The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-23

him in the Presidency. But that individual, whom
he would not name would be mistaken lie hoped
the dav was very distant when that person, who
was not possessed Of single one OF the high quail
tios or abilities Of statesman. should succeed, by
deep, corrupt, and infamous intrigue, by bargain
ing aud selling, should raise himself TO the Presl-
denoy, to the neffaceabe disgrace of our national
! institutions.
lie could well understand why the Senator was
not in favor of adopting any measure when wouiu
exclude from the Democratic party the Freesoleisj
those who, by base political intrigues and corrupt
bargains had raised themselves TO power IN certain
places. Was the support OF such persons desired
and looked for by any uspirant Tor Presidential
honors? The Senator had a very special and APP
propriate audience. Mr.. RAEToUL, of the House,
was situng behind MIR IloUsroN.l The Senator
does not wish to drive out OF the party such persons
lie desires TO act in concert and harmony, and TO
place the Democratic party IN the hands oil men
pledged to the repeal of the Fugitive Slave law
pledge to disturb that adjustment for which the
Senator voted Well may the Senator decline CIV
ing offence TO these individuals who have been ms
attentive auditors. He Mr.. F) would hold no lei
lowshp with such persons pledged as they were 10
the repeal of the Fugitive Slave law such men he
had denounced unworthy OF political fellowship
The Senator is in favor of assocahng with them
of admitting them TO participation IN the counseIs
OF the party Of admitting men pledged To me re-
peal OF measures which the principles OF the Dem
ocratc party sustained--men who II they hau tue
power would utterly injure and destroy the party;
and why, To elevate to the Presidency political
humbug.
The Senator had voted Tor the InprOiIllsc'
he had voted for it to get Texas all the money he
could get. He favored California; and why: hu,
NOR said the Senator desired TO follow inc LEAD
taken some years ago by the Senator from MIS-,
souri, by petty intrigue, &c, TO catch Tor himself
the votes OF the Freesoil party for the Presidency
lie explained that the only purpose OF MS resolu
ton to satisfy the country that these measures
of adjustment could not be disturbed. There would
be no opposition to the resolution IN certain quar-
tiers if Presidential aspirations did not exist Inc
! country would be better of il those southern men
| who intriguing 70 catch Freesol votes were
got rid of We have here more southern men by
birth, Who having pure patriotism, do not puf-
| sue their course statesmen should, VINO enter
into all of schemes and arrangements 10 eaten
the votes of faction; Freeso factions were not only
unfit for the Presidency, but for the oilcc OF con-
| stable.
Mr. HOUSTON said that he had uttered nothing
| to raise the ire OF the gentleman. He had avoided
| doing go. The Senator hadsaid nothing OF iacts
but dealt entirely in conjcctures about freesolisn
and caterers for the Presidency He was no caterer
for the Presidency. He had what he got lie had
had no correspondence with Freeesoilers or any
others He addressed, when on his way here
| meeting in Montgomery, Alabama, where there
were no Freesoilers to be bargained with, and mad
uttered the same sentiments there he had spoken
! to day.
He was engaged in no intrigues for the Presi
dency He might say that the Senat r himself has
been, for the last two or three years, playing war
wick, the king maker. If disposed to deal IN ru-
lnors he might say the Senator's resolution was
concocted at the State DEPARTMENT. that its object
was to raise up third party, TO be formed out oi
the two old parties TO have Its Presidential ana
Vice Presidential candidates; he might go further
and say the Senator desired to create a party 10
suit the present of affairs in Mississippi; but
he would not say any of these things, though they
had been stated over and over again lie could not
help relating an anecdote of which the Senator re-
minded him.
There lived reverend gentleman, known as
Parson Mimi, an amable and excellent man,
good neighbor and kind friend but who had a rest
less disposition and could not be kept out OF ms
chief, notwithstanding his religious profession
friend had vision, and in II thought he was In
Paradise, amid its splendors and glories; and alter
a while thought he would be gratiiied if he could
meet with any of his old acquaintances. He IN
CURED for Parson MINI, and was told he was not
there but perhaps he could be found in purgatory
He proceeded to purgatory, and was very kindly re-
a noise was heard and the keeper stopped short
and sa4d wait there, Parson MINI has broken his
chain, and if don't chain him nc will in short
time turn purgatory upside down. llewoudleaye
the Senate to make the application.
Mr.. F0OTE said that the reason he had not APP
piled his remarks TO the Senator was. that such
would not have been IN order. He would now In
form the Senator that they were intended for him
The Senator could forge no chain strong enoughto
prevent him doing his duty whenever he felt called
upon to do So The Senator might now go back to
purgatory, or descend to inffrniS, if he pleased
Mr.. HOUSTON said that every insinuation that
he had been engaged in any intrigue, understand
ing, or correspondence with ireeeoiers, secession
ists, or disunionist5, was utterly unlounded. lie
hoped the path of the Senator would be as smooth
as his friends could desire; he hoped il would here
after be lees troublous than it has been.
Mr.. BUTLER defended the State OF South Caro-
lima and her constitution.
Mr.. HOUSTON rejoned.
After some remarks from Mr.. HALE
Mr.. CLEMENS got the floor, and, on his notion
The Senate adjourned