The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-19

Here s what Be says Of me:

Why sir / have counted the Congressional Globe, and
my remarks make but twelve pages while his are thirty
Al my friends from Alabama, lMr. CLAYl Georgia, Mr.
TooMHs and others. Ny speeches all put together on
this subject bat twelve pages and his are
while those Of his coadiutos amount suppose 10 hum
dred more Yet he said was omnpresent in this debate
will say that he IS omnpresent IN this debate but be
Is onnipresen everywhere out Of the debate He says that
| aoyerhowed with rage at the simple suggestion that
Kansas had applied for admission State and with in
coherent phrases discharged the loose expectoraon OF his
speech upon her representatives and then upon her
people, | said il fraud and the Senate said So
why did he single out2 Again, abiding to me, he
sad
There was extravaganza Of the ancient parliamentary
debate which he did not repeat nor was there any possible
of passion, glad to add to him from the susp
cion Of Intentional alteration"
1 do not know that have been imtator in my
life Those who know me best say that rather sun
qenris borrow from Delnoshenes and palm il off
as my own AS for my deviation from the truth let me
ask did he tell the truth when he quoted the constitution
Of South Carolina and there such clause in it
he stated Did he tell the truth when he undertook to
say that her mbecility shameful during the revou
tom have shown that she absolutely sent bread to
Massachusetts Did he tell the truth when he meant to
mputs to what he has charged here? retort upon
him every thing that follows
retort him the very language which be applies to
me. He accused me Of such procliyy to that
could not conform to the line of TRUTH continually
devating from IT. have convicted him before the Senate
BY evidence which have adduced Of eliminating the
history and character Of South Carolina and of msepre
senng her constitution He has done this not in response
to anything had said, anything which legIti-
matey connected with the debate lie has undertaken
charge with ignorance Of the law and the constitution
which is perfectly independent of his arbitrary eaa
the deum, allow me to say, Of man who has
Quoted great law in this country. believe
would huy an estate worth $4,000 upon his opinion of
the title would not engage him TO conduct cause,
that he il not clear man. but would not trust him
lawyer. And yet he undertakes to be my Judge What
right has he to pronounce Judgment lawyer?
am reduced to pretty predcment at this time of life if
be subjected to such judgmeni 1t is Judgment
about which care little; and do not suppose any man
would give fifty dollars for it even in Massachusetts
He cannot ope his mouth but out there flies bunder"
sincerely hope that what he has said is a bunder.
do not know but that he may have thought he would
escape scrutiny and exposure hope that when he opened
his mouth and said what he did in reference these
ters it bunder He said Of me- "the senator touches
nothing which he does not dishgure' say of him
he has touched nothing which he has not mrepresened
except be in his general defamation and there de-
tecting in that It is matter Of TASTE appreciate
highly the compliment received this morning in the Bos
Courier the merit of my speech The senator
says OF that "he senator touches nothing which he
does disAgure-with error, sometimes Of principle
sometimes Of fact apply this to him with this cxcep
oni say error nearly always OF principle sometimes oil
fact leave the Senate to decide between in that
spect. Again he said of me:
ale shows incapaety Of accuracy, whether in stating
the consultation or in stating the awhether In the details
Of statistics or the diversions Of scholarship"
shall not compete with him in scholarship for should
be vulnerable there; but who live in glass houses
should row stones of all the things which that
senator venured to do think be exposed his house most
when he made that assertion with the detection which
have fixed upon him Of error injustice and malignity 1t
is nailed upon him. and be get rid 1T care not
now lar anacism may undertake 70 influence the udg
Of public opinion il alter the truth Truth Is
sometimes slow in making its impression the public
mind but when made il is evidence which produces be-
lief that cannot be resisted That belief viii grow out Of
my statements my remarks and my references and is just
as certain as the truth Of the evidence and he cannot
cape from IT.
Mr. President have detained the Senate much longer
than wished. When gave notice that should speak to
the resolutions Of Massachusetts, with perfect conf
denee that the senator would be In his seat Finding that
these resolutions here Monday last gave
ce that should speak on Thursday st confident that
be would be here Yesterday, having heard that perhaps
he would not be present inquired in as delicate
could when he would be here. Although
atious friendly, did not wish to posi-
ton which would be apparently inconsistent with fair
ehyalry and bearing inquired whether he would be in
the Senate within fortnight and, II So said would
postpone my remarks Finding that il bis purpose TO
60 in few days Massachusetts, and that be would not
be likely to return for three four weeks could not al
low the opportunity pass have stated these facts 70
show that do stand here taxing advantage Of his abb
sence. willing to wait any reasonable time, but
could not allow to prevail longer in relation to my
STATE, my friend, or myself This Is my position.
Sir II there any individual who than another
regrets the occion which have spoken IL Is myself
have temper for strife ! passing through The
last chapter Of my public life and have wish TO iden
tfy my with anything like personal controversy.
have never sought il When the question be
examined and solved, " no was the aggcSsor ~ VIII be
found that il not any occasion. admit that
have three pecnarite Of manner impAtense excablity
and perhaps, Observation-Disclosures They pecparities
which have followed me from the cradle But sir hope
aYe meyer known The time when and repent ance
would not suppress temporary injustice II inus
lice u done TO me, or wrong insult offered never
stop 10 parley in words | ask Justice and ifitis not
given, never would be in the wrong II could help my
self; but when AN In the righ do not think man
can blame me for vndicatng my principles.
Now, sir, appeal 20 the good Of this country
appeal to the lessons which its grave history incncates
appeal the position which II occupies In relation to the
history of the world and TO the high responsibilities which
this oonfederacy 70 allow il TO be dissolv
ed in blood. If we are TO separate let us have
enough 20 do il in way becoming intelligent
who have learned their lessons from the highest u
intelligence and wisdom we to live together let Il
not be upon the prescribed orintmated by the tone
aud temper OF The oentous and aggressive language Of
he gpecoh delivered by the senator from Massachusetts, II
Is impossible for seffespect 70 allow me sit here and
listen quietly TO such speech II there separate
deacs tomorrow he dare utter IL without subject
ing himself 10 peril which he win encounter
He would then put his section in position make war
and he would be responsible 10 higher tribunal than
that Of those who have erected themselves into il under
influence which think perish and hope the day
10 fast coming when the fires Of that limited section
win burn out viii be reduced the ashes Of dsappont
ment and disgrace.
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