The daily union., 1852-05-13

Of political wisdom from the day oil their origin 10 this
time They have been the touchslone BY which wild
and visionary theories have been tested add found
valueess or dangerous They have been light houses
along the stormy shoals and breakers OF politcs-warn-
ing us OF the only safe and smooth channel Of
Tor the ship OF state. ef f. "ENnEh eN5tH "a
know well that their enemies have pretended to find
IN them the germ OF nulhcalion But, sir, perceive
no such dangerous heresy in any OF them. see in them
pian common sense practical scheme for the admin.
isiraiion OF this government; scheme by means OF
which the Union and the constitution may be preserved
nvolae, The rights OF the States respected, and the gov
erDment enabled to exercise all those national functions
designed TO be performed by while il is preserved and
restrained within those barriers with which il is invested
by the constitution.
TO dread from dissolution OF the Union any other
Stale OF this conederacy, acknowledge my gratitude
The great men who promulgated those doctrines and "a
their disciples, wh0 since that time, have remained stead
fast to the democratic principles they contain. Those
the principles by which would have my democracy es-
mated; by them | will consider myself bound upon
them and the constitution long time ago planted my
standard. On the side is inscribed Slavery is
sin Of ours; on the other side is written, The Wmo
proyso is unconstitutional"
Thus much, sir have felt bound to say yindcatior
OF myself, well OF the democracy of the patriotic
State which sent me here, in relation TO the encourage
ment OF the product OF iron.
81 hope don't inrude," Paul Pry said hope thai
have not nterfered with the prerogatve OF otherstha
have not irespassed on the premises either Of young
America or old
"A SENATOR. Fogy.
lMr. STOCKTON hesated; and, looking around to see
who addressed him, continued
thank you, sir; but my memory did not fail me
No. sir my tongue refused the ungracous phrase
The instructive power Of my heart forbade it,
Thank God for the inspiration.
No, no; /" C0nscriptus pater" have, an Ameri.
can citizen, neither the heart conceive the tongue
10 speak any sentiment but that Of the greatest
respect and the highest admiration and appreciation o
your long and faithful public services. May God pro-
long your life and health, and mind and may the spirit
OF your country's gratitude rest upon you.
Mr. President, some time SINCE in another place. was
Unexpectedly called upon have this moment been
to say few words in commendaon OF distinguished
public man. That was put down erplosion," and
this may be recorded explosion second" Well, sir.
can have but little left, and propose finish the
business Of blowing myself up by making this declaration
before the Senate and the country Sir, acknowledge
to national questonsrespectng the rights OF the
States and the powers of this governmenr-but TO New
Jersey alone hold myself responsible with reference 10
questions of local or transitory character
Mr.. President, am done; and if your able reporter
will do me the justice which he has heretofore done TO
myself and all others, why, then, sir, political quackery
may make The most OF it.