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

lrishman not allied with OConnell and abolitionsm
feel all that do for brother; but TO OConne and
his band and all the horde Of aboitioniss, foreign and
domestic ii had the power 10 exclude them all from this
chamber, would not hesitate moment 10 do it.
Mr. WALKER. As the introducer OF that resolution,
Is proper for TO give some expression OF the motives
which actuated in doing it. assure YOU sir and the
Senate that looked to the reverend gentleman named
In the resolution in other capacity than that OF
philanthropst connected with the temperance reform.
or not in regard TO the subject OF slavery II
ever noticed any statement which he has heretofore
expressed upon that subject, have now forgotten par
ticuarly what these sentiments And IL, sir had
thought OF il, il would have made difference in my
mind, do think il ought TO make difference with
gentlemen from the South So far we have had any
indication OF the mission of Father Mathew, II is Of
peace, one Of beneyolence, Of goodwill to mankind II
is not OF disturbance OF aggression upon the rights
of any class OF the community Looking to him, sir as
phlanthropis who has not only done great good
but who is engaged in the good work. 1t did
not for occur to to look at the reverend
gentleman named in any other light or in any other ca
pacity but will say hsttat in concurrence with the
venerable senator from Kentucky think il unfortunate
that n every little matter must much jealousy
upon the subject OF slavery think It unfortunate
beneficial neither to the South to the North nor TO the
country. Other gentlemen may have more feeling than
il is possible for me to have account OF their nearer
relations to III but il does seem to that the introduce
ton OF this subject on every OCCASION in this way will
good neither 10 the Senate OF the United Staes good
to the country good to either division OF the country
Perhaps, sir, may be in error. Perhaps gentlemen
from the South may be more strongly OF opinion that
am in error and that others advocating this resolution
are in error, than am able to or to appreciate But,
sir in regard to this matter and in regard to all other
similar matters have, hope, to thank God
ss 4 n
ly constituted that they cannot, 10 not for me to CEN
sure them. pronounce no censure; but 1t does seem
to me that the widows and orphans OF Shareholders as
we'll as the widows and orphans OF non.saveholders
and that the wives of Shareholders well the wives
of on.saveholders sympathze alike in the great
work in which Father Mathews engaged that they can
look alike, aborng under the horrors OF nebriaon
their social and private relations 1t TO me that
they look at it Invested Of selfish and personal inter-
ests use the term selfish" in no opprobrious sense
it oj convey the meaning OF whatever is personal
to themselves believe, sir, that there individuals
in every portion OF country who can sympathize
with Father Mathew in the course he is pursuing and
/ also believe that these large classes, these great
numbers OF individuals will look to the Senate Of the
United States with perfect establishment, when they find
that the matter of slavery has far crept into
deliberations that we cannot symPanzs with men upon
bringing in this question TO mar the deliberations OF the
body But be that as 1t may SIR for one must repeat
that had no other view Of this question: IN introducing
this resolution, than that have expressed. looked at
the individual named in the resolution as phianthro
pist-as man endeavoring 10 promote the good OF hu
manity, the good OF mankind and at the time neither
thought nor knew cared what he was doing any
other subject, so long had no evidence which re-
memberedand may say that evidence yet introduced
has satisfied meha he acting here IN any other ca
pacity than as phlanthropist II should hereafter
from him any efforts disturb the peace of the country,
should regret and doubt whether there is senator
upon this floor who would not regret it. Heel thateyery
man here would be surprised to course pursued by
Rev Theobald Mathew which would call him in ques.
ton and present him desiring to disturb the
public peace. desiring 10 interfere with the LEGAL ins
buttons OF the country in which he render assistance
neither one one way another for purposes OF good
should be surprised Tor one and doubt whether there
is senator upon this oor who would be otherwise than
surprised to learn that Rev. Theobad Mathew had acted
improperly in relation to the subject of slavery any
thing else OF the kind
Mr. HALE shall vote for this resolution, sir but
rise TO say that this vote 10 be measured by the
should be constrained TO vote against him.
Mr. CLAY, Tin his seat Hear him. llaughterl
Mr. HALE, Yes, sir, shear him" ] say that II be
was TO be measured by his merits anti slavery
should feel constrained TO vote against him and rise
now sir lest should be supposed TO extend this cour-
tesy on any such considerations, because, Il the
honorable senator from Kentucky will allow me, think
| can correct him in mistake.
Mr. CLAY, (interposng) Certainly; always.
Mr.. HALE. Father Mathew has not, so lar as J can
ascertain gone so far as say that he has retacted
single sentiment which he has uttered, altered
changed any opinion which he has ever entertained.
Mr. CLAY. Will the honorable senator allow me 10
say that do not think used the word reracied p
think did say that understood that be had refused to
lead himself 10 the movements OF Mr. Garrison aud
others engaged in abolition projects.
MI HALE believe the honorable seLaior Is right
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by some anti slavery 10 lend the sanction OF his
presence TO meeting TO be held the rst oil August
third Of August-Rep.] in commentator oil the eman.
cpaon Of the British slaves in the West Indies, and he
refused 10 do IT, He did not intimate his sentiments to
the committee which waited upon him, as understand
and read the accounts with good deal OF care, and
confess with good deal Of pain and notification, as
friend OF Father Mathew in the which he Is en-
gaged--but took what understand TO be the doctrine OF
the "Union"ihe democratic paper--o non-inefventon
He would not interfere He consented in word, sir,
to be silent upon this great question; and for that rea
son, he 10 be weighed in this balance, should
withhold my vote from him with great regret
But vote for him different grounds. vote for the
resolution upon the ground upon which II placed BY the
honorable senator from kentuckyas tribute TO ms vr-
and all reliance that the friends Of what consider the
great cause OF humanity have placed upon Father
Mathew in coming 10 this country, have most sgnally
failed, and have been entirely disappointed .
II the senator from Mississippi Mr. DAvsl will allow
me word; He said that II he had the power he would
exclude from this floor every who sympahizes with
the abolitionsts, foreign and domestic.
Mr. DAVIS. Every abslItionlst foreign and domestic.
Mr. HALE. Well, sir, it is sufficient that slavery has
not got the power and venture 10 say that II bad the
power ! would not exclude all, but would exclude so
many that when we TO have the committees oil the
Senate appointed they should wear little different con-
plexion from what they now do. lLaughterl would
restore the equilibrium, but not shut them all OUT
would have perhaps three fhs OF those who were left
here OF my own way Of thinking, and leave whole.
properly in motion, that should have free and lar
discussion upoa the subject hope have made myself
for | would by no means seem TO sanction
Father Mathews IN this respect My objections
TO him are deep upon that ground those OF the sena
tor from Alabama They are OF another color
have stated. shall certainly vote for the resolutions but
with reluctance, confess, Tearing that shall be ms.