The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-18

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roots Iinfom the that declaration oil that kind
with whatever intentions il may BE- made will reach
much further perhaps than he supposss we may dfier
the extent of the danger: But, s, these are not 70
be the safety valves Such general propositions a. these
win not sooihe the South. assure him. as
Mr. FOOTE, Mr. Pfesident- .E1r
The VICE PRESIDENT stated the question upon the
appeal taken BY the senator from Kentucky
Mr. FOOrE. One remark and the Senate will bear
witness to the fact that have endeavored TO avoid dis
cussion and controversy upon the question. believe
that the time has come when patriots should unite in the
true spirit oil raternal Cancellation and compromise for
the settlement OF these que s0ns; that they should feel
be their duty TO endeavo to quiet excitement and 10
the republic from those dangers which we. all OF us.
know have envroned US Tor the six or eight months
repeat than did not come here tins morning expecting
say single word; and certainly should not wish 70
be heard responding to anything that might emanate
from certain quarter after what has occurred here. but
for what conceive to be direct attack upon and
T he history 3
the world knows il Il 10 . glorious history. It is
connected with PATRIOTS ever 10 % recolieced ever g Be
held veneraon and Of the proudest respect when their
Icalumniators-no matter who they may bew be objects
OF universal lOathing and contempt Who 10 the author
sir Of the southern address he = known % he world
decease nation now nouns; over whose unnmcly
death every good man. in all Christian countries. at the
thai addressthe acknowledged author Of that address,
the sole author of that address, address charged here
to-day in the hearing Of the friends ci he deceased
with him in that holy work-chaged IN the presence of
those who proud of opportunity Of attaching their
signatures to that address, and who aided in the circus
ton OF it throughout this broad naonn our hearing.
sr that address pronounced. with great apparent
deliberaon address iraught with mschef; as an
address supply food for agitation and excitement as
an address which involved institutions IN danger.
from which they ought 10 be rescued by the Efforts of
Others hostile 70 the PURPOSES o. 'na i ana who
subscribed that address, those who sanctioned ~ are
charged with being agilators BY whom whom
an accusation as this originate wont be personal AT.
ter the lesson Ihave received mean 70 beia par
liamentary ense--perfectly decorous N AZ nllgs.
But BY whom is it that this extraordinary declaration
is hurled against all those individuals who signed fnat
address By gentleman known to be the oldest mem
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his seat and advanced towards Mr. FooTE, who proc
ceeded to the centre OF the chamber and drew psto
Several senators Immediately surrounded both paess
and great confusion ensued some minutes eapng before
senator's resumed their seats sy .sgsas ,8sss
bsKFHS !d ss'h Whsi he question bso
ns he ss11c 1v1ccEPREsIDENT The question i upon she
M. DICKINSON. should like v
Mr BENTON 1t shall not be disposed OF in that way
pistol has been brought IN here 70 shoot me wfnto
M M FooTE. drought it here to defend myself !
had been informed that should be fred al. u. !,
bsasSl q ana s ns Ii.
''fRs,fSs VICE T ri Order WIN
01s Mr. r. KING siSt Where Is the Sergeant at-Arms @
Mr. FOOTE. Mr.. President--
Vice q
Mr. CLAY Mr. President s1f sa Fl
The VICE PRESIDENT. There is too much disorder
fThe Sergeant at. Arms Order in the galleries
Mr.. FOOrE again addressed the Chair, and proposed
Ms' BENTON. | demand that the Senate take cog
nizance of what has been done here pistol has been
brought here under the false gretence tina, am armed
u,e case Of self defence when lying in wait to murder
viii the Senate take cognzance Of T. o. shall take II
upon myseIii lam not 70 be assassinated here,
been misunderstood BY any been q
being anything excepting the necessary means Of sel;
viii rssS s hs ss Sss S
me- took il for granted that he was armed. l sup
posed he was armed determined TO- get ground upon
which could meet him with perfect fairness along that
aisle (pointing towards the main passage Of the cham
ber) accordingly advanced. and prepared TO draw my
pistol. to be ready for my own defence never sought
any mans life never have gone in quest OF any mans
| life My hfe has been defensive one from my boy.
1 hood up mention thar, not because any imputation
has been thrown around me, but because il 10 due TO NY
self and that all honorable senators who are present. and
every American who hears me- may bear witness TO me
fact. that was making strictly pariamenary speech
tures INDUCED in The senator made towards me- which
believed would have the effect TO put TO complete
IN wnss vas q Ss uo q
TO use until thought necessary for sedeienos
So heIp me God OF Heaven, such was my intsntion.
! Now Mr. President, suppose may proceed with
the few remarks about to offer, and they are very
few. ,,, ,
Mr. HALE l have sat still. Mr.. President
4 Mr. FOOTE. have the floor. Mr. President
\ Mr. HALE rse, sir, to privileged question: sm-
py rise to ask the Senate II not due 10 itself that this
subject should be investigated that should not 90 out
without being corrected OF one will under
stand me to wish undertake the dscharge OF the duty
for il is one Of the last duties should wish 70 Peorn
bat though Of the youngest members upon me noor
should Be unworthy Of place upon the hoof were
TO permit transaction OF this character 70 take place ana
10 10 out without investigation. and that
BY committee OF this body. think, sr mai me osn-
ate owe il TO themselves TO proceed tnsfantu towarus
such step Having made that suggestion, mr leaye
to older WISER and ssger heads than mine bui nooo-
dy else moves in the matter, will 6 ea..--a-.i -
'Mr FOOTE, Gin his seat) court an investgshon
M. B0RIAND. One remark sir. So far from think
ing that this was serious matter that the cena,s
called upon 10 take notice Of it. think 10 very dcu
Ions affair." which the Senate should Be rather asnsmeo
III and say as little about possible am one o. ne
Youngest members of the Senate. bat dd nos MAX INN
sny danger was on foot at all. lLaughterl ssss asfr
II Mr. FOOTE single remark, sr---i ~, e&4s Il
Mr. BORLAND. (inierposing) did not mean any
thing personal in my remark aE y 1t !
II NJ FOOTE I know the senator did moi. Sir, l
Lnosv nv own words; know my own intentions; and
senator IMr BENToSl in my life-never So help me
Cod have never had any such intention AZ against any
human being wished and endeavored to settle this great
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