The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-01
Just and Digniflcd Isebuke.
From tie Mo,risio,on Jtrseyman.

IT,. From tie Morristo,on Jerseyman.
We beg pardon for again introducing the name
of Commodore Stockton TO readers, and in 30
doing we must not be supposed as leaning towards
our opponents, but, on the contrary, when they
lean towards US, and adhere TO the Wing standard
as their guide. we feel in duty bound to let our
readers know it. .s.I,... ......,..... tB
A few days since q call was made in the Senate,
by Locofoco member, for information us TO tho
amount received BY Generals Scott and Pierce
while in the service Of the United States. Such
call was ridiculous in the extreme, as General
Scott has been an officer in the army for forty
years, and General Pierce was in Mexico about
four weeks; consequently the object was not for
any good that could be acquired, but the mover
presumed he could make capital by the COMPARE
sun without specifying the time each was employ
ed. After come words on each side, Commodore
Stockton rose and gave these grumbling Demo-
Gratis dosc which they will never forget. Not
having the fear of party before his eyes, but desir
of doing justice to brave and efficient officer.
he poured out the following bitter but gentleman
ly language. which may be sought for in vain in
the Democratic papers:
".rbis is not the first OCCASION Mr. President,
that have had the misfortune differ from views
expressed by my political friends 1t has always
been source Of some regret to do so-it is cspe-
cially grievous to me to-day. Lind myself com
guished friend from Louisiana (Mr. Soule) has
Indicated that his duty constrains him 10 take.
have some relief, however, from my cmbarrass-
ment in the persuasion that HE own sentiments Of
personal honor and patriotism, a5 far as they are
connected with this subject, do notdifer materially
from mine. If they did II should certainly misrust
| to remain silent. But supposing that my honora-
BILE friend in following the example of others, has
mistaken his true position, and placed the defence
Of his vote on political and party grounds alone, and
hol
here have taken the same on this SUBJ
ject and have looked upon it only in one aspect,
| ehall venture, even though Ihaye already heard
Of the resolution, to make an Apysar to both sides
of this Chamber to uphold tho 6fkn3tY OF the Sem
ate, and TO lay both the rcsorion ana Tho amend
| 0Sir, gentlemen have disoo6rSed- upoe <hfs SUBJ.
jcct il they had other bligations inthe world
except those which are due ne party men to Cen
eral Scott and Mr.. Pierce, or 70 heir respective
political parties. .l. .4r4iH ua SO !as s . al
"4Now sir, permit me 70 say, that stand here
this morning as Senator of the United States and
not merely a. . politician. and that while bear
and disiinguIsbsd men, and patriots who have
| served their co0ntsy in this Senate before me,
| cannot consent "a, acl ~ vute eRon any measure
sny sy :o%.
Of my distinguished friends npon this occasion.
| have, a. a SENATOR, nothing 70 do with the party
interests or affinites of General Scott General
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little about either one or the othcr in comparison
with my duty to the Senats epd the country In
this matter ! care nothing shout party politics
Mr. President, upon another .occaA0n, and in
other place, said that my party robes hung loosely
upon my shoulders whenever the honor, the inte
rest, and the welfare OF my country were at stakes
and sir here before this Senate and before the
people, say that my party robes will hang loosely
upon my shoulders whenever the honor, the dig
nifty, and the usefulness Of this august body in my
judgment, may depend upon any vote Of mine.
"Sir is this the srens " discourse the subject
of party politics. or 70 indulge in personal COM
mendation, or vindictive aspersioni say no.
Party politics isa business that Dur constituents
never expected or desired 70 waste their time
. upon here. II 10 q small busiuess, which the De-
mocratic party do not expect or wsvh os to NEEDLE
with; and il have not wrongly estimated their
virtue, and wisdom, and patriotism, they would
prefer that we should lay the resolutions and the
amendment upon the table rather than that we
| should do any thing TO impair public confidence in
the exalted reputation and dignity of this body.
But it 10 said that there 10 Wing for this
resolution. Then Let US put the brand OF Demo-
cratic disapprobaton upon it. ] move that the
whole subject be laid on the table"