The daily union., 1852-03-12
CONGRESSIONAL.
spEEon OF ma. R,onARDsos,


have served as member OF Congress- have never upon
any OCCASION arisen 10 address the House with so much
regret as do upon the present occasion shall not al
ude 10 the question which is involved in the bill under
consideration The democratic party OF the State of Iii.
n0s demands OF some OF her representatives. when her
vore has been assaiied upon this floor repel the
charges made against him. whether made directly or indi.
ree,ly That democracy have right be heard In
ali times pastin all the disasters that have beset the
democratic pay--wheiher veal wo has attended it,
the democracy ol my State have stood forth and
have never gwen way IN the darkest hour of battle For
fifteen years, OF hers has contributed SO much
10 produce these results as my distinguished friend Judge
Douglas In behalf OF that democracyn behalf of that
leader who has led them on in many contests and 10
ycoN-l appear here to-day,
Sir, tits not remarkable that the democrats OF Illinois
should be attached to Judge Douglas Twenty years ago
he came among them iriendess and penniless young
mechanic. unalded by anything, except by his own ,al-
ens be has risen 10 The position he now ably fsa
all Struggling, at all times battling for the doctrines
which have been, and are aud dear to democr
i them remarkable that that democracy should be al
tachedio him ls remarkable that they should expect
his successor upon this floor when by imputaon his fair
fame is sought TO be sullied, to defend him
Sir, the gentleman from Kentucky Mr. BREcKIN-
RIDGE IN his illusions the other day, drew, in glowing
and eloquent coors, pictures OF the struggles of the de-
mocracy OF his own State Sir, true that that de-
mocacy have struggled and have fought and the dem
cl OF this nation have not been unmndfu of the
lions of her leaders On more occasions than one the
democracy OF my State have aided her in their
praons, both TO secure nominations and then elections
That distinguished son OF Kentucky Colonel johnson
distinguished for his long services here and for his valor
the eldhad nowhere more Jealous ardent friends
Than ha, democracy which was led by the senator from
my own State. The gentleman who defended the
other day by the gentleman from Kentucky y-Genera But
er-has found in that democracy warm and reliable
friends, both before and after his nomination for the vice
we have looked with hope and expectation that the
clouds that lowered over them pass away
And when IN the recent struggle, her democracy came
than did, had hoped and trusted that The time was
come when that democracy were permanently in the
cendency
/ am not here now, Mr. Chairman for the purpose OF
assailng anybody 1t is not my habit do so. | am
not unwilling al any time TO engage in contests and
uovees with political opponents, but not with political
Congress- is peace. All OF missions should be peace
among ourselves, il we believe that The doctrines ad
ocaie will advance the great interests of couniry
or, unless have peace these doctrines cannot be in
the ascendant Sir entertaining this belief aston
shed the other day when an assault was made by dem
Grat from Kentucky upon democrat from Illinois
an not here TO follow the example then set me mean
conhne myself 10 legitimate defence, and to defence
only know that IN these might do some mis-.
chief TO political friends do not choose TO do Ii is
not my purpose 10 do So Il is not in accordance with my
eeirgs-with my views While say this, must be
permitted 10 make another remark. Wherever and
whenever any gentleman wishes 10 make any assault
upon he senator from Illinois, desire that he may do il
openly and boldly, that II may be met. admitted explained
OF denied II any gentleman has any thing to say in rea
ton 10 him, want to hear it. His record is clean,
clear, as defensble that of any who has been
long and so conspicuously IN public life. His political
and PERSONAL character, from childhood up open TO the
investigation OF every one. II charges to be made,
ask that they may be made publicly and openly. am
ready 10 discuss with any gentleman. anywhere, the
tam the merits, the political integrity, the personal in
tgdy honor. and high bearing Of the distinguished SEN
ato! from my own State. | seek 10 shield him from
nothing. ask no concealment in his behalf
The gentleman from Kentucky, in his remarks the
other day. said
Now. me give brief history of this matter There
was gentemaD able, full OF talent, fu Of activity par
uClar partisan aud friendas he had right be-of
Particular gentleman mentioned in with the
presidency hat gentleman went to the State Of Kentucky
spo" political pigLlmage last ai The object oi which
dishono him at home by fastening upon him corrupt
oea intrigue but meeting there the same fate as befe
heath, he came back and bought up the Democratic Re-
view ior political partisan paper for the campaign, and
with no names at the mast head, that Review pur
and unfair.
"Mr Chairman, every man, whether he be a whig or a
democrat has right TO be candidate for every office
na being one OF the elements of freedom in this county
ead unless he connves at IT, The indvidusls assaed
u. paper either eoverly or by name, are Cass, bu
aanan, Butler, Houston--n iac all the candidates ex
pt he distinguished senator from Illinois, Mr. Douglas
VINO seems TO be particular favorite."
Now, wish 10 ask the gentleman from Kentucky If
e Intends that II shall be inferred from his remarks that
us Pgtlmage was bad by the advice, procurement, or
consent OF Judge Douglass
MI BRECKlNRlDGE | do not know whether The
gentleman gentleman IRON illinois proposes TO ask me series OF
sto say now that the gentleman may go with his
tech, draw whatever inlerences he chooses from my
SnafEs as here reported, and as the matter will assume
outwhal the form OF personal explanation, will al.
wSids ask, what believe is the ordinary courtesy oi
= nnouse' The iavor OF making explanation in reply.
l say however, IN direct reply 10 this question, that
lN not intend 10 intimate that Judge Douglas cog.
aan' lam y lha movement or stimulated IT. spoke oil IT
IlsSl-aiaei proceeding IRON particular friend and
Sulai PARTISAN OF that distinguished senator spoke
~ connection with other tacts subsequently, occur
nH lnueed, J would have 10 read my whole speech,
s SVuehl on every portion OF IT, in orderi 10 explain
toIIneAion gave the gentleman an opportunity, as
.aa % requested me 10 do, 10 relieve Judge Douglas.
I'M J 'ne gentleman, and others who came TO converse
n "e On thls subject, that intended IN my speech TO
49,, 49, lne course oi the Democratic Review, because
sIubuS ihat there wide distinction between the
", suay partisan papers OF the day and periodical OF
~ = ku su protesting TO discuss only general principles
sISa uSa done previously The gentleman requested me,
zane 70 mat part OF my remarks, TO afford him
,TGTYuniy 10 make an explanation that would en-
wy wy useonneei Judge Douglas from the Review in
M 5respteL told blm would do so, and the reason
ar Enoheu Judge Doug as at all was this: the gentle
Nv iom @ ILLINOIS was sitting beside me, and when got
mi ruu OF The first Paragraph which he has read,
co u y hm IN order that he might make the disclaimer,
NJ nuinB 70 he understanding between us; he remarked
sOee, you have said uolhing yet which would au
h e me 70 rlse and then mentioned Judge Douglas
b gentleman who seemed to be the particular fayorite
ny NJ conductors OF the Review.
-. hIhhRDSON, 1 do not propose to catecblse
gentleman from Kentucky. | have stated that my
IN = 70 vindicae, not TO assail; and intend carry
sl l@ am glad 10 know that the gentleman from Ken
49, @quls Judge Douglas OF all participation in that
sI hh BRECKENRIDGE, (interrup,ng) I have stated
WY mat made no charge, either that Judge Doug
' sognlzant OF or stimulated the political pilgrim
SaS kentucky, 10 which II referred. That was what !