The daily union., 1854-02-23

ts Gorgeous display upon the golden sands OF CALIFORNIA;
But 70 further In that celebrated contest Mr. Dick
i0son and John Van Buren stood side by side They
west from Binghamtoa down TO Scranton They stood
they talked The same principles
And hsSe permit ms 10 remark while the gentleman is
20 nice in The defence OF individual character he might
have saved hnsef the odium incident to leaving task
70 appropriate 70 his genius and ability and invading the
territories OF sister State. and Iskng from the ranks Of
psvsie life an individual aud holding him 10 as the sub
iect Of universal eprehenson am not here to defend
John Van Buren, yet say he is respected In the pri-
vas and social walks OF life. and endeaed TO very
large majority OF the democrats OF the State of New York
and 10 comparison with those who traiuce and libel his
character be stands majestic the towering oak OF the
forest compared with the haw tree OF the woods,
This union, or this coalition II you please acqui-
ssoed N without murmur or complaint Tor four years
evsn the hsTds upon this floor thought ii all very well
during the ssc,ion OF 1852 They accepted nominations
coalition they indebted for seats upon this floor;
without il. they would have been permitted to "wase
ihsir trssrancs on the desert air. Of private e Why
not. then. dsnounce that union base coaltion The
foct %, cir, The discovery was not then made but in the
creation Of General Pierce's cabinet. il determined
BY them that the stone which the builders rejected
should become the head of the corner"
Yet, cir, notwithstanding the rebellion then determined
upon. % thoroughly were they imbued with the condi-
tons aQd principles Of that union, that they down
10 Washington, and recommended for the local appoint
ments in their respective districts, with special reference
70 division OF he Offices between the two late wings Of
The idsa OF ostrscising portion OF the democratic
parry now 20 loudly insisted upon and charged against
ne administration as contamination with iree-soilsIs
benign elects and the sau,ary obligations of that union
could not 70 soon be erased from their minds Ii
alter.thought
The gentleman from Virginia Mr. SmIrHl ntimated
that important bill, which originated in the other
wing q The Capitol was soon to be brought TO the sots
of New York a lest OF their democracy deny his
right 10 impose such test He may think OF individual
msmbags upon this floor "a he chooses. but submit
that Il y impertinent-yea, an nsult,o apply pro-
IN the upf his
The gentleman will hardly have the hardihood deny
that If be has right 10 apply tests TO me- in turn have
s e. 70 apply % nm a anS may
soft shss OF New York. If procrus,ean bed is erected
on this hoorit is possible that while OF them may
be found scanly in Others and himself possibly
among tho number. may be redundant and be under the
necessity OF being curtaed OF tina, which is excessive
No, Mr Chairman, II may be quite consistent with
Earopean dssposms. but is utterly foreign 10 the ge
mus Of Amsrcan Tepubcanism. 10 talk OF tests; the
only political tests OF this country are applied by the peo
pie 2 The rulers and nor BY The rulers 10 The people
The people never 6nd any difficulty in persuatng some
one 10 represent their interests administer their govern
ment; but representatives and executives do sometimes
eisn,y large ior their purposes But tell gentlemen if
thio Y BY any process sought TO be applied as fs you
will 6nd "eofts" no, only in New York, but they will
sown In Fenvigora,ed tallow ground Ay. sir, like the
fahed Ansus they will spring from the earth. and ],
ciil require more than the Powe, OF either branch Of
put them down. Guided by the gh, OF the inaugural
Of the President, as well by other indications oil his
administration prepared TO believe that those who
insise this bill 10 70 be made test OF democratic loyalty
and that we are 10 be osracsed or rewarded according
to OUT opposition TO- or support Of this MEASURE, gno-
rantly misundestand wltully msrepfesent the sent
menls of the President.
deem myself paying the head Of this nation the high
ess possible compliment, when say iha, neither his
derstanding his heart would permit him TO descend
IRON the high pOson 10 which he has been elevated by
the people OF this country, 10 mngle in the strife OF
piring and ambitious men nor would his high sense OF
hnnn = MAJ and M uevec I'VE fhcaf m In
uss. ii he could, the patronage and powell secured
through Pledges 10 the North and the South. that he ould
aeQuissce and maintain intact the repose OF the
try which followed The adoption OF The compromise
Of 1850, in brbng coercng the representatives OF
betrayed people into mean or criminal participation in
whose would disturb this country with
the earthquake throes OF nt-slavery agitation with.
out Z parallel into our history. l. 10 common with
Others, drew so bright auguy from the opening acts
OF the administration, that will not be derRuded OF H.
unless compelled by unmisakable acts TO confess
bsgullsd BY the empty words and souess forms of dem
0cratic psoEfess
The inaugural was the declaration OF democratic pro-
gressve principles and the koszta letter gave additional
GUARANTEES oil It's security, and made It's principles living
reality, imbodied in the hearts OF Two hemispheres
and smbalmed them in the archives OF American diplo
macy.
An administration coming into power under such favor
able auspices, standing upon the mpregnabe bases OF
the anoes.y .. Baltimore in 1884, gave bright and cheer
ing promise OF the continued reign OF that party and the
ascendant proxress OF those principles which bad extended
possessions from the Lake OF The Woods the north
the Rio del Norte the SOUTH and from the Missis
spp valley 10 the Pacific coast; which had n time pas,
erappled with the "monsy uonter of the land which, II
il did not threaten liberties, couupling our legs
aton and lessening the and capacity OF the people
for Independent se goveIumen and which has broken
the shackes that long eiiered commerce. and in good
tine 10 open our ports TO the reciprocal free trade oil
Tie world
And submit SIR, that neither the gentleman from New
York, nor the gentleman from Virginia, has night TO
invade the sanc,y OF party and disturb the peace and
harmony OF that organization which - the imbodmenl
Of great democratic principle.
Bot, Mr. Chairman and gentlemen OF tue committee,
disavowed in the outset intention TO discuss New
York politics; and having succeeded hope 10 the salts
faction OF this House. IN correcting the misapprehenson
OF The gentleman ftom Virginia, proceed 10 the discus
sion OF the Nebraska question.
The bill under consideration in the Senate IL one
oi startling nature, and struck this House with
great surprise, have doubt il did the naon The
people aroused from their quiet, and look about 10
psofOund asonlshment for the and the OF
this alarming procedure
We had Just recovered from one OF the mos, alarming
asiations f the gen emen that advocate hi.
their declarations al The ume) through
which oar country had passed IL convslsed The
entire nation, and the ghiful and esounding cry OF
dissolution OF this happy Union, this glorious conieder
aey bound together by many ties OF fragrant and bliss
fol Fecosct,ons raised from that quarter so
loud in favor Of the presen, measure.
So recent that feari6, conflict that can now
almost hear the clear clarion notes OF the lamenied Clay
uttered in phyacal weakness, but in mental strength,
rallyhg h counssymen and their representatives 10 the
rescus Of shss republican sirucue,hs grand consiela
tion, 20 beautifully attractive IN all its features
The efforts Of Clay, Cass. Calhoun and Webster calm
ed the troubled elements OF the times and. aided by
large majority OF the both from the North
A. fax- -fuxs ~