The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-03-19

allegation be true, these intentions of the
President must sooner or later come to light,
and when brought to light what must follow
but irretrievable disgrace9 So long so one
human eye remains to linger on the page OF
history the story of his abasement will be
read, sending him and his name together to
an infamy so profound, a damnation so deep,
that the hand of resurrection will never be
able to drag him forth. He who is the trait
or TO his country can never, have forgiveness
of God, and cannot ask mercy of man.
asked the senator whether he came here
CHARGED with missive from the President, or
whether he assumed the dogmatic style on
his own responsibility, and
Mr. MANGuM call the senator TO or
der. protest against these remarks.
The PRESIDENT. Let him proceed.
Mr.. MANGUM. withdraw my objection.
Mr.. HANNEGAN. Let me say one thing
to the senator from North Carolina over the
way, [Mr. MANeUM,] that if have uttered
one syllable dsrespectful to the senator, it
has not been my intention. If he appre-
hended that was in danger of saying any
thing disrespectful, | thank him for his kind
hint. | shall not forget the place where |
am, and the respect which owe myself +
reply in the same spirit in which the sena-
tor spoke. have no personal motives,
am speaking to principles, and using, as he
did, plain language. We we're told that this
question was agitated in the county for the
purpose of putting small men INTO large offices.
ii have seen small men in large offices be-
fore to-day. "Small men in large offices!''
"The country agitated to put small men in
large officersm Those who live in glass
houses should not throw stones. The pIov-
erb is somewhat stale, but it is salutary
one; and even some great men may occa-
sionaly be reminded of it to their profit
! Let me tell the Senator from North Carolina,
that for my own part would much sooner
, be found small man seeking high place,
that the subservient,. plant, supple tool
: the cringing haterer,M ,Me fawning sycophant,
e who crouches before power, and hurries
n from its back stairs to bring before the Sen
ate its becks, and mods, and wreathed smiles
e The last steamer from Europe, it is said
puts this question in such position that fol
i Oregon we can get free trade. Free trade
n | love dearly; but never will it be bought by
: me by the territory of my county! He whc
4 would entertain such ideas is traitor to hi'
= country. Ispeak for myself, and my owl
y section of the country. Free trade for ;
,s surrender of the ports and harbors OH th'
. Pacific? Never, sir; never. Whence thl
- movement for lree-trade on the part of Eng
land? Does not every one know that sh
W has been driven into this course by the Out
'e cries of starving millions? That she ha
j, been forced into this policy by the landown
OF ers, to save their lives from the knife of tn
s. midnight assassin, and their palaces fror
h' the torch of the prowling incendiary9 b.
r; the West is to be provided fort is to hav
ld new and most profitable market. Som
st Of us know that from the Baltic Englan
Is would get her wheat long before we coul
10 send ton into her market. | advert to tn
ne simply because | do not know that | sha
have another opportunity to do so. | ha,
,al only 10 add that so far as the whole ton
mt spirit, and meaning of the remarks of Il
tic senator from North Carolina are concerned,
on they speak the language of James X. Pol
Sc James X. Polk has spoken words of falls
er hood, and with the tongue of serpent
To- Mr.. EVANS then moved that the Sena
ial adjourn.
lid The motion was put, carried, and the Sc
To- ate accordingly adjourned.
es THE PosTAGu TAW.-Amd The discussi,