The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-17

the House. The gentleman knows me and know him
know the respect entertain for him. and have reason
tleman remember that the section to which my amend
ment proposed brought up that question: slavery
and appeal to him whether it not brought in by
other haDds than mine desire to for the BILL and
have ground on which can stand. want the House 70
declare the line of SO 80 and interfere with the right
Of the States south of it, {" The bill explains sen
ADDING WORD.
Mr. Wick, OF Indiana was permitted to add q word
beg to be understood by the gentleman from Virginia
and others to an explanation. and shall occupy but
moment At the last session I vsted against Wilmot'a
millions with view 10 effect treaty with Mexico.
This morning voted against the amendment Of the gen.
ssms reason Thsy Wers both riders % always
vote against riders which may be brought to bear
slavery No doubt they we're brought forward with
good motives, but attended by bad effects
DELiBERATE VOTE.
Mr.. LEAxr was about to resume his remarks, when
Mr.. KENSEDY-I ask the gentleman to let me say
Mr. LEAxr-I have already given way.
Mr. KErNEpY-l will tell the gentleman from Virginia,
that far concerned voted deliberately against
the amendment of Mr.. Burt. will vote to exte nd
slavery inch. ("why he's plain about it." That's
SUBMISSION OUT OF THE QuEsrIoN-A WARNING.
Mr. LsAKE-We know what the Northern sentiment
is. want to be understood distinctly. speak, how
ever, for myself make threat-and, think may
say also for the South knowing well their princi.
Piles and their generous impulses, we can't and will
dissolution of the Union but you will have dissolved
by your own act you in pressing
us-h you will not pause. II is not we of the
south who will tear down the altar of liberty and
spirit of abolitionism to throw 1t down would lay
down my le II necessary to preserve the Union wo
gsther" let not the arts of petty scurvy politicians cut
asunder Engraft the anti slavery principle legs
laon and the Union is gone By the rejection of the
have declared that the Missouri compromise longer
exists Acquire territory where you WILL north Of the
g. Lawrence or south OF the Rio Grande will be for
there We of the south have not forced this question
Congress. We say we have not the authority to say
either the other-whether slavery shall or shall
not exist.
The honorable gentleman paused for few seconds
speaker from members who rushed from their seats in
q contest for the floor
ter. You've been speaking holf an hsur.l think
deserving the name Of American citizen be in
undated by threats hut trust that honesty
be appeale to with some success There is danger
responsibility as Representative, Of Congress. i
the which have alluded we will see only the
beginning OF what God only knows will be the result
n must crush h the .p Of M nj and con-
have heard long homily from the reverend gentleman
from Indiana, (Mr. Pettt) don't him in his seat
T. He was here few moments ago ." will not allude
to the gentleman, as do not him in his seat; but
tell gentlemen again let US adhere to the Constitutions
tice if you expect to get justice.
The srEAkEh-The question is on the passage Of the
A DEPRECIATION OF THE AGITATION
QUESTION
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures say vote il down de.
precate the agitation OF this question at time and at
all times az must produce excitement and discussion
and may lead to fearful consequences. will be ready
to meet the question, however, when it does properly
arise. 1t is not right to force on the country now pre-.
maturely whether slavery not shall exist in Oregon
The only question was whether the Missouri comprom-
Use shall be recognised in this ret The discussion has
not been in favor Of slavery there; has been
for the prohibition Of slavery in the territ9ry has only
slavery, according to the ordinance Of 1877, real
son that this Is permitted because the Missouri
compromise is to b. adhered TO- Tn: question
OF slavery will come up. probably on the bill to
furnish supplies for carrying the If not that
on the bill appropriatng two millions with view to
peace, as introd uced by Mr. King of New York When
It does como up will propose, an amendment the
Missouri compromise, and with that make final settle.
to hs 20 Sas
before tie House on the Oregon question. hope the
issue will not be pressed the country and the House
be met boldly For the purpose Of terminating the de-
bate now rose to move the previous question. ought
terdsy raise the blood Of the sons Of the Old Dominion
Cries: Down in 'front.'" down in frontn Gentlemen
were and cause them to show some excite
cooled the question down to sensible, constitutional
view think both sides have been heard, and l. there
fore demand the previous question
MIR. McCLEKNAND.-I ask my colleogo 10 withdraw the
motion [" viii you renew t3'1
Mr. DOUGLASS Il will withdraw the notion but hope
my colleague will renew it,
Tho srEAxEs.-The gentleman withdraws tho demand
Tor the Previsus question. t. Go on" go on"
MT MCCLERNAND commenced his remarks, whom
Mr.. HupsoS arose-Mi. Speaker, hope the area will
be cleared
hope the aisles will be cleared KNOCK knock.l Gen
temen will come to order. KNOCK Gentlemen in the
aisles and the right Of the Chair will take their seats
Gentlemen did as they were requested and
EMr. McCLERLANp observed in the of his remarks
that he opposed to introducing the question of sls
| had a n dvid Onr M
strength perhaps disgrace u.s. in the prosecution of the
war He had expressed himself publicly and privately
the bosses of destruction? He opposed all inter
ference with slavery in the slave holding Staes gentle
visions of the constitution He believed that Congress
had power the subject in its territory.
Mr. RHsTr Of South Carolina, said that desire to
the Union, it must be done within the next two
years To avoid the question which had been discussed
was impossible The opinion advanced by Msssrs Pet
tit and McClernand tna by the Constitution, tho 60
vernment is sovereign over the territory of the
Unionis not correct. He la down the proposition, and
argued from that SO far from govermens being s1ye
sovereignty was in the people and the Staes and not
the Government. This government never was, and never
be sovereign because the does not rult
the people, but the people rule it. good deal Of son
sation was produced in the intelligence privately con
veyed that the lieutenant general stiff and cold, hat
been laid on the table of the Senate
Mr.. THURMAN, of Ohio, denied that he voted agains
Mr. Bu'ps amendment, because he was disposed to vic
late the Missouri compromise Thore was no necessity
to agitate the question OF compromise nowthe time hal
not arrived We do not know what territory may
acquire from Mexico He proceeded to rcpel the charge
that the SECTION of the amendment was a triumph
the abotion, and spoke of tina. small portion Of
citizens as party
The SPEAKER reminded the gentleman that the Oregon
Dill was under discussion and requested him to conhnt
his remarks to the sutjt CT.
Mr.. THURMAN expressed the hope that the same lati
tude would be extended to him as to other gentlemen
Mr.. AsHMuN.-I move that the gentleman have leave
to proceed
Mr.. THURMAN resumed, and concluded his remarks
and said, among other things, If the question was pro
posed to Ohio larger number would be opposed t
emancipation than il 1t were. proposed to the people
Kentucky.
The House adjourned, to resume the subject to
morrow.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10, 1917.
About o'clock yesterday evening, fire broke out il
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