Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-01-19

in the House, and this investigation ms, 60 on. They
come forward now, with their aid, whe-l afford to dis
pense with it. They tell now they willing to adopt
the resolution, and the gentleman from Illinois says it ne
cessary put himself right position What is that po-
sion to enable him to go before the country anu 10
tell the South that he still friend Of the South, and TO de-
ceive them little longer That is the position OF the ORTIZ
Democrats Put them to the test, pot something pract
cal before hem and where is the aid which get from the
Northern Democracy.
The Junior Senator from Illinois (Mr sHIELDs) has
proper 10 dsavow declaration made by in terms which
suppose were meant be offensive repeat therefore, Tor
his especial benefit what said before, that responsible
here and elsewhere.
Mr.. DODGE, Of Iowa. | call the gentleman to order.
wish say that in debate such personal remarks should not
be allowed
The VICE PRESIDENT. What is the point of order
Mr. DAVIS, of Mississippi The point of order is to ex-
clude all personal remarks, and hope viii be enforced
Mr.. FOOTE. Will my friend from Alabama allow me :
Mr.. CLEMENS. Certainly, sir. - r.. .a -
Mr.. FOOTE. hope my friend from Alabama will allow
say to him that one or two OF his remarks
must have fallen from him without due delibeaton, as
know the with myself often in the heat of debate, and
know must be SO with him. | have been here some
time and have had intercourse with certain Northern
Democrats whom esteem and whom hope my friend from
Alabama will hereafter have cause to esteem also could
mention great many names to him whose merits he would
recognise at once. r.
That many friends have fallen off from the North is
but the South has not always stood by her friends in the
North But have very many faithful tried friends some
who have fallen fighting for Southern rights There some
this chamber who have given testimony for and mani
tested even Roman rmness and will do yet know. And
there are men out Of this chamber, whom could name
such men as George M Dallas James Buchanan, Levi
Woodbury., and host of Others good men and ue--foT
whom would in my humble mode, vouch soon as
would for any Southern They part OF the history
of the country and thinking that for the moment friend
from Alabama mistaken-for cannot believe he intend
al To do in
cordns my understanding would exclude from US the hope
of having any friends north Of Mason and Dlxons line to
stand by rights and vndcate when assailed by
enemies- simply make these suggestions to my friend from
Alabama who, know, will take them in good part.
In conclusions will say that painfully regret the whole
of this affair, and hope that in few minutes something like
the previous good feeling will be restored among U.S.
Mr. BUTLER heard all that passed, and | am salts
fed that The Senator from illinois, MR. SHIELDS, when he
rose to make the davowa which he did, did not intend any
thing offensive the Senator from Alabama, and say SO
without having conversed with him. a..>'
Mr.. SHIELDS. You right, sir INTENDED to make
the explanation which the honorable Senator from South Ca
rolna has made. agree with the Senator from Alabama
Mr Knee that all personalities are in my estimation, dis
reputable to this body and with object SO far from
saying any thing oensve with the express desire to satisfy
the Senator from Alabama (Mr. CLEMENs) that in giving
my lay this resolution the table, did it without
any intention whatever TO affect the question slavery in the
South abolition in the North knew Of no such nten-
ton and that gentleman that had wish to
say any thing offensive to him any other member of this
body. "...
Mr.. CLEMENS. I am glad to hear the honorable Sena.
tors glad that this epsodei happily ended
and to the honorable Senator from Mississippi will take
casion say that there is in this body for whom
have sincere respect kinder feelings He has, as
he has right to do presumed acquaintance OF long
standing and many of kindness extended to me, to set
right he says in this matter. may not be right in
saying that the entire body of the Northern Democracy
against but not wrong i'll saying that there Is not
Legislature, Democratic Whig north OF Mason and Dixons
La do hat haT
gatue Of my State has declared to be for the dsso
luton of the Union.
Mr.. DODGE, of Iowa. You are wrong. The Legisla-
ture of my State has done it. w..
Mr.. CLEMENS. / am glad that there some OF them
who have done But there representatives here
who do not need be instructed 1t true, however, sir,
that -. ..'.
Mr.. DAVIS, of Mississippi. Will my friend allow me to
interpose a single remark
Mr.. CLEMENS. Certainly '~
Mr., DAVIS. would say, them and say it to him with
the confidence account of the high regard have Tor
him and the sympathy have in his present position am
myself subject the feelings of excitement and espe
caly this subject 1t is subject which we all feel
and feel deeply, and which apt to speak strongly.
But is it well to reopen the wounds which have already been
inflicted in this sectional strife to the Union Is well TO
point to the gdongs of others, that they may ecrim
mate and widen the breach which already exists and
increase the danger which already threatens us ask my
friend calm himself in order that his remarks may only be
applicable much of this discussion has bearing on
his position in connection with this resolution.
Mr. CLEMENS. will take the suggestion of the gen.
eman from Mississippi, and let the matter pass will say,
them in relation to the only matter which should have been
discussed, and the only matter egmaey before the Senate,
and the only matter that have been anxious to any thing
about that the adoption of this resolution
the information seeks already obtained in the House OF
Representatives. and is necessary that shall be copied
again and sent My object to get early inor
nation and failed get it. Upon the motion of the gen.
eman from Ilionis, matter from whatever cause it was
made it his motion and his which caused lis post
ponemen and in consequence of that have failed TO
get the information at the time desired He he made
the motion because there resolutions file which he
wanted to have adopted they could be without producing
discussion the state of the applies now. There
resolutions that it desired get this morning for
precisely the There the stronger that
then the information had not been furnished to the House OF
Representatives but has move to lay the resolution
on the table, and give notice that will withdraw that
motion again.
Mr.. DICKINSON. hope the honorable Senator will
withdraw it to allow to make explanation.
Mr.. CLEMENS. will do SO if it is personal matter.
Mr.. DICKINSON. 1t is partly personal and partly po-
litica
Mr.. CLEMENS. Then will not withdraw the motion.
Mr.. DICKINSON will then appeal to the Senate, and
ask as a favor that il be not laid on the table.
The question taken the motion to lay the table,
and was rejected
Mr.. DICKINSON. have taken no part in this debate,
Mr. President, and regret that has asen and especially
that has passed beyond its boundaries In the hour
which is usually appropriated TO morning business,
gagged in attending correspondence which CUSTOM
and therefore paid but little attention to this matter But
things have fallen from honorable Senators during this
debate and especially from the Junior Senator from Alabama
(M CLEMESs which require not only to be noticed, but
to be noticed here aud Sir that Senator when he
dertakes to characterize the sentiments Of whole communities
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