The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-27

cannot, Mr. President triae nth laws in this way II is
not compatible with the dignity Of this honorable body,
consistent with the we'll established principles Of egs
laion in this country Sir again say there is prac
ucaby in this resolution. II may be adapted TO pecu
liar platform IN Missssippi but il il suitable plat
form for the democratic party OF this whole country.
do not expect TO occupy any of the time of the Senate
by adverting 10 matters in connexion with myself Blu.
al the conclusion OF the last session OF Congress
lima, IN manner OF which cannot refrain from speak
ing. publication had appeared my in letter
addressed TO gentleman aud in which some error had
accidentally occurred in ranscrlbng was attacked as
having charged upon South Carolina certain principles
which not contained in her constitution 1t said
that what was in her constitution in the constitution
OF every other State aud thereo must have been either
Ignorant OF the laws of South Carolina and the other
States, or 1t was very useless charge 1t has been my
misfortune TO be charged with having assaed the State OF
South Carolina Now. once for all, as have no great
inclination TO be speaking in the Senate elsewhere,
will place myself right in relation to South Carolina
Whenever have spoken of that State did not aude to
the people but TO her rulers did call in question
their patriotism, but their policy had repeatedly been
attacked by citizens OF tha, State had been denounced
by the illustrious upon whose memory would not
cast slur He gone, and with him buried all the
him only those which resulted from wrongs, real
imaginary, which had suffered. have enmty with
him. so that can have no ceilings OF enmity 10 graf
ify when | allude 10 South Carolina, or to her most
distinguished citizen. When speak Of her do it with
all Difference to her honored senator, Mr. BUrLER,l
who sits before me. do not agree with all her
institutions; and though she s very tenacious in re-
L
lover-for l would die before / would see any Of
the rights which belong TO the States wrested from
themyet it seems 10 me that South Carolina was as
sensitive with regard her municipal institutions as she
is with regard her relations with the federal govern
ment she would perhaps find that she had great deal TO
do In looking over the constitutions OF the various States
OF the Union and comparing them with the federal
sution have come TO the conclusion that South Caro-
lima is not liberal in her institutions TO her own c
zens than most OF the other States II de federal
government 10 enact law by Congress- approved
by the President debating any State States that they
should not the fullest latitude OF suffrage fran
chse, il would be deemed fragrant usupaton. and no
State would submit it, Suppose Congress, if il had
the power, to pass law saying to Virginia or New
York. any other State you shall not permit your Cit
10 vote for the electors OF President or Vice PTesi
dent; you shall not permit them to vote for the governor
OF your State what would be said in reply 10 this
Why, it would be of the most aasrant outIages by
federal authority that were committed upon The rights
of the States Itwoud be usurpation of most afro
cious character Yet South Carolina has permitted
OF her private citizens TO vote Tor the electors Tor
President Vice President vote for the governor OF
the State They know more who 10 be voted oI as the
governor who is to be voted for the Chief Magis
trae of the Union, than they know OF the interior OF
Africa
used the term olgarchy towards the legislative body
of South Carolina because the constitution OF that Stale
is in their power Such is the rotten borough system OF
South Carolina that forty persons in the lowands weit
as much political influence as thousands in the upands
These were the objections which made TO the insttu
tions of South Carolina. made no objection to the peo
pie Of the State made it to those whom believed 10 be
oppressors and usurpers The people of South Caroline
are gallant and daring people They generous
noble, and warm hearted the sun under which they
live commend them. But let recoect that had the
gallant Palmetto regiment returned from Chapultepec
where it was commanded by the gallant and generous
Butler, who, not satisfied with the infcuon OF severe
wounds, rushed bavely, leading his men on 10 VIC
tory, till he FELL he would not have had the privilege
voting for the Chef Magistrate Of his Stae for elect
ogs for the President and Vice President OF The Union
Nor sir would any one of his gallant followers say
wrong thus TO deprive the people of South Carolina
OF their privileges and II disunion were 10 begin there
no could blame the highanders OF South Carolina
for drawing line OF demarcaon between oppressors and
the oppressed. But | would be sorry TO dscord oil
that kind arise And there may be policy in keeping up
agitation agains, the federal government for
would rather be chief village than second IN Rome
and il might do very well create diversion by loud
complaints against the federal authorities TO prevent The
people from looking into their domestic affairs.
have on occasions not had the good fortune 10
act in accordance with the wishes of the honorable sena
tor from South Carolina, Mr. BuTLER.l never have
believed, will believe that one, associated as
he is with such patriotic recolectIons from the com
OF the revolution down 10 the present day
that he in whose veins flows the blood OF all the Buers
would be wanting in patriotism. respect bis love oi
country, though dissen, from HIM IN some oi his opn-
ions.
Mr. President twenty seven years ago had the honor
TO occupy seat in the House OF Representatives IRON
the Stale of Tennessee Iecoect that IN the discussion
OF the tariff act OF 1884, for the first time in my hie heard
the idea suggested that there might be secesson disunlon
or resistance 10 the constitutional action OF the federal
government. When heard il, was amazed could
hardly think it possible that representative OF any
portion OF the American people would have the herce e-
me,y sugges, dsunlon or resistance 10 the conshtu
tiona authorities OF the land Ii produced deep and in-
tense meditation my part l did believe then mat an
example ought be made OF IT. bu, there was no way 10
touch IT, Ii wanted some technicates TO make " urea.
son have heard principles OF dsunion boldly avowed
in this hall. and have heard senators avow what was
treason not technically. but which not stripped OF
one particle OF the moral turptude oil treason Dsunlon
has been proclaimed in this hall What delightful CON-
mentary upon the freedom OF Institutions and the
forbeafance OF the public mind when man Is permitted
to 20 unscathed and unscourged who, IN deberauve
body ike this has made such declaration. SIr, nc
higher assurance be given of the freedom OF our n
sutions and the orbearance OF the American people, and
their reliance upon the and the intelligence OF ne
community The intelligent mind is let Tree 10 eohoa
error Such sentiments, with ibeir authors VIII uesfenu
10 obsourity and the tomb OF oblivion. have only 10
saw in conclusion that those who proc aim dsunioh nc
matter OF what politcay-that those who LOT the
sake of disunlon, oonspre against the Union ana le
Consttution-are very beautifully described IN HOLY
Writ They are raging waves OF tbe sea, ioaining ou
their own shame wandering stars TO whom s reserved
the blackness of darkness forever
! Mr. FOOTE, OF Mississippi. Nr, PRESIDENT fegfe
yey much to be compelled to espass upon the auenton
OF The Senate but all must perceive that VIII oe I'm
ef e.pect TO permit what has fallen from the honoIa
Bile senator from Texas TO 60 unreped 10 Whebef me
senator prepared his speech, expecting should De az
cent and made the FIRST regular assault on me which ne
has even undertaken in this body under ule nope lna
,vould moi be responded 10, remains to be decided by
others happened TO be here, and intend, so lar as
can 10 give him Roland Tor an Oliver.
| MIR HOUSTON. II the gentleman VIII permit me,
would say that notified him on Saturday that should
oppose this resolution. 80
notification that he would make such an attack as be
| has made | had heard rumor through Town that
was 10 receive drubbng here this morning, during my
absence and remained on that account nave hcsre
Il t..a l.afon nd IN him n-ttb