The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-23

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breve wLen applied captain and when applied TO
general. slaed IN my iormer remarks, that where an
individual - asssoed ,he performance Of duty ne y
associated with the performance OF the duty assigned
him. When we speak OF = captain, 10 whom do We
refer Why. to one who has command ~ o. so%Riny,
speak Of colonel, we speak OF one who has com.
mand Of regiment. and whose duty II !, 70 command
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hority and whose duty 1t is to exercise that author
lily. But the honorable senator has admitted that the
tinc,on thai can BE- bestowed Now, when We come to
speak of lieutenant general with what services 10 the
country, either military civil can we associate il more
than are connected with the office Of major general
II associate il with none ii II 10 divested Of any
association Of pre- eminent duty whatever. 90 We not a
once come to The contemplation Of something that IL
merely IDEAL mere e' ana sv contrary ,h 70 ns eo0saon
duty, merely mark Of distinction, point OF prs-emi
nence 20 far the recipient Ia concerned above his fell
low citizens! II 80 seems to me.
feel perfectly aware. however, that opposition TO this
resolution hopeless. believe il will pass this Senate
by large majority But had reflected upon this sub
was before u.s. thought OF il then. and have thong ht
Of II snce and am seriously convinced that il - vo-
laton of the constitution Suppose that at SONS future
day shall oulstrp this gallant chieftaln
at time when combined armies and combined nations
shall be arrayed against US, and about TO hur VI
from tho high pre-eminence we now enjoy Suppose
under some SHALL step J0r
ward and by his clothe himself win glory
il possible, than either Scott or Washington What
shall we do for him! The serious reflection will then
present itself whether the bestowing the title now pro-
posed not fatal step beyond the constitutions leading
TO endeavor 10 do something for this renowned
hero than has been done Tor any before him. II s in
this point OF view. il s in this light ha. J. for one, fear
the step proposed hope we shall never be driven
10 the necessity, the me for calling upon any
TO perform Tor us greater services than we have already
had performed. But should the necessity arise. what
dO for no flea nfl LENT nauf~U
will have been already bestowed, and must then find
some greater mark OF distinction. What shall il be- y
Mr.. MASON. had not intended TO take any part in
this debate, although might have been expected OF
representing as do in part the State having the honor
of having given birth to this gallant captain, upon whom
is intended 10 confer this distinction But as the sug
geson has been made by the honorable senator from
Wisconsin. MR. WALKER,l that there is something in
opposition to the constitution in thus comforting this bre
vet rank, beg leave of the Senate to say few words
think have been in the habit Of constituting the
slution and its powers strictly any senator upon
this floor, and it did not occur to me. did occur 10
those who have been honored BY breves that when
increased military rank by military name whether that
OF lieutenant any other, you thereby created
title OF any sort II was considered at best merely the
creating OF new military rank by military name.
The prohibition OF the constitution, apprehend, is
iecty Ineligible, and confined in its application 10 that
der or clause known well 10 the common law az any
other class In England, and also in all other parts OF
Europe, when you speak OF the nobility you speak OF
class just eecually separated from other classes
one is separated from another And the prohibition
in the constitution is against creating such titles and
such class of nobility. do not myself see, though
satisfied of the sincerity OF the convictions of the
honorable senator from Wisconsin, that there is really
any ground for such constitutional objection against this
resolution.
do not intend to say-ndeed, do not say--anyhiag
that could add either the opinion OF the country OF
the world one cubic to the noble stature OF this gallant
general for his services in the Mexican war. Were
say that he has shed lustre upon and
upon our QNpnty, should merely repeat what has al
ready been Ead not only here, but elsewhere But there
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more strongly in the Of this gallant captain in
iotegn country than any that has yet been alluded TO-
mean the great moral example that he set TO the world
of conducting an invading army in foreign country
in the manner in which he conducted army in Mexi-
co. He carried with him devas'alion no ruin be
sacked villages he plundered no people. but cast
them his protection everywhere he went When he
took possession OF their capital he established police
law there which will impress itself upon the character Of
that nation through all coming time. So tar from per-
milling the least license in bis officers soldiers. or the
hangesoI Of his army the least violence towards any OF
the people OF the county his conduct in that respect
emneny exen pafy, and The name OF Scott IN Mexico
will be treasured up IN grateful remembrance by the
patriots OF that land, although he their conqueror
The grea, moral example he there TO the world will
usre upon bis than all his ieats Of
And II has been well said by the gallant senator from
Illinois Mr.. SHIELDs] that Gen Scott Alone OF all the
officers OF that gallant army has received recognition
OF his military services by any increase OF military rank
fee by brevet that once existed As to the inquiry
whether it will or will not carry with il any emolument,
do not know, neither shall inquire | hope il may !;
for that who commands the army OF his country and
who 10 obliged, OF necessity, from bis position to
slider himself the representative OF that army here and
abroad, has necessarily devolviDg upon him expenses
which be should have the TO discharge. should
be graed by the passage OF this resolution and hope il
will be The pleasure Of The Senate 10 pass it,
Mr. SHIELDS On the point of emoument | wish TO
say word II we were TO put this resolution in a
shape by which il could by any possibility oil ilse carry
any increased emolumen with it, we should ma ke this
breve different from all other breve,s that ,h. govern
has conferred II precisely upon the same foot
this resolution goes, he before, far pay ia
concerned II by The state OF bis command. choice OF
the President, he receives additional pay shall be very
much era,ihed.
lTo BIZ CONTINUED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House met at IL o'clock, m.