
OF our democratic friends. As evidence Of this fact,
reproduce an extract from the late able speech of Col
Phillips, OF Alabama: ard have ahsndan
that his course was approved by his democratic friends
The extract is as follows:
. cannot say, Mr.. Chairman thar twas surprised the
sentiments which fell from gentleman from New York.
[Mr. Smith, and the gentleman from Ohio, lMr. Gid
dngsl Not that they startling, but because they
The stereotyped sentimentaies which is
from the lips OF aboltionis have fallen upon the pub
lie often this day the least emotion oi
surprise
sBut sir as looked around these halls and beheld tho
repr eentaves Of thyone States congregated here
legislae under that glorious constitution which at
recognises their individuality and their union. and
maintain which each has soemnlY
confess, sir that startled. that in such place,
the very decorations of the temple declared the
sanctty of the Staies and the glory OF their aterna
unonbeore auditory, one half OF whom were the i'm
mediate representatives Of institutions Into which domestic
servude had struck its roots far and dcephe gentleman
CONSTITUTIONS destructive the unon and insulting
10 his iellow-represe natives.
Sir the institutions of the South have been asssed by
the buerest invectve and most unmeasured denunca-
ton representatives OF the South have listened ia
calm decorum, ithour complaint reply. Nay, more
sir they have been called up3S listen miserable
attempt fay history, and Pervesi tho painest provis
ons of the constitution, in order 10 sustain gentlemen In
q palpaole vlolstou OF theif consl't ti.onel oath.
81 do propose, Mr. Chairman, discuss with the
gentleman proprety the morality those institu.
ions which are mine by inheritance, and which
cured by tho federal compact not sir because
lear such discussion but because will aid in
long cherished desire OF establishing this hall central
philheaue from which the gentleman and his confed-
msat speed their fiery every por,ion OF
this cosnuy and again subject The land civil discod
and far concerned they shall have It, Ii the
constitution should prove inadequate the protection o
those Institutions was designed 10 feel strong Ia
he confidence that those Institutions have inherent power
enough project themselves for, sir II there is any truth
TO be from the history Of population is thar
people who, within few years. without the aid OF mmi
grafton Increase their numbers from handful to
upwards of three miions-a number greater than the
whole population Of colonies the time they threw OF
the British yoke and successfully resisted British power
m ns be In the enjoyment OF the comforts and sdvania
Of life most suitable 10 their condition.
..I tfnst Mr.. Chairman. that the abstinence which
have imposed upon myself viii be approved by the
scntatves Of the southern States and that they will permit
this challenge discussion 10 pass nnnoced and unsc
cepted aud that II again be called upon listen
10 the vile abuse vuperaon ofinsdIuons which il h
our duty protect this floor, let be in The
Election that although the gentlemen mar have attained
some notorey in the county scnuentu yet Ia the
Judgment OF he nation they have risen the dignity
Of statesmen"