Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-19
CONGO Ess--ls. SESSION
seErcuo OF NR. lsIcIIaNpsoS,

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D,.r.d in the House Of Representatives. March 10, ls52
The House being in Committee OF the Whole ana "''''S
under consideration the 'homesiead bil' = ,.1,,ve
MI RICHARDSON said: During The brief period ma
served as member of Congress- have never u regret as
oasion arisen address the House win SO ande 10 the
,n0s,u ic is Involved in the bill under a.
The democratic party of the STATE OF son has hem
some OF her @ 10 repcI charges made against
use; haI,sr made directly or Indirectly mat democracy
have right to be nsa, dmocrac rsI,y|weter
1 w. wo has attended 1.-THE democracy OF my Stale
over stood FORTH and have never given way IN me oar
ss hour Of battle For fifteen years, no son OF he,s a
contributed much produce these results az my osun-
euished friend Judge Douglas In behalf of that democ'
racy-in behalf of that leader who has led mem on IN 60
many contests and to yictory-l appear here tonay.
Sir is remarkable that tho democrats o. 400
should be attached Judge Douglas Twenty yeu,a ns
sn IinaiSed bv anvng except by his talents he
has risen the position he now SO AMY which hn We
struggling all times battling Tor inc H II ,hcn re-
hoen and are nenr and dear democrats. Is ~ lne,h
oes aa @ hs democracy should be attached TO hm!
n il that they should expect MS W.
this floor, when oy lnlpu'duo" i' ' ~
suited 10 oe,eIu from Kentucky M BnEcKlSsDoE
l. HE illusions the other day, drew, In glowing anu @
rc,n-re of the struggles OF the democracy VI ms
@ S,p,o Sir IL true that that democracy nave suue
Flea nd have fought and the democracy OF 'hs na.o ~
not been unmndlnl Of me Of nv State have
M 49, sons in their aspirations both 10 secure honha
aiu d bon ELECTIONS That distinguished son OF hen-
,nckv Colonel iot ms 's
~ to his yalor on the feldhad nowhere moro Zenl-
. ~ ardent friends than that democracy when was en ny
tho .ar.tor from my State. The gentleman WY was
$1,000 Tho other day by the gentleman liom heht'chy-
p,lcrhas found in that democracy warm and re-
,he friends both before and after his nohinatinn !o 'l'
vice presidency. We have not been unmoiul VI t's s
hio ue bayo looked with hope and expectation Nia' w
lis iha, lowered over them soon 10 pass away Hu
no SON of hers anywhere reoiced more
had hoped and trusted that the time was come WHEN NAV
democracy were permanently in the ascentency.
m mot here now Mr.. Chairman for the purpose Oh as
sailing ANYBODY Its not my habit to do so. am NOT un.
willing any time TO engage IN contests a Id v
with political opponents but not WIN po'ca' nnI y
h;.ct INV mis- as representative III Congress, 10
400 An of our missions should be peace among
If wa believe that The doctrines we aavoca'e w." ~, a
the Interests Of our country oi Sir
lhese doctrines be in the ascenaan e entertain
@ ,bs belief astonishedthe other day when an as
..t was made by democrat from kentucky upon ocni-
80 rom Illinois. not here to follow lie example
80 No, me mean conhne myself to legitimate defence,
nd ~ defence only know that in these wars we might
40 some mischrt political friends do not choose 10 DO
lis not my purpose to do so. 1t is not in accordance
9Th INV fcengs-n,y views. While say this, must DC
oarmitted 10 make another remark Wherever ana when-
-, ~ gentleman wishes make any ASSAULT upon lie
,,or from Illinois desire that he may do IL openly and
bodly that il be met, admitted, explained or denied
IF uny gentleman has anything 10 say IN reianon 20 hn
y, hear IT, His record is Clean clear as de.Cnsi
h,a a, ,h,t If any man who has been long and
nicuou.Iy in putc e His political and personal caruc
ter childhood up is ofen 10 the invesgaon OF every
made publicly and openly am ready 10 discuss with any
gentleman anywhere the claims the merits, The political
integrity, the personal integrity, honor, and high bearing OF
the distinguished from my own State seek 10
shield him from nothing ask no concealmentin his be-
half.
The gentleman from Kentucky. in his remarks the other
day, said:
Now, lie. me give brief history Of this There
was gentleman able full Of talent full Of activity par
cuar partisan and lrlendas he had right to be-ot
particular gentleman mentioned in connection with the Pre-
sdency that gentleman 10 the State OF kentucky up
on political pilgrimage last fall the object OF which was,
suppose TO drive General Butler from his own soi-to dis
honor him hoe-by fastening upon him corrupt poti-
eo ntrgue but meeting there the same fate as bee those
who went to drive McCegor from his native heath, he
came back and bought up the Democratic Review for po
cal partisan paper for the campaign and with no names
Ut the head that Review s now pursuing course as
fate to The democratic party "a is false and unla
sMr Chairman, every man, whether he be Wing or 4
Democrat has right ~ be candidate for every othcc-hat
being of tho elements OF freedom in TINS counfy-hn
no man ought be blamed for the misconduct OF MS friends
unless he coanives it, The individuals assailcd In this
paper either covery or by name are CAss bucHAEAS,
BUTLER HousroS-in fact all the candidates. except the
distinguished Senator from Illinois Mr. DOUGLAS VINO
| seems 10 be Il particular lavorlIe."
Now wish to ask the gentleman from Kentucky If he
intends that shall be inferred from his remarks that this
pilgrimage had by the advice procurement or consent
| of Judge Dong'as'
| Nj: BRECKINRIDGE. / do not know whether the gen.
,lemau from Illinois proposes ask me series OF questions
of his speech If he does desire TO say now
that the gentleman may on with his speech draw what
ever differences he chooses from my remarks here reported
and as the matter will somewhat the form OF per-
sonal explanation will afterwards ask, what believe Is
the ordinary courtesy of the House. the favor Of making an
explanation in reply will say however, in direct reply
to this question: that did not intend 10 Intimate that Judge
Douglas cognzant Of tina, movement stimulated it,
spoke OF II acta fact proceeding from particular
friend and particular partisan of that distinguished senator
spoke OF il in connection with other facts subsequently, &C.
curing; indeed would have TO read my whole speech
and every portion of It, in order explain the
gave the gentleman an opportunity as nc had
requested TO do TO relieve Judge Douglas told Tho
gentleman and others who TO converse with me on
this subject that intended in my speech TO notice the course
of the Democratic Review because thought that there was
wide distinction between the ordinary partisan papers OF
the day and periodical of that kind protest. to discuss
only general principles had done previously Inc gen
tleran requested when came 10 that part OF my re-
planaton that would entirely dsconnect Judge Doug.
las from the Review in every respect | told nm !
would do So and the reason | mentioned Jmase Doug
las AT ali was this the gentleman from llli;ois was
sitting beside me- and when got TO the end OF the st par
agaph which he has read turned TO him In o!dc mat he
might make the disclaimer according TO the understanding
ing yet which would authorize me 10 rise and then el'-
toned Judge Douglas "a the gentleman who seemed 10 DC
the particular vorite of the conductors OF tile Review
Mr. RICHARDSON. do not propose 10 calechise the
gentleman Kentucky have stated tina! my OBJECT Is
to vndcae assui and intend 10 carry 1t out am
glad knew that the gentleman from kentucHy ae4uS
Judge Douglas of all participation in that Increment
Mr.. BRECKINRlDGE, Qn,errup;ing) ! have stated
distinctly that made no charge either hnt Judge douglas
was cosnzant of stimulated the political pill rlnage 10
Kentucky 10 which referred. That was what stated
Mir RICHARDSON. understand The gentleman ac-
QUltta oil Judge DOuglaS 10 DC III
grmage.
| Mr. BRECKINRIDGE. make charges and no nc.
aui,taa Uf facts, that are facts and
afforded the gentleman from Illinois Mr. RcHARDsoEJ an
opportunity to plain. Elc and explained There IS
my speech; there is hs explanation He defms unsatis-
factory, and rises 10 explain still further make no
charges; acqu nobody; charge nobody II is in the
hands OF the gentleman from Illinois
Mr. RICHARDSON. Thee is no desire upon my part
10 ing any controversy between The gentleman nom
Kentucky and myself. haze stated distinctly what my
object and viii state 10 tho gentleman rom Ken
,ucsy the candor and utmost ankncss that il is
oil times the most advantageous way 10 say directly
chargs a thing Now would rather they would say /
charge you with such and such things Than 10 say by in.
uendo By nsinua,ion, what they not willing 10 say
directly. Now, >i., want to say In reply 10 Ibis mai'er-
and he:e y ahoy-that 80 far rs this pilgrimage
is concerned Of which the gentleman speaks Judge Douglas
nothing about it, assentcd TO It in no way nor did he
ronnve a, il In any way. The gentleman gays he acq's
of nothing because he charges nothing The extac; which
have reed sahsct Judge Douglas 10 the mpulatnn
of aiding and procuring t pilgrimage 10 be made und the
purchase Of the Review. This is charge. When an or-
pounity is afforded the gentleman to relieve Judge
Douglas FROM those charges il they no, intended u ho
made by him. his tisavowa Of them would have been sufi
cient. /, all asked, Ill wanted, all desired.
Sir, has It this, that gentleman-a native Of
visit The land of his