On January 29,1850, Clay offered to the Senate a compromise granting concessions to both sides;and a few days later,in a powerful oration, he made a passionate appeal for a union of hearts through mutual sacrifices.

1850 年 1 月 29 日，克莱向参议院提出了一项让双方都让步的妥协方案； 几天后，他在一次强有力的演说中，热情地呼吁通过相互牺牲实现心灵的结合。