Feb. 2, 1850.
* * * You have seen Clay's Compromise resolutions —
sentiment for the north substance for the south — just like the Missouri
Compromise — all that is in issue given up by the nonslaveholders — unsubstantial
concessions of matters not in issue by the slaveholders. The great discussion
is now evidently near at hand and I must speak. Well, I have broken the ice,
& though all circumstances have conspired to prevent any adequate
preparation on my part, I will speak. Perhaps the sling & the five stones
from the brook will again avail against Goliah.
Hutchins speech on the Apportionment Law was an admirable
one. Give my regards to all our friends & believe me
[Salmon P. Chase.]
P. S. If you get the right kind of a man with you in the
Board of Public Works remember James Kelly. Do you know James Brooks of Dayton?
He will wish to be associate Judge of Montgomery? And if you know no reason to
the contrary I shall be glad to have you speak a good word for him.
SOURCE: Annual Report of the American Historical
Association for the Year 1902, Vol. 2, p. 200-1
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