The daily union., 1852-08-29

sour, and Arkansas rivers. .f
Now, Mr. President. will not detain the Senate much
oDgeri bu must advert 10 that important historical doc
ument the Chicago letter, We have here be-
lore ns-l again hold them IN my hand-two bills one oil
whch voled for IN 1916, and the other in ls47 The
oenae VIII Teeoee that Tor more than five years occu.
pied position IN the cabinet OF Geasra Jackson and am
responsible so lar as respects myself Tor every estimate
ior internal Improvement which was sent Congress
And allow me 10 say that the doctrine laid down by Gene
raj Jackson was the doctrine held by Jefferson and Mad
son ana Monroe IN reference 10 this subject and pre-
eseiY The doctrine TO which adhered then, and VIII ch
adhere al this day General Jackson advanced no SEN
lment except one. so far recollee in his messages
while was in his cabinet, which did not meet with my
iaii concurrence differed from him great point
OF national policy; but differed from him openly and 10
himself and the world but such the native magma
nmlty OF his mind that do believe my opposition ever
weakened his personal regard towards n the slightest
degree was opposed 10 the removal of the deposites
from The Bank OF the United States but subsequent
nave shown that he right. and that wrong. The
conduct OF the bankts profuse expenditure its prodga
oahs ana It's shameless bankup,cya proved that the
money OF the government not safe in lis custody ;
and experience sealed with its appreciation General jack
soh,s course. Well, under these circumstances of my
pubic lie in relation to this whole matter, up the
declaration OF the Baltimore Convention. asserting that
the democracy was opposed 10 general system Of inter-
nal improvements including therein roads and canals, and
harbors and rivers. | assened to that platforms and
mean 10 continue my adherence 10 il as long live
When The Chicago convention was proposed TO be held
was asked in very few words TO go there, and that
all was asked; and answered IN words equally few
that | could not 20. and that all | answered.
And | declined TO go for two reasous-lst, because
considered such assemblages for mere local purposes
rather worse than useless and point out the
fire. advantage which has resulted from that renowned
convocalion. And, I'd, was satisfied them and still
more satisfied now, that i was got up for the purpose OF
inarng Mr. Polk, and through him the democratic party
WE'LL what followed! Why, every good whg journal,
and almost every good whg man, from Maine the other
extremity OF the Union, actually believed had attempted
TO deny or change the positions had openly taken
upon this whole subject. though the record was before
the country and the facts could neither be contradiced
nor concealed.
But sir, must say, though say it with both mortf
cation and regret that there is wonderful proneness
ior abuse and slander IN our country during all our po
l zeal contests No man can be nominated for high
ohce and especially for the highest Office but The walls
Of caumny must be poured out upon him, without the
slightest reference TO his life, his previous services or
true character His history s scutinized from his BIRTH
not to discover his good qualities and bis claims TO public
consideration, but 10 find some subject for attack or ms
He s without the slightest scruple and
without the remoles charged with crimes that
Engand would send him TO Botany Bay, and in France
The gseys, and which, in every country IN The world,
should consgn him to perpetual namy And that we are
not improving is evident from what passing around u.s.
we are al The commencement OF presidential campaign
and we begin with charging Gen. Pierce, the candidate
Of the democratic party, with being coward and know
what else and Gen Scott the candidate OF the wbg
party, with being inbecile and dshonorable man
And slr, these charges are repeated gravely, and be-
lieved firmly over large extent of our country.
u lanenable, and TO spectator IN Europe inter
esed IN the example Of institutions, il must be de-
plorable. In the Old World il must though no
man properly qualified TO be candidate for the
chief magislracy OF this mighty country unless he is
part nor lot IN any such warfare. have no appetite
Tor such vicious food For myself repudale and re-
)ec Il believe that Gen. Scott is an honorable and
patriotic citizen, and that he has written his and
his deeds on OF the brightest pages OF bis counys
history and not breath OF calumny from shall ever
wther single leaf of the laurel that encirces his brow
HIS wreath was fairly won. and will be pre-
vent from being fairly have enjoyed his person.
al tnendshp for long OF years, and do not mean
At this day by any calumny TO prove myself unworthy
Of il. not in favor OF his election the presidency;
everybody knows that General Pierce my choice. He
IS high and honorable man, and, il elected, he is
sure TO be, have not the slightest doubt but he will
conduct the affairs of the nation with honor 10 himself
and with advantage 10 the country As between General
Pierce and General Scott there great questions of po
tcal siih involved know that General Pierce would
ibe government on principles which ap.
prove, while General Scott would administer II prin-
cpes which do not approve and that IS reason enough
lor prefer:ing The one, and rejecting the other. If
did not consider do, General Plerces qualifications
superior 10 those OF bis competitor. mean 90 through
the campaign without saying single word against
the character OF the candidate OF the whig party III
the Psamists term OF human life, three score years
aud ten, brings many Ills with it, Il brings at least one
advantage and that is, the power and the duty OF
hoiing an Independent opinion without regard TO lis
consequences.
Il speak perhaps with the more warmth on this sub
lec because have had some experience, and believe
that IN the whole catalogue Of human enormes you can
scarcely lind single CRIME that not charged TO me
N l5is, except perhaps, the murder OF my wife and
children; and n Providence in lis wrath, bad taken
them from me- verify believe that should have been
charged with their murder; and have Just little
doubt that large portion OF the whig party would have
believed the story Sir, bore it well think quite
man bear such charges with
total Indifference; Why, If Zeno, the founder of the
Soics, here II would try his patience be subject
10 such aspersions think, il had gone through some
portions OF this country n that year, many good whig
would have peeped out from some safe covert seeking
discover my horns and hoofs firm in the conviction that
If the archdend himself stood pretty high
n Es.
me refer, for momen TO what said this floor BY
the lamened statesman OF Kentucky, [Mr. Clay mot
the statesman OF Kentucky merely, but OF county
he whose mortal remains recently followed 10 their last
sad resting places and here wall say, and say IL with
pride, that during the whole OF that mournu PROCESSION,
which began al Washington and ended at the tomb in
Lexington, there was something redeeming and conso
ling IN the feelings everywhere manifested that sad
occasion Wherever the house with its amented
tenant passed, the voice OF party hushed, and the
oAy strife seemed to be who should render the most
honor 10 the memory OF patriot and statesman who had
gone TO his las, home full OF days and OF honors.
Well, sr, N this very hall that Tevered senator claimed
on occasion to have been the best abused man in
the whole country; but think the Senate will ecollect,
he withdrew his words acknowledging my precedence,
contenting himself with the second place and think
this scguescenee IS honor enough for modest man. IL
said-i suppose by way OF administering a modicum
OF comfort 10 the disessedthat calumpy does injury
because says the old moral saw, Truth is mighty, and
will prevail" II may be so, II truth is industrious and
persevefng enough 10 work on for ages. But II is
earliest penod whilst fasebood lis great enemy, travels
with the speed of the electric telegraph Long after the
generation OF those who the victims, It's abettors,
shal have gone dowa TO the tomb, truth may be able TO