The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-12-15

His friend from Pennsylvania (b1r. JosEs) said
that that State had stood firm on the Compromise
that Pennsylvania furnished the men. the Demo
Gratis, who at Chrisiana stood boldly forth In de-
fence OF the principles Of human rights Ihey
struck down the oppressor and laid nm In the
dust. He thanked the Democrats for that and
when he heard it he thanked God and took
courage.
Mr.. JONES, of Pennsy Iva mia, asked the gentle
man whether be understood him to say that the
Democrats approved of and sustained the Chris
Mr.. GIDDINGS replied he had never heard any
thing else. Laughter
Mr.. JONES inquired whether the gentleman
took it for granted that the Democrats favor every
thing to which they have not declared themselves
opposed.
Mr.. GIDDINGs hoped that the gentleman would
not interrogate him too closely about the Demo
Gratis of Pennsylvania. He would rather be ex-
cused. But his object in rising was to say to the
House and the country that there are now two dis
tinct and separate parties; one OF them favoring
liberty, the other slavery. The course OF the for
mer is onward; and rs evidence of this, he pointed
to the election Of Colonel Benton and that OF Ger.
rift Smith, both Of whom were respectively opposed
by Wing and Democrats; and he said to the House,
and to southern gentlemen especially, that the
election Of Frederick Douglas ia more probable
now than that of Gerritt Smith was four years ago
Laughter Then we will have an illustration Of
the Fugitive Slave law, and see "a fugitive from
labor" coming hither, bringing with him African
blood. IA voice: ''If he comes here we'll catch
him." Laughterl Fred. Douglas will ask no ia
vors Of northern southern men when he
comes to Congress-; and he will show to the
civilized world that he is competent to meet those
who may assal him; and the man who encounters
him will come off"second best" He then referred
exultingly to other evidences of the progress Of
the Liberty party. They had enlisted the literati
in their cause; Mrs. Stoves "Uncle Toms Cabin"
10 doing its work and enlightening the nation; the
songs Of Lowell and Whittier are assisting; min
isters are not now afraid to proclaim the truth,
and there no more lower-aw sermons. Ten
years nge he was not permitted to raise his voice
here; now freedom Of speech is permitted. He
saw much brightness in the future.
In conclusion, he referred to Cuba, saying if the
island should be annexed to the United States, a
fire will be kindled which will burn out slavery
from this continent. And in this connexion he al
luded in no fattering terms to the late Daniel
Webster.
INSANE ASYLUM.
bama, (Mr. HoUsroN,) who had introduced the
pending resolutions to refer the various branches
of the Presidents message to the appropriate
committees, that he noticed there was an omission
Of one of the subjects adverted to in the message
It would be recollected that there was an appro-
pration made during the last session for lunatic
asylum. Laughter As this was a matter of
some importance to Congress and others, he would
suggest to the gentleman from Alabama whether
il would not be better to refer this matter. Re-
newed laughter.
Mr. HOUSTON explained, eaying that he had
not NOV ed the reference, because there is already
ample provision for lunatics confined here or
transported to Baltimore. Therefore, the reference
was unnecessary.
The committee then rose, and
The House adjourned.