The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-08

Congress- The gentleman IRON New OH WI. ~
civilized, and therefore this country should annex and
settle it. That gentleman appeared to think nat giea1
republic should act from no other or hoier monyss na
aggrandzement How were they to get indemnify
DO not let them make that an excuse for robbery and
plumber They could seize the ports OF Mexico and levy
tribute But let them make Justice their rule and settle
y they did show toleraby conciliaory spirit OF COM
promise. "a laughl He would demand the utteImQst
ahing for the honor OF his country But he WOULD .ci
in generous spirit at the same time that he carried
the war in no pslry way. but in manner worthy OF
tended that Inc United States had not grievances against
Mexico but if they had each thousand tongues call
ing to Heaven for vengeance, II would not move him to
acts OF plumber and injustice. He would demand all
their rights and nothing more, by resisting that accursed
to learn in the art of pursuing noble ends BY noble means
monarch might make conquests to swell his power and
his treasury Not republics They were to grow only
by the consent OF the governed His position was fortl
fed by justice and honor by necessity Of their present
positions and that brought hun to the extraordinary po
siton Of the gentleman from New York, Mr.. KING
He (1r. IT, felt no excitement that point. Opinions
were eernaly fixed on that subject He saw danger
in it. II that gentleman had not athered that thing, he
(Mr. IT, would have supposed it had emanated from
some ruined political gamester in whose ears rung the
shouts Of triumphant foes, and who was menaced by
cre foes at home and abroad AS the question had come,
it their duty to meet it, He not certain that the
up nd snsns
less they had their fingers the keys, thought that 1t
bad time to introduce the subject He was rather
inclined to regard i as very good tune re though,
was their duty to look ahead and prepare or the future
He felt no incorporate zeal upon the subject Aware
that gentlemen differed from him, yet he had no denunci-
atoms for them Those gentlemen were surrounded BY
circumstances different from those with which he was
connected and they doubt beleved-in his opinion,
enormously belevedthat they were advancing the in
himself, he did not deny that he sectional
Indeed, he did not believe in difusive patriotism any
first and then his neighbours then his State and then his
country, loved not any OF them well as himself. He
who was not true to his own hearth stone could not
be true to any interest But all his sectional feelings
were entertained entirely in subsection to the great prn-
cipes which the constitution reposed In that spirit
he affirmed every principle laid down BY the gentleman
sired always to stand in defiance OF any effort at base
compliance with the demands of particular sectional
interest of the country whatever That was the ground
of justice and right He asked nothing but evenhanded
justice Let them stop the war of aggression. He de-
plored the existence of lust of dominion. Let them be-
ware The time might come when they would get bold
That Missouri question which had slept for quarter Of
centurysept he believed to the satisfaction OF every
honest and patriotic man in the countyhad been
citaed BY the gentleman's bill He believed that on that
compromise the south had sacrificed right and principle
for the sake OF peace and harmony The north yielded
nothing The principles of that concession the south de-
collections Of the past the proud thoughts Of the present.
and the glorious hopes OF the future. But the south
would not submit to any infringement justice and
right They did not claim slavery under the constitu-
ton 1t was by virtue OF the sovereignty Of the States
themselves in which that institution existed They thus
held rights which they had never renqushed and could
not yield AS to the very earnest declarations about the
terms which California to be admitted, he would
only say that the blood and treasure OF the south had
largely shared in the acquisition of that territory, and it
might be difficult matter to expel or exclude those
who had thus acquired it. Did any man in that House,
except the gentleman from New York. who did, he was
bound to suppose, entertain such an ideabut did any
other believe that onehaf OF the Union could see
themselves excluded from that territory' Was it to be
imagined that the south could be led acquesce in any
restrictions on their rights Of property They did not
call the north to help them to extend slavery" But
the south said that she had right go wherever she
pleased and the terms which territory to be ad-
mitted, could be dictated only by the people who lived in
The gentleman from New York. would find quite enough
to do in legsatng for those around him. The honora-
BILE genteman-who was imperfectly heard by the re-
porter, consequence of his frequently turning round to
address those behind Amconcludcd by appeal
in favor of vigorous prosecution OF the peace,
honorable and just to both countries and the settlement
cordance with the rights Of all sections of the country,
and in proper of the duty which they owed to
themselves, to Posterty, and to all mankind
Mr.. WINTHROP then arose and addressed the commit
tee follows Mr. Chairman II had the privilege of Sc
lecting my time in addressing the committee upon the
subject at present in debate, should be very little likely to
friend who has just rveted the attention of the House.
But after waiting three four days. and watching
and struggling for the floor am not disposed to forego
any opportunity may have to say what desire TO saw
even though may be under the necessity of following
gentleman of much power and cloquence as the honor
bic gentleman who has Just addressed YOU Sir am not
prepared TO vote for the bill which is now under consd
Grafton am not prepared to vote for it in its present
shape. am not prepared to vote for it in any shape
under our present circumstances have word two
to say, sir in regard to the details of that b-n regard
to its precise provision and the general principles nyoy
ed in it. But before doing this will take occasion to
make single remark OF more comprehensive and gem
eral character Sir am not one Of thoseif any such
them to vote against all supplies time of war; because
the war may have commenced in circumstances, or may
be conducted IN manner of which they do not entirely
approve. Regarding. as do, war evil which can
not be exaggerated, and which by any power of
language, or any effort of the imagination, can
hardly be estimated -deprecatiRg as 1 do the ne
cessity under any circumstances, Of even seeming to
make myself responsible either for it's existence or
desiring do, nothing so much as the
peace OF my country, and the peace OF the world can
should readily vote in favor of providing men and money
for the prosecution OF hostities although they may have
commenced IN circumstances that utterly condemn In
one word, am now, and always in favor of providing
all requisite for the proper defence of the country
whereverits boundaries may be rightfuy established
and whenever foreign army upon our borders or for
egn squadron IN our bays may attempt to invade it.
shall not stop to inquire what the merits of the quar-
rel who struck the first blow, before giving my sup
port to all proper of Defence whatever be the
power OF our army to drive back the invaders or the
ability Of the squadron to vndicate rights; nor do
forget that may be sometimes necessary for the purpose
OF defence TO carry the into the enemys country
and to do what we may to cripple the forces and crush
the power OF the nation which may insist upon disturbing
our friendly and pacific relations and let me say here
sir, my honorable friend from Ohio that cannot al
together agree with him in the applicability to an Amer
lean legislature OF these British precedents which he