The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-30

define himseil or 70 assau mel DO not know which
is ne seems to think u Is necessary 10 proclaim to hs
people OF Iowa that he is not Of my followers Well
SIR, there must De sad want OF intelligence among
the good people OF Iowa. il they want information
this day- IL Is necessary upon this hoor elsewhere
notify them that The honorable senator from that State
does not follow me, or go side BY side with me- There
mus, be sad deficiency Of information there il ,is 50.
dlscaim entirely the idea that have undertaken to
lecture or threaten any gentleman representing any State
in this Union. should think but poorly Of myself If
had But have right to speak Of history. and read
history with poor advantage il II throws light upon
the future did say some days since, that the North
upon this subject, would be beaten. My convictions oi
have not grown any the less strong since; and said
that we would be beaten by northern votes. wish to
God that could alter that conviction now. But
cannot. toresaw from the beginning, and see II
s more plainly as ", We SSdvsace that in this cones,
| know full as well that, If it is done at all,
| i will be done BY northern votes. How is i in
jory OF 49, The Senate is equally divided with pre-.
siding officer from free State And il requires but
very limited knowledge Of arithmetic TO see that we
are beaten i viii Be done By northern votes did ex-
ern men who vote against US will find in time very
uncomfortable atmosphere around them: had no ref.
erence 70 Iowa Or any Of those States have
wind blows in that quarter The State snot old enough
70 have much history upon that matter But do know
the history Of the past in other localities did begin to
make some remarks the other day upon the subject,
when the honorable senator, now in his seat, who
occupied your place, thought fit 10 suggest to me that
was wandering lltte Wue OF the buD}ect as tne
subject has since taken very wide range, will 60 on.
The honorable senator from North Carolina Mr., MAN
GUM] spggested-and il broad suggestion, as that
opposed s This s's would Be branded hnI
sir, about as deep bone-deep. That was prophecy
that nduged in BY the honorable from North
Carolina, and have doubt it did great credit to his
sagacy. But was endeavoring to bring 10 his aid The
light OF little history there about another compro-
mise bill passed some years ago believe that there
were some gentlemen who voted for that measure who
haV bee hran dO ut Inn h0U dppn huf
has been pretty lasting, and they have not recovered
from il to this dayneary thirty years. Now, Judging
1 hs future h from the past may express the opinion
The results follow that its friends anticipate from it'll
mean those who give il the, construction which our
home from this Congress- marked about plainly any
did from the Missouri compromise in 1920. Now | do
not undertake 10 say which side will be Marked But
sgns any and every measure which think IS calculated
10 extend human slavery. | will do this, and the
risk of any brand Of nfamy that may may be fixed upon
But the honorable senator from Iowa says that he acts
under dying Injunction left to him by Washington not
TO vote for aboonst for President Sir this is the
provision injunction as that II there act-a
single act of Washingtonswhich will shed glory and
honor around his own and his counry's name-which
and gratitude long humanity and philanthropy find
place in human heartsit will be- not that he died with
an injunction against aboonists, but that he died an
ions for striking the fetters from the bondmen that he
himself held. II General Washington did leave in
junction against voting Tor aboilonst it must have
vated that be did not wish him contaminated by being
brought into the dirty whirlpool OF politics. Laughter
Mr.. DODGE. have no desire, Mr. President, 70 pur-
shire know too well his great tact and extraordinary
skill in diminishing debate the everlasting and INFER
minabe subject before the Senate must be greatly
worsted in any contest into which may enter with him.
But, il happens that choose 10 speak out upon
particular occasions, and this is one of them.
The senator from New Hampshire commenced his re-
be extremely benghted, it be at all necessary that
they should be informed that do not follow him. The
reply have 70 make to that s that there is sort OF
general talk about the Stree North" and treachery the
Norh," and that too in manner which is extremely
offensive TO me- am not conscious OF treachery in the
slightest degree TO- the generous and conhding consu-
ency who have assigned TO my the brief trust which
hold at their hands. II know my own heart or my
purpose, desire TO be faithful to them in every act
may perform. and in every sentiment may utter. Well
sir the ntimation is-and the gentleman cannot forget
the language be has used because he Is allowed on this
question, perhaps, degree OF latitude which Is not &C
corded TO any other mahe niimation s that the North
is TO be beaten, and that II is 10 be beaten by northern
treachery and northern votes and, said he, while we
thus beaten and down, hope will not be kicked
Now, sr this s not the proper place to speak nor can
MI MI HALE II the s senator will allow me to interrupt
him. seg e ,sl him Ss. used ,,1 no such language
ano v iaLciDLtsA. WIN ao cs""so' ho'" ~ y
" Mr.. DODGE. There is no necessity for any explana-
ton
Mr. HALE What said was this, that when you have
beaten down, and laid out cold, hoped you would
not point al us.
Mr.. DODGE. think the SENATOR on former occa-
sion, used illustration borrowed from Mr.: Randolph
or some other Virginian, and spoke OF . kicking
Mr.. HALE. No, sir, did no such thing.
Mr.. DODGE. shall not persist in that statement now.
but will this, that whenever the vote is taken on
this question, have desire to be found voting with
that gentleman Whether il is treason TO the free
North or to be found voting according to my own
sentiments. and what believe to be the sentiments OF
my constituents would little rather not be found vo
ting with him; although in saying this mean nothing
PERSONAL for the relations between those Of friend
the gentleman is POLITICAL and has reference TO his repre-
sentative action. have known something, however, Of
that gentlemans past history and certainly those who
know little oil IL as do will be inclined 10 the
opinion that lac s the last who ought 10 think o
ecung others upon the consistency, devotion, or sin
cery with which they adhere to any particular cause
am Mt #sH H.t4 EHH HN faHN NHHA
The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chair deems il out o.
order to speak Of the motives Of senators
MIR. DODGE. Well, sir, the senator from New Hamp
shire permitted TO mpugn the sincerity OF southern
members in their opposition TO this bill However, sup
pose am out OF order and viii endeavor to proceed u
order. fr n5 t.6l 6
Well, Mr. President the gentleman says, ia referenc,
bate, that not one OF those who sought TO organize
parties in this country, in violation OF the Farewell Ad
OF Washington, BY saying that that ilustrous mar
had given practical evidence that he was abolition
ist BY freeing his negroes At his DEATH Very WELL sr
highly approve the act, and think gives additional lus