Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-03

mestc institutions of the various Territories Of the Union In
the opinion Of those eminent who hold
gress is invested with rghul authority egate upon
the subject of slavery in the Territories the Sh section Of the
preparatory to the admission Of Missouri null and void
while the prevailing sentiment in large portions Of the Union
the doctrine that the Constitution of the United State.
every citizen inalienabe right into
the Territories with his property Of whatever kind and de-
scpton and hold and enjoy the under the sanction
of the law Your committee do feel themselves called
upon into the discussion Of these
tons They Rrooe the grace rhch produced the
agitation the sectional STRIFE aud the fearful struggle of 1850
AS Congress deemed it wise and prudent refrain from de-
Gliding the matters in controversy the either by affirming or
repeating the Mexican laws or by NJ act decaaoy Of the
intent of the Constitution and the extent Of the proec-
ton afforded by il to slave property in the Territories 6ur
committee prepared recommend departure
from the pursued that OCCASION either
by affirming repeating the eighth section Of the Missouri
by act deearatoy Of the meaning Of the constu
ton in respect to the legal points in dispute"
In voting for this bill called upon to follow the
lead of the President in this departure from the compro
mise of 1885, and, with the subseryient Of
his creatures to violate pledge adhere to the plat
form of 1852 and thus reopen thu slavery agitation in
its formidable aspect This have refused to do
and confidently appeal TO you To whom shortly
to surrender trust to say whether have not in
this respect done right.
Events daily Transporting consaip to believe that
the annulmen of the Missouri compromise act Of 1s20s
the first of series of measures long premedtated and
deliberately pursued having for thF object the forma
ton of great sectional SouthernPary, of which the
der to win the South aud proptate the favor Of her c
in addition the repeal Of the prohibition of slavery
north of latitude 36o S0 it designed obtain regard
less of expense the National Treasury additional
rtory from Mexico. The Gadsden treaty. recommended
by the President to the Senate for confirmation stipulated
to pay Santa Anna the exravagant Of 600 600
for mere fragment Of territory to supply additional re-
sources to the slave States. This treaty modified In
many essential particulars has been returned Is Mexico
and is now in progress of negotiation.
In pursuance of the political scheme it was de-
at early day acquire Cuba utterly reckless
of consequences To that end gentleman was selected
to represent this country at the Court Of Madrid whose
appointment occasoned alarm in the minds Of those who
acquainted with his disposition manners, and poll
teal sentiments Whether he attempted to open nego
tations for the peaceable acquisition Of Cuba is not
known but it is certain that attended his ef
forts, If any made. The seizure Of the steamer
Black Warrior by the authorities at Havana afforded
Mr.. Soule, credibly informed the opportunity
to address communication to the Spanish Government
SO lnsoentin tone peremptory in manner and ceuc-
ed in language of characterize insulting as to render
compliance with his demands in the highest degree i'm
probable Whether the affair will be adjusted or whe-
Their about to be precpitated into pro-
bems that time alone solve That an effort will be
made directly or indirectly ut the conquest Of Cuba,
and its incorporation into the Union additional slave
territory, admits, think, of little doubt war with
Spain and her allies this question: France and Eng
land would place in instant and Immediate jeopardy mil
lions of dollars Of the hard earnings of the people Of the
Atlantic States invested in ships and their cargoes and
advance the personal objects of political traders.
Under such grave and portentous circumstances, we
are unwilling to contribute by our votes or otherwise,
any aid or assistance to these selfish and destructive
schemes, although under different state Of things
would regard the annexation of Cuba with decided favor
and however calamitous might be- when satisfied
that the rights of citizens have been violated and
dress demanded in van would enforce justice at what
ever hazard
We have reached the conclusion Of task with pain
and deep regret that occasion should have arisen
which rendered necessary for to address you in the
manner we have DONE Conscious of the recttude of
our conduct, entertain fears that you will disap-
prove condemn it.
In the message of President Pierce, delivered at the
opening Of this session of Congress- find the following
some of which possess peculiar Significance and
therefore we append it:
Itis part of my purpose to give prominence any
subject which be regarded set at rest by the
deliberate Judgment OF the people, But while the is
bright with promise and the future full Of demand and in
ducemeS for the exercise of active intelligence the
never be without useful lessons of admption and nsuc
@ nSSss S sa
have closed over all who oriag the
Rod filed with anxious apprehension sueoeSsai war had
Just terminated Peace brought with 1t augmentation
Of territory Disturbing questions arose. bearing upon the
domestic institutions of portion of the Confederacy and
involving the constitutional rights of the States But not
whstandng differences of opinion and sentiment which then
existed in relation to details and specific provisions the
quiecence Of distinguished citizens whose devotion to the
Union be doubted has given renewed vgor
institutions and restored OF repose and security the
public mind throughout the Conederacy. THAT
IS TO SUFFER no SHOCK TERM,
POWER TO AVERT 1T, THOSE PLACED HERE
ASSURED"
We have the honor to remain faithfully your obedent
servants JAMES MAURICE,
First Congressional District New York
JOHN WHEELER,
Sixth Congressional District New York
JARED Y. PECK,
Ninth Congressional District New York
RUFUS W. PECKHAM,
Fourteenth Congressional District New York
ANDREW OLIVER,
Sixteenth Congressional District New York
WARRINGTON, MAY "a, 1854.