The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-15

mated and at the period OF the landing Of army at
edged by all 10 be most dark and portentous This, at
least, is my view OF the matter, and thinking did not
addition haihs civilized world had recognised General
Scout as the conqueror Of Mexico in manner not 10 be
doubted.
authorized 10 speak for all the world this subject
And is true that have especial authority to speak
for anybody but myself, but, being the world and
being toler4by cose observer OF what is going on
around me--being able, IN additions read the public
gazess of either hemisphere could scarcely avoid
forming an opinion IN regard TO the judgment OF persons
qualified to estimate such matters touching the achieve
nents OF those public peIsonsges in this country who
nave acquired distinction either in civil lille upon the
Held OF battle One thing am is certain that
stated honestly the conclusion 10 which my own mind
pad attained IN regard 10 the general judgment OF the
so w us interesting subject; and having had no
reason 10 alter my opinion on this point expect
tain II permanently.
will now add that but for the fact that suggestion
intended or not and did directly charge that il was
20 nsende to reflect upon the military character Of Gen
s.a S Scott BY calling II question his s to be
MI DAVIS. Of Mississippi sil By whom was the sus-
| ! Mr.. FOOrE The suggestion was no, made BY me,
and is wholly unnecessary for say this pres
ence by whom il was made. not to be held respon
tween General Scott and other officers in Mexico |
have said nothing in depreciation OF any body am not
IN position 70 have any feelings whatever of jealousy
Or prejudice ! never had any such feelings | have
done full justice 10 all both rank and fe general officers
and private soldIe,s, wherever and whenever have had
able thus acquil myself OF all suspicion ven OF nten.
uonal disparagement OF any Of them,
| The senator spoke in terms of leading senator's"
and pointed very significantly towards myself. VIVA,
MI. DAVIS. Of Mississippi Does the senator wan, to
The PRESIDENT. The Chair will have to interfere
as the discussion has gone in relation to the merits oil
individual officers The Chair has with degree Of
pain Witnessed the this discussion has taken The
resolution is general Instead of debating the resolution
which was presented to the Senate, senators have
branched OH into discussion of the merits Of particular
oiceIs which certainly is not in conformity with strict
rule The Chair hopes that senators will limit themselves
as far as practicable 10 the discussion of the resolution
/ under consideration.
i MI. FOOTE. have no feeling which would induce
me to say or do anything supplementary had nearly
done. at any rate understood that was referred to as
leading senator" may be mistaken; but thought
was referred to- and rather sneeringly too thought
consistent with my rights here, and that it would not
be at all improper Tor me TO notice. in particular
ner, words and gestures which must have struck others
as well as myself as being specially designed to provoke
notice. What was about to say was, my judgment,
| strictly parliamentary
4 will simply now say after the admonton received
from the Chair that pretend not 10 be the leader of any
man, and less OF my colleague than OF any other man
am sorry that il is He will allow say that
only does he not lead me, but. with all courtesy, am
IN as
{ for a leader On the whole think we may recognise
ourselves pares in this chamber. There Is only one
case in which could cheeuy recognise him as entitled
lead me. and that is easily enough stated Upon the
battle field, in defence OF the honor Of our common
country, would delight in being either lei command
ed by my distinguished colleague by other ind
vdual equally qualified to direct the operations OF an
army; and under such circumstances should. trust,
submitting cheerfuly to all the jus, and legal commands
OF my superiors in rank
Ny colleague does not indulge in comparisons Yet
he has brought forward name here, in very peculiar
and striking manner, which very Familiarity known 10
me, and has been quite amiliarly known also TO the
General o%an IL has spoken fi s
t'cnIaI manner. and with some emphasis of tone
gallant gsn1eI%Ian Wny me name OF General Quman
Mr. DAVIS. Of Mississippi /, is because he was a
Mr. FOOTE. My colleague will recoect lha, have
always made II my business to do public honor Gen
Qui,man as military man, here and elsewhere. II has
been my especial pleasure all occasions forth his
high merits a. military man, and to hold myself ready
to vndcae his reputation against assault tina, nigh.
here has as.s NV quarrel With that per.a"sDe y
strictly political
Let say sir. in conclusion tina, il conceived this
resolution was intended to add to the "prde" to graf
fy the "uanify of any manwhether General Scott or
any other personalities words "pride" and s'vanly are
not NINE, bu, the words Of my coeague)I should vote
sainst II without moments hesitation for sir IL there
is any moral virtue that do love and honor humility
II there are any qualities that excite my profound
DAVIS lf Of .ss sp Nv Colleague mme
diatey before he concluded just made quotation
purporting TO be remark OF mne and did quote nv
language correctly hope he will change that in the
reports
! He says he has always defended General Quitnan,
here and elsewhere He has had very easy task 10
defend him here, where he has been assaulted Me
thinks he must have found il quite cheap defend Gen
Quitmans military fame where nobody has assaulted it,
know that he once said something about controversy
the issue OF which between captain and subordi-
nate in matter which proper or the other.
but which did not belong TO general have yet learn
that General Qunan thought OF claiming any SUCH
to him, empty honor 1t is in keeping with the gem
eral officer would reply TO my colleague, them by say
ing that he had easy task in defending General Quit
mans military reputation here
Mr.. FOOrE. wish simply to explain that matter
The PRESIDENT. The Char il under the neces.
sty OF arresDg this discussion II leads practical
good
Mr.. FOOTE. 4 do not see how the Chair can anci.
pate what am going 10 say before I say anything
n The PRESIDENT. The Chair anticipate that a
discussion is not in accordance with the rules
Mr.. FOOTE think understand the rules OF parlia-
menary order; and must say the Chair is rather too
anfepsipe in presumng that about TO violate the
rules of order before had said anything at all
, The PRESIDENT. The Chair will stop the senator
the moment he proceeds to discuss anything that not
involved in the resolution
Mr.. FOOTE would say that the Chair did not dis
cover other senators 10 be out OF order when they
discussing the very topic upon which minated dis
ton escaped my lips, the Chair the necessity
OF checking me in advance, anticipating that would
presently he out of order Tea#
II The PRESIDENT The Chair will no, listen to re-
marks Of that kind The Chair does not indulge in lib
erality towards any senator #.1 J.ao