New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-15
A COLD " SUCKER. "
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Csrrsspssssnes Of The N Y. Tribune
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1856.
The telegraph has already given you some idea Of
the speech of Mr. Morrison. the new Democratic
Member from Mr.. Trumbulls District, Illinois, and
slight idea of the effect it had upon the House.
The following colloquy between Mr.. Morrison and
his colleague (Mr. Norton) is too rich to let pass
The confessions Of the new -fedged Democrat are
not to be beaten by modern converts.
Mr. NoRToS-I wish to ask my colleague II, at the
time the Nebraska bill was passed, he approved, and
now approves, OF the repeal Of the Missouri restriction
Mr.. MoRRIsoN-I can answer my colleague very
easily At the time of the passage Of the Nebraska
bill, was Wing had been taught as a Wing as
the honorable gentleman himself has to throw every
obstacle in the way Of the Democratic party Great
laughter. did dsapprove of the repeal Of the Ms-
souri, Compromise / assaed its repeal and ssaied
the Democrats who advocated it. If the gentlen An
wants NE to 60 further and make clean breast of it,
will cay that have assailed very prominent Demo
ora in this Union within the last fifteen years Roars
ofaughter] Now, Sir, the gentleman asks me il | ap-
prove Of the principle contained in the Kapsas- Ne
brdska bill, which involves the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise j answer him emphatically do ap
prove oft.
Mr.. NoRroS-I ask my colleague if, tao years ago
this fall he not elected to the Senate Of the State
of Illinois, upon the same ticket upon which Judge
Trumbul was elected to this House, and upon the
Nebra,k issue alonel Sensation, and anxiety ex
pressed for the answer
Mr.. MoRRIsos-Two years ago was elected to the
Senate of IrOis. ras rery violen. anti Nebraska
Laughter and excitement At the same cleo.
ton MI Irumbull was elected to the House of Repre-
sentatives. supported him. and did all could to
cure his election Sensa'iODl Mr.. T. went before the
Legislature of Illinois / saw that the AntNebraska
issue was leading me into the ranks of the Abotoniss
and wanted living example of one man at least,
who taking the first false STEP did not to Hes per-
dtion CO. [Laughterl. went to the Senate of I1i.
nois, and Mr.. Trumbus name was presented for the
Senate of the United States. Although had voted
for him Representative Of his district refused to
support him for the Senate of the United States, and
voted against him. l went back to my district,
united myself to the Democratic party, and fought its
battles.
Mr.. NoRToN-As my colleague has not stated the
precise time when he became convert to the Demo.
cratic parry and the principles Of the Nebraska bill,
will up to the Clerks desk resolutions and
ask that they may be read and then will ask my co.,
lesgue if he offered those resolutions in the Senate Of
Illinois. Excitement and cries of Read them 81
Mr.. MORRISON (confused) Il can tell the gentleman
when joined the Democratic party.
Mr.. NoRToS-I desire TO have the resolutions read
lLsue hterl.
Mr.. MoRRIsos-I hope my colleague will not occupy
nv time [Contipued aughtell
A VoIcE-That fellow will be cold sucker" be.
fore Norton leaves him Laughter
Mr. NORToE-Does my colleague refuge 10 have
bis resolutions Iead
Mr. MORRISON (excitcd)-I will read them myself
lLaugbterl.
MIR. NoRTos-I will read them.
Resolutions were read as follows:
q s" the ss mIu;S :. 81 s
Illinois emphstcay dnppIoves OF the repeal OF the
the e admitting Missouri as one Of Rc Of the Union
and Senators Congress hereby instructed aud
restoration Of said clause prohibiting Slavery the Territories.
to cur Senators and Representatives an Congress-
These resolutions were offered on the 9Th day OF
January 1850.
Mr.. MoRRI.oN-Is my colleague done1
Mr.. NoRTos-Did you offer the resolutions have
Just read 2 49, -,
gentleman wants TO know when came to the Demo
cratic party. / came to the Democratic party when
faction fanaticism and intolerance were sweeping the
Northern States with the bosom OF destruction. i
came to the Democratic party in the hour OF ITS need
when the Democratic party, breasting the waves OF
the fretul Tiber, called upon all national men to AID
"Cassius, or sink Laughtcrl. Then came to the
support Of the Democratic party and T od mot come 5"e
msority sends me here the nominee of the Democratic
party by z, 600 majority.
MI. NoRroN-iwill esk my colleague whether, at
the time he offered those resolutions, he believed that
the sentiments they contained were sectional or na-
tiOnal ,,
Mir. MoRRIsoY-I thought it was a very good strike
for the Wing party to embarass ana deiea .ne hsa
cratic party; bur- Sir, at the tune introduced those
resolutions the Republican party had not been born.
1t was a late production. When saw the banner
which / had followed in so many GOOD nRnt iureu
and sbrouded in mourning and living upon the grave
of the immortal Clay, found growing out OF the ruins
eff that old Wing party party sectional in rs primer
ples-and believe can prove the section Alien OF the
party Mr.. III. went on endeayoring to show that the
Republcan party was sectional in its character oy
reading from its platform. Does not my colleague
recognize that power in Congress?
Mr. NoRroS-I hold that Congress has the power to
prohibit Slavery in the Territories Just as II has 70 reg
ulste their affairs other subjects.
Mr. NoRRIsoS-Just the answer l expected IL
proyes the sectiopsism of the gentleman and of his
party. A.. oo- :;
Congress to prohibit Slavery In the Territories
MI MoRRIsoS-I am not a Yankee nor the son OF
A VoIcE tamong the Republicsnsl-Thank God for
that Laughter:
Mr. NoRTos-I am both. Laughter
Mr. MoRRIsoN-I do not answer one question by
asking another.
MIR. NoRTos-Does my colleague deny tina. Con
sress has the right 10 prohibit Slavery in the Terri
tories
MIR. MoRRIsoS-I cannot yield.
Thus the colOquy ended amid roars of laughter
from all parts Of the House except that specially
occupied by the chsgrned Slaveocrats who had
gathered around the newborn champion Of Democ-
racy fiom Egypt, suppOsing him to be whale
when slas be was only q " Sucker" Boston.
Dy,1H OF The HoN. SETH SPRAGUE.-We regret to
report the death of the Hon. Seth Sprsgue, when
Il l.