The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-04-27

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lion than what appears here in this letter Of he New
York Express or It's editorial article | know full well
what u was II was the remarks which made in the I
other end OF the Capitol few evenings snce--remaIks
which could have eject out OF that place, and were,
therefore, nnoxous, because reporters present
and because they could not 20 form to The country from
the secrecy OF that chamber But when like sentiments
and similar ideas published elsewhere. naturally
enough 70 those who felt themselves hurt within doors,
became outrageous when these ideas got out and they
elt necessary 10 rise up and, possible 10 me
and break me down public man Sir, II will require
much more than this illumination 10 overawe in the
discharge OF public duties or 10 make me neglect al
all times, and upon all occasions feaessy TO utter my
sentiments Of public and public men. But the
great cause OF this onset upon me comes, repeat from
what sad IN The other wing o. The capitol then and
II he was about 10 surrender me, TO surrender and
such as act with me as prisoners oil wahat we should
have the soldiers honor OF being shot, and not be strung
ZIP on gallows erected by executloneIs educated al
Christlana Syracuse-hat when the halter about
my neck. should be taken by white men to the
lion ground, and not be dragged there by ropes in Af
can hands Thus much in reply TO what believe really
prompts this assault upon me.
One word more before sit down in justice 10 my
southern wing associates, who may have misunderstood
what said here the other day in the House, amid
rous interruptions, TO the effect that the southern WING
column taered or wayered, and that was the reason
why wing northern national men were depressed, and
why they staggered and why there was apparent
change from the action OF the old wing caucus 10 the
record OF the votes made in this House did not mean
that the whole column iatered wavered, any part
OF it, beyond the first shock felt when lis chosen head
gave himself up and northern national wings without
stipulation or condition as set ioh in certain speech
taken by the enemy and is in their possession but
and say it with delght--so far as | know now, no
southern wing OF the column waivers, but all true and
faithful to the constitution, and to the northern who
were connected with them IN the hour OF trial. II there
has been any INSTRUMENTATION regards that sentiment
withdraw it freely 10 all of them After that trying
scene which occurred the other night, in the other wing
OF the Capitol when the great body OF the South felt
necessary to separate from US northern wings, the sent
ment OF every southern wing who remained behind and
opened mis- mouth to speak. was that northern men
should be protected and that the pledges OF the Compo
mise should be fully sustained and that no candidate for
the presidency should be put forth who would not
out Tor the fnaly OF these measures, and who would
not stand recorded Tor their fnality. too
Am | not right in this announcement OF general
southern wing public sentiments Ii was due 10 us,
northern men, that we should have such support from
them for in that terrible hour OF trial here, two sessions
ago, our services were necessary for Them and they were
given TO them freely, with the implied if not expressed
understanding, that they would protect TO the extent
OF their ability Ever since that, we have been hunted
down in the North as the Missouri Compromise men
were, who acted with the South in 1890 under the lead
OF Mr. Clay, as we northern wings acted under his lead
in 1850 But one or two northern members of Congress
who voted for that compromise survived the political
shock of that day-nay, almost the whole OF them were
buried in their political graves H. therefore. We feel
unusually sensitive now, amidst the adverse public opln
ion about in the North. be pardoned for our
anxiety as again and again we demand countenance and
protection, IN carrying out what great OF peo
pie deem 10 be an odous provision OF the constitution
sentiment Oh respect tue e1eCu-
OF that instrument in its very spirit and letter In de-
handing all this with sincerity and energy, demand
but what is right and what is your duty to give
And II we have IL cheerfuly, unedy, sup
port ourselves and Union upon the basis OF
the constitution. Without il. must all become the
miserable victims OF ianaiicism and political fury
Mr. SACKErT. move that the House resolve IL
self itself into Committee Of the Whole House upon the
private calendar
Mr. SMART. move that the House resolve itself
into the Committee of the Whole House on the state OF
The Union upon the special order
MIR. STANLY desire to make single remark.
have not seen the article in the Globe,
Several Members objected.
Mr.. JOHNSON, OF Arkansas. Ii 10 too late for gen
tlemen 10 object There understanding that
this matter should be permitted 10 proceed.
Mr. STANLY. Gentlemen have not a right 10 object.
will leave II TO the Speaker oil the House have only
The SPEAKER. When The gentleman from New
York IMr. BRooKsl asked leave OF the House TO make
personal explanation, the gentleman from North Carolina
Mr.. STASLYl and said that he had objection.
provided, IL the gentleman from New York Mr. BRooKs
alluded 10 any member upon this floor that that member
should also have the privilege Of responding The
Chair certainly thought there was iaci, assent upon the
part OF the House 10 that proposition. The question
arises now whether or not the gentlemen from North
Carolina Mr.. SrAsLY1 has been so alluded to IN the
speech Of The gentleman from New York Nj, BRooksl
Mr.. SWEEfSER. The gentleman from Massachu-
sets lMr RsTouLl the other day proposed 10 make
personal explanation, but the gentleman from North Car
MIR. STANLY | would rather have the gentleman
from Ohio object TO anything | may wish than not
hope that gentleman will approve OF any effort of
mine 10 do or undo anything. Have the leave OF the
House TO 90 on or notl
tCnes OF " Go, 90 on"l
The SPEAKER. The Chair cannot decide.
Mr. STANLY. With all respect | insist that the
Chair must decide.
The SPEAKER The Chair cannot decide, il the gen.
tleman will allow him. that there was
Mr.. STANLY | beg pardon Of the Chair, but in.
ss most respectfully, that is the duty of the Chair TO
decide,
The SPEAKER The Chair did not intend to say that
he could not decide, but the gentleman would not allow
the Chair 10 say what his decision The Chair IN
tended TO say that he could decide whether ii was
the order OF the House. BY unanimous CONSENT that the
gentleman from North Carolina should be allowed to
make speech
Mf. STANLY. win the Chair state, then, wha, was
the understanding OF the House
The SPEAKER The Chair will again state that
when the gentleman from New York and asked the
panaton the gentleman from North Carolina rose and
said he must object, unless the understanding that
If the gentleman from New York referred 10 any gentle
man this loor-the Chair thinks that the expires
sIonhat that gentleman should have right TO respond
There was general xpressIonperhap not universal
OF assent 10 that proposition and the Chair is free say
that the gentleman from North Carolina might well come
TO the conclusion that he had under these circumstances
right 10 make speech. 1900
Mr.. SWEETSER. If the gentleman from North Car
DINA will con6ne his remarks TO the auson which was
made 10 him, certainly viii make no objection He
is perhaps entitled to that But shall object If be travels
into defence OF a certain gentleman the other end OF
the Capitol, who has been alluded to.
Mr. STANLY, would rather the gentleman should
object than not
Mr. SWEETSER n the gentleman from North