Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-03-19

the same ought be ceded England or any other power
and that the reoccupaon of Oregon and the
ton of Texas the earliest practicable PERIOD great
American measures which this Convention recommends
the cordial support of the Democracy of the Union
Mr.. HANNEGAN. There is a great deal of difference
between that and the statement of it given by the
Senator. The Democratic party is thus bound the
whole of Oregon-every foot of and let the Sena-
tor rise in his place who will ,e me In what quarter
of this Union-in what assembly of Democrats in this
Union, pending the Presidential election the names of
Texas and Oregon did not fly together, side by side,
ON the Democratic banners Every where they were
twins every where they were united Does the
Senator from North Carolina suppose that he with
his appeals to the Democracy blind eyes, as
be thinks he tickled our ears He is mistaken.
a. Texas and Oregon" cannot be divided they dwell
together In the American heart. Even in Texas,
have been told the flag of the lone star had inscribed
it the name of Oregon. Then it was all Oregon.
Now when you have got Texas it means Just
much of Oregon you in your kindness and
condeScenson think proper to give us You little
know US, if you think the mighty West will be
trodden on IN this way. (Here the Senator referred
to the action of the House and Senate the Texas
resolution, and the course taken by the southern
Senator's but owing to the noise in the gallery, he
was not heard distinctly When am asked why
did not exhibit this apprehension of Punc faith them
| viii tell you. l pointed to the vote in the
House of Representatives. four southern Demo-
Gratis voted against 81 deg. 40 min. This was the
reason given why should repose confidence where
distrusted-I fear not to say lt-and the result will
show whether | distrusted with or without cause
Let the Senator's speech of yesterday and to-day
whether or not was justified in entertaining
that disrust. The Senator, in his defence of the
President, put language into his mouth which under
take to say the President will repudiate and am not
the Presidents champion. wish not to be his cham
pion. J would be the champion of power. |
defend the right and the right only But for the Pres
dent, deny the intentions which the Senator from
North Carolina attributes to him-intentions which,
if really entertained by him would make him an
infamous man. He (AIr. Haywood) told the Senate
yeserday-unlcss grossly misunderstood him. along
with several friends around me- that the President
had occasionally stickingsn parenthecay TO CRAFTY
what the ultrasIns of the country and of party ;
whilst he reposed in the White House with no inten-
tons of carrying out these parenthetical stckngs-in
In plain words, he represents the President paren
thetcaly sticking in few hollow and false words TO
caiole the utralsms of the cOuntry!" What is this
need ask but charging upon the President conduct
the most vile and Infamous! If this allegation be
true these intentions of the President must sooner or
later light, and when brought to light what
must follow but irretrievabe disgrace! So long as
human eye remains to linger the page of his
tory the story of his abasement will be read sending
him and his name together TO an intamy profound
a damnation so Deep that the hand of resurrection
will never be able to drag him forth. He who is the
traitor of his country have forgiveness of
God, and cannot ask mercy of man. / asked the
Senator whether he came here charged with missives
from the President or whether be assumed the dog
matte style on his own responsibility, and
Mr. MANeUM. I call the Senator to order. pro-
test against these remarks.
The PRESIDENT. Let him proceed.
Mr. MANGUM. | withdraw my objection.
Mr.. HANNEGAN. Let me say thing to the
Senator srom North Carolina over the way, (lIr
Mangum,) that if have uttered syllable disre-
spectful the senator, it has been my intention
If he unprecedented that | was In danger of saving
any thing disrespectful, thank him for his kind hint
shall not forget the place where / am and the re-
spect which owe myself | reply in the same spirit
in which the Senator spoke. L have personal mo-
tlves; am speaking to principles, and using, as he
did, plain language. We told that this question
agitated i'll the country for the purpose of putting
small men into large offices. have seen small men
in large Offices before to-day. = Small men in large
Offices 70 1.-The country agitated to put small men
In large Offices" Those who live In glass houses
should not throw stones. The proverb is somewhat
stale, but 1t is a salutary one; and great
may occasionally be reminded of it to their profit
Let tell the Senator from North Carolina that for
my own part | would much sooner be found small
seeking high place. than the subservient, plant
supple tool-the cringing atterer, the fawning syco
phant, who crouches before power and hurries from
its back stairs to bring before the Senate its becks
and nods and wreathed smiles. The last steamer
from Europe, it is said puts this question in such
position that for Oregon get free trade Free
trade love dearly; but will it be bought by
me by the territory of my country He who would
entertain such an idea is traitor 10 his country.
speak for myself, and my section of the country
Free trade for surrender of the ports and harbors
tie Pacific 7 Never, sir; never Whence this move
ment for free trade the part of England Does
not every know that she has been driven into this
course by the outcries of starving millions that she
has been forced into this policy by the landowners
their lives from the knife of the midnight
SIM TO their palaces from the torch of the prow-
ing incendary! But the West is to be provided for
it is to have new and most profitable market.
Some of us know that from the Baltic England would
get her wheat long before we could send ton into
her market. advert to this simply because do not
know that shall have another opportunity to do so.
have only to add that far the whole tone spirit
and meaning of the remarks of the Senator from
North Carolina concerned, if they speak the Ian
guage of James K. Polk, James X. Polk has spoken
words of alsehood, and with the tongue of serpent
Mr.. EVANS then moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion put, carried and the Senate accord
| ingly adjourned.
Hal Of the House Of Representatives., March 6, 1916.
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