Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-02-05


that is not calculated 20 strengthen and perpetuae
the peculiar institutions of the South. 1T the
honorable gentleman from Alabama considers
patriotism of that character sufficiently enlarged
for him, he is welcome 10 the enjoyment Of il.
wish not to participate IN tho enjoyment OF such
a feeling.
regretted much. Mr.. Chairman. that the gen
/ tcrnan from Alabama in his desire TO cuiogze
| tho South. had not omitted the taunts and re-
proaches which he has thought proper TO east up
/, on New England. He has told as tina, her plains
are made fertile and her riage, springng By Tie
bo,ohes gr,pe from Tie peopie q the South SIR, HE
plains Of New Eng land. and her fourshlng val
/ lages, are indebted TO no bountes from the South,
or any other section, for their prosperity. They
are indebted only TO that lndomtable energy and
untring industry winch has always characterized
her hardy Sons. When the gentleman tells rs
that the people Of New England noted
for their keen pursuit Of lucre than for their pa
triotisrn, he furnishes evidence that he has read
the history Of his country 10 but little advantage.
Has the gentleman forgotten that long line of II
ustrous patriots, to whom New England has CIV
en- birth, whose history has shed halo of glory
around the American name Has he forgotten
her undying devotion 10 liberty in the days of Tho
Revolution Has he forgotten Lexington and
Bunker Hill : Sir, have no wish to detract from
the well-earncd fame of the distinguished men of
the South, whom tho gentleman has selected
the subjects of his euogv. In his hgh-wrought
cncomums upon Nirgnas Washington. her JEFF
ferson and her Madison, he has but uttered the
sentiment of every American heart. But the
fame of these iilusirlous mon does not belong 10
the South. Ii is tho common property of us all.
They were not Southern men in their feelings or
, their views. They were Americans, in whose
hearts mere sectional feelings couic find "a
ng-placc. Their patriotism was deep and broad,
and embraced every interest, every section OF
their country. The gentleman might have con-
tented himself with honorng the great merit Of
, those mon, without accompanying IT with tho ei-
fort to cast odium upon the venerable gentleman
from Massachusetts now upon this floor: Mr.. Adj
ans who has occupied tho Same distinguished
station. And, sir, let me assure that gentleman.
that. whom the passions of tho hour have subsl-
died. and the busy actors whom they now agitato
shall be silcncod IN the sson!ess slumbcr OF the
grave the administration of that eminent man
will be pointed TO with pride and cxultation. as
. ono of the brightest cpoclIs OF national hlsto-
: nv. 1t will be quoted a model administration
r for its rigid economy its strict integrity, and lis
8 eminent fidelity to all the momentous trusts com
O mittcd to it ; and, however cnlunnlaed now. II
), will receive tho lasting respect and gratitude oil
4 the people, and the admiration OF tho friends oil
:. free government throughout the world. SIR, the
. fame Of that is safe, and far, worry far, iron
being Iesscned by any petty sneers Of party ma
, Lightly sectional prcludices.
= The gentleman from Alabama (Mr. lancey
. has told us in terms Of reproach. that 20 North
: crn President has ever had the confidence of the
: ton. 1t is true, Mr. Chairman, that in the dlvls
ion of the honors and emolumcnts Of this nation
i the South has been able 10 secure 10 herself the II
), on's share. Other causes than any want OF mer
: it popularity on the part OF Northern moi
= might be shown for this. But surely, sir. !
! comes with a bad grace from Southern men, af
. ter tho highest offices in the government have 81
! long been filled by them, through favor OF th'
- North, to reproach us with want of popularity
J Docs the gentleman intend to Intlmate that there
Il. g -. 81
l. Docs he suppose that genius learning valor' al'
, patriotism, is confined 10 the South aionce
e But, Mr.. Chairman, Massachusetts, has beoi
h singled out object OF special attack. SAe
J. has been charged with chershlng IN her bosom
i ..scHEMEs OF TREASON. GOING DIRECTLY TO EFF &c
\. DlsUNIoN.'' Sir, the history of Massachusetts
o down to this day is sufficient refutaton OF TIN
i charge. Her sons animated by the sam
" spirit and the same love of liberty which charac
to terized her Adamsos, her Hancock her Warren
!, that spirit which sounded tho first manly note
of alarm at the oncroa chments of the Governmcn
r of Great Britain. and reused the people TO resIs
r lance. Tho adoption by her Legislature OF tn
N resolution asking amendment to the Constu
w ton the subject of slavery, which has bee
i, made the subject of so much complaint, was bu
~ the exercise of right expressly given by tn
r. Constitution. The Constitution itself points GU
o. the means BY which it may be amended Th
d provision that u may be amended by the action
to three fourhs of the States. is itself one OF tn
If compromises of that instrument. Was It suppo
is sed bv our fathers, when they framed the Con
m stitution that when future day one of tn
States should ask to avail herself of this provision
N to propose an amendment In tho manner Their
n pointed out that she should be charged with che
so ishing ..scHEnEs OF TREAsoN!" Upon tho ques
as ton of slavery she has always manifested fri
"a and consistent course. As early as 1913. befor
o. tho separation of the colonies from tho mother
:, country she made strenuous efforts to remove III
he OWLS of slavery. will quote hero short para
H. graph from Grahame's history of tho Unite
m. States, showing her course upon this subject:
he ssAmong other subjects dispute with the British Go
. aud cedtnbe to Mass
;, chusetts her imons Tor the