Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-19

those men, who have since been so busy in crush
ing out the democratic party Of New York.
high cabinet officer. il is said, was found, at
the last election In our State, throwing his weight
against us, one who had been recently engaged in
crushing ont the party in Massachusetts We
We're not surprised at that, for we knew that for
twenty-five years he had been doing nothing but
trying 10 crush out the democratic party through
out the country; and when he got an Office of in
huence and power, we were not surprised that he
turned his efforts against the - old guard of New
York. We were not amazed that that gentleman
who had been engaged in crushing out the demo-
cratic party all his life, should keep his hand in
by attempting TO crush out all that was efi of
the democracy in New York-the old guard
When they found these appointments made, il
was discovered that they were upon the point Of
being eaten up--of being exhausted--of being an.
t-natonalized-of being abolitonized by this fatal
coalition; and they became disheartened. I care
not for myself personally, whether gentlemen
from the south now repudiate the rank and file OF
the north, that stood by them during their darkest
hours. do not believe that the south ITSELF
in fact, does repulse u.s.
Mr.. BAYLY, Of Virginia. We do not
Mr.. CUTTING love the gallant people Of
the south, and have every reason 10 love them
My nearest and closest connections are with them
My children look 10 their relatives there as being
near and closely allied 10 them in blood as their
relatives by their fathers side are in The north;
and therefore love the south too well not TO hope
are and will be with us, and that they will recog-
nize those as their friends who were such when
they stood in need OF friends. Ispeak for myself
and those who associate with me, in saying that
nothing you can do at the south can alter the set
tied principles that we entertain in regard to the
rights ofihe States; and when the conflict comes
which may put in hazard those rights, you will
find that the "hards " will be where they have al.
ways been. will venture another prediction
that there will be no questions then asked as TO
"who the 'hards are" and there will be no refer
ence TO works of fiction for the purpose Of casting
sarcasm upon the reliable, the sound. steadfast,
and honest friends Of the equal rights of the
States.
In an evil hour the coalition I have alluded to
was formed. What coalition formed like il ever
stood? You have many examples in history, and
among them you will remember that Of Fox and
Lord North the Minister Of George H., men Of
opposite principes-the one the enemy, and the
other the friend Of his country-brought their
party together into coalition how long did il
stand? Of what good was it capable and what
did It doa Nothing but TO destroy the reputation
and blemish the character of one of the noblest
statesmen that Great Britain ever produced. CO.
alitions are always corrupt. They stand upon no
principle except that which is derogatory to hui
man nature The principle Of coalition is, to take
men ofopposite principles and views and 10 band
them together-ike Swiss hired for the occasion
for the purpose Of carrying given campaign with
the hope Of plumber and reward stimulating them
TO united exertion.
This administration is coalition, and you can
make nothing else Of it. When see coalition
formed between Buffalo free sellers and men Of
opposite principles; when find men who have
been the constant enemies Of the democratic
party taken and elevated TO places in the govern
ment, can call it anything less than a clear and
palpable coalition OF opposite extremes, and ce-
mented by nothing but the hope Of present re-
ward, and the absurd hope that they can form of
this coalition an administration party-a Pierce
party--to re-nominate the present executive, and
to keep him and his friends in Office?
That seems to be the notion. II seems to be
the idea that this coalition, which has thus sue
cecded, can succeed in crushing out forever all OPP
position to their designs that by getting friends
into power they can succeed in creating party
by which they can re-nominate the present incum-
bent, carry the next Presidential election, and re-
lain in Office all the incumbents, high and low
Let me say to them that there never was a time,
unless 1t was the result of an accident, when
question was presented with which the admins
ration was identified and upon which the views
and feelings Of the people were greatly enlisted,
when such scheme succeeded. This occasion
will not in my opinion, be an exception 10 that
rule.
! have been led into these prolonged observa-
ions, without having had the least idea of ad-
PRESSING this committee upon the present occa-
non and It was only because the gentleman from
alabama, tMr SMITH for whom ! entertain a
\ W.
hough standing alone, had the manliness and in.
dependence to announce his opinion in reference
o the koszta case; ] say il was only when that
gentleman, who had thus gained my esteem,
asked question, that /, believing his motives to
De good and that he desired, in good faith the in
for which he asked, have volunteered
hese observations. ta
But believe have already exhausted the pa
Hence of the committee, and will therefore close
With the request that what have said shall not
be considered by the House as consumption Of
he time Of the gentleman from Alabama but as
'ort OF interlocutory proceeding.
Mr. SMITH, Of Alabama The debate which
commenced rather playfuly has taken so serious
turn that it becomes me 10 reply to some extent
Q the remarks Of the gentleman from New York, |
Mr.. CUTTING.l Now, sir when asked the gen.
4, from New York, over the way, [Mr.
Ash feline the difference between lizards
md asofts," sincerely desired that his reply
should go out with his speech for the information
'fthe country; and / am glad that the honorable
gentleman from New York nearest to me [Mr. |
JUrTINGl has taken SO much pains as TO make this
esponse, because believe that the country really
lesires the information. The question is, whether
he country will take il as the gentleman has
yiven it. MN n
Now, / understood the gentleman, in the begin |
ing OF his remarks to admit that he entered into |
he coalition by which General Pierce was elected
President Of the United States.
Mr.. CUTTING, Gnterrupting) opposed il. I |
cit the convention. did all that any one posi- |
'ly could do 10 prevent it. When It was formed. |
when i was under way, Isaid, "try the experiment
honestly and fairly y and gave il an honest sup
'ort until the party broke; and them when il |
roke fell back, where would go naturally with |
ny old friends. Was it TO be supposed that when |
he party broke i should fall in with those whom
had all along been opposing 10 the best of my
bility3 est et.e's f.5 ,'at5 I -FI
Mr.. SMITH, lresuming.) The question may |
rise Who broke the partyp and il may be |
cry important question. The gentleman admits
hat he chung to the coalition which he now de-
ounces; but he says that when the party broke,
q deserted that coalition. Now, the question is,
Who broke the partys
Mr.. CUTTING. That is question which / I
will answer when get an opportunity.
Mr.. SMITH. This brings me seriously TO con-
ider the state of New York democratic politics.
Q to speak, now, and for the last twenty years.
he gentleman dwell long and seriously upon the
uestion Of spoils. Now, you must well know.
II. that when the leaders Of the democratic party
! New York go into coalitions, form combinations,
nd determine TO carry the State, they always do
!; they have never failed yet to do il.
MIR. CHURCHWELL, Gntcrrupting) Will the
entleman from Alabama give way for motion
nat the committee do now rise!
Mr.. SMITH. will yield the floor for that pur.
ose. ' " |