The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-08-12

opinions upon public affairs AT Rochester Be i reported
~ follows, viz:
aMr Fillmore said thai be had NJ reason 10 Disguise his
sentiments the snbect the Missouri Compromise which
seemed be the chief uf the unfortunate agiA-
ons that disturb the peace OF the country he said
that il would be recoected when he came into the Ad
mnisrraion the country agtated from centre 70 cir
eumference with the exciting subject Of slavery. Iha
question was then forced upon the oountry by The aCgu
on Of new territories aud he feared thai the eloquent
address Of the chairman him credit Tor tho set
eneHt Of that question than be vas entitled q but nos
however thar be would have deserved had bis power
equaed his desire But the truth was that many noble
patriots wings And democrats In both houses OF oengrr
rallied around and sustained he adminiHirAt0n at tina
trying time and 10 them chielg dae the merit q se
ting this exciting controversy.
Those measures USUALLY called the eDmprGuse measures
Of 1850 the contnued) were not in all respects was
would have desired but they the best thai cnnld be
obtained after proracted discussion Of this suhecf which
shook this republic from its its circumference aRa
felt bound to give them my official approval Not only
this but perceivng there disposition to renew the
agitation took the responsibility OF declaring IN snb-
stance in my annual message that regarded these mas
final settlement Of this question: and that the
laws thus passed ought to maintained until ne and
perience should demonstrate fhe necessity OF modification
repeal then thought that thn exciting subject WAS at
end and that there would be no further occasion TO In
troduoe it into the Legislation Of Congress
Territorial governments had becn provided for al 1
territory except that covered by the Missouri Compromises
and had suspicion that thar TO be disturbed u
have hesitation in snyingwhat most Of VOC know al
rsadyhat decidedly opposed to the disturbance OF
that compromise Good ia-h ms well as the peace OF Inc
country, seemed TO 10 require that cnpronise which
had stood for than thirty should not be wan
tonly disturbed These my sentiments then fully and
fearessly expressed verbally and in writing 10 all my
friends, North and South who solicited my opinion.
This repeal have been Pandoras box out Of
which issued all the evils which act the country with
out scarcely leaving hope behind" &c.
Now SIR take this language weigh II, strain after n
meaning suit your party purpose American north
southern examine il with all the anxiety Of part-
who hopes obtain from them strength for his
candidate WILL G0lElQ-
cred decided condemnation Of the repeal OF the Mssoar
restriction he speaks of the Compromise OF is5ohs tells
what then the condition Of the country and the IN
duceneuts which persuaded him 10 lend his sanction TO
that of couprouise He then goes on 10
speak of the excitement prevailing al this time In oonse-
euence of the agitation of the slavery question be ad
dresses his bearers apologsc tone Of his endorsement
of the compross of 1880 He refers 70 the Ne
braska and Kansas SPandoras box"as rBopeuing
the slavery agitation He also that the Compromise
Of 1850 did embrace the territory covered by the Mis-
restriction and that ne had suspicion that the lat
would be disturbed aad that be was decidedly opposed
10 its repeal.
Well just here call the attention Of the committee to
this portion Of his language because il is most Significant,
and perhaps has had much or more than else
to do in forming my Judgment as to his position lie Says
that he regarded the Compromise Of 1850 as complete
settlement far applied 10 the territory not covered by
the Missouri restriction; In other words that N his
Judgment the Of 1920 applied terrtsry not covered
by the compromise Of 1850 Now, SIR, see how
this IL II be successfully densd that the Missouri
Compromise in fact superseded by that Of 1850 We
know tat large portion Of Utah territory lies north OF
the parallel of 30 deg 30 min that large portion OF the
territory Of New Mexico hes north OF % deg % min you
vi find that considerable portion Of the territory just
below the southern boundary line Of Kansas within the
Louisiana purchase and north Of 90 deg 30 min owned
by the Indians and that under acts Of Congress and Ger
tain treaties wih the Indians slavery has been nrodnoed
and still exists heeIn il IL tbs apparent that the terri
torial bills Of Utah and View Mexico embraced territory
covered BY the Missouri Compromis., and ths AZ those
bills did not contain tie slavery restriction in the Conpro
mise Of Is2a clearly ahrogAted That rot only 10
this So that the treaties with the Indians and the acts
Of Congress referred RuthsrLng the ntrodactOn Of
slavery had long anterior 70 1850 erased the Line o. ls-o
How then ask can Mr.. Fillmore with his knowledge
q the spulAtons and effect OF our treaties with TIE In
diana sac the acts Of Congress relative to themhOw can
he in the face Of lis approval Of the territorial bs Of View
Mexico and Utah contend tst the Missouri Comproulse
was unaffected by them Thsy included territory en-
braoed within that Compromise they were acts Euhse-
uueuy passed and in spirit and substance incon-
ssent with Of 1870 According to all rules Of con-
strucou e clause OF that ACT was To-
pealea.
This much in reference to the platform upon which Mr.
Fillmore has placed himself and the destinations Of hiH
opinions be has lately unds IN hts speeches
They in themselvcS afford asufcent gnideto any south
who wishes do right who disfosed 70 rlse
above pary obligations and who IN hs wachulnrss u me
gh and interests Of his section, pays no heed 70 peSoA
conseuucnceA
But sr there are other matters be considered IN e.
snining Mr. FillD0rss claims 70 support
In these times Of party platforms IN hese tines Tnen
leading made of mis,rzby small material N
these tmrs when have looming up before The public
eve Of rehl large proportions IN these tne when
ms ON OIn80nh uttMAho
there great directing intellect which al can follow
AAy these times Il IL well for not only 70 look AZ me
man himself who claims surars but also 70 look al
those who follow and support him. propose 70 Eutect
Mr. Fillmore that test Why, SIR, what DO We see IA
miEne not there but non-slaveholding StaieE
which Mr. Fillmore has erci0rAl ticket and IN one Of
these tIndiRaAl Mr. DUEx, member Of tins House, and
who has only attsmpted n this gson 70 have me
Missouri line restored but who has and over agnn
declared that be would consent 10 anv new aFe
State coming into the Union, has been appointed f
slector.
The failure 10 organize electoral tickets tn the free Sres
be regarded significant eridencs that VERY large
portion Of the kB0w-nothing party tn tboss STAIRS bias ben
sunk into the dirty pool Of black rsVuhiirsusn i
known that IN the STATE of Massachusetts, and In various
Other Sate there have been ruptur@ in American meet
was sought to be made in favor q Mr. Fillmore the
party NOMINEES breach took place
Again, sir What do ses hsrs2 On this very hoors
within TINS House hare more than once every
northern supporter Of Mr. Fillmore with exception,
and he soufhsrDbOn man voting 10 restore the Missouri
Compromise
Mr. BOWIE who is the exception
Mr. WALKER Tho gentleman from View York NJ
VELK II Gm wrong hope VII BE eorrsrasd What
70 think Of such Allies these heevs and DO
the whole body Of my Psope that the Missouri rpsrrccn
unconstitutional; tnaz il blow AZ StafE
squAiitF II was submitted by the South but hn
been aaed by by the Norh Afterwards this rassrrtor
removed and were n fhy restored 70 rg and
our equality. Yru know fn we'll say IA IN boastng
spirit because Afer TIE people in my secou IN 1850
Huccubee 70 party dictatun and yielded " tins mssr
able compromises policy which has long inteerea with the
prosperity II the South, fhs iasf disposed
Epenk hoastfuily n my ssction hut think may say
fAiEand ron win agres with ehzs te restoration u
the Missouri restriction could he scquesced in BY the