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Mississippi (Mr. Walker) and the Senator from
Pennsylvania replied ! then reloined that un-
derstood from what had been said, that opinions
had been advanced that il would be beneficial TO
the country to reduce the value ofproperty and that
might in the cour &c of the del a e, make known
my views upon the Subject, fla suitable opportunity
occurred. To this no response was made: Soon
after, the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Walher)
delivers his speech. The Senator from Pennsyl-
vania followed him, and was followed by the other
Senator from Mississippi, (Mr Henderson,) who
spoke at large in reply to him upon the topic Of
wages. The Senator from Indiana Mr.. Smth)
next took the floor, and spoke also briefly TO the
same point Mr.. Merrick, of Maryland, succeeded
him, and went much INTO the subject of the reduce
ton of wagueS, in reply TO the Senator from Penn
sylvania, as understood him, reading the tables
of wages, to illustrate what the laborer received
where the cost Of production was least. The Sc
nator from Kentucky, MR. Crittenden,) some
days after, while another topic was under discus
sion, replied TO the remarks of the member from
Pennsylvania on the same topic. To none OF these
speeches, or the comments Of the debatorS, did
hear any objection orreply, though thought they
understood the speech to which they made answer
much as | did.
When the Senator from Maryland closed his re-
marks, the days was far spent, but the Senate
having manifested determination 10 take the final
question, by refusing to adjourn, late as 1t was,
rose and assured the Senate that, while felt il to
be duty could not omit TO reply to some of the
arguments in which doctrines were advanced rtlat-
ing to grea, and momentous interests among those
represented vet should limit myself 10 reply,
only. think it was well understood to what my
attention was chiefly directed, and thus gave
distinct notice to all who felt any interest in what
might say, of my specific object
| then proceeded, in the presence Of the member
| from Pennsylvania, who sits near w here stood,
and commented upon his arguments large portion
| of the time | was speaking. He best knows
| whether he was in his seat all the time, but saw
him there much of 1t, and have reason to believe
| he was there, or near there, the whole oft.
He did not interrupt Inc in the progress of my
remarks TO correct any statement of his arguments
nor did he suggest that | Inexperienced them or
| his sentiments, nor did he make any reply, though
| he had ample opportunity to do it when took my
| seat. My remarks were upon his speech as deliv
cred here, and as comprehended it from that de.
| livery. spoke Of his arguments as understood
| them, being aided by some rough minutes noted
| down as he was speaking. This occurred on the
ODD of January, and, in about fortnight my speech
was published, having been thus delayed by the
| sickness of the reporter. His appeared a little
earer.-The speech ! delivered is the same in
every essential and material particular as that
| in print. The words cannot, | know, he en-
| tirely the same, but all else is. The arguments
throughout are identical and, Mr.. President, as
| you were an attentive listener, well as many
Others sitting here now, appeal to you and them
| if any variation has been detected, 10 make it
| known. The member from Pennsylvania has not
I
which there cannot and will not be any controversy
And here repeat that | spoke of the speech de-
livered in this place as it fell from his lips, and
could speak ofnolhing else, for it had not been
| published. spoke of it as understood 1t in the
| delivery, gathering his sentiments and reasoning
from him as he proceeded. My comprehension of
his views was the only guide could have In my
| reply spoke of it in his presence, in yours, and
in that of the Senate and the public-naking every
| statement, every argument, clear and distinct
] a. able N do. No obprtiOn made
| any thing said. What more could do What
| other assurance could have of my correctness, or
Ofthe acqulcscence ofthe member from PennSyl-
vana in it None whatever, unless the manu-
| script report had been submitted TO his revision and
| correction. could have no reason to believe that
il was possible for me, under such circumstances
| TO mistake or msapprehend him. | had, on the
| contrary, as strong reason for believing, as We
ever have IN debate that was right; for it is the
custom in this body to correct debacrs on the spo
| by expanatons-a rule of delileratve bodies. ant
! to the Justice ofwhch no one yields a more cheer.
FIJI obedience than do, for am willing that mem.
bers sholld eXpound their own views. Under the,t
circumstances the speech went to the Public, ant
shall leave that Public to determine with wha
| Justice charge of misrepresentation can be sllS
tanned, or if there can be the slightest ground 70
| complaint.
Ye',sir, 6 weeks after all this, this speech and MINI
having, in the mean time, been widely circulate
and read, the Senator came into the Senate, and
without the slightest previous lntima,on, direct o
huirecl 10 me, Oh ms purpose or DISSATISFACTION
rose ana declared mere MS astohishilenl al IN
manner IN Which nc was Represented IN my reply
and this he ana IN terms harSh ana dlscourteo'ls
lhoushl ne nlsnl nave pursued course r ni'lc
more saple TO correc. M ,her
was one, ana thal was MS only View' ne laps
oftime ana the circumstances give 10 inns move
mehl an extraordinary character, ana marx az
. hcency IN That decor'm whicn sISiaizeS me inter
course OF the iheincrs OF inc senate see nolnln
in my course in the slightest degree disrespectu
me lienlher-nolhlhS bordering upon inJistice, 9
from which 1t IS possible 10 lnier Inc existence OF
r motive TO wrong MN; ana there was none. bu
SIR, he mas chosen ms Time ana place: lie can
here, ana not 10 Inc, Tor redress, ana here he Ina