Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-06-22

Gay OF tnelf history declared Inat lHey ueSlTe 10
put far from them the accused thing? The
honorable Senator from Mississippi, however has
revealed secret which great many men less
honest and impulsive than himself would have
studiously concealed. 1t is not that Justice, and
liberty, and humanity, and truth, stand in the
way but, Oh! it is the danger Of splitting the
"Party" at the next Presidential election
Mr.. FooTE denied that the danger to the
"ticket" was the sole motive which operated on
his mind. He then spoke of Mr.. Hale in the
most unmeasured terms of abuse-alluded to his
presence at the elderly Breakfast" &c.
Mr.. HALE do not know but that the re-
marks of the Senator do require some notice at
my hands, This is not the first occasion on
which remarks of somewhat similar character
have been made by the honorable Senator from
Mississippi | believe that may be permitted
to say that can appeal TO every gentleman in
the Senate, on both sides of the chamber that,
ever since | have been a member Of the body, |
have never on any occasion-ln the Senate or
out of it-so far forgotten myself as TO be want
ing in that respect, that courtesy and that kind
ness, which ought to characterize the intercourse
CT gentlemen and Christians believe that in
the hearing of the Senate, can appeal to every
man to bear me witness, that on no occasion,
even when standing alone, my views misrepre-
scented, my principles denounced, and my person
threatened, have | so far forgotten myself as not
to remember what was due to the prophecies Of
this chamber and to every individual with whom
| come in contact. | can assure the honorable
Senator from Mississippi, and think he cannot
deny it, that attacks and illusions such as he
has made, whatever their edcct--f they had any
effect-may have been upon others, they reached
not me. And now leave the Hon Senator
leave him secure in the enjoyment of all the glo-
ry, all the reputation, and all the self satisfaction
which he may gain. here or elsewhere, now or
forever, by any such course as that which he has
thought proper to pursue
MIR FooTE. DO understand the Senator as
saying that demeaned myself
Mn HALE. Very far from it!
am exceedingly unwilling to make myself
the subject of remark before this body. | did
not come here for that purpose. But it has been
forced upon me, and mus; say word in vindi-
cation. The Senator is entirely mistaken when
he represents me as dcnouncing the Union
Mr.. FooTE. Did not the Senator say that he
would urge his amendment, even if its adoption
should lead to the dissolution of the Unionl
Mr.. HALE. No such thing! | said that on
this question we must take a course which com
mends itself to us as rght-that, having found
where right was, we must abide by it, regardless
of consequences-and that if the result should
be that which was talked Of SO much-the disso-
luton Of the Union-if it shall be found that this
glorious Union of ours, endcared as it was to lis
by so many cherished associations, had no other
principle of cement but the blood Of slavery, let
it sundel! That is Just exactly what | said.
Who, then, speaks ofreproach upon the Consti-
tuition? Who raEes up the ashes Of the ilIustri-
ons dead, and pours contempt upon the living,
but the man who would come forward and de-
clare that the cement of this Union is slavery?
Mr. FoorE Gin his seat) Nodopy says it!
Mr. HALE Well, then have not said that
Union ought to be dissolved A laugh The
honorable Senator has undertaken to administer
to me a great deal of reproof, and advice, and
caution, and perhaps he will think | speak in
irony when say thank him-I thank him!
am not so old or obstinate that am not willing
to be taught | surely eyince my docity when
say that | am willing to learn Senatorial man
ners from the gentleman from Mississippi; but
permit me to say, in all kindness-and | mean
no unkndness to anybody-I do think that
when the Senator from Mississippi undertakes tc
give advice, and talk about "windy and gusty
harangues' and "antics," and so forth, he mis-
takes his callng think he has need to repeat
this line Of the poet
80! wad some power the giftic gcus,
To see ourselves as thers see ls!"
| think if he occasionally reflected on that line
he would not be found giving me any lecture
again.
Once for all I desire to say that we have
strong convictions upon this subject We be-
lieve that slavery is an evI-a morol, political
social evil. In the expression Of that belief we
do not go beyond the declaration of many dstin.
gushed citizens Of the Southern States. / be.
live that the legislation of this country, from the
adoption of the Constitution to present time, has
been continually subseryent to this institution
and, so far from believing as gentlemen on the
other side have said, that they stand upon the
defensive, believe that this Legislation has beer
constantly aggressive. believe that we are now
engaged in war, costing us more than fifty
millions annually. for the perpctuation of thi.
institution. think can call witnesses from
the other side Of the Senate to prove, that al
least one gentleman has furnished me with his
deposition in perpetual remembrance of this fact
But do not need it. The fact stands out SO
boldly in the history of the country, that neither
VIC Plo9Cht "SO hOl POotCilty CuH NC Ill any uOuD'
with regard to it.
have trespassed longer than intended upon
the attention of the Senate The subject is by
no means pleasant one to me; but unpleasant
as it is, so long as have the honor of a seat up
on this floor, shall on every fitting occasion
of which myself must be the iudge-within the
rule of the Senate, and that proprety and deco
rum which become body of gentlemen, intro
duce anything that in my judgement falls with
in the range of legislation, be it "pestierous'
or not-let it endanger the success of any ticket
be it illustrous or ignobIe; and when | offend
against the prophecies of this place, or that de
corum which should prevail amongst men, an
willing to submit to whatever rebuke the Senate
in its wisdom may see proper to administer Bu
because this is an unpaatabe, unwholesome
and pentlierous subject to the minds of some
men, Is there to be freedom of debate on ever,
other subject and for every other man on thi.
subject, and to me that freedom is to be denied
No, sir; and | only regret that there have moi
, been Others ADLER and older men, to raise tbei,
, voices before the Senate, speaking out what
Know what how knc L. al.