Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-24

ferent sections oflhe Union, and putting at hazard
It's blessed existence.
Having adverted 70 the history Of the compro-
mise, and shown its true character, he said II
was effected chiefly by southern men, had been
treated as a southern measure, and its passage
retored the peace of the country and between all
sections Of the Union.
It was his belief that, if the Missouri compro-
mise should be repealed. il would open the doors
10 the repeal OF all other compromises, and per-
haps overthrow the glorious compromises of the
Constitution ITSELF
As to the soil in Nebraska and Kansas, il was
Improbable for slave labor, and free laborers
would so thther, and cultivate it, and frame their
constitution excluding slavery. For all practical
purposes. slavery is as efectnay precluded from
that region as if il were prohibited by law. What
motive could there be TO extend the present limits
Of slavery, when the lands TO which he had alluded
are not desirable for slaverya The south has land
enough to cultivate for ages II has its own
slaves, and will keep them under its own govern
menl and policy and will not allow anybody to
invade its rights with regard TO them-rigLts
secured and guaranteed by the Constitution. But
while this is the policy of the south, and its deter
mination, he could see no sound reason OF State
policy that would justify gentlemen in destroying
settled compacts, and disturbing The peace and
harmony of the Union. The motto should be, as
of yore: 4 piuri6us mum" united we stand,
divided we fall" ~
He then proceeded to examine the arguments
advanced in favor Of the bill, and in conclusion
eIoquently addressed himselfto the south and the
north in relation TO their duty TO the Constitution
and the Union.
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE replied that two speeches
had been made TO day the one Of quasi hostility,
the other ofopen hostility, TO the Inconsistencies
bill. The gentleman who last addressed the
committee mr. HUNT) came out openly and boldly,
not striking at it under the garb of friendship.
The other day, when the gentleman from New
York (Mr. CUTTING) moved that the Senate bill
be referred TO the Committee Of the Whole on the
state Of the Union, he (Mr. b. begged him to with
draw the motion but the request was refused.
He simply wished to warn the friends Of the bill,
who, from the previous course of the gentleman
from New York. may have regarded him as a
staunch friend of the measure, that, il they go
with the gentleman, they will take part in its de-
structon.
The movement was TO kill the bill, and stab it as
pretended friend. Did not the gentleman know
that the bill went to the Committee Of the Whole
on the state Of the Union they would be able no
more TO reach it, in the regular Of legisa
ton, than if it had been covered by amountaina
A movement against the bill from an open and
avowed enemy is TO be respected; but, when 1t
comes from gentleman of our own line the com
mttee should be apprised Of it, and weigh the
consequences. Il was throwing around the friend.
ly arm and saying chow is il with thee, my
brohera" while with the other stab is Inflicted.
The vote against sending the Senate bill to the
Committee ofihe Whole on tho state Of the Union
was gallant vote. Ninety-five men, taken by
surprise, by ambuscade, We're defeated on that oc-
cason by only ten votes.
He then proceeded to answer objections which
had been made 10 the bill; saying in the course of
his remarks, he did not believe that the repeal of
the Missouri restriction would be violation of
public faith.
He said. in the course Of his remarks: II you
do not pass the bill, you will furnish fuel for pc
litcal aboionists, and add 10 The fame Of those
salamanders who can only exist in the fire of
strife. 1fyou pass the bill, their occupation will
be gone. You will have erected barrier against
which the rampant spirit OF fanatcism will strive
in vain, and receive its overthrow.
Mr.. GROW obtained the floor when
The committee rose, and the House adjourned.