LAD/Blog #14: Calhoun's Speech on the Compromise of 1850

Calhoun, who did not actually deliver the speech himself as he was too ill, addressed the disunity of the nation in regard to the division between the North and the South. He determines what has put the Union in danger is the discontent of the South. And, efforts so far have not been as successful in attempt to preserve the Union. One of the causes of this discontent is slavery, yet the lack of balance in Congress has also caused discontent since the North became more dominant. Also, the issue of land and revenue raised distress in the South, because the North is characterized as wealthier. Therefore, Calhoun says that the US needs to appease the South by giving them an equal right to territory and slaves. Despite Calhoun's efforts, the Compromise of 1850 was still implicated. 

Abraham Lincoln advised against succession similar to Calhoun, however when the south seceded    from the United States he fought to keep the Union.