The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-27

determination win be governed alone y their own notion.
o interest OF principle Of public policy and by those In
nnences which usually 10 action the public mind
the country Why then we not meet together upon
common ground without regard personal
TO ourselves and settle this question upon those principles
OF justice and equality which ought always TO character
ize the action Of American ffeemen2
Now Mr. Speaker speak here only for myself and say
to This House. what honestly believe that If the Terrific
y of Kansas forms State constitution tperatng the in
stuton of slavery IL viii be the result of the efforts OF
those who are striving to make her non-slayehoIdng
State did not vote for the Kansas Nebraska bill for the
purpose OF making Kansas slaee State voted for il 10
remove an unconstitutional restriction ia the Territory and
to restore that equality among the States of the Union
which existed at the adoption of the federal constitution
WIZ not speak harsh of any Of the political parties Of
the country but the efforts OF those in the free States
force upon that Territory system Of laws and institutions
without regard to the interests opinions of the bona fde
citizens thereof has produced movement on the
part OF many in the southern States who did believe Ii
poriant to an institution affecting alike their principles
ana their interest and TO the Union that the Territory
when men 20 there whether from the North or from the
South to engage in civil strife and disturb the public peace
OF the country, condemn them Nor shall personal con-
sequences TO myself ever prevent me from speaking my
mind as freely In reference to the conduct citizens of my
own section or State as Of those who reside in different
latitude
care not what may be the sentiments of the people Of
massachusetts, or OF Vermont OF New York of Penngy
yania their representatives forward here and
for just and equitable settlement Of theae questions in order
to quiet the public mind and thus preSrge the of the
ern members of this House in spirit such as their con-
suens do not believe exists in that section of the coun
try There is conservative feeling here and believe il
exists with every member from southern State and that
feeling rises far above any personal consideration affecting
individual members of this House. II is tine we should
quit talking Of the South of the North of the East Of
the West 1t is time should together and talk as
one people in regard to great country and the interests
which are to affect its future prosperity and future happ
ness wish to see these sectional feelings laid aside 1t
is time that members should the courage to create
instead OF following the public sentiment of their patticu
lar districts If there We're any quality to he admired
above all otherg in that distinguished man from the State
sdered his post of duty John Quincy Adams it that
he never attempted 10 follow but always TO lead public
opinion IN his own section of the country This
virtue in him which always admired. Are there now
here from the North who regardless Of the public
camor that regns in their country excited by demagogue
lie excitement which they have creaed-are there | say
no men here from the northern States who belonging
that party which has been denominated the republican,
party are ready to step forward and create soana public
opinion in his section instead af following n the
wake OF that morbid sentiment ermened by those who
care not groa for the honor Of their country OF the
perpetuitY Of stee nsuons2 hope that there are
some believe there enough in this House If left
to their own sober Judgment irrespective of the feelings
which have been improperly excited Of their constituents
irrespective OF the public camor that has been raised in
their immediate districts who are Conservative in their
notions and feelings and principles and who desire set
teneat OF this question on principles just fair and euta
done and when il is done, will far am concerua1
have no desire to be any longer member Of the Congress
of the United States.
In accordance With NY PROMISE now renew the motion
q te gentleman rom Pennsylvania Mr.. GRow,l to go
into oommee OF The Whole the stale OF the Union