The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-06-19

creed from sitting on jury. however the members a
emancipation societies may be-
MY present object in claiming the attention OF the Sen
ate Is a say Mr. President. that there was much In te
honorable senator's speech that gave pau, much
that awakened in my bosom sentiments OF the greates
surprise The honorable gentleman has announced views
which, had they not often been announced before heh
and esew here and as often uiamphantly Isialed
should deem il necessary al the present time especially
notice Bat, sir perfectly concur WIN Inc honorable
senator from Kentucky, that We should come q yoh
upon the proposition now before the Senate al early
period possible, aud shall therefore content m> self
present vita observing that whatever impression The
honorable senator from Nes jersey may have made upon
this body al hs end OF the avenue IN regani 10 The
general soundness of his views, or in relation TO the LOTT
ness OF hia motives, (Which &c tasnly shall not lo
last twent -four hoars the honorable gentleman has sale
enough III tha, very able and eloquent speech TO which
we have been listening for the greater par q Two days
10 establish the strongest and most lasting claims % the
respect friendship, aud gratitude too. OF certain Official
personages 10 be found at the other end OF thavenu
heha Of whom, and in defence OF whose policy be has
dspa, ed Jealous dev0tedness, which u X should no
be adequately requied in some way viii think Toise
of human nature as long as live. say sir AMI say
with profound snssMs W. ana ssy sSsi no nd y %
Ter that his generous exeFons this occasion CRATE
fully appreciated il certain nigh quartet he will In my
Judgment have much reason % eoman .. the GOODNESS
moment when il was 50 necessary that they should be de
Tended against the fierce assaults which they are constant
Nv receiving mere ana tittWNeft
Mr.. CLAY. lcalii@ he yeas and nays On The amend.
Mr. Mr.. DAYTON One word
Mr. BENTON. Mr.. President
The VICE PRESIDENT. The senator from New Jer
sey is entitled to the floor
Several SENATOR'S. Question: question:
Me- sEaoN Ssys something sas n . say before The
sr he VICE PRESIDENT The Chair has given III,
floor the from New Jersey The yeas and nays
vvpr called fOr the Cnalr wished
Mr.. CLAY. withdraw the call for The present
MIR, DAYTON. wish to say in reply but a word OF
two ami that will be only TO express my entire igno
rance oil what the senator means by his ;usons 70
proper appreciation elsewhere OF the value OF my services
and political rewards; and further 10 express my great
regret that the senator from Mississippi should have
thought il necessary and proper 70 refer here to anything
OF the kind. repeat sir, DO not know what the sena
tor am profoundly iguorant OF the point or IN
tent Of his nsnuaon can only say, r, that have
spoken my own sentiments and tie sentiments Of
another have not been much IN the habit OF inrudlng
them frequently upon The Senate perhtIs as rarely as
most gentlemen OF this body have SPOKEN earnestly,
for that is my temperament and habit. but tfust with
sufficient moesty and due regard TO others; seeking 10
political rewards and no recognition OF services, valuable
otherwise and caring nothing Tor such Recognition one
Nj. fooTE. Ii will certainly Be Acknowledged BY
all that the modesy Of The honorable from New
Jersey exhibited in his speech oday, has been OF
unexamped character; and confess that hsnodesy
has been sirkn gy exhibited this moment by him, in
claiming credit to himself for this conmendabe quality
The senator from New Jersey says that be has demean
himself n "quet' manner generally in this body
shall not dispute his statement II is trie not Withstand
ling that his tone this occasion has been little hun-
dering and tempesnous, aud his manner such might
APPLY be denomnaIed ueiemeat bulstill am quite ready
10 acknowledge that the honorable senator has beenhe
quees and most noIesl in this body for The last
two days, ii this acknowledgment will be al all crafty
Ing TO him; 80 that his quieness and modesy nay be
understood being asserted on the one hand, and ad
mitled on the other There need. therefore, be ques.
ton on this head hereafter.
As to the honorable senator's receiving any REGARD for
his defence OF the Presidents non action policy, am
sorry that he should have suggested topic delicate
have accused him OF the uerance OF sentiments not
entertained by him. had done SO, sir you would scarce.
ly have failed 10 called me TO ORDER and hal lchaged
the honorable member with speaking wha view 70 spe-
cal recompense should have been most previously dis.
courteous, fear that my honorable friend Is somewhat
too sensitive this point Certain il is that did not ac
cuse the honorable senator OF having acted with view
to reward Of any kind. simply expressed my regret
that the honorable gsntsmaH should Flse usac x z
and declared my surprise that he should deem his duty
to urge scheme o. policy upon the Senate which en-, b.
house of Congress. What could be more proper and
natural - to add, as did, that though such speech
as that honorable senator was moi likely 70 % re-
doubt that il might be read with much delight at the Other
end, and have the effect Of awakening sentiments o.
% %s' n %fas sex
1 can perfectly understand how man may entitie hun
self in any given to gratitude. and TO reward too
for services rendered, without his having at all looked TO
reward at the moment when such services being
rendered; and now understand, and hope the country
wilI too, that the honorable senator from New Jersey
would Indignantly reject requita Of anyknd, should u
please the Executive TO tender il to him. This, ac
Knowledge, appears 10 me to argue great disnfesedaf
OF purpose TO say the least OF II NUT be allowed %
repeat though, that il the honorable senator's speech does
not awaken feelings Of gratitude at The ether end oil the
The VICE PRESIDENT The Chair must can the
| senator 10 order.
/ Mr.. FOOTE TheaI win say, il the honorable sena
tors speech is not attended with ce,in effects IN Ger
tsn high quarter, lwhether il be in the House OF Com
mons or else whers then will instance Of gross IN
gratitude have occurred deeply dscFeditabc - human
natures and will doubt that an insltnce has &c,
curred in which, at period most CRITICAL Distinguished
gentleman has risked himself most molly and eaflessy
in defence OF those who were wholly incapable Of az.
preciatng his mert,rous enots N t9ef behalf q un'
willing 10 reward them IN suitable and substantial
ner.