The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-08-05

dut and who we're beaten down BY The combined forces
Of know-nothingism and black repubcanism the sympA
thies OF the national men North and South, gather and
will long lift them 10 their places again. or accord 70
them honest fape beyond the gin OF power place
The places Of SIX Of them filled ~ democrats VINO
approve their vote for the Kansas act and three gains 9
the democracy constitute only fifteen returned 70 the
House of the -four who preferred principle TO position
How great the weakness and ingrattude OF men, VINO,
through party prejudice endeavorng to elevate % me
highest honor in the republic man who considers justice
10 the South boon from northern power and VINO 40
the worthy OF his section who voted 70
give that justice the authors OF connections for seaA
and ambitious objects r. One who contributed 80 much 70
defeat the original friends Of the Kansas act TO bring that
into dsrepue and now indicates return TO re-
strictve policy and who doubt not If elected Will use
all bis influence that end should not be placed IN power
the suage OF those who approve the principles OF ths
Kansas bill Much has been said sir in praise OF Mr. Fill
mores speeches made his ourneyngs from New YORK
to Buffalo. They contain some sentiments which most
heartily approve and portions breathe spirit some
what national and conservative.
But shall the South the national men OF the North as
sis in elevatng the highest ohcen the gilt OF the
people, who for ten years. member OF this body during
the prime Of his manhood and the maturity OF his powers
abored to fan the flame of sectional strife TO agate 10 ex
cite and 10 build fanatcal sectional party which has
threatened and still Threatens and may yet terminate IN
the dissolution Of the Unionf Shall we permit such one
ride into power upon the bosom OF the storm which he
| himself evoked ....e... .... ....#.
have no doubt that Mr. Fillmore loves the Union. He
loves it with that deep feeling and anxiety which one fell
ow-moral feels for another upon whom he has inflicted
fatal stab. He sympahzes with his suerngsi aye sir no
in the wide world feels 80 deep concern Tor the
wounded fellow than he who struck the blow. Mr. FILL
feels deep for the safety of the union and
because Of its dangerous condition which he labor
ed 80 long and assiduously to produce cannot here
and anayze that long list OF hostile votes which
during his service he gave but there one memorable oc
in bis history must allude to. On the 2lst
of December 1887 Scene occurred in the House OF he
which gave rise to debate characterized by
Mr. Benton the most angry and portentous which had
| ever taken place in Congress.
Ths the great session for the presentation OF abol-
Mr. benton. land led
by hundreds and signed by hundreds of thousands OF per-
sons On this day Mr.. Sade, an aboitionis presented
petition and proceeding with most iniammatory at
tack upon the South when he was repeatedly called to or
dpr and motion after motion made to adjourn to calm
the great excitement which had been aroused but could
be by the Chair because Mr. Sade persisted
ia keeping the floor until the excitement became SO great
that several Of the southern delegations left the hall lie
finally ruled gu. Of order but asked permission to
adjourn the House at this stage was very important and
"the opposition to it, says Mr. Benton "was one Of the
! worst features of that unhappy days work.
The southern membes who had retired to committee
ROOM returned with umaum in the form of the 2st
rule, which adopted by the House. and they again
took their seats The on this rule exceedingly
important and its passage senced agitation and angry
> Where was Mr. Fillmore during these dangerous and
trying mes2 The record says that he voted every time
with John Quincy Adams and Slade to keep up agitation
against the South. On the motion to adjourn which was
absolutely demanded to aay excitement on the adoption
of the 2lst rule granting leave to Mr. Sqae to proceed
his TRADE of abuse against the South Mr.. Filmores
by the side of dams and Slade and in similar
assocacu it will be found every vote which he gave
on the subject touvng slavery dur bis ten years con-
{ gressional career.
Let US now sir turn for while to the pleasant
task of considering the position and views OF friend to
the South and the Union Where do find Mr. Buchanan
standing during all those trying and perous times Sir
the record reports in all his votes touching the slavery
question: faithful adherence to the constitution and
liberal and comprehensive craftsmanship which challenges
the admiration of the whole country. With devotion
that tired not and consistency unparalleled he stood
firm and unwaveng and labored steadily to drive back
the dark tide of fanacism that threatened to deuge the
country in blood During the memorable period of De
cember, 1887, to which have just alluded when Mr. Fill
with the aboonsts, tanning the flames Of sec
Buchanan found the side of peace and good will
striving earnestly quench the flames and calm the raging
waters of faction. 1t then that Mr. Buchanan stood
up in his State and vindcated the rights OF bis
southern brethren against the assaults Of their enemies
He mpored them to their agitatons that it was
wrong and unconstitutional to interfere with the subject
of slavery and cautioned them they kept on in their
mad career and insisted the abolition Of slavery in the
District of Columbia and the presenting of abolition Pe-
tons they would in the end bring about dissolution OF
the Union.
justice and deaf to the persuasive voice of they
needed not the warning counsel of the patriot statesman
II believe, Mr. Chairman, settled maxim in Chancey
that man shall not be permitted to take advantage OF bis
own wrong. If Mr. Fillmore has been instrumental in
keeping alive this sectional excitement which has at last
brought the Union into peril ask shall he be al
lowed to reap advantage from the unfortunate condition OF
his country for which he is responsible and ride into the
highest Office Of honor upon the feelings of conservative
action which has been awakened and stimulated by the eo
quence Buchanan? Never sir gent
of countrymen will desert the standard Of him who
sbored at home who abored abroad who abored in this
House. who abored in the Senate who abored in the cab
met everywhere and at all times during his long public
life protect the rights of the South and the rights Of his
whole country, when invaded by enemies abroad and IA
naics at home
Now, sir desire TO say in co Inclusion few words in
reference to our foreign affairs my time is too short
to dwell upon the subject Mr. Buchanan heartily endorses
the platform adopted at Cincinnati In accordance with
its letter and spirit be will be governed and every proper
effort Of his administration will be made insure
tendency in the Gulf Of Mexico and maintain perma-
nent protection TO the great outlets through which
emped into Its waters the products raised the SOIL and
the commodities created by the industry Of the people OF
our western valleys and of the Union at large" Reso-
luton Of the democratic platform)
Is desirable that shall Il be legiti-
matey done acquire the island Of Cuba There both
military and commercial for the acquisition which
make it object Of the greatest importance The benefits
TO he derived the whole country Shall
permit the madness and folly of eeso policy to OBJ
struct great natonsl INTEREST,"
II Is true that few slaves win be brought into
the Union but then their condition will only be i'm
proved by the exchange Of masters but the further impo
taons from Africa under the operation Of the laws Of
i Congress would be prohibited The intercourse and
trade between the eastern and States con-
inue TO increase States multiply upon the Pacific
The vast productions OF the great valley of the Mss
sppi and those OF its tributaries admit unbounded
mentaton Now, when consider that Cuba is within
guushot Of the capes Of Florida and commands the
trance TO the Gulf whose waters this immense
must is speedy possession becomes national