Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-01-24

nad Insult heaped upon injury aud shall be SAID mat
she refuses speak throug bodyi For
say let her voice be heard in that cannot be mis-
taken.
Sir that resolution embraces a volume of truth that
not be successfully contrsdcied and reure know that
II carries with il the sentiments Of constituents and
not only their sentiments but the sentiments of the people
Of Indiana, also the sentiments Of a majority of the peo
pie Of this great confedeecy. had hoped that il would
pass without opposition, at least would have met with
manly and honorable opposition. But sir what the
facts when the resolution up on its second read
ing met with two amendments emanalng from indi
vdua that dare not farther them but must be passed of
upon who ELECTS the sypahies Of this House. from
the fact that nature has been unkind to him.
Sir / would like see Honorable gentlemen shoulder
Their own responsibility, lpoining to the member from
Harrison and not attempt to skufle it off upoA indi
vidval who is not accountable for his acts.
As 10 the editorials Iha, have appeared in the last five
Numbers Of the whg organ of this city, they alike dis
graceful TO the from which they issue and the party
TO which they belong With this single remark pass them
by leaving them TO the oblivion and contempt they merit
Sir the question is placed in position that calls
for from can tell the gentleman from Har-
rison that will give him answer and holding myself
to BE- of the humbesi members Of this House, know
nothing in his either alone when aided by any Of
hts friends lhel need deter from defence Of the rights
and Interests of my country and the honor Of her gallant
defenders.
Sir can the gentleman If he expects 10 drive
from my position, by denuncsion and harsh epithets
by his Puny insults offered this House, he is msla
Of reason, aud well satisfied that the Honorable
gentleman is greatly deficient that faculty if not he
would not have IesUrled so dishonorahle a
Sir stand upon this floor to stAect the will Of those
who sent me here il reflect that will in high
toned and elevated manner, you it will be
TOR Of the head and not of the heart.
They only Interested in the prosperity, happiness
and glory Of our common country Then sir how weghy
the responsibility. what dlgent enquiry, what serious con-
sderatiOn; what high and principles what moral he
oism what entire conservation truth and justice, to
patriotism and liberty it demands of those who would dis
charge it Alright.
Sir feel that my only, allegiance due my country,
as such would address the House. All ask Is that
may be heard without prejudice; that you will open your
and hearts the voice of ruh and JUSTICE with that
fearless Independence that becomes you American Rep
| resentatives.
Sir when speak of the present administration in the
following connection, wish TO be distinctly understood as
referring the party leaders, the prominent of the
administration who direct and control its political action
and when shall charge the administration with wanon
violation of ievery principle upon which it came into
power with a most reckless disregard of all its solemn
pledges 10 the country, sir make no charge against the
great Of the whg party unless by approving IN so
far they have and sustaining the conduct of the
administration, deliberately and with full knowledge of
the facts Of the casesanding like ghost OF Banquo staring
them in the face from every wall they voluntarily make
themselves, the law would them particePs GRIM
luis.
Sir you must excuse if speak plainly. Unfortunate
taught 10 speak my mind plainly aud independently
upon all questions involving principle, at the risk of
offending my best loved friends; and while wantony Of
Tended honorable gentleman claim and intend TO ex-
ercise freely and frankly my right as an American freeman
speak of the principles and conduct OF the present adj
mnistraon in character to hold ITS deioTmItes
and exhibit them in their just light that all may be pre-
pared Judge OF the of position, aud when
speak Of treason shalt call il treason
My first proposition then is embraced in the res
Nh
the confidence Of the American people, because il
has violated every pledge upon which II came into
power; and also because having obtained power, pro
Tossing one set Of principles, it has frauduently al
tempted to fasten upon the country radically differ
ent set of principles, which L. Taylor. the present
incumbent of the Presidential chair, dSavowed and
repudaied most scornfully and Indignantly while
counting the suffrages of the people
Sir, before proceed to odduce facts, stubborn, ir
resisbe facts III proof Of my position, allnw io
moment advert to the probabilities of the case
Sir, if you recollec it the celebrated remark o.
Roman Consul that "parties flushed with success
and pulled up with power. rarely fulfilled the pledges
they poured forth with such lavish prOdgality Wills
counting the sufrages of the people"
The remark unfortunately is in all ages and al
countries il is as true after the lapse OF centu
ries $ it when the Roman Eagle tapped hi
victorious wings over the then known world it wa
as true iu classic Athens as in imperial Rome-and /
is equally true at this day. IN this great Republic, TO
ST. it is founded upon the essential and Interchangeable
principles of human nature. What will not mel
promise and do CRAFTY the master passion CT thei
benris,-a lover TO win his sweetheart 10 his fon
arms miser TO clutch his gold and the deInn :ogu
power, Office, spoils. And Sir, may not ask what
it that the leaders of the Opposite party did not resor
to in order possess themselves of the spOils OF gov
eminent. Forgetting every other consideration, los
ing sight of every great national principle, SLAYER
mel there, anti-savery men here,-yea, Zachary Iay
or held hs nd for ie North, md one for the South
lie ped to take advantage of sectional feeling. an
made il stepping -stone To- the Presidential ChalI
thereby endangerng tho peace aud harmony OF til
Union.
In word, sir, he and his friends wandered 10 ever
faction in the Union. and thereby corruping III
political elements that every breeze that floats unde
the Heavens is pregnant with political corruption
Revealing IN the spoIls of victory they have throw
all their solemn and rag,t-sced pledges TO IN
winds, and like the rici man in the parable, say
themSsveS, Soul take thine ease; eat, drink and
merry far thu hast goods laid up for many gears.
Nor. SIR Will the remark have Just quoted ceas
to be true until the people rising superior 10 part
considerations, shall hold parties to rigid tulhlmer
of their solemn pledges. made while courting thei
surages as the essential condition of their tenure
Office. Sir turn out every party, whether II be viii
or democrat that ia ills to redeem its solemn pledges
the country, and them and not till then, will you hav
pure and honest administration of your governmen
This is the American doctrine; the doctrine | hol
most DEAR and one that / shall ever hold myself
readiness 10 defend
Sir, the first specification shall udduce in proof
the in6delity of the present Administration TO i
pledges relates to the nomination Of Zachary Tuylr
by the Philadelphia Convention, aud his position VIII
counting the sufffages of the American people.
| say. sir. that Zachary Taylor received the nom
nation of the Philadeph ia Convention in The name
The people, and presented to them without an
other platform than bis independence from the spr