Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-05-09

'h-i WI hNt'Vl one Woulu huucFC 10 the
constitution, aud If It's provisions be violated
to her injury, then she would calmly but
resoluley, withdraw from the compact and
obligations, which she is expected scrupu-
lousy to fulfill, and from all the benefits of
which she is ANONYMOUSLY rcpulsed llo
conicndcd that the crusade against slavery
on the part Of the North was merely astrup-
gle Tor power. They had been 80 persist.
emily mlslcd by perversion Of the truth as To
induce them almost To hate the southern
white man, and love the black in preference.
In condemning the American party, be re-
marked that it was now powerles5 for aught
bur mischief, and to help the Republicans.
The contest being narrowed down between
the latter and the Democracy, the Whp
party being extinct. lie declared II to be
his purpose to Join the Democratic party.
and use his utmost Efforts to insure lis suc-
cess. following the example OF better and
ADLER men than himself lie predicted that
ia the triumph Of the Democratic party the
constitution would be secured good feeling
restored intolerance rebuked, the equality of
the States maintained, the corner stone Of
the government fabric preserved intact. and
peace and happiness smile upon the land.
Mr. Clss compimcnicd Mr.. BenBmin,
lIlM NiAN NIlN NNllNIIIifllAr l' AAN I7A NIINI=
ed ought 20 find a response in every patriotic
heart Ills object in rising was 10 say that
his friend from Missouri, Mr.. Brown. had as
sailed squatter overcignty, his old friend,
laughter and several Of Browns scattering
weapons had hit him ,laughier This squat
TER sovereignty he called the right 10 self
government II was dear ta our fathers of
70, and dear 20 their descendants Of So lie
g.. al.
tations cast 1pon H. aud asked the favor of
the floor on Thursday next for that purpose.
Cries" Agteed--agreed.'
Mr. Seward. IN reply to that portion Of
Mr. Bouiamin's remarks which respected
himself sand the gentleman might have de-
fined bis own partisan history aud future
course, without b7ncing him before tho
Senate end the country Seven years ogu,
when he entered the Senate being awato
that every word be- said here was recorded
at heavy expense, he had announced that
on no occasion aud uuder no circumstances
should any member draw from him states
ment or word by which, independently of
the measures be maintained or defended, lt
could Doe known whether he was Wing,
Democrat or Abouonlst. or that boz belong
ed 90 one party or another He thought It
undlgudcd thus 20 elevate party and give il
place 90 the history of The Scnlte. lie
bad not risen 10 assign The objects or pur-
poscs of bus public actons-thry explain
themselves; f they do not, be was willing
TO rest under all the reDro1cbes which ,,s-
teriiy might cast ON him.
Mr. Hale. allndmr 10 Whist he said were
grossly personal a'ncks on hitn. 900 Mr.
Claws recent sDao,b remarked ,b,t bo b,d
but one word 20 submit hi reoly-thot il Viii
f,ts s9ruribiu, b..,l,s r,.I,.,,if,, a., rsl..,,
irb.ci-.ty from coniomrt
Mr.. CLAW. I.o-,p.,,r', n, lis foot c,.,tIv
.xr'tcb i,ty M. s.,,,..-,s ,n.i., ~.
.r,prb ne I ,,od5,,,, b,s b,soo,ss H. ,.,,
.h,r as-,t mn rgbts mr. tb,se' NJ ms cam.
.tl,por,s and s1,-p h. ,"s,,,'.,t,,,, by
-sulsng behind the plea of non -combotaucy.
lf Doc were animated By those heroic feelings
which he Processes. be- would no: come upon
ihs door, and. under The protection of iis
rules. seek immunity for bis ip.nlepca
snow hc pleased with this attention There
are those of bus class, who, Ike the London
attorney 90 the play. are ambitious Of kick.
( Seusluon.l Mr.. Clay concluded by re-
merkin1 that be had nothing more 90 soy to
Chat Senator having twice declined his ac-
quaumnce. lie asked pardon Of the Senate
who soils The Garnet mon which he tre,d.
Mr. Hale replied that be bad never SOUGHT
an introduction to Mr. Clay but once, and
that was on professional business, tor tho
benefit of citizen Of Alabama
Mr.. Clay reioiYed mat he d,d no. think his
reputation for yeracity would suffer by com
ponson w "a one who had repeatedly eaten
hIs own words.
Mr. Hale replied that, f be did eat his
own words, Doe would have more lpatable
meal than the Senator from Alabama. f he
should undertake 90 eat bic ,La0ghterl
Adjourned all Monday.
House.. The House was engaged on
prvte bhls during Tie dlv thirteen OF which
"ere passed.
MoNpAY Nav >.
senate Mr. purh presented Inc reso.
luton of the Ohio Legislature In favor Of
the admission OF Kansas with me T1onka
Constitutions
Mr. Blgard advocated the adopnop of bis
substitute ior he hill reported by the Naval
Committee. amenIaiory of the net &, nro.
mote Noe efficiency of the NAVY. The subj
sttuie proposes 90 restore 40 officers who
llvC been placed oH the reserve l-t. and in-
vasuglte by Courts of Inquiry. the csb1cfy
and iinesss of al those dropped vbe 40
desire.
Adjourned
HoUsE-rhe House passed the Senate
bill making an apn-opri,iion for tes,.n,,',
the channel over tbe 81 can n,ts Ni.ss
gan
The bin specially doGning tho o,io,,s ,,r
which the balance of tbo apnropr, ,fi,n for
the improvement of Savannah ryor sh,l he
expended. was n,sso3 by "a ,,,.;..,,,,
THE bin to giyo m, 81 Lo9is And lam
Mountain Railroad Go. the r,gb, ~ ,gag
through lands orcnn,ed hy w. t,e..,y
Barracks also passed.
Mr. Clingman asked leave to renor, the
following Jo,nt R,.oin,io, '''
Resolref-That for The better n,o,oc,;o,
of the persons and property of Amc,ic,n ~.
uzens, under she INV of nations atd os 40.
cured by existing treaty stinnl,ton- with
reference TO the tboroughfiras mr. lines or