The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-11

t0Ou&nS the senator little mistaken. the nr6t
place the doctrine that the organized Territory may
srcise this power California never was organised
Mr. PuoH said he thought the thirteen original colonies
were the Grst instance Of squatter sovereignty.
Mr. GRxxsThat the only kind Of squatter sovereign
~. il neutrality-suspicious. In the Territory; and IL
that the kind opposed to It. 1t is the kind Of
luton for which our forefathers drew the sword and
fought the battle Of Bunker Ill., and maintained the right
or squser sovereignty and sustained themselves in the
eyes Of the world In order to evade the force and effect
q the decision in the bred Scott case they told that
slavery local and freedom national When the con-
stituuon formed, out Of the thirteen original States
twelve had slaves and one had provided for Abolition but
proposition slavery local and
the right to bold property In slaves was national He
serted that proposition and he intended TO maintain it.
The subject was postponed without Mr. Green conciud-
ing bis remarks until TO morrow, and the Senate wen.
into executive session. after which the Senate adjourned
;, House OF Representative.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1860
TM +" IRREPRnsIDII CONFLICT" BETWEEN THE NORTH AND
THE SOUTH.
Mr.. GARTRsLI, (dem.) Of Ca, in his opening remarks
said-Nothing but Of duty in this hour of peril
would induce to address the House upon the present
occasion No one regrets more than do the existing
state Of things in this House, and yet thorough con
hdence that the blame Of this disorganzaon viii not at
aach TO me- nor TO the party with whom acting The
relative positions Of the representatives OF the different
political parties upon this floor we'll known to the
couly aud for one content that the records Of our
proceedings should be submitted TO the countryside tho
whole Of the American people. me that our
action here but the beginning in legislative sense, of
that accursed rrepressble conflict of doctrines and
principles of which we have lately heard go much
conflict Of enduring and opposing iorces-of
war upon the South But IT, this conflict is
10 come-I tell you gravely, dispassionately and
pespectfuly-h this conflict is come, If war is to be
proclaimed upon the rights and institutions of fifteen
States Of the Unionn these States be denied the
solemn Of the constitutional our property is
still 70 be taken frop and prompt surrender denied
TO us the principles Of the republican party are still to
be maintained and their purposes TO be accomplished and
by acts Of unfrendy legislation to be deprived Of full
Participation in rights In all Territories belonging TO
an the people Of these United States then for one am
free to confess that perhaps would be better that
House should never be organized. II you members Of
shall show your present acts naicae your purpose
to do, upon our rshts-if you do not put an end to
your eggressons, and II you are determined that
the conflict shall come, then warn you, and warn
those whom You represent to beware Of dangerous
ground upon which you reaa II you do not b, warned,
the disgrace and the dhonor forever The present &C.
neration OF at the South like their ancestors may
be truly cassed as law abiding men. These States
united in great confcderacy by fathers they
each have sovereign power within their own borders
perfect union to establish justice TO ensure domestic
tranquility to advance the general welfare and IN
postery tell you that to this constitution the people
OF the south are devotedy attached and they are ready
now Is they have ever been ready In te past TO pay
sincere and willing homage to IL, as long a,
they are allowed 70 enjoy their full m.asure OF
political tights. But these rights invaded-if you
continue aggrcssions rights the
sutiona rights Of the people of the South, will be
compelled to sever the Union and you will see severed
into many pieces there the
wouli tell that the principles of justice have
been observed towards US In the pastf reply that there
have been millions Of property in fugitive slaves o. which
we have wrongly deprived in violation Of the CON
stituticn and law Of the land Have we had domestic
Of brethren Harpers Ferry, shed by the poor,
miserable deiuded men you employed TO invade
n lagi m
OF the nation, have endeayored to promote the
upon people, and the compelled to bear,
be the and the evidence Of your se0shness Do
you tell that have perfect Uuon9 answer,
tainy Why, SIR such have been the insults and the
aggressons upon by the people Of the North whom
we looked upon hitherto most patriotic and brothers
will for good evil that there has been scarcely left
any Union at all II is Union merely 10 name, but not
y Union in sentiment substance. Where is the pa.
animal, every section Of the country and glow IN the
national hear What s the result Of the ratrcida
s. you have me been oo,pns ~, 1
We have this grave question submitted to the
whole American reople-Can the American Union longer
remain intactr remarked few days ago upon this
floor, by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, that tho
slavery question was the only upon which the people
Of this country divided. But do no. intend to
enter into defence CT the institution Of slavery upon this
occasion needs none at my hands. Is sanctded by
usage and supported by enlightened Christians, aud
recognized by the constitution OF common country;
and say here boldly and fearlessly, that domestic
ranteed rights and privileges Of the people Yes,
sir maintained and defended, though i. shsuld be
By resort to arms To question sao our rights is as
4uiry this subject s to insult US, and 70 dare
% assa by such course our institutions s to invade
peace. And let say here, that will defend them
from every kind of interference will further explain
what Understand 10 be rights the legal constitu
win further undertake 10 show that these rights
cear and sacred possess and that they have
win in the arst place, solcmny, disagrecaoc
though may be to you, as II is indeed to mo and to my
people let Ifee duty 70 announce the solemn fact
here day, that if this aggression continues upon the
slevehodipg people Of the South they will be compelled
the tie which binds Us to the
ponosably II may, forcibly II we must (Here mem
Der called for reteraion Of this sentiment, which
ND 70 have it engraved upon your minds want you
70 bend my woros home to your people want you to
e4ehem thai humble representative Of an intelligent,
alnw abiding gallant and patriotic constituency, stated
sore to-day, that the avowet purpose Of the abolition
paH b attempted 70 be carried out into practical opera
IN, md their assaults, and insults, and nvisions upon
: or rehts, and upon our honor, do not Immediately
eyy scored principle Of honor of justice, Of equality Of
eeR Hcservston to break Off every tic which now binds
them 70 the Union-peaceably il they can, forcibly il
hey must. I trust gentlemen understand me plainly
enough now We claim, as part Of our constitu-
% s s ne Of t S laws
'euonaly OF the act, and in some Of your States you
nave enacted laws which violate the constitutional com
pact by practically multiplying that law. You your
discrimination to prevent any further admission Of slave
States into the Union. We demand that slaves state
past You proclaim that it your determination TO cen
line slavery within It's present limits. We, the other
hand declare that justice to the MASTER and humanity
~ the slave, imperiously requires expansion and
protection. We hold that the people Of the have
right TO 60 withHther slave property into any and all
OF the Territories OF the unon and while there to be
u fully protected in the uninterrupted enjoyment Of
that property as Northern men to have their
property protected You this right Of
justice and equality, and you demand that
Ill the Territories accorded that mny hereafter
be accorded shall be devoted exclusively u free labor
Was that principle established the formation Of the
fecera oons,itatons No. property in slaves recog
nxed rs after OF right in every State in the Union 1t
that time but one, and in all and every Of them
slave property was recognized and protected the
Ill otner property. That proposition he supposed would
mot be denied; nor II be denied that the political
trainers CT that Instrument intended that property
showd De as fully protected chattels any other
eCription. The PROCEEDINGS of suhsc.