The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-21

L Clf, Wndt has been done! lie 10 whom you propose
to pay this compliment in the resolution now before us
as man of pesce-as clothed with the robes OF
the church-as one exercising among men a moral
power Unparalleled in TIE ySId Sy ne success q ns
the authority ofthat position TO interfere in that ques
ton here while foreigner and in foreign land.
are % ne Il With ,ba sin o we are told
that the American Senate should pay compliment that
have said has been paid specially but Now sir,
mission entertain for him feelings Of unbounded re,
spect and gratitude for the great mission in which he is
embarked, ! regret extremely that IN any ungparded
moment, If il were so. with any liked and settled de-
sign be ever lent his name to any purpose Of such utter
dsrespect 10 the American people aud their institutions
But he did it, And humbly submit to you, il you pay
this compliment which is asked OF the American
Senate, what authority have we that he may not feel
himself called upon to connect his mission in
ner with the destruction OF slavery in the southern
Sir. did not intend to take pari in this discussion
perfectly concurred with the Senator from North Caro-
lima, [Mr BADGER,l but higher degree Of importance
endorse any such opinion. any such act whatever /
participate in the regret OF those around that this
resolution should have been introduced. ! intend no
is recommended 70 the American people to connect this
compliment with his mission here. must therefore,
withhold my vote from the resolution.
Mr. HOUSTON. Humble as am, sir, | deem II Just
to myself and respectful to the Senate. that should as
sign my reasons for voting for this resolution. enter
tain regret profound and sincere presume, as any
calculated excite feelings the most iecous to har
mony and to good understanding in this body. cannot
view this resolution some honorable gentlemen do;
the great Apostle OF Temperance has manifested to the
world by his advent TO this country II Understand it.
sir, sentiment responsive TO the popular expression
ainy without any political Intentions so far as we have
right to Judge. II has been demanded by gentlemen,
what evidence have we that Father Mathew may not on
some future occasion, light the torch OF discord in
the South The fact. SIR, that he has refused to
join the agtatos OF the Morrill, and that no has declined
to encourage any Of the ultra opinions Of the South, is
sion Of peace and not himself the agent OF this cause
With full conviction upon my mind that his intention
is purely TO promote the good OF manknd-to add to the
general of felicity, lam brought to the conclusion
sir, to support the resolution
cannot see that il is at all connected with any politi.
cal consideration whatever and think from the evil
taTy is his state OF feeling now, and that he is de-
termned to stand aloof from all the agitatons OF this
country but that he might, at one period, from the
scenes OF misery surrounding him in Ireland, as so
eloquently described by the senator from Alabama,
have deprecated the horrors of slavery in any ma
ton; and believing it as existing in the United States
far beyond what he manifested in Ireland, in
ment OF immature years, compared to those he now
wears he may have performed act which culpa-
BILE But il it cupable he has relieved himself from
it by refusing in the United States to participate in the
agitation which unfortunately exists in this country.
commend him for it, SIR He goes not with torch OF
discord. but with bond Of peace reformation and re-
/, sir, am disciple. needed the discipline OF refor-
nation, and embraced it. proud upon this floor
proclaim it, and would that could enforce the
ample upon every American heart that influences or is
influenced by flal Affection conjugal love- or parental
tenderness. Yes sir. there is love, purity, and fidelity,
inscribed upon the banner that he bears 1t has nothing
to do with abolition or with notification, sir Away
with your patry objection 10 men who come bearing the
pinnacle above the turbid waters which unfortunately
roll at the foot Of this mighty republic
Ii unfortunate for that when great questions
presented TO the Senate, when the nation thrills, and
when the hearts of patriotism is wrung with vital
Affection then comes up the objection to courtesy and
cvility to foreigner. foreigner Yes, sir from the
land OF ancestors, from Ens isle he came and he
came mission OF peace and goodwill And could not
this ue testimony OF respect indicate his welcome here
among the representatives OF milllonsl Could not they
courtesy receive him, and extend TO him the hand OF
respect and the embrace OF love Il would not be the
individual alone that they would elevate; but il would
be the OF morality it would enable him TO exert
good influence upon the minds OF those who are to be
the benehcares Of American mothers, American chill
dren, American brothers. iatneIs and Paen',Nha
Is il worthy OF American Senate to make victim OF
patriot and philanthropst-a man whose mission is
peace and good will on earth Sir. will not be guilty
Of it. My reasons may be imperfect, but know that
my impulses all right
Mr.. President, il this gentleman entitled TO the
privilege OF the floor by invitation Of the Chair, this is
clearly manifestation OF that privilege II is nothing
MORE II is excluding other individual, SIR, from the
respect extend to this apostle OF temperance. Let
others present themselves at the head and front OF great
Lafayette coadjutor OF lbertya disciple OF liberty
Washington coadutor OF liberty. Fathew Mathew
is great Apostle OF Temperance, sent forth at the nsp
ration OF patriotic heart by philanthropy OF SOUL TO The
United States extend the benefit OF his influence in
forming society bid him welcome II has nothing to do,
in my opinion, with all the noise OF political strife, and
am not prepared 10 combine with the tariff nullifca
ton, abolition anything OF that kind or manufactures
OF any shape unless II Is the manufacture oil incorporate
men into sober, respectable citizens That is far
will go, sir. But do not think, at all tunes when this
question may arise should consider that the time has
passed by when prudential considerations should be
ierained and cherished in this body They are, sir, in
the American people; they at the citizens hearth
they in your churches OF sacrei worshp they
inyour court houses they upon your muster
fields and hardly yet excluded from the grog shops in
outraged, while cannot approach his dignity, while
the Union is worth preserving prudential considerations
attached TO the great mind oil society will cherish
properly all occasions will oppose il occa-
sion, but will venture everything to avert the evils
threatened; and will never provoke them am not a
ganuous old nah, nor am | testy old woman, sir, TO
threaten this Union. daughter
ton to lay upon the table, desire to precede my vote
with very few remarks have objections to this
luton, sir oil various kinds. An objection which might
very readily TO most persons and probably 10 most
of the constituents OF this body, is that, compliment.
act OF homage to this gentleman, II il is intended as
SUCH il is TO foreigner II the resolution were so
amended 10 bind the Senate TO receive from Father
Mathew in this chamber the pledge either through the
Vice President their organ, or serdfi II would be
substantial compliment which dare say would be graft
flying 10 the gentleman; but apprehend that he is no
more DESTROYS oil receiving empty compliment than
is proper Tor US 10 bestow IT,
But there are considerations OF a serious character,