The daily union., 1852-12-23

acty so 10 some extent Now, would ask that senator
ii he did not in his tour candidates. draw Two
striking distinctions between the two platiorms-the
wbig and the democraeand gise the preference to the
lormerl Ii am not mistaken, such was The case
Mr HALE. did so, blr. President, and will state
what The difference il the honorable senator asks ma
TO.
Mr. ADAMS Certainly / wish you 10 state it,
Mr. HALE am glad OF the opportunity, aud think
II does the gentleman much credit IN wanting me TO state
IT, In discussion, | used this language uniformly in
speaking OF the TWO platforms said that in moral point
OF view did not think there was the least differences be-
tween them. but practically thought there was differ
ence and stated the practical difference to be this be
wing party resolved that they would depfecate and dis
countenance agitation" Now, said l. deprecais" means
To pray against and the wings have certainly the right 10
do that much they please They pledged themselves
10 dscountenance agtaoni and, said that they can do
without going out OF their track, simply by standing still
and making faces That is all they bound to do BY
their plaorm-to depfecale aud discounenance ag,-
alion But said The democrats were bound to 80 fur
place fanaca sentiments to be uttered, the
wing could stand sl without and say, with sober
ce, pray you do not go IN there, and then he would
have done all that his platform bound him 10 do B0t II
the democrat 10 undertake 10 carry out his PLATFORM
he would be bound go in the place and knock you
down and drag you out Laughter That is what stated
Mr.. ADAMS. 1t is not very material to the country
what the distinction was that the senator made between
the platforms He had one of bis own, and all know
what the country thought OF il.
shall vote against this resolution, Tor the that
suggested when first addressed the Senate upon this
subject believe that all the honor that be con-
erred upon General Scott for his services in the late
war has been already conferred and properly conferred,
by the vote OF thanks OF this body The mere creation
of brevet rank 10 be conferred upon him confers no
additional honor upon him. and sets bad precedent in
this country OF equa rights which, in my humble judg-
ment, is improper do not vote against II, however, for
any OF the assigned by the senator from New
Hampshire. His reasons are peculiar to himself. He
takes great pleasure being singular and thinking
other thinks, and TO all the benefit and glory of
such course he is perfectly entitled.
Mr.. CHARLTON The honorable senator from New
Hampshire Mr. HALE has repeatedly INDUCED in prOphe-
cies here many of which believe have proved untrue.
have great pleasure in saying to him that to
lent one OF his prophecies has proved true, and con-
vlnced me that my duty 10 vote for the resolution
before US He tells us that will soon be clear Of him.
am sorry TO say 10 him that the Senate will also be
clear OF and which will be the greatest misf0r-
tune the country will have TO Judge between But
even il were to remain here, | should never think
could ge, clear OF the senator OF New Hampshire for
believe that il he buried in slave soil, he would
certainly rise from the dead and endeavor TO solve the
problem that he made the other day, as TO whether
dead man could ssgn as any other being in this whole
Mr. HALE. That is the best compliment ever re-
ceiyed U
Mr. CHARLTON Well, 1 will give the honorable
senator another. believe his spirit would be so busy
that would not be in the power OF death to hold him
in quetness, although there may be powers that
might hold him. despite of all he could do to get away
Now, am too wise man 10 enter into contest with
gentleman well skilled The senator from New
Hampshire, and II he will excuse me will now let him
alone.
The question before us is simply this Shall we vote
10 confer honor upon this distinguished soldier OF
country Now, why should we not do il 2 IL II be-
cause we believe the war in which he led army
unholy and unrighteous warp | believe no such
thing; and il the senator from New Hampshire will al
low me to make more aiuson TO him, will tell him
that do not believe that he, when he 10 look into
the motives and feelings oil his heart closely, for
moment think that the reason he gave OF the
reasons prompting this war with Mexico be the true
Does be believe that that fair alusion to this
country, which would hken her 10 character described
by Dickens, who having been thoroughly whipped by
large man. went round the corner and picked up little boy
there, and thrashed him by way OF retaliation Does be
believe that our country regards Great Britain and Mexi-
in that light tell the senator that the time has
been, and the lime will come when such motives
will influence the United States OF America There is
too brave heart within its bosom beat with such
feeling as that think was clemency that ended the
war. and not cowardce that began it, In reference
the other considerations which he says led to the war.
they did do so, mol Tor those reasons would refrain
IRON voting for this resolution. #
Them why should not vote for it Before heard the
speech of the honorable senator from New Hampshire
had some democratic msgvngs in relation this matter
not in reference TO the 10 the fact that he had
candidate Tor the highest efce IN the gift of this
try, 10 confer which upon him could not voebuii iny
mlsgyIngs were IN reference to the additional power
which would be given him But il it is be nothing but
name, why should not confer it, IL s said that that
would be giving him the highest rank, and that would be
arisocratlc. Why, If you carry your laphy scal
subuees out by that OF reasoning, why confer
the rank of major generai Why not say that would be
the highest RANK and therefore borders upon astocrscy
No. sir let US do justice There cogent reasons why
this hoaor should be conferred upon General Scott, and
him because he wing and because did no, believe
his talents ran IN that direction No man is Admra-
Bile CrIchton IN thus age But will cheerully 10
conler this title upon him. Tor think he fully deserves
the honor.
Aud talk Of our entering into a war with Mexico for
conquest The honorable senator from Illinois Mr.
SHELDsl tells you truly that there but small band
OF men, small army, that threw themselves into the
heart OF the Mexican county, that cut down by the
iron bail OF the enemy, and yet fought their way bavey
and successfully performing achievements worthy OF
the highest honors And shall be kept from confer
ring those hunors by any such consideration this
which has been presented 10 by the from New
Hampshirel No, sir And | shall vote willingly and
cheerully to confer this additional honor upon General
Scott would vote for the amendment of the senator
from Arkansas, Mr.. BoRLAse, did not feel and believe
that that would be inconsistent with the constitution OF
the country Bat II is enough for that this intend
ed for that purpose and will vote with great pleasure
for this resolution as 1t now stands.
MIR B0RLAND. There seems to be some objection 10
the amendment which | have offered And as do
abou II particularly myself and 1t may be possi
ble gentlemen learned in the constitution have sne
gesed that u may be unconstitutional, beg leave TO
withdraw 1t.
The amendment accordingly Withdrawn.
Mr. PRATT | beg leave to say word or upon
this subject thought 1t rather unknd IN my friend from
mississippi tMr ADAMsl that he should have called upon
the senator from New Hampshire Mr. HALwl to he the
exponent OF The whig platform. more unfit person 10
perform that duty does not live IN the United Sales As
OF the supporters OF the dsngnshed lbdivId-
ua who is referred TO in this resolution, and to whom
that platform Referred beg leave TO make single OBJ
sefvaton regard TO it, that il the