The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-12-19
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onio' made on Monday, Is not important save
as Tar as 1t is an exposition of the views of his
party. As the position of spokesman seems
20 nave been accorded him, we give some ex.
tracts of his remarks
Hentiemen tell us that even eight States are
going to retire and form a government of their
own, and that we have no mower of our own
10 prevent II. But we have power What
power nave we Will they tell us ! He had
oisaFowed any inten ton 10 harm a hair Of the
neau OF any oody. You will not wait for an
overt act from Mr. Lincoln, but are de ter-
mined 10 go out on the supposition that he
VIII commit an overt act. Is there ANYTHING
you complain of in the character, habits or
principles OF Mr.. Lincoln The Vice Presi-
ueht Is ceyond suspicion. The day of compro-
misses is at an end. After the experiences " g
nave had In Congress, il is absolutely ridicu-
ious TO talk about them. The moment the
american people cut loose from the sheet
ahcnor o. OF loerty, that moment the Republic
ls ut an end. We must submit to the unmis.
taSeao'e verdict OF the people. De said he
would yield to nocompromise. They had won
the victory as all otners had and had no com.
promises TO make. The controversy mast be
met alone by the Const tu tion, and when we go
astfay from that we shall get into difficulty.
Inc South claims constitutional right 10 se-
cene from the Union. If that be So we have
ahu . never had any government. South Caro-
una Is small State, aud we should not mis-
her much II she was swallowed by an earth
quake tomorrow. OF himself, he would al
low her to go, but as a member of this Con-
gress and supporter OF the Constitution, he
could not do so. A Stale has no constitutions
al right 10 go out-they can revolutionize. and
II they conquer they are righi, but If they are
conquered they are rebels.
That is the character of all revolutions, II
successful, all well; if unsuccessful the Gov
ernment treats them as traitors. He did not
see any cause to apprebend that any party
intends to make war on the seeding States-
he only asserted the right TO do So if we see
hit. He would not advise or counsel to it.
He would be very tender of the rights OF the
people, who were about TO break up govern
ment under which they had deli berately come
10 the conclusion that they could not live
But he apprehended that the necessities of
our position would compel us to take an aus
tere ground. Although a State secedes he
cannot recognize the right to go out Of the
Union until she gains the consent of the
Union. The Chief Magistrates duty is to
execute the law IN every part and parcel of
the Government. He cannot be released from
this obligation. Nothing in the Constitution
OF the United States warrants his saying that
single star has fallen. He is sworn not to
know that State has seeded. or pay the
least respect to the resolutions declaring
that they have done so. X
The Senator from Texas says he will force
the ignominlous treaty in Fan ueil Hail. Well,
you may We know your powers. We know
your bravery. We do not want to fight with
you; hut, nevertheless, if you drive US to the
necessity, we will use all the powers of the
Government to maintain it intact in all its in
tegrity. Ii we overthrow it. ours Will be the
same tate as thousand governments that
have been subverted. If you are the weakest,
then you must go TO the wall. That is all
about 1t. That is the condition in which We
stand. L can see no power in the Government
TO release Senator from this position. / did
not take an oath 10 support the CONSTITUTIONS
Unless one seeded, there was no such immu-
nity. NO way, then, can it be done. except by
standing upon the Constitution of The United
States and demanding equal Justice for all
and vindicating the flag of the nation. But
you may make your way out, by making war
and Vlndicatng the right of Independence
II you do so, you should have history in
mind. No man would regret more than him
self the disruption of any portion of the
United States by those who think themselves
impelled by grievances from which there was
no honorable release. But il is matter of
prejudice, superinduced by listening to the
enemies of the Republican party, as if we
We're enemies. We have been branded as
traitors and as John Brown men. But if the
South will secede, we will preserve the glo-
rious future Mexico owes England eight
million. They will ask of us protection.-
They have all the elements to build up glo-
rious Repu bican empire. Still we would do
any thing for Union.
OUR CoUNTRY's DANGERS AND THE REMEDY
From the ALBANY Atlas, Rep ) Dec. IS
X Substantially, Republicans and
concede that the question of the rights Of
Sou thern, well as Northern property
In the Territories, during the territorial
cC ndiiion, has been judicially settled Why
not accept this settlement as disposition
OF the whole controversy Nobody's opin-
ion will be compromised by such q course
L! Will be mere acquiescence in the de.
cisions of the tribunal which the Consti-
tuition created TO decide such questions -
Why cannot the Republicans in Congress take
this view of the su hlect, and vote for a decla-
ratory resolution affirming snch r settlement 7
Why cannot Mr. Lincoln avow his acceptance
OF this ruling of the coordinate branch Of
the government, to which The decision of the
subject properly belongs. and his determine
ton In his official action 10 abide by il ! Tins
the Repu blicans in Congress, and the Presi-
dent elect could give instant and permanent
peace 10 the country, and become the sayiors
instead OF the destroyeTs of the nation
Is not this a time for them to Weld to the
Impulses of patriotism, and rise TO the courage
and responsibilities OF the emergency! Let
them meet the opportunity, avert the impend-
ing calamitIes and preserve their country and
successive generations of freemen will bless
their memories and long ages of history will
enrol them among the benefactors of the hu-
man race.
fer that an adjustment, substantially upon
the basis which we have proposed, shou Id as
sumo the form OF an amendment of the Com
sttntion-and we can appreciate that some
the meaning CT The Constitution in its present
form, may. nevertheless, be quite willing 10
adopt it and engraftit upon the fundamen tai
law. The Cons is singularly obscure
upon the subject of power over the Territories
Such power as has been hitherto exercised has
been rather inferred from that instrument
than founded upon any express provision
touching this subject. M light it not be well to
follow declaratory exposition by Congress-
with an amendment of the Constitution TO the
following effect:
THE Congress may establish governments
for the Territories of the United Sta 'es; and
any Territory having population equal to
the constituency of one member OF Congress,
and having adopted, by vote of the citizens
of the United States resident therein, a Con-
republican in form, may be admitted
by the Congress into this Union as q State
and neither the Congress, nor the people of a
Territory, during the territorial condition,
shall, by legislation or otherwise, anDul or
impair rights of property recognized by the
laws of any of the States"
This amendment is drawn in harmony with
the Constitution. 1t does not mention the
word slavery, and yet IL fully covers the case.
1t also defines the power of Congress over the
Territories and contains wholesome provi-
sion about the admission Of new States, which
will be appreciated without further eXplana-
tfon.
We appeal to the North, to the reasona BILE,
thinking men of all parties, whether there is
any thing dishonorable or bumiliatiDg on the
part of this section Of the Union, in settli.g
the pending difficulties on the terms which we
have proposed We insist there is not, and
that, In the face of dangers, the extent and ca
lamity Of which no human foresight can mea-
: ure, there ought not 10 De any hesitation. So
far as the question of interest is concerned, we
should be ashamed of our section of the Union
fit feared to trust itself TO the freest and most
open competition in the Territories, with the
men, the labor, the properly and the enter
prise of any of the States. Give all a fair field,
admit the emigrants from any and all of the
States, with the rights otproperty which they
Pr loved at home and If the settlers from New
\ ork and The free North lose in the race, il
will be their own fault and they will have no
right 10 complain. We are quite willing to
take the chances, that, when new States come
TO be formed, their influence and their ideas