Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-05-04
Gen, TaylOr'S Position Defined 10 an
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In the Congressional report of the
House proceedings as reported in the
New York Herald, as taking place on the
18th ultimo, we find the following descrp.
of Gen. TayIor's exact political position.
1t must have deem rich scene:
Mr. Giddings of Ohio-By solemn
vote this morning, there was majority
of thirteen (aughter3 gentlemen may
laugh, but feel deeply what say-my
associate lost the great line of demarca-
ton. 1t is a solemn truth. Referring
to the vote on Mr.. Putnam's anl-sIavery
resolution, We have neither a Wing
nor Democratic party, Gentlemen
from the Democratic side left their seats,
and came into the area, in front Of the
clerks desk, to listen TO Mr. Giddngs, as
he spoke far over on the Wing side, and
from frontier seat. The slave party
has trumphed. In 1914 portion of this
body declared to go for . slavery, and pro.
claimed that it was the duty Of the govern
ment TO take charge of slavery aud extend
it oyer ii ioTei.g@ land. That was the issue
itnen rendered by the-pemocracy. The
old Issues have been uhGslurbed of late.
VINO talks OF a Tariff, and the advantages
OF a Bank oftM Uuited States! All these
matters are now dropped in silence; aud
slavery now becomes the all absorbing to-
pic! To-day, by thirteen majority, the re.
solution of the gentleman from New York
was laid on the table, and il was thereby
declared that our race must be ensIaved.
believe the war to be opposed to our
constitution. | believe that the President
unnecessarily and unconstitutlonaly COM
menced the war. 1t is war of conquest;
and deny the power to involve the peo-
pie Of the several States in a war of con-
quest. | believe that every death in this
war is murder, attended with all guilt and
moral turpitnde. have an example be-
fore me. Plate called on the people to
witness that he was innocent Of the blood
Of the Savior, and washed his hands
Shall not |, who live IN a Christian land,
wash my hands Of the guilt of blood =
The gentleman referred to distinguished
gentleman for the Presidency. When |
say he has no politics, some of his friends
say that's right, Yet gentlemen will 60
for him. My friend from Pennsylvania,
(Mr, Slewart,) who is chairman of the
Committee Oh Manufactures, the gentle
man who goes for protection, | wish to ask
him whether Gen Taylor is in favor Of a
protective tariff? Will he say so?
Mr. Stewar.-Yes, do, Laughter,
Mr. c. j. Ingersoll-I wish 10 ask a
question.
Mr. Gddings-I wish to ask the dis.
tingushed gentleman from South Caroline
(mcaning Mr. Holiness what General Tay.
Tor is in favor of!
Mr. SIMS (under the impression the ques
ton was put to him -l don't understand
him as being in favor of anything. Ha
ha! old fashioned laughter all over TIT
hall
Mr. Giddngs-I would ask the question
of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, owe
the way.
y # . r-zo,-,snM--Oh, tdon't know
lla! ha! hal Aud | would ask, " ha
about General Taylor's slavery opinions
Mr. Giddings-Never, mind, in heI
myself Much merriment under
stand that the North look upon Genera
Taylor as protection man, and the Soul
regard him as a free trade man. Now,
would ask-I would order ask, whc
is hnmbugl The laughter was almos
dea(enng, and there WIS cIapplng
hands ask will gentlemen vote 70
General Taylor without any confesslo
from HIM? As to harbor and river in
provements, is he in favor of them' NJ
Stewart, Yes. What do the Democrat
think about it!
; MIR Stewart of Pennsyyania--Wlh III
permission of the gentlemen from Ohio
| will remark that Gen. Taylor is in fave
Of them.
Mr. GIddings- (smilng) All!
Mr. $tewarl-he will pursue the polio
q Of Gen Washington. Hal ha! ha!
The Observation-Disclosures will con
to order. The gentleman will proceed
v Mr. Giddings-l am very apprehensl,
y of the answer of my friend from Pennsy
/ vania understood him TO say that lie
. Taylor will pursue the course of Gener
Jackson, laughter. | mean Gener
o Washington. want to know from &c
: tlemen from the North, whether Gener
|, Taylor is in favor of river and harbor il
o provemenls?
J. Mr. Ste waffle will pursue the poli
O of Washington. Much merriment
| The Charman-The committee W
y please come to ordor.
}, Mr. Giddings-l don't think it necess
/ ry to inlrrfogate the gentlemen any NOR
lie Laughter wonld ask my friend fro
l. Pennsylvania over the way
+ MIRO. j. IngersoII-Don't ask me.
a Mr. Giddings-The leaders of the VIII
AZ r-.-. |---'- '-'r-.. -. - Wv - -
=, cipIes are. III put another question.
:, Nine States of this Union have solemn
i declared their unallerabIe determinati
IL that slavery shall not be further extende
- - New York, Ohio. God bless herD
Massachusetts, and nearly all New En-
h, land Mr. Wentworth leaned over the ra
+, ing and whispered, and Michgan.'] VI
"a Michigan has solemnIy proclaimed h
purpose Will my friend on my Il
70 tell me--wilI he reply TO my question!
IN Mr. Stewart-Gen Taylor has distinct