The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-04

more all had to pass through this fiery ordeal This na
nous work was done by ignorant men, who knew not how
men for acts that were then condemned but which
stand out IN bold reliefsoe Of them least-as ti
greatest that ever were executed by their hands Whehe
Senator DOUGLAS treated in the way previous
he performances nov going on am not informed
VI one thing, however confident the of,ener the,
burn num- the better for DOUGLAS and the worse for them
selves.
remember WELL when Sir Robert Peel introduced int
the House of Parliament his bill by which the whole
ests Of England were changed The revolution did moi
stop in Great Britain in Europe its effects fell
BY every nation throughout the civilized world This
aodsend to the poor All other interests but the
farming benefited by the operations of this bn Thai
had previously become rich The expense Of starving
many q the poorer class Of her Majestys subjects Sin
Robert Peel being the author Of this important measure
was burnt in eBgy But time rolled on now instead
OF curse as supposed by many statesmen this great
measure has proved blessing md preserved from
and sarvatDn thousands milons--of the people Of
Great Britain The provision in the bill which guarantees
the right that is exercised by the citizens Of every State
the Union to the people Of these Territories is follows
"SEc a. That the constitution all laws of the United
force and effect within the said srrtory Nebraska as
where within the United States except the eighth
Union approved March 1890 which, being Inconsistent
With the principle of non,ineryention by Congress with
slavery in the States and Territories recognised by the
OF $780, commonly called the compromise measures
Is hereby declared imperative and void being the
tent and meaning of this act not egae slavery into
Territory State to exclude it herefrom but
the people thereof perfectly free to form and regulate their
constitution Of the United States Popidc That nothing
herein contained shall be construed to revive put in force
iting, or aboishing slavery"
To my mind, other words of the same number could
be found that would better express the idea intended
Change the phraseoogy you please and it cannot be
full and comprehensive can II be more plain or
simple in its construction.
The Missouri Compromise, it is called, was law, and
no fbora
ana no more 80. Now let say word in reference to
the Importance which many gentlemen attach to this
ure Every man has right to his opinion, and thank
God here in free America he has also the right of
pressing that opinion but whether they worthy OF
consideration by of is another thing and in
this instance mine may be worth nothing 1t appears that
this compact it is generally styled is looked upon
for the first time nothing less than treaty in effect A
treaty with whom? Why, sir, treaty with portion of
your people, citizens within the borders of your own
territory; not with Indians, with foreign power Mr.
Chairman did ever hear Of the like before? treaty
between the general and portion of her
people! Is it possible sir that comprehension is go
limited not to the absurdy of the proposition
Who ever heard could believe before that this power
existed in the constitution Where is it be found in
discover any language which, to my humble mind confcrs
sach power If it did exist would give you nothing
for itnot q rush Instead Of blessing it would be a
curse to the people and the soony their institutions
urned to chaos the better
Mr. Chairman, said that every had right 10 ex-
press his opinions Whether they were weak and futile
Whether fhcy dictated by
common sense must be judged by Others and their
rectness must be proven by tehat unerring monitor
which never lies Sir am not prophet the son Of
prophet do expect that what intend % say
will have any weight whatever; but AS believe it. and
as am willing TO risk the opinion il shall be given.
Should be mistaken, can be off than many
men of great emnence and ability, who have done
the thing The prophecies of most men have proved
false that this fate awaits me is at all unlikely re
member when the Bank Of the United States lost her char
ter there all kinds Of woeul and ruinous predic-
~ m
ments and enterprises in America were TO be stopped
Water could no more find its Level vegetation would
grow all animated nature would be diseased aud
die One SENATOR BY his prophecies had converted this
beautiful land into bowling wilderness where solitude
was to reign supreme but time rolled on and there is still
some vitality left The waters seek their level and the
grain and the grass continue to grow
But Mr. Chairman, am dgressing. must return AID
continue with what promised the committee. There will
be this difference between my prophecy and those have
referred to- Mine u for prosperity whilst theirs were ioi
runmy wish being father to the thought The effect in
my opinion the passage of this bill win havewhch, "a
my mind Is the most yauabe-will be TO heal a wound
open, bleeding wound, which has been inflicted upon
the constitution Of your counry.
But 10 addition TO this, wish to state what In my
opinion viii he the effect Of the passage OF this BILL land
that il will pass | do entertain doubt) and Of ex-
tending the principles contained in IL the Territories
not simply Of Nebraska and Kansas but all the terrific
rics now in possession Of the United States which may
hereafter be acquired Even should you add the whole
Mexico TO possessions and extend the non-n,eryenon
principle Of this bill the whole Of IL in my opinion
slavery would be established The ambition enterprise
and goahcad principle Of the people Of the eastern west
ern, and northern States in all probability win take pos
session of every foot Of IL and the only can sec
that southern brethren stand by the bill with the re-
pcng clause IN ~ IS that they for principle dear 10
us all they rcpudae expcdency, dcspisc il they stand BY
The constitution where every member will stand who votes
for IT, Talking Of expediency II may be well politically
TO yield TO etpedency but whenever tho constitution has
70 be set aside TO make for IL the precedent is alarm
ngy dangerous TO the stability and perpeuiy of the
Union Once violate that instrument 10 the way indicated
and you open the door that may lead % its destruction
Step by step violation after violation may be the result
until there 10 nothing left Of that sacred instrument but
the carcass rolled in blank paper We win then be no
better OIL than France or England any other monarchi-
cal power.
wish TO furnish some eyidence-to me incou,ro-
yertibe evdenceof the true policy of non-intervontion
and that under the constitution slavery will not be toer
ated in the Territories. For this information have to
thank my friend from Indiana mir EseLrsul General
CAs in his Nicholson letter in regard TO non-in,ervep-
ton, says
" going back 70 our true principles go back to the
road Of and safety. Leave he people cho % be nf-
fectod BY MS question 10 adjust upon their op
md in their manner and shall render another tribute
70 the original principles OF government and furnish an
othor guarantee for ts permancnce and prosperity"
And again he said
But certain that the principle interfrence should
not be carried beyond the necessary Implication which pr-
duces H. should be limited to the creation Of proper gov
ernments acquired settled and 10 the necessary proy
ions for their eventual admission into the Union iarfpo a.
"a the time 70 DE pcope nhobing them 10 regpae nsr
,nforso concerns IN hcir o,rn ,cay
80 The article democratic c,ed ,,oeb. to,
TIE yeope are competent % gorern her.clpes."
The doctrine tat the people dare not be rnstd 10 man
age their domestic affairs in their way thouqht had
lopa since ,,da aI. and I.ft.s.