The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-03-07

from generaies 70 partculars-that having swept The
whole OF IN mass, they would take on tnell hssa'
ssIailm, and they accordingly began WIN Seheia put
ler, OF Kentucky The February number Of has Review
contains grossly personal and abusive aucie against
General Butler by name and against e ice. u iae can
didates coyerlly and even impeaches General Buffers
democracy, though he was endorsed by Inc whole party
in 1913, and has been consistent democrat since be;
fore The conductors OF the Review born | will
moi descend 10 the details OF that articles and them
seriaiin. II is full OF gross misrepresentation do
now appear specially behalf of any one OF the distin
guished members OF the democratic pary but say that
the party should be warned that influence has sprung
up in their midst, under the operation OF which peri
odica supposed TO represent The interests OF the whole
party, has been converted into partisan sheet,
and, under Its present conductors is attempting pro-
mote particular interests by traducng the most honored
names IN our party make this statement that the party
may understand how much confidence is 10 be placed in
that Review.
Let say word upon this question OF progress
lproiess TO be friend OF rational progress but want
no wild and visionary progress that would sweep away
all the immortal principles OF forefathes, hunt up
some imaginary genius, place him on new policy give
him sYoung America" for fucrum, and let him turn
the world upside down That is mol The progress want
want TO progress in the line OF the principles OF our
fathers; want steady and rational advancement be-
You'd the limits OF the federal constitution But am
afraid that such progress is talked about would
carry us clear away from that sacIed instrument want
10 progress by amelloatng the condition OF the people
by fair just and equal laws, and by simplicity frugai-
ty and justice marking the operations OF the federal
ernmen Above all, hope to see the democratic party
adhere with imnoyeable fidelity TO the ancient and dis.
tingushing landmarks OF srolcy These my opn-
ions on progress and think the sooner we canvass
and winnow, and silt away opposite opinions the
MIR. Chairman, am here TO make charges; l
am here TO make ASSAULTS but i am here to say, in
spirit of friendship and waIning--no in behalf Of a,
b, or c. but in behalf of nineteen wcntieihs Of the
democratic parly--to those who make these assaults,
Gentlemen. this thing must stop.
Now, let me give brief history of this matter. There
gentleman, able. fall OF talent, full OF activity
particular partisan and iriendas he had right TO be-
Of particular gentleman mentioned in connection with
lucky upon political pilgrimage last fall the object OF
which was, suppose, to drive General Butler from his
own soil-to dishonor him at home-by fastening upon
him corrupt political intrigue; but meeting there
the same fate befell those who went to drive the
McGregor from his native heath. he came back and
bought up the Democratic Review for political partisan
paper for the campaign and, with no names at the mast
head, that Review is now pursuing course as fatal TO
the democratic party as it is false and unfair.
Mr. Chairman, every man, whether he be wing
or democrat, has right TO be candidate for
every ofce-that being of the elements of freedom
IN this countryand ought to be blamed Tor the
misconduct OF his friends unless he connived al it, The
individuals assailed in this paper either coveriy or by
NAME are Cass Buchanan, Butler, Houslon--in TACT all
the candidates. except the distinguished senator from
Illinois, mr. Douslas,l who seems to be particular
favorte
Mr. RICHARDSON, (inierrup,ing wish to say,
with the remarks which have been made by
The gentleman from Kentucky, that, SO far Judge
Douglas concerned he has no interest in, and
troll over the Democratic Review He ia not RESPONSE
Bile for anything that has appeared in lis columns, or that
may appear. unless il be over his own signature.
know that Judge Douglas deprecates the assaults thai
are made by democratic papers upon democratic His
object, his desire, his WISH is, that may have bamo
ny, peace, and odwil among The entire party He be-
leves as do that the perpeiuiiy of institutions de-
ponds upon the success of the democratic party BY d.
vision, we cannot promote that success.
MIR. BRECKENRIDGE. Mr.. Chairman ! am very
much grafed to hear that general statement But for the
purpose OF enabling the gentleman from Illinois TO remove
The i'll feeling which has undoubtedly been produced by
the appearance OF these attacks, will ask him question
which will enable him 10 place Judge Douglas upon
a Ia
known that some gentlemen members OF Congress- long
after the leader in the January number OF The Democratic
Review had been printed and misunderstanding, IN Ian
guage and style known TO you all, the gentlemen whom
/ have enumeraed--sgned paper recommending. and
cordially recommending, that periodical to the democracy
OF the country and many copies were sent out for dis
button Among Others Judge Douglas signed that paper
ask the gentleman from Illinois If he is able to state
whether il was signed by Judge Douglas before after
the leading article oil the January number printed and
circulated
Mr.. RICHARDSON. 1t was signed previous TO the
appearance OF The January number, and not after IT.
will state, for the information OF the gentleman. that SO
far Judge Douglas is concerned in this matter, he
knew nothing of the January number until he saw It IN
print. Mr.. Peck, from Vermont formerly a distinguish
ed member OF this House, told me that violent attack
upon General Butler would appear in the February num-
ber Judge Douglas did all be could to prevent that
sau-his object being. as 1t is now, and trust ever will
MIR. cARTTER. Viii the gentleman sGH from Kentucky
permit B 81 Z XII Hn short one for my time
Mr.. CARTIER | ask the gentleman ii are TO
understand him that the principles OF progress advocated
in the Democratic Review reflection the gentle
men he has named
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE. / did not suppose that the
gentleman from Ohio would omit favorable opportunity
TO wiring himself into the debate, and say something
which might go upon The record. Much laugbter1 III
am unable really to see the point OF his inquiry
Mr.. CARTIER. | should be very happy il the gen.
ueman would answer my question
MIR. BRECKENRIDGE. Any progression which sneers
at the principles OF the revolutionary age OF this country
as the musy notions oil by-gone tune. and which repu-
dates all blood except young blood" and all ideas
cep "young IDEAS" do consider reflection, not only
upon the gentlemen have named, but also upon all the
could be gratfed would not be long before our dis
tncve principles, and the constitution with Them would
be lost beneath flood OF novelties nor before The cant
and slang OF Death TO the fogies which even now the
political loafers the streets repeat with parrot-ka
facility, would be substituted for the honored ralyinr
cries of the democracy.
Now, Mr.. Chairman, / have but two or three minutes
Of my time remaining, and will only make single adj
ditona remark. We have heard the statements OF the
that used such language two months ago, when certain
gentlemen TO and said The proof is positive
that General Butler is engaged in corrupt coalition with
the free.soi party. Wbyl Because they are for him
because he was on steamboat the Ohio river with
Mr.. Blair; because his associations speak for him. and
he must be measured by them. have INDICATED him,
and thatis past will apply this rule others, be
cause at that time pronounced IL unjus, and unfair !;
butt appIed, see how II would cut This rule may cut
IN three or four directions between now and the first
week in June Again, say, let us be lust let us be
temptto promote individual interests by raducing others
III this continued will NO, oucraaJ ,ra