The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-25
Mr.. CHASE
Institutions.

NJ. CHASE. Not over this subject, but over general
insfltutions $500
Mr.; MASON. sir, have read OF distinguished war
or o. ancient days who had shield covered with
bulls hides and studded with brass apprehend the sem
or from Ohio thinks he is protected in The course he is
pursuing here by such shield against The indignation OF
ncensed and injured coun,ry Sir this bill Il intended.
as measure Of peace and concaon and obtain that
as one OF the representatives, from the southern States
have been prepared eoncede great DEAL and we have
conceded great deal and while have been doing this
have witnessed, other gentlemen have witnessed, that
those who belong 10 the class which the senator represents
upon this hoorl mean the class of aboonists of
diares-have here from day doy with the coune-
nance OF those who with him. and endeayored by all
The means IN their power to the adoption of this
measure believe that If this bill passcs in the shape in
which II rs now before the Senate Will give peace the
country believe agitation will cease.
or, me senate and the country will bear witness that
hefe never came proposition from the South asking the
eslsaoh OF The country any form the subject of
savery1neyer The propositions which have heretofore
been made in Congress subject Of slavery have been
aggressive upon the South and fee say that,
coruing - my rccoileeon this the very first
which hns been brought before Congress- the intent and
peace and what do we find Thu, the from Ohio
ana lhose with whom he acts, but destroying and
defeating = why Because they find that il the bill passes
thef vocation VIII be gone the last plank the shipwreck
OF iheir political fortunes will be taken from hc and they
w expire as they deserve expire. bowling like fends
which protects them
Sir, there are some provisions in the bill which, as
southern man, should be glad altered II does not
S'e 70 uc ooutn ill mat l. Others who think
Deieve she ~ entitled to- but here upon the
mon altar OF our country and bgree it. Our honor is
saved Nothing is saved but honor and yet we agree
TO ~ and we arc prepe red for 90 home to our
people snd say, we frateze with the North; she
has come forward voluntarily with the olive branch of
peace and we have accepted at her hands. But THAT do
we md! Why, thai the class Of whom the senator
rePrescntsbecvng, doubtless will that will consign
all of heml will not say obloquy, because would not
e courteous to say but 70 silence and render mpotent
forever after their efforts disturb the peace of the country
and Keep up dscord between the portions of the Union
are endeavorng by every in their power reknde
the flame of az atIon.,
Sir say again, there are provisions in the bill which
should be glad amended; but have yielded them
and those with whom Tact have also yielded them. be-
eve this bill will bring the first time for thirty years. the
North and South aternizc oge,her--to receive each
other as brothers in country should receive each
other We have been invited by gentlemen from the North
TO come up and oct with lhemfor what For the pur-
pose OF quoting forever all dssenons upon the subject Of
slavery for that win be the effect of the bill now before
u.s. beyonda doubt And il for that very that tho
senator from ONO and those who act with him oppose it.
submit TO the Senate whether should not,
ample Of the feeling of the Senate down his amend
mens as fast as they are offered without the respecaby
Mr.. WADE. Mr.. President, have sat here quietly to-
day, duriog the whole Of this debate but must say
few words now have heard remarks made here TO-DAY
in tone and that cannot submit to- much less
approve We are told in that cannot misundsr-
stand that we are to be voted down this subject without
proposing amendments this bill which he thought ought
to be made, and motives have been imputed to him which
never should be imputed 10 any Enthusiastically not any
nenber upon this floor The rules Of the Senate, ss un
tertand them, forbid the impuaton OF motives
tor and yet we have been assaed diciatorial
here as though man coming from the State of Ohio had
no particular rights this floor and that if proposition
emanates from him, 10 TO be voted down without consid-
grafton have not been used such dictaton and can
ferior il ' snsS " n. quietly in this Senate.
Mr.: BUTLER, I'm his seat.) You have historical
Mr.. WADE. have historical knowledge of many Of
them but 4 would not be very senatorial for me TO speak
what think Of sons them. Laughter But, sir we are The
OF Ohio and yet what have wc heard hcre
TRADE of abuse against my colleague. His motives have
been erragned from first last When he has made any
motion wheteyer he has been charged with acting from
lister noyes ard the from Virginia inmatcs that
he ought TO be consigned oboquy and ventures to predict
that he viii be consigned TO oblivion together with all the
rest Of US who act h him, 1t viii be enough 10 talk
of dat after reelection Of Wcdo not acknowl
edge the pieseienee ofonybody On this floor claim to
represent our constituency We have controversy with
any one here as TO that representation III we do not repre-
sent them properly, the controversy with them, and not
with the senator the Of the senator from
Virginia or Of the senator's from any other States Sir
treat with contempt any language OF dcnon, come from
what quarter IL may No senator has right TO rfsc IN
his place and utter the language that The from Vr
IN ugedn Such Of remark is unpleasant TO me,
because mpue sinister motives any consider
that have ght 10 do And when my colleague offers
amendment TO this bill which he thinks IL il his duty
Offer and which he believes accordance with the prevail
ing sentiments Of the people he resent to hear that
because ensEates hon him it not be considered, but
that quarteri Am to he h,rged VITA icing acused by
improper motives, When the iene from Virginia speaks
of my colleagues and those with whom he acsfor am
one that acts with him Sir, II will not do. shall treat
every member Of this body my equal but he had better
not claim any superiority for himself Ilnaghierl
Now, sir, what is the amendment which my colleague
has submitted believe its effect viii be to amend this BIN
70 make but Territory, whereas now proposes
TO make two And is il extraordinary that this great
wilderness should be divided into Terroriesi The
proposition to make TeroieS after-thought,
all know for at the last session, and at the
ment Of this session, the Committee Territories them
selves did not dream Of making such proposition. Why
has II been thus presented us Undoubtedly there Is
good the Of the committee though
have failed 10 any for constituting Territory
doubt whether there has been Territory created by
Congress at any time for small population there
Nebraska Territory; tho whole Of which, according TO
treaties, is occupied by Indian tribes and ought not TO
let in people who will disturb them
But if there cessy for Territory, what
cessy there for wo' Most assuredy the amendment ia
accordance with the expressed opinions of many of the
friends of the bill who, in their speeches, have distinctly
said that there necessity for the establishment Of
territorial government and certainly not for than
and yet because my colleague has offered amendment
strict accordance with ssch expression Of opinion the
from Virginia in his place, mpugna his
ves, and calls the Senate to down his amendment
and rample 1t under foot the time prophesyng
that The constituents Of my colleague will consgn him TO
oblivion Sir, such dication be applicable plants-
ton, but 4 is not becoming in the Senate Of the United
States.
Now, sir, have idea of going into this subject
night, but al other tms shall ask the indulgence Of