The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-25

fered to this gentleman whose name has not been
toned but who has been sufficiently indicated 10 US 10 be
recognised by all. wish, rs a senator OF the United
States, TO say distinctly upon this oor II II will have any
influence abroad that 1 satisfied that all conduct OF
this KIND has proceeded from an irresponsible multitude
and has not the sanction OF the public or even popular
opinion OF the American people. These are, however
exhibitions offensive not only TO national comfy and
hospitality but dlsgraeeiu 10 the spirit OF The age they
offend the very spirit OF that religion which Is taught
both by the Catholic and Protestant and are contrary TO
the spirit OF that category popounded IN the sacred vol
ume, "poh our law Judge any man before II hear nm
lion anything OF this kind an glad to hear this con-
duct condemned by so high authority as that OF my
friends who have spoken upon this question | join
heartily with them in eondemning these dsgaceful deeds
of insult offered TO this gentleman by persons in Balti-
more, Cincinnati, and New York
Mr. DAWSON. IL is merely for the expression OF in
diydual opinion that rise This lime. have noticed
in the public papers accounts OF The treatment which this
individual has received throughout several States OF this
Union and have endeavored TO ascertain the principle
which gave birth TO The feeling which led 10 such treat
.nent, aud IT has been difficult for to do is
said now by the honorable senator from Michigan Mr..
CAss that this gentleman is the representative OF the
Papal States, and he is distinguished and worthy
Now, not whether he be the representative OF the
religion OF his country, comes here in The character
OF political representative OF his country, his way
to Rio, the which place he is SAID be
credited The national hospitality OF this country has
been stabbed and violated distinguished stranger has
baen most unkindy and inhospitably treated 1t seems
if the laws OF the land in certain sections OF the coun
try TO be overun by violence, and, may be per-
mited to say, Individual combinations allowed to defeat
them. And, strange to tell these combinations and con-
spiIacies against the law punished nowhere. The
liberty oil the country IL becoming great that
rise up in thousands, and women too. united with them
and put down the existing institutions OF the land and
cover and drive of The who may come before them
support and uphold those nstnlious aud be IN any
way obnoxious 10 their passions. Now, what is the
OF all ths Ii is the failure To enforce the constr
tuition and laws OF the country the failure upon the part
of The people TO keep III being that subordnaon 10 law
which every country must require and exact before its
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the civilized world the hospitality OF the American
people, aud the American character is injured by this
course OF conduct.
But take this occasion 10 say the world, that when
come Ia strip all this of the covering that may be
thrown it, il is mol The American people who have
been guilty OF this violation OF law and hospitality is
not the citizen OF The United States who has per
pealed this outrage upon innocent and quiet sran-
ger In every instance. il the newspapers tell the truth,
this has been the work OF the foreign influence of this
country which has attempted 10 bring into degradation
the constitution and laws OF the land. But country
must be injured in lis character abroad tor fear OF incur
ring the dspeasure of the foreign population of the Uni
ted States which feared either for political other
considerations 1t is Time, however. 10 tell the truth and
10 yield further to this kind OF influence Why sir,
take it from Cincinnati around TO Baltimore and you will
not hear, have not heard, of the OF Amer
can. one native born citizen OF The country OF any char
acer standing IN society, who has been IN any way
connected with these transactions Why, then, should
gentlemen be so mid or so fearful oil expressing their
opinions, not to say that this is not American feeling
American hospitality, but violation OF American hos
H.,
one will hesitate 10 brave the consequences pol,
ica otherwise, OF denouncing such conduct neon
sisen with the character OF our country, with the true
character OF our hospitality And ieel II is oblga
lion upon every senator upon this floor his
State from this thing well calculated 10 damage her
| reputation, ,
have passed through the State that have the honor in
part 10 represent without single ndgnity being offered
TO him; or il bad been attempted by any part or portion
OF people, the good feeling and bosptabe feeling OF
that Stale would have crushed III Instantly.
Mr.. BADGER And SO IN all the southern States.
Mr.. DAWSON. Yes, sir, 1 can say, suggested By
my friend me- aud so IN all the southern Staes"
Now why is il that these things occur' II is because
they not properly attended, to. All sorts OF isms
and all sorts OF feelings are combining themselves to-
geher, not 10 subordnaion 10 law, but in subordnaon
to feeling and prejudice They spti0ging up every
where, and bringing social disorder and discomfort and
maconent throughout every part OF the country. And
unless rmness shall characterize the representatives OF
the people in Congress- the Time will when people
will combine TO do as they please, and then nsufec
tonary movements OF every kind will be carried on
almost everywhere and anywhere. And how is II 10 be
avoided The honorable gentleman from Michigan calls
for information. aud ntmates that IN the event that il
shall be shon that the laws OF the country are INSULT
Gent put down this insubordinaton OF conduct,
will then amend the law. Why, sir there Is not State
in this Union, ii the laws enforced against these
persons who thus combine together and commit out
RACES, that would not be entirely capable, with It's
laws, TO put this thing down-no one OF them but what
has already laws sufficient. il they enforced But
sir, this is the trouble the results OF elections, and the
disposition carry the feelings OF certain class OF The
community with this or that politician parlyt is
that which leads 10 this yielding 10 this influence, which
is growing daily
/ did not however, when first arose. intend TO say
much as have SAID ! only 10 say, in
ormily TO the request OF The honorable senator from
Michigan that as a senator in Congress from the State
OF Georgia look upon these outrages with great regret
and beg leave 10 say, by way OF repetition, that they
could not have happened in the State tina, have the hon.
or IA part 10 represent
Mr. DOUGLAS | regret that the honorable gentle
man from Georgia [Mr. DAwsoSl should, In his con.
demnation OF this matter, say iha these things could not
IN particular State section OF the United States
have doubt that II could not be done with the
lion, APPRECIATION tolerance, OF any State in this
Union believe there is not right-mnded in this
country who does not feel humbed an American
citizen that such oil violence should have occurred
anywhere within the limits of country There
ainy can be bat one opinion one sentiment upon this
subject North South. East, West may be that the
greatest violence has occurred IN particular localities, aud
that tends TO fix deeper disgrace upon those particular
localities than upon the country al large Yet we all
participate In the disepue brought upon the country by
these acts. | apprehend II cannot be said that
on OF the country is entirely exempt entirely exclu
have occurred in the great West, which believe 10
be as loyal to the constitution and the laws any part
OF the United States. And regret 10 say too that Il has
occurred in the southern Staes, few miles from
this Capiol-lor Maryland. suppose, is considered a
southern State. And therefore we cannot say that this
that section OF the country entirely exempt from this
thing nor am willing 10 have II inferred that the
section the other acquiesces in approves this con-
duct.
am al a loss al this tmenot expecting this question
to come up-to say what we ought 10 do. But believe
hazard nothing IN saying that there is not in this
body who does not regret and feel indignant that these
things should occur and bring disgrace upon our coun
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