The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-19
Mr.. BUTIEFs Speech N REPLY 70 Mr.. sum,

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Il is not necessary for TO commend to the attention Of
our readers the eloquent speech of Senator Butler which
occupies most Of space to-day The reputation Of
Mr. Butler as iurist statesman and orator, in
nerlon with hs circumstances under which speech
made, gives to Il peculiar interest and win command for
1t universal perusa We are sure that with all unbiased
minds II win be regarded not only as triumphant reply
70 Mr. sumner but as reply characterized by much
moderation and dignity, and replee with sentiments
elevated and patriotic that it cannot fail exert sal
utary influence the present excited condition Of the pub
lie mind. writer in the Philadelphia Argus says with
entire correctness that the dignity temperaencss and
calmness which marked its tone stand in fine contrast
the maIgny which peryaded that which 1t
is reply
It may be that amidst the Juror which seems now to
hare possession of large portion Of the northern people
it is not possible that the eloquent discussion Of the free
dom of debate (Which regard prominent feature in
Mr. Buffers specify can bring the popular mind to just
appreciation Of the enormiy of the crime of which Mr..
Sumner was guilty in the abuse of his constitutional
privilege. But when dehroned reason shall have been
restored to s dominion, there win be reaction which
will overwhelm the calculating demagogues who have
made this affair tributary to their sectional schemes In
this conneon deem il inappropriate to quote the
sound and patriotic views expressed by Gene-2 Pierce
whom the act against dueng pending in the Senate
in 1885, After abiding to the objection that the act
would not be enforced, Gen. Pierce proceeded:
But Congress shall do its duty the law will not be vio
lated with impunity The power is here, and if properly
exerted may expect the most heartcheerng results Let
those privileges touching the freedom of debate secured
BY the constitution for the wisest purposes be saeredy
Observed and let man. directly indirectly
instrument Of their violation Nay il public senti
men upon this subject, is in unsound and unhealthy
state, let the work of reformation begin here Let check
its FIRST papabe indication that spirit which leads
rally, If inevitably, personal conflicts, if INDUCED
assemblies constituted like the houses Of Congress- We
here to deliberate to discuss when differ but
acerate the feelings of each other by and rude per-
sonates and let the individual who shall commit the first
violation Of your rules upon this subject be called
the bar of the House. and required apologize the spot
be punished by expulsion from the body would cheer
fully submit to this myself and will give my vote enforce
il upon Others This would unquesonaby be the most po-
tent not the only eectua remedy far Congress is
concerned and if it shall be adopted in single in
stance the influence of that will be the
remotes corner of this Union Will it be said your rules
be enforced by such penalties How do you
expect your penal laws be enforced by others
Have the persons who administer the awa nicer
justice and the proprietes Of life, rmness than
those who make them take gentlemen will hardly adj
init this. Sir there morbid and unhealthy state of pub
lie sentiment here upon this subject 1t not to be dis
gussd The conclusive evidence Of it has been fur
nished from time time, since have had the honor Of
either house. You know well what ia the conse-
quence, personalities directed to you, and you allow
then pass silence. personal attack leads necessarily
personal reply elimination recrimnaon and both to
that which deplore and desire to prevent"
''Mr. President, win detain the Senate longer.
rose merely to say give this my cheerful
support for the whole Unonr the South much for
the North and that when the representatives from my
tive State upon this noor shall need any special legislation
for their personal protectionwhen they shall TO de-