Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-16
FRom III
WasHrnnroN. ApriI

fZS EtAsFgE w A~SHLA6I OHt aPtAt2ANI 1890
SEs1TEs-Mr. Hale presentedagteat number
of abolition petitions.
hi Afchfson said the Senator would save
time by handing them to The Cbairt
Mr.. Hale said he wished to haVea generaide-
livery once asweek.
Mr.. Clay called the attention efth Senate to
the fact that these petitions-these disturbers,o OF
the peace-were sent in, by concert, al the time
when we are approximating to an adjustment;
The jays and Garrison's send out their printed
missiles holding one up) andscatter them neye-
~ direction. and obtaining a few sIgners, tney
were forwarded here as an evidence OF public sea.
timent.
Mr.. Hale called Tie Senator to order.
Mr. Clay had a motion to- make EeFe "e;e
those little bits of paper, which, 9y 5consent o. .
few mischief makers, were sentiheEst0 ~
agitation. The grealesteFemiesel ny H. peo .,i's,
gro race were the ultra lighthouses: So
extremities had they driven the Southern states,
in LEGISLATION On this subject. He wished 10 eX-
nose This miserabIe' set ofpeop.e and their desPI-
Gable nlansofapitation Hewould, if necessary,
ma Ike a motion !; but if not, he Ger
tain petitions, Sent. 10 shims TeiAeNe 70 OouAS
lands, &c. $S4 slF
Mr.. Hale have received and am requested
TO nresentio the Senate, from i65, citizens OF
Jackson, in Mississippi, a3Petlaon praying lot
Mr. Hale Said: I amHnot arrogant nor presume
ing. No. talk, loud OF low-no insinuStions-.
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date or deter me from doing my duty.
Mr.. Rusk expressed his gratttcatiun at the re-
marks lust made BY the Senator from KY, [Mr.
Clay.) He (Mr. Rusk) did not believe that a
majority o.: the Northern people co4ntenanced
these abolition movements. A few days ago, a
petition was presented herelfor the enrolment of
slaves in the militia. What would be the conse-
qucnce of putting arms in tho hands of slaves.
Does this petition, represent the feeling and
opinion of the Northern, people, The %inevita-
BILE effect of such movements is to destroy The
peace Of the country. If j. fluid my house laid
in ashes, and myewife and children mastered
i have not much Bravery sir-but ! would moi
be worthy ofthe form Of a man, if did not treat
these people as, enemies, as long as ] had any
blood in my right arm. He called for the read
ing of one o fthese petitions,-and would express
the hope that the Northern people7wil desist
from sending these ~irritating missiVes abroad in
the country.
The petition for the enrolment of slaves in the
militia, was read.
Mr.. Rusk said this petition was not noticed
when presented.
Mr.. Butler, expressed his Indignation at the
presentation OF these petitions, at a time when
Cancellation was attempted. What course were
the South to luke? This course of things is not
to be arrested. Asystematic attack is made on
the NestOr of the Senate-and what, too, taS
been the fate of the eminent Senator from Mas
sachusetts. There are Senators who use this
body for the purpose of assailing these patriotic
and moderate Senators. These petitions will be
introduced. Let them come. Lot this issue
come. We shall never have any peace until ii
shall be evident that the alternative is disunion.
Mr.. Fooie did not feel the Importance of this
matter very deeply. There was in il no evidence
OF any additional or increasing hostility en- the
rart Of the aritators. These things would indeed
have the effect. as he believed, to unite the friends
nf rnion ana relieve the country.
There was a conservative remedy for these
rhings-an approved remedy. lie Intended to.
sec, by whose Influences, nominations were seut
here. lie intended 10 ascertain whether any
nominees sent here had been connected with in.
fiurnces exercised for Tie purpose Of making IN.
orincipled attacks on eminent, patriotic and con.
servative Statesmen here. He was FOR unsparinC
hostility to such influences. He warned such
persons that he would endeavor to defeat those
nominations made BY the abolition organs and in
l%1uences.
Mr.. Hale disclaimed the exercise of any in
tiuence in the direction OF Executive patronage.
Mr.. foosc du not suspect Tue senator OIL 'nn"-
enclng our patriotic fresident'
Mr.. Clay moved lhat me petlloa respecting
enrolment OF slaves De taken up, ~ oTdcr thata
unanimous vote OF rejection be obtained. lie
made that motion aud asked tile ayes and nays.
Mr.. Seward. Lad voted Tor the ayes and noes
on this occasion. ms petition was presented by
him, and a word was due from him on the sub
Iecf. rms P"tlt'on had drawn down much cen
sure on MN (Hit' % from me senator from lex
as. he Mr.. ;. went on NE ground mar me
rlght OF petition was as ihdeIeasloie as me fisht
OF suffrage. 1t was guaranteed TO- every c'tlzfn:
lie Withheld no Peit'ons sem 10 MN, lh9se OIL
which nc approved ne vlnd!ca1ed. 0!her oens-
lots hold tlat tney nave a flgnt 70 o1scFlminate
between me Pett!ons SEN 10 mem re d'a not
The question was taken on the motlnn 10 re-
Ject the prayer OF the Pettlon' ana decided III Tie
affirmative Yeas 49, nays y. y.
The senate resumed me consideration OF the
me Xii as smendedlt was renot,eJ and The
amendments agreed 10.
The hill was road :. third time aud nasscJ IS