The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-09-04

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tion OF that OF 1882 Some additions however have been
made to 1T Going with the tide Of time, and the prog
OF the age in which live the democratic party have
felt to be their duty to make additions to their old plat
FORM and 1t Is to these additions that desire to call
the attention of the Senate and the country The first
which direct your notice Is in the following words
ResOlVed That the foundation OF this union of States
having been laid in and its prosperity expansion, and
eminent example In free government built upon entire free
person in regard to rank place Of birth, party
justly be deemed national constitutional in accordance
with Prncp which S bases M exclusive ogsn
And hence political crusade in the nineteenth century and
the United States Of America against Catholic and foreign
born is neither justified by the past history the future
prospects OF the country in unison with the spirit of
toeration and enlarged freedom which peculiarly dstin
guishes the American system OF popular government
This resolution asserts principle which, in my judg-
men must commend itself to the heart of every patriot
1t asserts the great principle of universal freedom of
science in matters Of religion and that there shall be
prescription predicated upon mans birthplace rei-
gon do not pretend that any person whatever ID
Rmenabe 10 the charge of interfering with these sacred
rights not here to assa to denounce but to ap-
prove and condemn; and, this resolution finds a
sponse in my heart readily yield to 1t the suggestion
which that response requires maintain the position
here and can maintain it elsewhere that whatever gen.
temen may profess whatever articles they may insert in
their creed il there be any American nationality if there
be American constitution broad enough TO shield every
American citizen wherever he may be- at home abroad
upon the land the this resolution will stand the test
of time.
come Mr. President consider the resolution in
this adenda to the democratic Pladorm-this codcil to
their old will and testament 1t is in the following
words:
Resoloed That, claiming fellowship WITH and desiring
the cooperation Of all who regard the of the
Union under the constitution the paramount ssue and
pudating all sectional parties and platforms concerning do
nec slavery which seek to embro the States and nce to
and armed resistance to law in the Territories and
whose avowed purpose, if contaminated must end in civil
and dsunio the American democracy recognise and
adopt the principles contained in the organic laws establish
ing the Territories of Kansas and Nebraska imbodyng
only sound and safe solution of the slavery question:
which the great national idea of the people OF this whole
country its determined conservatism of the
Unonon BY Congress 'oih saUery State and
Territory, in the Distric Of Columbia"
In this resolution in my humble judgment is comprised
the whole issue now before the country. | am called
either to affirm this resolution to enter my protest
against it. What does it propose? 1t asserts the great
doctrine of the equality of the States Is there Amer
senator here who will assume pretend to maintain
for single moment that the equality of the States is not
right beyond controversy and dispute? This resolution
goes further and the principles contained in the
Kansas Nebraska bill What are those prncples2 1t is
necessary for me to attempt TO enghten senator's
that point They are known and read of all but
not left to conjecture and 10 construction to whether
squatter sovereignty is in it. come to the resolution it.
SELF and find there the construction given by the demo-
cratic party to be this nonntererence by Congress with
slavery in the States and Territories in the District
| Columbia"
The attempt being made before the country to-day is
assert and maintain that Congress has jurisdiction
the question of slavery not only in the Territories but in
the District of Columbia. maintain that they have no
such Jurisdiction Is there southern here is there
constitutional here Is there national here who
will maintain that Congress has the power to abolish sa-
very in the District of Columbia know there those
upon the floor of the Senate who maintain this doctrine
but deny their nationality their constitutionaity.
This then is addition 10 the platform of the democratic
party which commends itself only my head but my
heart because IL goes home directly to the preservation Of
the rights Of my constituents and the honor of those who
dearer to me than life itself
come to the next resolution presented by the dem
ocratic party, and which is the real issue:
Re.oUsd That recognise the right Of the people OF
through legally and win Of majority q
actual residents and whenever the number Of their nhab
nestle slavery and be admitted the upon terms
perfect equality with the other States"
In the three resolutions which have read the principle
is asserted that State has right admission into this
Union with constitution prohibiting allowing slavery
her people may choose to elect Is there here who
controverts that regret TO know that there some
who do. But is there southern prepared to contro-
vert IL? II there Is let him stand up and present himself
TO the country ls there who recognises the rights
Of the States according 10 the compact under which we
live who maintain that any other restriction shall be
placed upon the State asking admission into the Union
than that which is prescribed by the constitution ITSELF
But single condition is prescribed by the wisdom OF
fathers and that is that the State desiring admission
shall have constitution republican In its form Now
told that II Is competent for the Congress Of the United
States reject State not account Of this constitution
al inability want Of conformity to republican nsttu-
ons but because the people Of that State n their wisdom
may be in their folly elected that slavery shall exist
there This Is OF the great issues before the country
which the republican party as they term themselves have
taken their stand, and upon which the democratic party
have planted themselves Which is right and which Is
wrong7 Who able to stand here and maintain that II
Kansas shall present herself with constitution recognising
the right Of her people to hold slaves she shall not under
the federal compact be admitted her place in the States
Of this Union There here gentlemen who controvert
that point but surely southern manno conservative
national object to the democratic party on that
ground. They maintain 1t; they assert It and accord
with them in Il
The NEXT resolution In the additions Of the Cincinnati
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Rssolved, That our geographical and political position
with reference TO the other states Of this continent less
than the interest Of and the development Of
growing power requires that should hold sacred
the principles involved 10 the Monroe doctrine their bearing
and import admit Of msoopstructOn they should be a
piled with unbending rigdity."
This i believe the FIRST time In the history OF parties
In this country when any party has asserted the
principles Of It's creedone Of the panks Of It's platform
the so.cacd Monroe doctrine My honorable friend from
Kentucky, mr. THOMPSON for whom cherish feelings
kindness and affection in addressing the Senate few
weeks ago. entered hs protest against the democratic party
on account Of this resolution affirming the Monroe doc
trne will read for the benefit of the Senate what my
honorable friend said on that OCCASION
Again resolution Of the Cncnn a platfnr.A adopts
the Monroe doctrine know that the Monroe doctrine
explained by Mr.. Calhoun, amounted TO nothing but
mere temporary thing, saggested by Mr. Canning the Eng
reference to Its bearing the then revolutions
In the South American States but STILL generally in
terpreted, taken In It's proper understanding, in the at
tude In which the people consrue IT, IL b virtual deesra
tion OF war against the whole human family"
think my friend from Kentucky is a little mistaken
He claims to be whig, as do, and to be standing
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