The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-12
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Another Appeal from the Peovle.

ioi TUG oh'h, hoi JAKE UP leuer or communication
which is intended for its columns. without having the
image OF the senator from Florida iull before
minds eye lie is the ghost OF Banquo at the feast
Of Macbeth We are eernally afraid of mourning
The Indignation OF this of the press of being
charged with the publication OF some pubc libel against
the character OF the Senate OF the United States"-oi
being denied the honor of ong the privileged sofas of
the Senae-and of being thrust from their chamber by the
fiery sword of the cherubm We know not, indeed,
what more we are to expect from the furious Indignation
Of this democratic lcenser OF the American press-how
much more the fiery vengeance Of the much experienced
and distinguished of the State of Florida may
hurl against our devoted head and whether he may
not send the segeantatams arrest us, and commit
TO 'durance vile, the black cockade ederasts OF
1900 would have done with the distinguished William
Duane. Certainly we have disposition to deny the
necessary privileges OF the Senate But must also ecol
ect that IS body whose members maintain their own
privileged seats four longer than the representatives
Of the people IN the other House, and two years
longer than the President of the United States There
U.s. OF course, some danger that some of its members
should on that very account forget the of power
to winch they indebted for their Office, this free
government, and their amenabity, with other public
servants 10 the tribunal of public opinion. For
utterng this sentiment trust in heaven that
we offend not the tender nerves of the Jealous SEN
ator from the State of Florida We assure him.
further that citizen in this country has greater re-
spect than ourselves for the character of that
body which represents the sovereignty of the States
preserves their equality, and operates as one of
the great baance-wheels OF the constitution But
while in theory ii is admirable in its compositions
wit and :,
ought to commend itself the people by the calmness
of It's delberations-by the wisdom of its meas
ures-by not assuming to itself any unnecessary i'm
munityby It's willingness the frees and fullest
investigation at the bar of public opinion and by its re-
speeding in the greatest extent the privileges of the people
themselves, the freedom oil Speech and the freedom of the
press Whether the publication of these sentiments NAV
be considered worthy of punishment and their author
worthy OF degradation, say rather flor free,
and, trust worthy and servceabe citizen of the
republic the senator from Florida himself OF an at
tempt to degrade him-whether it may be construed by
that evervgilant sentinel of senatorial dgnity-he sena-
tor from the State OF Fordan,o "a public libel upon the
character of the Senate" this deponent knoweth not but
this will dare to say in the face OF Senator Yuee or
of his highest associates the Senate chamber of the
whole body We will dare discharge our duties TO the
content OF conscience and to the best of our ab
itand especially to maintain the liberty of the press
and to protect the freedom of animadversion upon
public servants, whether publish the productions
of pen, the communications of others With
these feelings submit the following letter. which
we received by this mornings mail from the State of
Michigan:
CoLDwATER, Jan. 81, 1917
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On reading Your well-timed and patriotic article of the
10th inst in reference to the action Of Congress- was
forciby impressed with the idea that national egs-
lare UNNECESSARILY behind the people in patriotism
This tmdity and cauousness result in great degree,
from the former habit of that body great national top
The great reform of the last session were
proraced to nearly the end of the same, until public
opinion had been matured in the country and return
ed to the Capitol In time of peace when action is de-
signed Immediately to affect home matters, that
mode Of proceeding may be justydble But il is different
The nation Is at warat war, too, with an enemy
that will give up until the last city is taken. Our
army in that enemys country. Peace, if have it,
has first TO be purchased by the sword No excuse there
FORE be made to the people, it, in consequence OF in
action, unmely action on the part OF Congress- our
gallant little army any part of it, should be cut off,
any great military enterprise should be defeated Bold
and decision should characterize the deliberations of
the peoples representatives at this moment Let them but
take the responsibility increase the army, provide the
pay, and carry out the patriotic recommendations and
suggestions of the President and the Secretaries of the
Treasury and of War. and all will be well Every
sderation of duty calls for immediate action He that
,co,d has iye shall lose IT. is the language of
Holy Writ, which applies to the times and addresses it.
self to Congress with tremendous force. The whole
country is anxously looking to Congress TO do its duty
Let the men and the be sent on-et there be no
faltering-no hestatng-no doubling. Let democrat
fear to assume his part of the responsibility. The pa
triotsm of the country ready for the bodes mea sure
having for its object the consummation devouty sought
PEACE. Could the democratic members but catch
the spirit which pervades the whole country reference
to the and the pressing necessity there is for its Wig
orous prosecutions there would be occasion for raising
the warning voice But, Mr. Editor. it is too evident
that the SPIRIT Of the people has not found its TO the
hearts of the democratic members Of Congress- They
are behind their constituents That they may speedily
catch up is the sincere wish of 4
WOLVERINE
We lay also before readers the following extract
of Il letter received by this evenings mail from South
Carolina We hope its publication, too, will not be con-
slered ga public libel upon The character of the Senate of
The United Sfdtes'
"FEBRUARY 6, 1S47.
What is Congress doing Still quarreng and
spending public money TO profit The expectation
pointed Prompness and unanimity on some course in
regard TO the war; confidently looked for at the
beginning of the present session instead of which delays
and other impedments have been thrown in the way of
The administrations vigorously prosecuting the war to an
honorable close Nor anything decisive anticipated OF
Congress the present session this aengrossing sub
ject Long winded speeches, amendments and some
wranglng Judging from what has been done thus far,)
may be all that Congress will do at this session to assist
the country in her present difficulties Shame those
who will not periodically and Immediately adopt some
decisive to meet the patriotic wishes of the peo
pie and bring the country out of the troubles of The
war and the delays of Congress subjects of absorb
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