The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-12-29

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SION Oh Congress- to report bill for the abolition NJ
lhe save trade IN the capital of the nation AT tho
second session OF the same Congress, the Chair ro
! appointed the same committee; and TO the end NJ
tne 3oth Congress there the same neglect to in
ltlate measures for the abolition of that nearious tc
nc ana yet while that committee folded its arms in
lacoh' there were exhibited, full in its yiew scenes
involving all the unmi iIated horrors of the slave
trade, the recital of which caused the ears of the ma
'lon to Jingle, and its heart to grow sick
gentleman from the Democratic side of the
mouse, IN his address to us this morning. complained
mat the committees Of the last House consisted Of
SIX members friendly to the political party of the late
speaker, and three the opposite politics. | take
MS facts, but use them for other purposes than his
And ask whether in any instance unless the Con-
mlttee on this District presents an execution, the
committees appointed by the Chair did not report in
conformity with the sentiments entertained bv the
Chair and its political friends?
lhr. Winthrop explained by saying that il was
lhe usage to constitute the Committees of Wavs and
Means and of Foreign Affairs, of six of one party and
Ifge OF the other for the purpose of nsuring action
On Executive measures, while the other Committees
are divided, FIVE to four
Then, sir, Ito understand that if Il the usaoo
to appoint the Executive Committees. as tbev 80
sometimes called, for action, and the Committee on
the District of Columbia to prepeat action.
from the remarks which have fallen from me- in
Wcn nave reluctantly referred to the action ofthe
last Congress, trust no one will for a moment sun
pose that harbor any unfriendly feeling towards nv
colleague Representing as he does, in part. the
State of Massachusetts / would gladly rive him nv
vote tor the Chair Of this House, did not my views Of
the duties of that Chair differ from his own I'm,
with the light of the experience of the past and in
view OF the Importance of the Committees on the
Territories and the District of Columbia must have
some assurance, from the expression at some time of
the opinions of the candidate regarding the connu
ance OF the slave trade in this District as well as the
extension OF slavery into the Territories before can
De justified IN giving him my vote. | think there
should be disguise or concealment on these vital
questions And propose, with leave of the House
pubhcly ON this floor to interrogate on these mat
ters candidates who may be presented for the Chair.
'lne word to the friends of the Ordinance of 1887.
and to Its application to the free Territories of the
United States. The cry of Disunon has been raised
IN advance. If the Legislature of the country shall
prevent the extension of slavery into these erritor
les, the Government is to be overthrown. How is il
10 be done The advocates for the unlimited period
OF slavery say ''they will teach you'' Teach them
lesson which shall protect this House from such
threats hereafter; which shall save, not the Union,
winch IS sate but the country from all such scenes
as we have witnessed this day
For the purpose of showing to the world that Won
justly appreciate the speeches to which we have lis
tened with SO much PAIN come together for once, if
you must again part, and elect Speaker known to
be In favor ofthe restriction of slavery Why should
you not do it You divided into parties, called
Wing and Democratic. 1t is an artificial division at
the present day, not founded any distinctive prin-
cple defy any man, on either side ofthis House.
10 tell me on what subject you are divided, accord
ing 10 your party names-be it tariff, bank, sub
treasury, internal improvements, or anything else.
Let any man trace, if he can, the line of demarka
ton ON either side of which the two parties NAV be
ranged But there is principle which divides the
whole House into two, and but two parties. Act
upon that principle, and an organization may be at
once effected, which shall give security to freedom
establish the prosperity of the nation, and advance
the cause of justice and humanity.