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question then arises, do we want this ter ritory, and will any thing be added, e'tner to the strength or permanency of inc Union, by extending our jurisdiction over a country of vast extent, and over pop ulation, alike ignorant of our institutions and incapable Of self-government1

 But there is another aspect tn which this question is to he viewed, and in view of which, it becomes one of fearful im> port to this country: It is boldly announ~ ced by her loading Statesmen, that the object of the South in this acquisition of territory, is that the institutions of the South, or, in other words, the slavery of the South may be extended over it; and thus preponderance be given to the slave holding States in the councils of the na> ton. And in this avowal, they are doubts less sustained by this entire section ot the Unio WiIlthe free States of the West and the North consent to this! This question will have to be met, in what tem> per and spirit, we may learn from the past. The agitation of the Missouri question, shook the Uniun so it's foundation. And is there no danger. that in the collision between the North and the South upon this question, the pille:s of the Govern ment may be shaken, and the bonds ot our hitherto happy Union be broken in sunder? And is it not reproachful to us. as nation that the question, whethaI slavery shall be by us extended over country where it does not now exist, should be even agitated. or enter tained for moment? And this, in an age, when the system is universally denounced, as founded in fraud and injustice, and one united voice in reproduction of it is going up from all Christendom This too. in Republic hoas'-

 ing of it's freedom. and upon whose bill oi rights stands ferth prominently the declaratlon' that all men are created equal"

 There should be. and trust there is, but one sentiment among the free States of the North on this subject: and that sentiment should be-

 in my judgment, fully and authoItatively ex- pressed.

 May we enter upon our duties in spirit of mutual conciliatien and kindness. May wis dom and harmony pervade our deliberations and may they result in the adoption of such measures as shall he of lasting benefit 10 our constituents. CLARK RESELL.

 General Assembly, May, 1s47.