The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-08

But my colleague charges Mr. Buchanan with having
opposed the last war; and having been the revef o.
Mr. Madison. Sir, had supposed that that Stale Ola
SANDER would have been suffered TO sleep and never
again be repeated by any gentleman OF character an
truth. Opposed the last war; Where was my colleague
Mr. WlLMOT | was born in 1911.
Mr. THOMPSON. Yes SIR, the gentleman Wa III ; i',s
cradle that perol but does not hesitate 10 cauhnae
those who active in the scenes oil tnit PeIioi.
Mr. Buchanan opposed to the war sis u ,ecoiiecs
aright he lis earnest supporter IN 'he Oh
his native Safe; and il he had been wanted Tor any
PUBLIC or private object he would have been found in
The army a volunteer time-a private soldier at
Baltimore Was Ibis opposition to the War lie was
certainly its supporter. rever OF Mr. Madison!
No sir | know what the gentleman allutes TO.
Mr. WlLMo ns de his SeaD I'm That speech s;r IL.
Mr. HoMpSSoSb aes s, na' speeem ' a. c .ne
isle, against Mr.. Madison was his belief that Mr.S
Madison was not energetic enough in his war meas
ought to characterize It, This, sir, was ALL and no
man OF truth anything else This the sub
stance and purpo OF that speech; and other great men
entertained the opinion. But was this opposition
10 the war? No, sir, no; it was far otherwise.
My colleague IMr. WmMorl charges Mr.. Buchanan
with insngaiing Mr. Richie to write the article IN the
Mr.. WlLMOT. did not charge him; said sus-
pcced him and gave my ny, reasons
MIR. THOMPSON. w hat are your reasons
Mr.. WlLMOT Because II appeared IN the Pennsyl-
yanian at the same time
MIR THOMPSON The reason sir, is IA very unsatis-
factory one If he had looked further, he would have
same time Mr. Buchanan had nothing 10 do with them;
he had no controversy with the gentleman. No. sur, he
had none; he had nothing TO do with hun; nor would he
be likely TO interfere nanythng IN regnr to hum here or
anywhere But, sir this chargelres!s alone on the sus-
pcions of the geEtleman-uon no fact or circumstance
whatever; but still the charge made IN
A.ain: he charges Mr. Buchanan with electoneeriDg
in his district sending documents into it.
Mr. WILN1OT Did not yon frank documents with
the respects of Mr. Buchanan
Mr. THOMPSON. do not know that | did.
anked copies OF the proceedings of the meeting at
~ I hx,
me 10 dose but Mr. buchanan never knew from me that
did; and it for gentleman totally unconnected
with Mr. Buchanan, and believe it to have been with
out his knowledge that it done. What was written
the few ranked by me, whether they went into that
district am not now able to say Mr. Buchanan had moth
ing to do with Them any shape form whatever to my
knowledge-so far as the ranking concerned,
am certain have ranked papers and documents for
Others. and shall do SO again TO oblige friend here
Sir desire that this House may be informed and know
the selfish and personal motives that the gentle
man in making The the charges have alluded to.
The SPEAKER here called Mr.. THOMPSON to order
for inputng motives 10 the gentleman.
Mr. C. }. INGERSOLL interposed and insisted that the
decision Of the Speaker would curtal injuriousy the
freedom OF debate.
Some confusion here ensuel; which. after subsding,
Mr. T. again proceeded. Differences arising about
not find fault with even severe comment under such cir
cumslances. But, sir, when personal hostility is the
tive for public attacks, it another thing Honorable
not likely 10 indulge in elimination under such
influences How my colleague reconcile it to his
of propety TO make charges while I'll by
such feelings, against gentleman having no privilege
here TO reply cannot understand The honorable feel
ngs OF each member here will answer promptly this
curry For my part, SIR, would have ict that. while
acuated by personal resentments, could never have
been induced TO make charges should have felt that,
an honorable man. should have been bound TO ST.
ence; for as in this case shout have been certain to
this would have been The gentleman speaks OF the
of popularity of Mr. Buchanan this time in Penn
syvana. Sir so far from this being true, have great
confidence that the gentlemans district will instruct
for Mr. Buchanan for the presidency. The only county
(Susqueannah in his district tha, has elected delegate
TO the 18th OF March convention did not instruct against
Mr.. Buchanan; and If am not greatly mistaken, Brad
ford, the genteman's own county, will send delegates
in the democratic ranks in that county disappearing of
the Of their representatives and the mem
bers of this House, that even there the contest in great
doubt to the hopes OF my colleague and OF great hope to
the friends of Mr. Buchanan.
But, sir, in conclusion let me say again, that State,
no district section OF the Union possesses favorie
however highly esteemed, more cordially admired
earnestly supported than is James Buchanan in Pennsyl
vana. For quarter OF century, he has been identified
nen supporters and leaders. Mr.. Speaker he is not
only identified with the democracy OF the State and al
mired as its friend but his life as statesman and dio
mast furnishes bright page TO the history Of his
try No man possessed in higher degree than did Mr..
Buchanan the confidence and reard of that great and
hero Gen Jackson No common man could boast as
mu h. ana while life of brilliant services sanctioned BY
such confidence, and always approved by the democracy
of his State is before the country. storm like The
T.
No, sir. is mpoten for evil Here note han led
to Mr. +, after looking at which Mr. r. remark ell No,
sir, will go further than my duty requires me and,
Gearing the paper said) will not remark the sugges-
ton male but conclude with again expressing my obi
CATION 10 the House for their courtesy this oscason.
ALBERT GaLLArIN.
Mr. GIDDINGS asked leave TO introduce joint reso-
luton TO show his idea who was entitled to vote
of thanks by Congress Objection being male TO the
reading of the resolution at the Clerks desk, Mr. G. read
it as follows, VIZ:
Whereas the honor glory all republican gov
consist in promoting the happiness OF their people,
by encouraging education, dusns intelligence and
tending the arts and sciences among them and whereas
eniiaeny the of the great founders Of
institutions thar should exhibit to the world elevated
Ing people Of nations tho enoynen, of those
rigl- which claim for ourselves, uniniaeccd, except
by examples OF justice ma3nahimty, Intelligence, and
moral purity: and whereas these Objects reconciabiy
opposed to foreign by which the spirit o conquest is
engcn,rcd, love OF military fine excited, in which the
and moral o.! civil life for
gotten amid the carnage, strife, aud bloDjed oil the battle
Hcld which the lives of thousands OF Fellow
sacrificed, and by which and under which anguish and
carried to the bosoms oil innunerabe surviving
with MtX many thou lands ID American citizens have
fallen victims 10 the spirit OF military anbitoa and dis
and mourning brought upon country, as
well upon Mexico and nation ii deb has been
red that upon those who succeed now, there
fore,
resoUed by~tc Sea1te and House of Representatives.
the United States dgrtca Congress asseMbed That
regard with sitc ion and profound poet the labos
oil those pllairopsts and patriots who engaged in
calling the people of their States just
estimate OF the blessings vi peace and 10 proper apprc-
ci'ion OF he evils
Resoeed fn'thsr, That III, Trunks of Congress and tac