All vainly do the
knights of the Southern Cross rally around mighty Calhoun, as he
sits high on slavery's awful throne.
Cold Davis, fiery Foote, ingenious Slidell, polished and versatile
Soule, ardent King, fail to withstand that mighty trio, "Webster,
Seward, and Clay," the immortal three. The death of the soldier-President
Taylor calms the clamor for a time. The struggle shifts to the
House. Patriotic Vinton, of Ohio, locks the door on slavery. On
the 9th day of September, 1850, President Millard Fillmore signs
the bill which limits the negro hunter to his cotton fields and cane
brakes at home. The representatives of the new State are admitted.
A new golden star shines unpolluted in the national constellation.
Westward the good news flies by steamer. All the shadows on
California's future are lifted.
While wearied statesmen rest from the bitter warfare of two long
years, from North and South thousands eagerly rush to the golden
land.
The Southern and Border States send hosts of their restless youths.
From the Northwest sturdy freemen, farmers with families, toil
toward new homes under freedom's newest star. The East and Middle
States are represented by all their useful classes.
Pages:
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144