The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-21

construed 70 revive or put in force any laws or rcgua
ons which have existed prior To the net of sth of
March 1890 either protecting establishing prohibiting or
aboshing slavery Can language he more e.nrE ~ =,
conclusion more certain that this bin neither establishes
nor prohibits slavery Why then the suggestions
which have referred 10 made by the opponents of the
bli Do they intend desire deceive the country as
to the true character Of this organic aw BY ii the Ter
ntoy e open and the emgrant is invited to 60 up and
possess the land under the @gis OF the constitution and
make their own laws without let or hindrance Upon him
conferred the power and with him is the responsibility
for its exercise
II Is said that the passage of this bill win cause great
excitement IN the country do in this opinion
and see no adequate for the predicted result Excite
ment-mongers do not control the public opinion Of the
country They may pipe markeplaecs but the people
viii not dance Their fantastic tricks and pre-
tensions may attract attention. but the calm judgment of
the masses is undsurbed unless il is with pity disgust
Sir the people understand these agators they have
heard their howl before During the last it above
the clash Of arms and exhorted the people not to rejoice
oyer victories won but to disgrace and abandon patriotic
administration The people know who would apply the
torch to the temple Of liberty and dance while Rome was
burning But what is more the people understand this
question: ms fully appears by the extracts Of letter which
VIII read to the committee was written by constit
uent Of mine plain man pursuing his quiet life yet like
every true freeman, watchul Of public affairs.
He says in his letter:
81 notice the solers &c, are making great ado in
relation to Mr. Douglass report from the Committee Ter
Judge Douglass BILL for il takes the national ground
sa the s s Of with the
the doctrine of the constitution The Compromise 1850
nothing more than this doctrine
Sir thus that the people talk thus that one of
them writes and il will be vain for agitaors to hope for
sympathy whenever and wherever such intelligence and
sound opinions found My friend states the argument
in the "maum ia parp0 FORM but the statement proves
full knowledge of the question: and the principles appl
cable to it.
With like my correspondent for auditors what
cess would attend abolionis in ringing his changes
the cnormiy Of slavery the snbservency of the
North, and the repeal of the Missouri Compromise?
Sir, in closing, must aude again TO the bad taste
tho of
designate their threat arguments
The "Dea head and bloody bones politically Of those
who voted for the Missouri Compromise in 1920 para
ded like feons corpse. This may alarm the fears it
will not convince the Judgment Let say, sir that If
this bill has caused and still exciting, such intense pub
lie indignation at the North as to Justify evil forebodngs
for those who advocate it, the quiet which the
ures OF adjustment in 1850 occasioned all deuson
The general acclaim of appreciation which heard from
all sections OF the country that occasion the merest
Song of the syren if land is again to be convused
with excitement by reenacent Of the principle of the
adjustment
How false history If this excitement exists were the
impressions of Clay and Websernen whose hearts
devoted TO the and prosperity of this Union-when
they turned for the last time their eyes upon the in
the heavens! For than third Of century they had
been connected with the legislation Of the country During
this period they had been prominently connected with the
party questions of the day. In their age sir when de-
cning reminded them of other worlds their intel
ects still vigorous Providence seemed to them
take part IN those great measures OF adjustment between the
North and the Southhgh OCCASION and most noble actors
The occasion for the exhibition of patriosm-tho
country, and not party in danger. If their former
course had been PARTISAN they superior to party
and il patriotic Their reward the appreciation Of
admirng countymen and the fond belief that they had
aided in founding territorial policy in which the jarring
Interests OF the North and the South reconciled
Following in their footsteps and seeking to maintain
the bond of peace the friends Of this be
told that they agitatng the country2 Sir it
me that II is the opponents and the friends of the
Nebraska bill who the agitators While the latter re-
gard the measures Of adjustment of 1850 final the for
mer are striving to maintain the abandoned policy of 1920
by which the federal government assumed the control of
the irritating question Of slavery II to stand by the legis
lation of 1850 is agitation, then agitators if TO
maintain the cardinal rights of free government is aga-
ton then we agtators and If to grant to Nebraska
the immunies which Utah and New Mexico enjoy Is
agitation then agitators.
Entertaining the views and opinions Of the bill which
have indferenty expressed shall heartily give
II my vote, and in doing shall not only act upon the
convictions Of my Judgment but in pursuance of that
spirit OF compromise which has been the harbinge of
peace to our beloved country
Sir, sectional camor does disturb me will violent
denunciaon swerve from my purpose but shall abide
in confidence the judgment of my constituents Ii Is their
right TO reign and rule in political affairs II is for this
right which contend IT, in its exercise support OF
this measure is condemned shall cheerfuy submit to
their Judgment attempt overthrow the const-
tuition Of my country because my opinions have been dis
regarded.