Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-04-17
SPEECH OF Mr.. CHANDLER,
OF PENNSYLVANIA,
ON THE HOMESTEAD BILL.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, APRIL 8, 1852.
The House being in Committee Of the Whole, and having
under consideration the bill which proposes give the pub
lie lands certain conditions to the settlers thereon
Mr.. CHANDLER said: While feel gratfed at OBJ
tanning the hoor feel also at what great disadvantage
stand before the committee at the present There
has been spice of politics infused the debate upon
this question something of the kind which resembles
alspice for however much may feel disturbed by
such talk upon our party faings, there is here
who would not rather smile than cry that which
well said, however severely meant
have nothing to say upon the subject Of the Presi-
dency, or any thing that has particular relation it,
Nothing to :. Young America" or "Od Fogyism;n al
though IL understand the speech of the honorable gem
teman from Tennessee, Mr. Polk he proclaimed him
self to be of the Young America and opposed old
fogyism have time to follow that up but If had
am sure that he would consider that the difference Of
ages would excuse for monitory remark to him
II is this in all ages in all times and in all countries
old fogyim has been that which has saved the nation
from the rsshness and mprudence of youngwhatever it
may be- All history proves IT.
Mr.. POLK viii the gentleman allow me to explain
what meant by " old fogy? 2"
Mr.. CHANDLER. Certainly.
Mr.. Pork only the spirit Of the age not the
trembling limb and wrinked brow.
Mr.. CHANDLER Exactly. | going to say what
history informs about this matter and suppose, Of
course the gentleman is familiar with sacred than
proane history But recollect instance which beg
TO refer to, and If give il wrong the gentleman from
Massachusetts, Mr. FowLER) will correct Laughter
IL Is this: remember that Rehoboam the successor
Of Solomon, took it into his head that he would have
rouse with some Of the young Israes Of that time And
there was case even before him. Master Absaom set
himself up young Israel against that old fogy, his
father. What was the result Rehoboam followed the
advice of young Israel and that led dissolution of the
union Of Israel They forgot the wisdom Of the old men,
and the effect the unhappy result wasyou recolec it.
And Master Absalom Ind taken notice of that If he had
waited TO get old enough to have his head as bald
friend frnm Vermont Mr.. MEAcnM y or still wiser and
older, If he had waited until he had got the covering
which honorable and distinguished citizen wears upon
his head he never would have got hung upon that oak
tree while pursued by the officers Of the old ogy his
father. [Grest laughter.
Ihave, however obtained the floor with view to adj
dress myself directly to the question before the commit
tcethat Of the homestead bill But not disposed
Mr. Chairman, to occupy the attention Of the committee
very long know how frequently have been indebted
to the courtesy Of gentlemen around me- and have too
much gratitude for that allow to say, draw upon
their patience long and that may not be induced as
have already BEEN to depart from the record before me-
have written down and smpl6ed my notes. that would
rather read than speak to the committee the subject
upon which I Am about to address them purpose