New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-04

urged the necessity Of putting the navy and the coast in
state III for action and defense. But the slsvehoding
power followed by the Democracy its supple tool
detssted the very OF the navy and whse pursuing
directly tending TO war; refused to make any ede.
Quate preparation for IT, II is not likely that tho Demo,
cratic majority really believed that war would ever really
come. In their exaggerated notions Of the Impotence
Of the trade Of the country TO England they Thought
that final TO would be avoided. In jam
airy, 1909 Mr. Quincy said emphatica'ly am SICK 70
loathing Of this eternal camor Of war have been
close observer OF what has been said and done by the
majority and am convinced that no insult, however
gross could have forced II into declaration OF war
10 use coarse but orcibc expression they could not
be kicked Into a war" But while be thus contemptu.
ousy secuted at the idea Of any deliberate purpose OF
the Administration TO engage IN war with England
when they had but iGuc and Eve slOOpj IN cOnls
sion and with oil revenue from annihiiated.
he warned them that the tendency OF all mbecie meas
to bring the very event meant TO be avoided
The event proved that he had OWNED justly the neces
slry direction given TO events by such conduct.
Ono OF the devices for exciting popular odum against
England was the imputat!On t. Mr. ETancis D. JhcAson
the English Minister OF deliberate insult 20 the Gov
eminent in stating in an official communication that
thoy had been that Mr.. Erskine. his predeces'
sOr, had 10 authority to make what Is Known us
the Erskine Arrangement, disayowed by me hom 70
Government at the time it was made. Resolltions OF
oonsurc were offered in the House. upon which Mr.
Quincy took occasion TO defend Mr. Jackson nom tho
charge of offensive intention. which no had strongly
disclamed by logical analysis Of his words pre-
that at this day no impartial reader OF hisloly
could question tho completeness OF this defense bu'
tho spirit Of The party was too strong foi Ielso1
ing and the Government discontinued transact
ing business with Mr., Jackson aud demanded ms
recall. which was accorded lie, however con
sidred Mr.. Quincys speech so satisfactory defense
OF himself that he had edition printed FOR dStrDu
ton in England as the best presentation Of his case
Who the passions of tho majority and the policy OF
tho Government were preparing me way Tor the wnr
with England which soon followed another question
came up for decision by Congress and tho country with
which Mr. Quincy's name is inseparaby connected 70
refer 10 tho act for enabling the Orleans Territory 10
erect itself into State At the time Of the purchase Of
Louisiana in 1904 Mr. Jefferson had hesitaed az com
pleng it without the authorization OF amendment 10
the Constitution. Has strict construction principles were
directly contravored by the proposed acquisition Of ter
ttory outside Of she original thirteen States But he
was persuaded TO yield his scrupes IN Of the nppa
ront advantages of the scheme, aud tho purchase was
in fact a coup degf which altered all the previous
relations OF the different sections Of the country lne
principle then established, which governed ihe
history OF the country Tor hy years tilt strict con
sruc0n means that tue Constitution Is 10 b. strictly
construed to cOncede everything that the siyehoiding
portion of the country demanded. In January. 1911
the Enabling act was introduced into Congress. MI
Quincy resisted it, passage IN the most resOue aii I'm
plssiOned manner lie utterly denied the night OF Con
gress TO erect States OF territory not within the
boundaries Of the original thirteen States and de-
nounced 1t fatal breach OF the original compact or
the Constitution. IL shifted the balance Of power In
favor OF the Slave States and produced change IN po
litca relations such the trainers OF the Constitution
never conia lpatcd and such fatal % the OBJ
jccts it proposed 1t in his speech OF the
l4th OF January. this subject that he made his ia
nous assertion that IL was his deliberate opinion that;
if this bill passos the hOnd' Of this Union virtually
dissolved; that the States that compose free from
their moral obligations to maintain 1t. and that ~ 1t
will bc the right Of a. 50 II VIII b. the duty OF some 10
prepare definitely Tor a separation-amca6'y " they
can. violently If they must" This It is said the
first assertion Of the right Of Secession the floor OF
Congress. But was very different doctrine OF So.
coson from that preached In LATER times The right Of
resistance 10 admitted violation OF tbs fundhmtnta
compact is 10 bo very clearly distinguished from thai
claimed 10 break up the Government questions
of imports or ON the election Of President not TO the
mind Of the minority. Mr.. Quincys Secfssionisn was
yindioation Of the rights Of Freedom gaist thu
constitutional aggressOns OF slavery. that Of Jefferson
Davis the vindcation OF the rights u Slavery against
tho constitutional restrictions OF Freedom. He de-
cared that he had thus strongly denounced this meas
to preserve and guard the Constitution and not 10
destroy tnot for agitation. but for wArninEnot from
hostility 10 the Union, but from an earne. wlSh % pre-
H. He affirmed that the true cagSc OF terror
not the declaration no had made but the deed proposed
He warned the majority OF the consequences %
their lust for territory which. be prOphescd literally
enough. wOud not stop short 81 California and tho
Columbia River" He concluded his spceoh with
these words; IL oppose this bill from the deep conyie
ton TIA; IL contains principle incompatible with the
liberties and safety Of my country have no conceal
mont Of my opinions The bill II Il passes. ia death
blow the Constitution. Ii may afterward nger but
lingering is fate will at no distant period be- eon.tm
mated" Whether he spoke IN spirit Of true prophecy
let the history OF the succeeding hy years answer Ia
the long supremacy given 10 the Slave Power. chiefly
through the operation Of the principle OF that J AMI
in the cOayusiOn which followed the first successful
sstance ia absolute sway and unlimited extension.
H. himself adhered IN the opinion thus expressed that
tho moral obligation Of the 0.d States 70 remain IN the
Union VIA released by that action to the day OF his
death.
All this time the nation was drifting toward war
with Englind Although the weight Of sven Democratic
opinion opposed 10 such an extreme measure. With
President Madison strong sympathiser with such
opposition the more extreme section Of the Democratic
party led Oy Clay and Calhoun then young and rising
men and stimulated By TIE violence VI is leading
presses most Of them conducted by renegade refugee
Englishmen or freshmen. was triumphant. aud sue
ceedod in compelling declaration of war BY Congress
in June 1912. Mr. Madison was dragO0ued into com
panoe by the threat that his refusal would cost lin bis
nomination FOR second term. The leaders OF tho Var
party Overbore AL Resistance. on account Of ack O!
preparation and Of sufficient plan Of taxation
to support 4 war. the ground that The war would
compel preparation and provision for Itself. when
II wa inevitable. ~ the preceding 4 pTl en-
barge for sixty days was passed. Nr. Calhoun on
the eve Of tho reporting OF this 5ul, comnun
Gated the purpose 10 Mr.. Quincy. as tho rep
resentative OF commercial district in order that there
m sht be no preense Of surprise Mr. Quincy nj once
advised with Mr.. Lloyd VI the Massachusetts, san
ators and instantly dispatched special messenger 10
Boston with the intelligence This courier accomplished
the distance in what then regarded as the incrcd
IDLY short time Of ~ hours In consequence Of this dis
patch great numbers Of ships loaded and sent 20
sea- neither the night nor the sabbath inerrupng the
WORK Of necessity before the news arrived by the reg
ular channels Mr Calhoun no; well pleased with
this speedy advantage taken Of his intelligence bat
there particular purpose Of pleasing him IN tho
matter 1t Of the less consequence. The prompti
tude aud decision Of Mr. Quincy action In the promises
were the moro credable TO him inasmuoh MS change
OF counsels would have exposed him 10 much cemure
and rdoule for the Inconvenience and loss his advice
might have occlsoned had not been justified BY the
event
Tho remainder OF Mr., Quincy's Congressional career
continued thorn in the side OF the Administration
Being in a hopeless minority, the Eederaists bad no
duty to perform but Of constant protest against the
action Of the majority As the bOdcst and effective
speaker they had was the most and most
nf and mr. m iafta
essaycd 10 silence his keen nyectIYes his bitter
sarcasms his clear expeditions Of the purposes Of tho