Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-02-20

have Influenced at all his action either one way or the other
the great affecting the interest of the country and
he really could perceive what the idea
could have with the discussion involved in the question
before the Senate II the Senator from South Carolina
to that he did intend abide by the the
next Presidential election he Mr. IT, had objection But
he charged with belng Senator he would what
party that Senator had belonged to During the last session
OF General Jacksons administration he believed that he then
belonged the other side of the House, and bitter
of them. Ia 1887 he back the other side
the House, and il he (Mr T. disposed to hold him up
he could show that almost every prominent that
had originated under this Government the gentleman from
South Carolina could be found both sides of IL. Was it
much of libel them Would not the facts be found be
stubborn powerful and undenable facts He knew of no
great question which had divided the parties Of the cou-
upon which the Senator from South Carolina would not
be found upcn both sides. Consistency very beautiful
Still, doubt, every had right change his opinion.
He (Mr. would censure for doing that when his
Judgment led him to alter his opinions the fate Of
honest man to change his opinion whenever his judgment
WINGED him of his All they had found aut with was
that the gentleman should shift from the side to the other
consistent only in his shifting Cerany gentleman who
frequently changed his quarters ought be very hasy
in denouncng others for bels upon him. He (Mr. T. did
not know whether the gentleman had been candidate for
the Presidency Perhaps he very moderate and had
ambitious viewsno aspirations But if il were SO, the coun
try certainly abored under very great mistake If the gene
man not aspranf he had desire to rise higher
all that he (Mr. could say was that he had been very
much Mistaken and with him the whole American people,
As far he could judge the people seemed to be pretty well
that gentleman slight amb
ous views with respect TO elevation to the Presidency that
he had, fact been Just about ambitious attain that
position any gentleman in the United States might be
an in public opinion. The people might be entirely
wrong the point. There might be nothing of it, But it
was undenabe that the public Judgment entirely made
up that point He (Mr It. had only say that he libel
led nobody lie had plain frank, blunt manner of getting
aongof speaking what he thought and believed to be
He had spoken in that of the resolution under discussion
which had called forth this interesting investigation and he
thought he had spoken plain enough to be understood with
out being called upon to be explicit and distinct Why
even the Senator himself in taking his Mr T. illusions
promptly home, discovered that he altogether in
sensible to the impression which prevailed among the people
with respect to- his aspirations But whether the gentleman
entertained such aspirations not thing very certain
aud that was that his friends would most assuredy him
any how according the Information which he (Mr had
heard, and they gave out which be in
quarters He might be antcaucus candidate, and if his
principles such he Mr. To- could support he would
have objections in supporting him. But he would sup
port who, in his judgment had controlled and defeat
ed great intimately connected with the and
interest of bis country. He could give support TO
who threw objections in the way of the vigorous and
full prosecution of the forced upon them by foreign
Power He had preferences for any particular gentleman
who had been spoken Of candidate for the Presidency
He had arrived at the period Of life which he had firmly
resolved TO form personal predictions for
of these candidates. but be governed exclusively by regard
to the principles which each sustained. 49,
Mr. CALHOUN then and said i really obliged
to the gentleman from Tennessee for giving opporu-
and friends the responsibility Of which he has spoken lie
got up and made grave CHARGE that there on this
side of the house party combined together In reference to
Presidential elections who controlled all measuresin reference
that Ihaye already denied that any candidate for
the Presidency. appeato every fiendto my friends upon
floor upon either side of the house. and to every one IN
the State of South Carolina, my whole course OF conduct
has been this that would not accept the Presidency
unless it to me by the voice of the American people
and then only from of duty, and taken obiga
ton. AT my time of life the Presidency nothing-no-
A.
asped for an object higher than the Presidencyhat is
doing my duty under all circumstances, in every trial, ire
pecve Of PARTIES and without regard TO friendships or enmi-
ties but simply in reference to the prosperity of the country
If my life be reviewed hereafter, leave to those who may
review it the settlement of this question: What charge has
he made against myself and the few of my friends who
have voted with me during the present session Where
has he shown that have rejected abandoned any
sures connected with the conduct Of this One single
act only and that not voting for the proposition for lieu
tenant general Now, Mr. President, on this we need no
apology. That vote needs no defence.
If the American people have been any
subject they have been on that Now this is only
and am happy that here in my place, in the presence Of
this large audience have opportunity to epe this charge
that the whole truth may forth regard TO it. But not
single other be shown which TO rest this charge
there had been another would have been added 70
the long catalogue which the Senator from Tennessee has
drawn up against upon other and irrelevant SUBJECTS But
there is another which he suspects He suspects that will
not vote for the three million bill and that because said
when spoke the subject waited further developments
Was there any thing Mr. President in thatwas the Sena
ignorant that proposition had been made in the Other
House, and probably would be made here stick the Wilmo
proviso on it, put himI put it to Senators bott
sides who represent Southern portions of the Unionwhehe
he or any Of them will for the bill if that amendment
be appended And because choose TO make this
o(and there other not TO be STATED
present. equally powerful because choose to make this
reservation, be held up emburras sing Congress
consuming its me and opposing cessa to carry
on the war WE'LL that consumption time, il is
Of the unounded Of nsnuatons Is h any Senator
ALL who any part the Debates who consumed less
time than myself have made but single Speech the
other day. and that but hour and besides that have
made speech that has occupied five minutes and yet,
these grounds, amounting to nothing, told that
responsible for every thing connected with the session.
done or not done Well, that shows very deep feeling
working within. II may be there asprans the Pres
dcncy who think something may be gained by making these
charges. know not. Or ii may be the individual feel
ing Of the Senator himself from personal considerations
although do know how this be, have had
the slightest personal difference with him. Well, he
me Of voting against the bill the other day upon the ground
some constitutional objection, and that had given different
vote in the year 1918. There bill passed in 1s3 but
there any evidence that this question made present
ed believe the Senator from Massachusetts, mr. VEN
srEn) was then member Of the House. He may able
tell II is long time ago have forgotten all about it.
But TO best my knowledge heard the question
presented the constuonaly of the provision till
raised by the Senator from Connecticut Mr. Husroros)
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