The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-03-02
CONGRESSIONAL.
DEFERRED DEBATE.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ~. 1852.


NIX RHETT. Mr. President probably owe an apol-
oyy 10 the Senatea least think il due 10 myself TO
t,s mai The reason why have not responded sooner
- me versions OF the senator from Alabama [Mr
e. rarss and those lin milder sran) OF the senator
from Michigan Mr. CAssl was, that was not in the
city Of Washng2n a. ne ne ~ e., sney Were uttered N ,he
ssnaior from Alabama had used towards until just
= he We OF my departure from home TO Wash
ington After bad been here Tor several days read
,hsm and have since been watching the current OF bust
ness under the hope that the resolution upon which these
made would come up for consdera-
ION and that could then address myself with proprely
The Senate upon The animadyersons of the senator
from Alabama; but after waiting some ten days or fort
neb, find that might wait much longer in vain; and
therefore, the only course LETT TO is 10 throw myself
ss now do, to make my response upon the indulgence
| d the Senate.
In order that the Senate may appreciate my position.
viii read extract from the speech delivered by the
senator from Alabama had hoped that when the al
creation between the late senator from Mississippi MIR
FoorEl and myself had closed that it would be end,
q far as concerned, OF any contention on this
foo depreeate all such contention from the bottom of
nv heart. have been for twenty years in legislative
bodies and have demeaned myself both in my personal
.nd private with other gentlemen, we'll
in my official intercourse IN my representative capacity.
q 10 bring myself in serious conflict with none But
now in consequence of having announced upon the
aoor of the Senate opinions which sincerely and
scienousy entetain in the discharge OF my public duty
find myseli the subject of viuperaon, assault, and
caumny There is but enc course left for mel must
defend myself and my position:
The senator from Alabama in the speech TO which
refer used the following words:
.Ths scene we witnessed the other day during The de-
livery by from South Carolina tMr RHKrTl of
his harraugue surprised one here but II would have
hey could been spectators of what occurred There
we're from Massachusetts, Mr. SuASER the
senator from Ohio, Mr.. CHAsE,l and the from
New Hampshire, lr Hale gathered about him SORT
Of aerna ring. while the couHtenance OF the senator
Thus was erhibed the spectacle OF an extreme southern
denouncihg, ia no measured terms the government
of alleged wrongs heaped upon him, with four as
bd abolitonists this land contsins drinking in his
@h s M s a
strange il may appear 10 the plain and honest yeo
zany Of the country Nor was IL, when calmly consd-
srsd, all unnatural
ga fellow feeling makes wondrous kind.'
There is sympathy in well in knayery
ina those who are earnestly striving TO accomplish the
end need not quarrel about the separate means en-
pOyed"
Ths extract, and others that shall read 10 the Sem
ae aksn from the speech printed by the senator him
sell and circulated under his frank presume TO the
people Of Alabama. Here IS charge on myself OF
Lnsvey and treason, He says there Is sympathy in
a. well as = ssayey ,So and @ that ihs ..@nahs
hoos The course which propose to pursue on this oc-
eason beiore the Senate is that which is very common
eoar'sof Iis,ice-io diseredit The witness mean
show that the senator from Alabama stands in such
hgh moral position to give any force to has sragn-
nsnl Of or Of any other man for the want OF nteg
ry or hielty,
s Of tbe witness The assertion that the senators be
as mentioned were around me, appaudng and cheer
ns- ne entirely destitute OF truth. Every senator on
As floor testify that no such transaction osk place
The Senate Did any senator on this hoor-did the
xazior from OHIO, the senator from Massachusetts,
he senator iron New York-Gppidud or Jtsa me VIII
he senator from Massachusetts rise Up and answer be-
s lbe Senate whether be applauded eheered du-
hns The tine was speaking yield him the foor 10
.sar his reply
Mr. SUMNER. Mr.. President. when the senator from
NanfhI 49, fhsr raSt0r m
Nhth be refers occupied the seat belonging TO me
,POn this floor. listened TO him throughout his re-
naifs with attention was interested BY the manner
and The ability Of bis remarks but since he now appeals
Due, am constrained TO add that, lover OF the
Uno0, heard him no, only without appreciation, ex-
Tsssed or felt, but with entire dissent
Nh. RhETT Will the honorable senator from Ohio
. % the Senate whether he appauded eheered me
Nj CHASE. II 50 happens, Mr.. President, that oc-
I n this chamber the seat next but one 10 that oil the
AoaoEabs senator from South Carolina did not leave
ny eai, but pad him the respect OF a,tenyely listening
he remarks be addressed 10 the Senate ] am not
iEle ST. that far forgot the deceneies proper 10 this
amber a. 70 applaud TO give any special sign OF dis
r9royal Of any sentiment which the senator uttered Il
vi ny however, now that 40 far that senator advo
ass TIA, doctrine Of State nights which Jefferson and
NAisoo iheucaied, agree with him but so Tar as be
a1oeaits trsulon, dissent from him-uierly, always,
'sTyWhsre. And will add further. sir, that when the
s1aor hon Alabama ineulcaiss reverence for the
sfaton and attachment for the Union, | agree with
Y. e gi.h sEsry man who Professes like .eni
y toeiine q Consolidation. which the pairIarchs OF the
noSrshe school have always rejected, dissent from
IN and TsPel he doctrine
J % 10, remember whether | shook hands with the
ssea'ot q hot know thai expressed then, as nov,
eooeatisnse n he speech far Il conceded with
and hacsCn iu the statement OF the cocrne Of
80 fxhis-ilsi ~, the other day, when the senator
~ NJ A; an made eloquent speech upon another
leeI expressed 70 bn my sralihcation, and my spPro
- ~, 2 naay q The sentiments contained IN H.
80 how, sr, VIII ask him upon what authority he
- 80 ,sa an o0-eonspirztor with The senator iron
- ~, SsioiIna o. any senator upon this Aoori
~ hhtL L. Mr.. President, will 90 no further op
= peaL livery senator knows what s the truth in
- - . NJ natier There was not one single sign OF
o. etettng this body, yet The snaior asserts
- hs's ioug senator's applauded eheered and encour
- ani hs ays il vas no extraordinary thing al
tNshing new--thai The Senate of the Usiied States
q rsqrsse natives oi the States, grave COVER
-, - - lstges ot the land. that such men who have
- ratn mey are here gaherrd together, should
49, aad sherV each other on this foot IN the course
y a. e'seiTailons Such a thing has never disgr2cet
49, Therefore leave the Senate 10 determine,
1910 is ne oouniry 10 deisrmine, IN ths very CON
eni q ny reply that senator how far he - hi
=. -. " hefe aad arra,gn Others for a want Of nfcs
Fshialness, ot Consistency
49, vas nos Only no foundation. no fact 70 support
49, y, eni The feason he assigns is equally without
sros his reason was. that there was sympathy
,tse genilemsn and ny self on the suhlect OF dss
-. "a q his assertion that i what be hss spread
IN lnto Alabama and the souihern Srafes Sir.
st asa'd What these senator's have said. The sena
- Aaaanz himself has heard them express on this
~. - oPsntons concerning the Union | myself
" ~ ~ senator from Ohio and the senator fron
~ lNs, TWO. il j. said also one OF those who
i.-. aat ehe<red mel every other senator has
esH ~ this hoor SPEAK The most devose1 terms
.-~.- &teFsncs and attachment 10 the Union and
NJ 4. = t'ssoison as the greatest Of ealsnitiss