Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-10-09

oil annexlng condition respecting slavery
they might annex any other condition, and
thus it might come TO pass that, instead offs
confederacy of States of equal power, VIC
should exhibit mongrel association; that
in the case Of other new States, they were
not conditions upon their sovereignty, but
voluntary compacts, relating chiefly TO the
pnblic lands and mutually beneficial; that
the extension of slavery was favorable 10
the comfort Of the slave ind TO the security
Of the white race Sc.
The proposition by Mr.. Taylor, (Which
I think had been made at the previous seq
stony was defeated by small majority, and
the bill passed without the obnoxious cor.
diton.
Missouri assembled her convention, form
ed constitution, and transmitted 1t 10 Con-
gress. In that constitution she unfortunate
" inserted clause against free blacks; and
when at the session of 1S20-'2l, it w.s
proposed 10 almit her into the Union the
same party who had supported the condi-
ton, taking advantage Of that exceptionable
clause, now opposed her admission.
did not reach Washington until in Jan.
uary, and when got there found tie mem
bers from the Slave States and some from
others in despair. All eforst had been
tried and failed TO reconcile lie parties
Mr.. Lowndes had exhausted all his great
resources in vain. Both parties appealed 10
me, and, after surveying their condition,
went TO work. saw that each was so
committed and welded 10 lis opinion that
nothing could be effected without compro-
mise; and the point with me vas 10 prcs
pose some compromise which should involve
no sacrifice Of principle. got committee
of thirteen appointed by the House, and
furnished to the Speaker (Mr. ,Taylor)
| list Of such members as | wished embrac.
ing enough of the res!rctionists 10 carry
any measure, if they would agree with us.
In that committee proposed, and with its
assent, reported to the House a clause, by
way Of condition, 10 be annexed 10 the act
admitting her, substantially like that which
was finally adopted. 1t was defeated in the
House by Mr.. Randolph and Messrs. Ed.
wards and Burton, Of North Carolina, voting
against it.
Ny next movement was 10 set joint
committee ST twen'y-fOur oppointed by tie
two Houses. That on the part of tho
House was chosen by ballot, and list which
| made ont were appointed, with few ex-
eeptions. They reported the resolution,
now to be found on the sattlte book, which
was finally passed March %, 1921, ard
settled the question.
Never did party put SO much al hars
zard as the restrictiotis.s did or SO small a
question as that was which arose on the
second occasion, growing ont ortle consti-
tuition oi Missouri. Never have seen the
Union in such danger. Mr.. King, OF New
York, was understood 10 concur in all the
measures of the restrictionists. He was a
member Of the Senate, spoke largely on the
subject, and was mcst triumphantly refuted
in one Of the ablest speeches of Mr.. Pink
ney, Of Maryland that ever heard
Besides the topics employed in the frss
instance, on this second occasion the main
effort of our opponents was procrostination;
they urging that the mntter should be put off
until the new Congress. We believe that
their real purpose was 10 consolidate their
party and TO influence the Presidential cleo
ton then approaching. never was in bet
ter health aud spirits, and never worried
my opponents more. coaxed, soothed,
scorned, defed them by turns, ss thought
the best effect was 10 be produced. To-
wards those, Of whom there were many
from the free States, anxious for the settle
ment of the controversy, employed all the
persu'tions and cOncilialion in my power,
AT the conclusion OF the business was
exhausted; and am perfectly satisfied that
| could not have borne three weeks more Of
such excitement and exertion. .....-.
| This account Of that memorable question
is written FIR your own satisfaction, and
not for publication. l, issthe first draught;
and return no copy.
Your letter has brought on you a great
infictiOn in this long epistle. You must
ascribe II to the friendly feelings excited by
yours. l rarely commit this sort Of offence.
With great respect, ..-..
..-.. am yours, faithfully,
Vim. S. Woods, Esq. H.CLAr.