Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-02-03
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

FRIDAY,
On leave given, Mr.. Terry wished make a personal
explanation. Ii in reference the charge that he
voted for Austin NJ. Puelt for canal The charge
was untrue IN every particular, and II It originated IN
malice met his scorHif mistake he pIlIed the OBJ
tuseness of any who could SO have misunderstood
his position.
The people whom he represented well as "the pock
e generally looked upon the completion Of the canal TO
Evansville, promolve of, and identified with, their
dearest interests and intense and anxious the feel
ngs and interest of my constituents in this measure, that
for three years past they have forgotten their political
differences, aud merged all considerations of party this
great measure-to this gentleman who in
the other end Of the capital last winter, indebted for his
eleclion-to this am indebted for the now occupy
here tor ran against democratic nominee, with wing
opponent in the field, and would not have been elected
but for a democratic My constituents regarded the
election Of a southern the guarantee and
security OF their interests and am Tree that 10
carry their views If the contest had been between
southern democrat and wing identified with in
interest," should Unhestatngly have voted for the Tor
La this question political considerations in
volved But the charge that voted for Mr. Pueit silly
and absurd-wth him, politically, have no sympathy,
and his locality precluded every probability OF my sup
porting him in any contingency in addition to this Mr.
Pitcher was and my personal and political rend and
from the right quarter.
For this fancied detection have been denounced
denuncalions personally disregard and cesrse. But the
vengeance of Of patty passing over me- has been
visited innocent friend OF mine-aS pure man and
devoted wing any this floor, and they have
done excellent great injury. Oh. this manly
mOst Dave most magOanlm0uS. l speak 10 those VINO
thus graed their pueTIle spite men, and leave them TO
their reflections would rather bring 10 the heart
shame the cheek of him PROSTATE
my fee-that Tedeems natueths degrades 1.-THE
s shames my vengeance-the last debaSes i'll now
speak them pariizanthus in the election alluded to,
vcmized tchig and elected who came here with
credentials ln his pocket as delagale TO the democratic
convention-they have been bitt' most dis inetly.
Mr. Speaker, there is certain class Of politicians VINO
throw themselves in The van Of their patty aud aspire to as
sumo the lead. And who are they Echo, win sheer
aud laugh Of desIon rhO! Mere political fosss
still swad1Ie clothes and pulling and sPewinS IN
their nurses amsmeTe political sbJrOns sent before their
time, political ord scarce half made aud hat
so lamey that toe veest pot house T snsTs at them as
they halt by him."
The word hath gone firth make NJ Speak
good ed / have neither he phs ,lesl
ability in pesen STATE Of my health the desire
ambition engage in Conflicts Of any character. II those
have been uttered 10 heat and theIe dis
posi- ion carry them effect. will cheedaliy
Of peace But If the declaration Of is
10 be carried by tosties and aggression my ADVERSE
res will find me hnching; and think, will not be
Iged with entertaining an extraordinary estimate 81 my
proves when say that fear Of the foes who
threaten But if have the strength successfully
breast the furious chargr' shall ial # fall must.
LOehel like, with face 10 the aud feet to
The foe.''
Tile following joint resolution came up on its second read
ing;
Whereas are informed that Msjar General Zachary
Taylor will during his absence from The IN
Mexico, visit The city Of Cincinnati in The State vi Ohio,
and that he will in making such VISIT BY through
part Of tie State Of Indiana.
And whereas the citizens If Indiana would embrace with
pleasure the privilege Of extending General Taylor The
hospitality OF the State, token Of their high regard
for his unlarnshed reputation ssoie and p.tio-his
long and aIduous duties officer Of rank in The
of his country and his brilliant and unexsmped successes
achievements the many battle fields Of his country
Therefore, be il resolved the General Assembly Of The
of Indiana That cordially extend 10 MAJOR General
Zachay Taylor invitation TO visit Indianapolis the Capri
tai Of Indiana parake The hospItaites aud the
greeting Of the citizens OF Indiana
Re il further resolved That his exceilency the Governor
be requested to transmit copy of the egci"g preamble
| and resolution so Major General Zachary Taylor.
| MIR Lane moved the following amendment as subs-
| tute viz:
A joint Resolution demanding justice for brars
Volunteers:
| WHEREAS il is the duty OF the Legislature of the
State of Indiana defend, project aud sustain char
cer of our noble sons that willingly left their happy
homes at the call OF their country, aud volunteered their
services protect the flag they loved and defend the
| honor of the country that gave them BIRTH
And whereas, knowing, too, that Indiana did more to
gain the battle pass of Buena Vista than the iroops
from any other State, cannot but regret that SLAM
der misrepresentation, and Jealousy have deprived the
State Of the honor their valor noby And when
we reflect on the solemn TRUTH Indiana furnished
greater number aud valuable sacrifices upon al
tar of our country than any other State thar
resented upon that bloody field and whilst praise