Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-24
Mr rnIler,s Po.ition. defined BY himself

Mr.. FULLER Of Pennsy lvana.--I am not in
the hnbit of being very much disturbed by whit
il said either for against me but. iBasmuch
as IL was indicated this morning by one of my
colleagues that my position Is misunderstood. |
desire 10 avail myself Of this opportunity. with
the indulgence Of the House. fully and frankly
tn declare il.
| II is mid thnt The difficulty which lies at the
| foundation of nh our troubles here il the
question IF slavery. ! desire to declare here
TINT am opposed to its present or future agi-
| iation. md for the reason that. in my humble
| Judgment possible good can result from II
that its discussion here must result. as it has al
| ways heretofore done, in evil and mischef-in
creating popular discomfort, individual distrus',
sectional allie nation and division. | desire TO
leave the question of slavery just where the Con-
sttution has left it, [applause with the people
who tolerate it, who determine, CONTROL and reg
uate it for Themselves. Renewed applause. |
will not mrddle or interfere with it. ] would
disturb no existing regulations. II it be an evil,
it is their evil if it be blessing. it is their bles
sing. make no aggressons upon the rights or
feelings of eny man or Of any section, nor will
submit to any invasion of mine. Applause.
With regard TO tn" past Legislation Of Con
gress there il no difference of opinion. | am
frank to say that supported the compromise
measures of 1850, and had held seat here
should have opposed the legislation of the last
Congress-; and for the very reason that am OPP
posed to any further agitation because such agi-
tation can do no good. nm wiling that the past
should bury its own dead desire to unite with
my fellow citizens every where in patriotic eff
fort 70 brig back this country to that state of
good feeling and social harmony which ex
isted. and which ought never to have been dis
turbed. believe there can be no doubt rs re-
gards my sentiments upon this subject If, how
ever there be any, am willing to stand up in
al, Al.
grand inquistor. Laughter and applause.
Mr.. Sherman. Would you be willing TO allow
The Institution Of slavery to obtain an advantage
or gain ascendency by reason of the repeal ofthe
Missouri compromise
Mr.. Fuller. | respectfully answer that I will
leave il to The people-to the people who tolerate
I. | say distinctly that if Kansas present her
self for admission. shall vote for her admission
without reference to that question. Loud up
plnuse.
Mr.. Sage. desire to know Of the gentleman
whether he is in favor Of or against restoration
# the Missouri compromise
Mr.. Fuller. assert that | do net seek TO dis
nrb that question. If the Missouri compromise
ould be restored should certainly be in favor
Il fits restoration: say will not disturb it,
Mr.. Sage. again put the question whether
he gentleman would vote for n restoration of the
is>onri compromise line whether he would
pp,se it
Mr.. Fuller, Whenever that or any other qaes
ION shall arise in this body shall vote accord
ag To my own convictions of duty. Applause.
Mr. Sage. The gentleman said tina, he held
im-elf ready to answer any question which
light be put TO him. | have put question to
i'm aud leave for the country to Judge of the
'rnnhness of his answer.
Mr.. Fuller. Tho gentleman is entirely at lib
.rty Ia put questions to me, but he must be con
rnt with what he gets in reply. Cries of good
nd "cull the roll"
IT. Trafton | wish to ask the gentleman ques-
ion which relates to the great doctrine of"squat-
sovereignty" us a!lusion has been made to it.
desire Ia ask the gentleman whether if Utah
hould seek admission into this Union with
constitution ,oleratin,; polygamy, he would vote
II her admission with p"lygamy! [Cries of
'enl the ROLL
Mr.. Told. desire to say, for myself and the
colleagues with whom have acted since the first
'ay of the meeting of this body, that we came
onward and voted for our colleague, Henry NJ.
fuller, under the impression and belief that he
was sound on the NeMaska question; and all that
| desire to say now is to put myself right before
ny constituents. Had known that my callea-
rue entertained the sentiments which he has II
'owed here to-day. my light hand should have
siihered before would have supported him.
Loud applause.
Tho House then proceeded to the sxty-six,h
'totn for Speaker.
Mr.. Walker, when his name was called, ex-
,ressed n wish, before casting his vote to ask of
he gentleman from Pennsylvania single qoes
ion, viz: Whether or not the gentleman from
'ennsyvanla would vote for the repeal of the
/ Nansas and Nebraska act. or, to employ the Ian
guage OF the gentleman from New York, (Mr.
Sage,) would he vote for the restoration of the
VI s'ouri compromise line
Mr.. Fuller. have already said that if had
hecn member of the last Congress should have
voted against the Territorial lcgi,latoin then On
acted; but am willing now to abide by the laws
us they are. and, resisting agitation. shah vote
against the restoration of the Missouri lime.
! Great applause.
And now fellow citizens, one moment mare OF
your indulgence. have been charged with be-
ing an obstacle in the way of the
organization of this House. My posi-.
ton. humble rs it is. has been magnird into
th, Importance lhpve never desired and do
not now expect an election. have never asked
for nor decline it; have given no pledges to oh
tani. Thankful, grateful indeed | am for the
expressions of confidence aud of kindness which
| have received. but 1 should be vastly more
pleased if til" -utfrages | have obtained should
be given fur IN aher and worthier man,
Mr.. Walker. Befo:e casting my vote | feel il
due to the gentleman from Pennsy vania to state
that my question was not the result of any
dlstrust feel to his views. Bat
when heard gentlemen who had been voting
with me- FOR him casting their suftragcs for differ
eat members of this House. upon the fanre. E!
presume, as they suppose. of my friend from
pennsylvania I" answer the question categorical
~ proponnded by the gentlemen from New York
lNir. Sa.c,) felt called upon 10 put the question
direct Ia him To which he has just re>p"nde,i. |
am eontent t. vote as | have heretofore done.
and IN casting that vote feel that am standing
by the Constitution and the laws of the land -