The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-27

away the ancient sentiment brotherhood which
united these States by gaments stronger than links OF
iron will be again eventually restored to their original po
tency said yesterday sir, with perfect
more irankness. some may think, than discretion
that. for one, | did not at all doubt The admis-
sion OF California, by large majority OF votes too Ia
both houses OF though md myself reported
this morning using language entirely Inc reverse o.
hs This is still my opinions Il is the opinion OF every
senator who hears me. OF those who will vote against
favor Of it, We all know that California is, in truth,
in not the least danger She needs no fierce and Dus-
tering advocacy either here or elsewhere her most
sSmsono shs b. either BART Of plan Of
rangement or that il shall follow the adoption 81 other
measures not certain Of obtaining sane
ever called up, with slight II any amendments; Il VIII
have but few distractions thrown in the way to reard its
progress through both houses OF Congress whereas the
territorial bill everybody knows is to be stouly and
zealously opposed by various persons and parties nu
merous amendments soon to be offered TO and its
eventual approval by both houses and ihs Exesuys u
In this view, also thought It best to take up the terri
tora bill first Far distant from my intention was TO de-
feat The sa, 1 Sy I'll p asgem y,ho.ss.
TO treat that bill with contempt, by postponing its
consideration for few days
those who are in favor Of admitting the State without
demanding her to territorial condition, and without dis
solving the Union account OF her admission. That is
the disunion have meant Now, sir, think am I'M
Mr. President believe this is the American Senate
believe by the laws OF this Senate, that personalities
sir also believe that they forbidden by the rules Of
decorum believe that personalities and aspersions upon
motives are forbidden by the laws which govern our
proceedings and that they are forbidden BY the rules Of
aecorum. This much believe.
Now sir, tell you what know. ! know that the.
attacks which have been made upon my motives to-day
and heretofore in this chamber, are false and cowardy
That is what know, sir
Mr. FOOTE. Mr.. President the honorable senator,
feel bound TO acknowledge, has manifested edfying
on this occasion and doubt not that the pub
lie at large will accord him much credit therefor What
does he say! Why, this Pater Senaus, Il never said
Sena though some OF the letter SO reported me,
and though, every real scholar knows, would have
been just correct Senatus)yes, sir this PATER
SENATUs this Censor Morum, says, and says gravey,
too-and as i he were quite IN earnest-and for All
uterng scurrlous nvectve in this hall OF deberauon
that personalities alike forbidden by the rules OF the
Senate and by the laws OF decorum; after whch--ay,
the very next second-he is heard to pour forth
full tide OF as offensive personalities as ever were
listened to in the Senate or could have been uttered
with equal yoluoy and JUNCTION BY regular ale house
any OF modern times for the ncessant eructaon OF the
terms Of and low revlement and not wholly free
from the fray of INDUCING in another sort OF personal
ity which may be called personality egotisticai-now
whningy complains that personalities have been resort
ed to for his annoyment Well sir, what say that in
this of personalities the senator from Missouri is most
manifestly the the words Of personal
proach or rather Of unknd and ibera nnuendo found
utteance first from his lips Is this not true, sir! Did
he this contest by paradng himself forth
as the peculiar friend and champion Of California and the
OF her admssion Did he not thus most clearly
insinuate that those of us whom he was combating so
Justify enemies to California; Was this not per-
sonality, Was this not grossly calumnious charge
Sir the whole Senate and the country know that only
affirmative response can be given to these inteHoga
tories.
But the gentleman says: mean by the friends Of
California those who are disposed to bring her into
the confederacy, without forcing her back into terri
orial condition, and who not for dlssolving the
Union on account OF her admission Well sir, have
yet insisted upon Caliornas being forced back into
territorial state have not yet been heard TO de-.
clare for dissolution OF the Union, il she should
be admitted in not Intentionally and deliberate
y offensive and insulting to the South These are deli
cate points that have not yet either touched upon or
reference to these points for suitable stage Of
this unhappy contest And yet he Presumes to class me
among the enemies OF California What grovocaon did
administer the honorable senator from Missouri that he
should have taken upon himself TO flame out against me
ourageouslyl What did do to justify him in all the
wraihfu defamation with which he has been pleased 10
begin the of words this morning What treasona-
BILE OF insubordinaion among base mortas who
dwell beneath the cope of heaven have brought forth this
Jupiter Tonans Of the Senate with all his thunde,oos Of
poeon OF parliamentary stre-this more than Lieufe',
ant General upon the Of political wariareand
prompted him thus to blng al the artillery o. ms logic,
midst filling his adversares with fear and with dscour
agement and forcing the very hills and valleys TO reecho
10 Inc rude voice oil war; Fl
And now, Mr.. President, before conclude. let me
offer two additional observations that hope will
be specially noticed and safely treasured up the
~ OF the honorable senator from Missouri. He COM
menced the conflict this morning with language OF incl
vy-entirely unprovoked and wholly unexpected by
Really, am not certain that knew OF the honorable
senator's presence in the Senate chamber when brought
forward the motion under consideration. Certainly
did not aude to that senator in my opening remarks, or
utter word that could give just offence to any human
being Indeed, certain passages had heretofore occurred
between that and myself, which had induced me
resolve again TO aude to him in debate, 10
think OF him al ALL il could possibly avoid It, Under such
circumstances he made his fierce assault upon my mo-
ton, and through il upon me. His manner, as all
present know, far more offensive than his words.
breahed; hi. manner rebuked, had right to do.
His magn and covert nnuendoes repelled, as II was
easy TO do | carried the war ttle too, into the enc
my's country. And what then occurredl Why, this
senator, who abhofs personalities, who loves decdrum,
and who lectures parliamentary courtesy presumed 10
apply 10 the hashest and most dishonoring ephets
Yes, sir, the harshest and dshonorng epiihes,
they shall remain unresenfed Well, sir, beg senators
to observe me am calm cool, unexclted not earned
away by sudden and tempesuous wrath not nstigated
by feelings Of cold and sulen revenge beg senators 10
believe me- when assure hem that never bring accusa-
tons against any man, whether be be public or private
individual which do hot believe myself able establish
by eragable evidence and for the pefermen OF which
do not feel myself responsible in every way TO him who
chances to be assailed. And now. SIR, will formally
announce that there certain stains which have most
hdeously bemshed the character OF the honorable sena-
tor from Missouri. from the days OF early manhood that
the unayoable anicipations awakened by the dawn oil
his career have been quite skngy realized by the merd