The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-08-13


in almost the identical language of the backepubean
convention that met in the place and nominated Mr.
Fremont for the presidency in June last -. ... .a
Hear what distinguished member of Mr.. Fimores cab
met says, in writing to friend on this subject;
al know and do you with what profound regret Mr..
Fillmore noted the action OF the present administration and
its friends in the opening anew that angry and dangerous
discussion OF slavery by the abrogaton Of the compromises
OF 1885, and with the repeal OF the Missouri Compromise
Rave shown, sir, that the convention which nominated
Mr. Hmcrc denounced the repeal OF the Missouri resrc
lion and ia his letter of acceptance he adopts the prnc
pes as announced in the recent declaration OF the National
Council at Philadelphia"
In bis address the people Of Albany, New YORK. no
saws that the agitation of 1850 WAS brought about by the
ACQUISITION OF new territory and unavoidable Hbut it
is for you say whether the present agitation when as
tracts the country and threatens CIVIL war has not been
reokessly and wantony produced by the adoption OF
measure to aid in personal advancement" IN Rochester
this model President" this second Washington uses
the following language .aa. .
Terrtoral governments had been provided for all the
territory except that covered by the Missouri Compromise
had suspicion that that to be disturbed have
hesitation in saying what most Of you know already that
was decidedly opposed to the disturbance OF that Compro
mise"
Yes sir he opposed TO its disturbance because the
Wilmot proviso upon it and Kept slavery out Oh IL
and the repeal thereof opened 1t to the settlement OF south
ern and Shareholders against whom and whose inter
he has always been and for whom he never gave
single vote during his whole congressional career but uni
formly voted with Adams Gddings, and Sadei and by
these speeches he ignores the only principle settled IN our
favor by the compromises of 1885, for if did not secure
that time the right of the people OF the Territories To
settle the question Of slavery for themselves the whole peo
pe North and South who sustained them are ignorant oil
their tree intent and meaning.
And do rot hesitate to go further, and say that his
northern friends upon this floor in favor OF restoring the
Missouri restriction Kansas and Nebraska and the
record will bear witness TO the truth Oh Why IL was
only few days since that under motion OF the gentle
from Indiana Mr. DuNSl to repeal that part OF tbe
Kansas BILL every supporter of Mr. fnlmore rom the
North one, Mr.. Walk, voted for Il In dismsslng
Mr. Fillmore do SO with the undoubted CONVICTION that
were he President with majority of Congress % support
him. that he would reenact the an-savery clause over
these Territories, and forever exclude us therefrom.
feel 1t my duty, Mr. Chairman, in this come xon TO
say that the American party of my State have uni
fomy endorsed and sustained this principle in the Kansas
BILL and in their convention Of the past year declared that
they regarded GALL opposition to the principles OF the Ne
act in relation to slavery hostility to the
constitutional rights of the South and all persons who
parake in such opposition as UNIT 70 6s recognised as mem
bers of the American party and is not my purpose to
it understood here that they prepared to back
down" from their solemn resolve
Now let turn for moment to Mr.. BuchananS past
record and see how he stands and this sir, will be
pleasing task for no man has been more consistent
Neither anti-slavery nor pro-slavery man, but
with the constitution his guide he has been prepared TO
do Justice counrymen in all sections without regard
to locality. About twenty years ago an eort was MADE
by southern to prevent the circulation OF hcenaay
documents through the mails, and find Mr. Calhoun
and Mr. Buchanan standing together and using their efforts
TO prevent northern aboltonis from spreading desolaoH
broadcast throughout the land.
In 1898 the following resolution was introduced INTO tue
Senate
Ths any attempt of Congress to abolish slavery in any
Territory Of the United States in which it exists would
serious alarm and just apprehenon in the States
sustaining that domestic institution would be violation OF
good faith towards the inhabitants Of any such Territory
Who were permitted settle with and hold slaves therein be
people such Territory have not asked or the
abolition Of slavery therein and because ''heS any seh Ter
tory thereof w be entitled TO decids that question ercuuoy
for hemseipos."
And we find recorded in favor of this proposition the
names of James Buchanan Henry Clay, John g. Calhoun
and other patriotic men, and among the nays appears the
name of Mr. Webster who was the great oil sueh men
rs Mr. Fillmore.
inc the use of her as for the detention Of fugitive slaves
was found in opposition 70 that measure and used every
effort his power prevent It's passage and athought
was passed over his head yet through his efforts ana un-
der his lead Pennsylvania democracy swept from the
statute-book because Of its injustice and wang
II is well remembered with what great anxiety m yer
and his cabinet in l944 looked to the annexation o.
II was viewed by them and majority Of the people o. Inc
South as the important OF the age for south
institutions as well aSthe fact that added strengt
and national influence the whole Union and 1t Is web
too with what violence was resisted by the
abolition leaders Of the North because OF this very effect
and the hdeous howl which was SET up startled ans
OF the south too and made them quail before It's influence
but in that hour when Others fsereo what 10 we see IN
the American Senate? Only HVe Foies non Wv ]
North in favor Of the Texas treaty, which was 50
ant 10 southern men-two Of whom were irou tne hey
stone State Buchanan and Sturgeon-two from tna snle
which can boast of Douglas and one from the e VINO
could boast Of her Woodbury. and her Pierce
In reference 10 the Wmot proyiso, bis course VAS bee
constitutional his record both In and out Of Congress-
has been searched by friend and foe and they have JAILED
TO find In Mr. Buchanan its advocate or supporter oeleF
ing il to be unconstitutional he has always opposed H.
cannot fail at this point TO call attention to the fact That IN
s42 when the great whg party Of this nation was using
its efforts limit the veto power Of the President mat we
hear the American Senate the voice Of James Buchanan
pleading for the constitution and Sr the South upon
that occasion he said
alt would be easy imagine interests Of the deepest i'm
porance particular sections which might be seriously en-
dangered by destruction In the southern States which
compose the weaker portion OF the Union apeees OF prop
erty exists which IL attracting the attention OF the civilized
world These States would have become parties e
Union had not their rights in this property been p
the federal constitution. IL Is possible tnat AZ some
future day the majority in Congress attempt by indirect
means to emancpse slaves OF the south There Is no
knowing through what channel the active spirit o
fsnatcsm may seek TO accomplish It's purpose Do we feel
In this hour OF peril at home as TO be willing TO
any Of the barriers which the constitution hasreared
ains hasy and dangerous 1egsson2 No, sir never was
the value Of the manifest than at the present
moment For the weaker portion OF the Union whose con-
utona rights are now aaied with such Violence 70 thnk
Of abandoning this safeguard would be almost suicidal
In Is4T4s when the territorial questions shaking
this government to its very foundation and when southern
in Of running the Missouri line through 10
the Pacific this great statesman gave 1t his warm and
hearty approval This line would have given to the South
fair division Of this territoy upon it the most ultra
OF section stood and with them he Stood and said
that II would be just equitable and fair to give II TO us
and the people Of the South well remember that there
that time something practical in the line of 36 deg 30
min. California Utah. and New Mexico would almost en-
irey have fallen TO the south of understood Its ef
feet better than northern men, and they therefore refused It.
But in It's stead majority Of the American Congress went
back TO the constitution and under that refused to make
line between the two sections but adopted the great prn