The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-27

How II has happened cannot Tell put from some
cause-no certainly Massachusetts and South
Carolina have been made 10 take opposite positions 10
federal politcsnay, more, to be made ostensoly DIT
ter adyersaries- II would be strange II nose VINO
the bonds OF union formed in spirit OF cordial
confidence The quarrel of Boston was espoused
There is Something 10 the historical fact. that
John Hancock and Arthur Middleton, two OF the
wealthiest men OF their day. seemed TO have bound
their respective States together BY the strongest Of
personal pledges and associations They tenanted the
same house. the table, and worshpped at the
same altar; and pledged their lives and property
common cause, and that common cause was maintained
by the common blood and treasure OF the States My
State was fayorte colony OF the mother country and
became the theatre OF the deciding contest Ihere IS
scarcely path rivuet in her borders that was not
cmsoned by the blood OF patriots and soldiers tight
ing in common cause. And there Is scarcely
hill that was not camp'ground, on winch
foated the banner OF northern general, lot COM
mon rights without regard TO sectional institutions
Green, at 98, and Camden, recognised Sumter Marion,
and Pckens his equals and when ne concluded 70 see
tional bigot His ashes mingled with the soil OF
Georgia. and the eptaph his tomb stone will teach
lesson Of liberty and seirespect Thsss lessons are
regarded they cannot without mourning an imPuaiion
OF degeneracy If knew this moment that oil polil-
cal was to cease % Ses the North and the
parlor the portraits Of such men as Adams, Hancock,
and Sherman and they would be full Of historical in
submit to wrongful and oppressive exercise Of authority
They would inculcate lesson to maintain the rights
that you were born TO.
more particularly concerned, from geographical posi-
ton, than others may think themselves.
Domedes the youngest hero at the siege OF Troy
and compared we'll with The sagacious and shaps sell
fish courage of Ulysses Georgia the youngest sister
Of the thirteen She has made her pledge in the spirit
tain her motto-aEquality or Independence"
Mr.. CHASE. do not propose, now, Mr.. President
to enter into the general question which has been present
have been myself individually referred to- in manner
which makes i proper for me to say word or two
ss5 raE Sn Sic Tas sa e %h a
thorty will hand il 70 the gentleman before he begins
his remarks, in order that he may know upon what
based The remarks that made in relation e nm
Mr.. CHASE. know no reason, Mr. President, why
a particular senator should be singled out upon this
floor for special exhibition Of his personal opinions and
views 1t may, perhaps, be thought somewhat safer to
attack senator's supposed positions which may sepa
him in political action from the two leading parties
Of the country than other senators who have the advan
from South Carolina thought proper the other day to
bring before the Senate letter written by myself, and
the senator has seen tit to introduce here
newspaper paragraph, aributing to me certain resou
Mr. President | wrote the letter attributed to me |
wrote that letter to the late speaker OF the house OF
representatives OF my State Il did not expect ills pubca
ton If had, phrase two perhaps might have been
made less obnoxious to verbal criticism But sir, the
general propositions maintained in that letter. would
maintain in public, as have maintained them in private
have no sentiments for private communication which
not ready TO avow on proper occasions everywhere
My opinions, Mr.. President, all men may know, and
onal opinions. was made to say, the report OF some
remarks which uttered in the Senate the other day. that
was 'someiimes sectional in its character did not say
that II is not so. hold no views which deem sec.
tona Nor are they sectional, unless the opinions OF
Washington, and Jefferson and Madison were sectional
also; for every position which maintain fortified by
their authority-by southern authority. Not, sur that
feel the need OF southern authority: It is enough Tor
me that the opinions which maintain are commended
to the approval of my own judgment by the force OF
reason-enough that myself satisfied that those opin-
ions are sound just and constitutional Such opinions
shall maintain fearlessly, and maintain everywhere
always however, with entire respect for the opinions oil
those who differ from Why, sir we are in Senate
Senate OF equals, perfect equals; and while respect
the opinions OF every senator upon this floor, and desire
that he should utter them with entire freedom, shall
claim the like respect for opinions which uterthe re-
suits Of consideration, reflections and an honest judgment
newspaper paragraph: am not sorry that the senator
from South Carolina has deemed my humble Life worthy
in the history Of that life which am unwilling to have
known-nothng in any opinions advanced BY me which
not ready to avow But do not choose to be held
ascbes to me the paternity Of resolution supposed to
recognise the propety OF mental reservation in certain
case.
have only to say never proposed the resolution never
voted for the resolution; never would propose vote
for such resolution hold no doctrine OF mental
ervaton. Every man, in my judgment, should say pre-
clsely what he housekeeping nothing back, here or
elsewhere should like sir, to every man maintain
here the same positions which he maintains at home
bold enough and resolute enough TO advocate IN the
Senate the measures which he advocates before his con-
stiuents y 5ffts
have nothing further to say, Mr. President. regret
that have been constrained to speak at all OF matters
personal to myself But under the circumstances, felt
II my duty TO say what have said
Mr.. BUTLER hope the paragraph which has been
referred to will be read.
Mr.. CHASE. Let il be read. sentit to the Clerk for
that purpose
Mr. MASON. wish to ask the senator il he will
one or two questions for my information, and the
information OF the country understand him TO state
that he did offer that resolution, that he never voted
for it, and would vote for it, gather from the
newspaper publication, that that resolution was OF.
fered at meeting OF the friends of that gentleman, con-
vened by his influence, and at which take il for granted
he was present, Now, ask him TO inform me and the
country, whether, by whomsoever il offered, that
resolution passed in his presence hope, also,
that the extract will be read.
The Secretary read the extract, as follows:
In ls43 Messra Chase Lewis published call for
abolition convention Columbus. The convention met
which was proposed by Mt Chase propria personai
hso.rsd That we hereby give be distinctly under
stood by this nation and the world that the dboffonts
consdenng mat the strength Of lies In its right
eoucs and our hopes for II conformity the laws
OF God, and our support for the rights man. TO
glance Him. In all civil relations and Offices whether
as