The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-03-20
CONGRESSIONAL.
DEFERRED DEBATE.
THURSDAY, MARCH IS. 1852.


,..ontIons submitted by Mr. CLARKE reafming the doc.
,noe OF non-intersenon. 10 which Mr.. SEWARD had OF
iesd M an JoSEs. Of Tennessee Mr. President, in sp.
nearing before the Senate on this occasion, do so with
unaffected embanassment--an embarrassment resulting
NO, ony from the novelty Of my position, but from the
nonvie,ion Of my inability 10 do justice TO the subject
ndsr consideration Not only do feel my inability 10
do iustce to that subject but II is matter Of regret TO me
tas OCCASION say anything for the enlightenment OF
ihe Senate Thus impressed, If were TO yield the
suggestions Of my own feelings and ncnaiions. should
ssis YOU SIR and this Senate this iDhicon and save
mVse from the task TO which propose 10 address my
sef II an apology shall be deemed necessary for this
n,Insion must myself upon the kind charities OF
,he Senate, begging them to believe that acuated
alone BY desire 10 acqui myself Of what conceive 10
he duty which TO those who have, in part, con-
6ded their interests TO my hands. 1
The question under consideration, Mr. President, is
one OF deep and vital Importance II is in which all
he States Of this Union have an interest Il s in
which all the people of the States deeply interest
ed i s therefore proper that all should be heard and
that all should enjoy just and equal participation in its
adjustment Believing, as do. that know the wishes
and feelings OF those whom IN part represent, desire
give expression Of those feelings TO the Senate
know that tbs resolutions under consideration
garded mere abs racton mere declaration of opn-
on from which no practical results to flow. But |
comics, sha am not thus impressed 90 not 50 regard
are abstraction They declarations of prn-
cpes Of deep. VITAL lasting importance, involving the
interests the peace the honor the Safety the dignity of
,he nation Sir l. for one, have no disposition TO waste
the time of the Senate to that time in the
discussion Of subjects involving question Of principle.
habits principles, and doctrines Of this government.
often conducive to The public INTEREST," May we not, by
recurrence 10 those principles learn lessons of wisdom.
Judging BY the experience Of the past by which may
be guided in the discharge OF those high and responsible
duties that pertain to American senators In this view
aone il there was no other merit in the proposition sub
mlied by the honorable senator from Rhode Island Mr.
CLARKE, there enough to command the respect the
attention. and the admiration of the Senate.
The present occasion. Mr, President, TO me 10
be most opporune for reaffmaiion OF the doctrines of
The ialhers OF this republic must be manifest 10 every
senator that there is restless. feverish feeling in the
public mind, and the indications conclusive of
opposition TO make innovations upon The usages, habits
principles, and policy OF the government In this
things, have not the people OF country right
demand an expression OF opinion from their represent
aiVes Have not the nations Of the earth, with whom
have political associations, right 10 expect III In
that view alone, think the resolutions meri
rious; and l. Tor one have wish either evade the
lust and reasonable demand of the one 10 dsappoin
ihe expectations of the other The circumstances that
surround rs are OF deeply interesting character. All
evasons equivocaons. and double dealings are, in my
Judgment not to be tolerated The time has come when
The interest and honor of this country demand that we
shall speak plainly openly. fearlessy. and honestly
We none OF the dark, mysterious out gvings and
teachings Of the oracles OF Delphi. but want the bold
manly fearless declarations OF American senator's The
time has when II we are TO speak al all, we must
speak plainly, distinctly, and unequvocaly yield pre-
emnence 10 no man in my devotion to the cause o human
liberty, not only here but throughout the world. My
mpathes for the down trodden and oppressed OF every
nation and OF every people, trust. broad and
deep those OF any other senator But broad Deep
ardent, and sincere those sympaihes trust that
shall forget that my highest allegiance is first due
TO my God, and next TO my country My allegiance as
citizen OF this republic is due first TO my country my
sympatLes due first 10 my own people and though
yield nothing in sympathy or in devotion to liberty for
The oppressed OF other countries yet all the affections OF
my heart all the sympaihes OF my nature cling with
dying hmness around the aliars Of my country and
Of my coantry's interest.
The appearance. MIR. President OF the dsting
Hungarian exile upon our shores has rendered necessary
reahrms,on OF the doctrines and policy by which we
suppose this government ought TO be controlled and d.
reced Is not my purpose TO assail that distinguished
gentleman All my feelings all my sympaihes, and my
oil justice forbid that should assail him. would
not deiract aught from his name would not dim one
single gem that gtiers in his coronet OF fame He is the
architect Of his fortunes Whatever he is whatever he
may be, he owes il TO his power and TO his
ersy. With hun | have nothing TO do. freely and
cheerfuy consgn him, and all that he is and all that he
claims be- TO the arbrament oil the enlightened judg
menl OF the world.
II we were disposed to assa him, /. for one would
feel that esopped. He stands before under cir
cumstances OF peculiar character He borne
shores by national vessel and by the national will He
stands with the broad seal and sgne of the national
enforcement Decacy seems 10 forbid that should as
sail HIM. IL assaults must come, lei them come from
those whose government Is not committed 10 national
reception and national endorsement.
Mr.. Presideni, as you know, had no agency in
signing this distinguished individual the enyiabe position
winch ne occupied n this chamber Ii was my fortune
or II may be my misfortune, TO have differed with the
majority oil this body upon that subject had no agency
therefore, in bringing him here OF rendering TO him
The hospltaes OF this nation, committing myself in
any degree with him or his views ask pardon sr-f
believe am somewhat committed but the only com.
initial believe IL that felt myself constrained as an
American SENATOR to cast my vote deray the expense
of that hospitality which this body extended TO him
might have excused myself from that vote if had de.
sired but trust shall never so far forge, what is
due 70 my honor and the honor of those whom
represent aso be lost in personal considerations be
waning IN respect to the national honor whenever a
question comes up involving that honor | would have
eloiced to see the whole Senate standing up
protect The honor and pride of the nation. voting the
money 10 dsfray the expenses OF that hospitality regret
teo mat some who were oudest in bis hosannas and fore
mos 10 producing the results found TO stand BY
mwnen we camc TO perform this last ofduy TO our.
selves and 10 The country.
Mr.. B0RLAND win the senator from Tennessee per.
nj, me 70 make single remark
mr JONES. Certainly, with great deal OF pleasure
Mr, bokLAND think owe II 10 myself, and those
sho voted with me on the question of appropnatng
SooO TO deiray the expenses oi kossuh while in this
u 70 say that neither myself any single senator who
'oed No on that occasion, voted against the appopr
on on account OF any obeetion except, stated at
ne time, oihe manner, to the deviation from the usual
course OF Legislation in the appropriation OF money with
@e usual forms OF law and stated nj the time that
vsdd object TO the be paid and that If it
'ae pot in p oper form we would vote for H.
hr JONES. | hope no senator will suppose that
alended to impue motives 10 any one. II Is not my
%e shall convince the Senate that Il is not my habit
smpute motives TO any one. X is enough for me 10
NOV that ever ready 10 do what consider to he
and proper and right and leave other senators 10 do
snat they choose speak 10 the facts; speak to the
fod; and intend 10 ,mpute no improper motives. But
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