The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-09-23
HONOR WHERE HONOR IS DUE.

Connecticut from Washington, after long and laboruus
session. in which his talents and patriotism never
more emnenty displayed the occasion Of most en-.
thusiaste popular demonstration.
We are indebted the Hartford Times for the following
report: ..... .',s--'..
The meeting in this city last Friday evening to vel.
the Hon. Isaac Toucey one Of the most crafty
Jog aud braAt demonstrations witnessed ia Hart.
ford The meeting arranged by the Union Club and
was eminently successful in every respect
Att o'clock large crowds began TO gather on Main
and about the State House. and when the band pro-
eseded the hall very large procession followed filing
the ball. the galleries the aisls, and every foo Of space
We more compact, closely fitted audience in
any hail. IL a VI faces. At haEpsst o'clock
Mr.. Toncey upon the platform, and was greeted BY
hrse deaenng cheers and with eapping O. handsi the
Hon. Wm. w. Eaton said that tue Union Club had for
is tine regular gathering since iis iornaon and
The presence vi such COMPACT audience sending ny their
thrilling cheers Tor democracy aud IFS nominees ana for
their l,llo~-lownsman and able defender Of oonstu.
val rights Satisfied bum that the great heart Of the PEG.
pie right had assembled tonight for The purpoe
of welcoming his home in this city who has been
ms presented and coarsey abused by his opponents hut
who is respected by the great mass OF his for
the purity of his character the honesty OF purpose which
ver characerzts his public acts and the devotrdaess
he principles OF the constitution and the welfare Of
our common country, which has ever marked his Official
conduct And, sir us the organ OF The d. noeratc Union
Club OF this city, do most cordially welcome you ana
end you the congratulations due from people devoted
to the sound principles OF constitutional law and Order
faithful representative " sovereign State Who has dis
charged his duties with ability with fidelity, and with hat
houesty of purpose which chaiacrizes the Statesman
high aim and purpose Is serve his whole
Try, aud preserve the institutions which protect en- ire
people and their best interests Feow-cizens, have tho
honor introduce this occasion tue Hon. Isaac Toaee
NJ ey stepped forward and returned his thanks for
be attering in which he had been noticed and
Tor this renewed mark of confidence 80 grafyngy mani
ested by this immense audience OF his sow-citizens
lie could them that under circumstances In pub
lie private life would he fail 10 use bis influence to
tain the and acknowledged principles Of constitu-
ton with reference To common country and the union
OF all the States s fat...}
Mr.. T0ucey then reviewed the history of Kansas affairs
He referred 81 ST election Of Mr. Whitfield and sub
sequent elections. He quoted from the Kansas majority
report aud referred to official documents 10 show that
though there fraudulent votes cast at the elections the
result not controlled by those frauds and that the law
having been complied with in the investigation Of fraud
ulent votes and positive action taken in regard 10 thrm
members of the Kansas legislature having been
ected account OF he and new elections ordered that
body legally constituted, and It's laws SO lar as they
did conflict with the law Of Congress and the cou
tuition, valid. IL was legally constituted body
nineteen of its twenty duly elect
ed and charge of fraud preferred as to The
election OF either OF them and OF nearly all Of the
bers Of the council, upper house. quorum Of both
houses held their undputed and according to law
This made IL legally constituted body
But there party who had issue in this
excepS slavery and Kansas and excitement and
ilarn-to the feelings of the peopethey had re-
solved to resist the laws OF the Kansas Legislature aud
he reminded the audience that government d
unmake laws the Judicial To decide upon the validity Of
laws, put the construction upon them aud pun
sh violations of law and the executive whose sworn
iuiy is to execute the laws This Is form govern
ment and in the three departments have only
laws, but 10 annu those that uncons-
utonai and TO repeal those that dstasetul the
people Our government provides for all these things
peaceabe lawful manner. 1t DOES not contemplate and
will never sanction armed force To resist any law for
tbis is revolution--this is civil and to levy
gainst the government treason, by the express terms Of
line constitution.
Now, the republican party are upholding, aiding, aud
,Jetting armed in Kansas who are resisting the
laws, and furci6y aud unawfuy opposing the executive
iii OF The Territory This in violation OF the genius
OF our goVe nment II revolutionary. 1t is
aud the people give IL counenapes inevitably lead
20 alarming evils We cannot safely irample upon the
laws OF country the laws Of Slate Territory by
armed forces overlooking the peaceabe and .cua modes
Established by our government Such rash steps bring
into dsiepute among the nations Of the world, and tend
directly 10 q disruption OF our government and Union
Unless such awess and revolutionary spirit is checked
ny the people themselves
But, gentlemen, TIE republican party are aiding an
armed force TO resist the laws Of kansa They clam that
the legislature which passed those laws Illegally elect
cd But why do they not appeal 10 the modes established
oy our government 10 settle big qufston-o The JUDI
ary aud 10 the balio-box2 They have not att. upted
his but appeal 70 arms-the most alarming and danger
Jus oil all modes TO redress grievances fancied real
They cay uriber that portion OF those laws are very
aectionsbthat they suppress the freedom Of the press
,nd Of speech aud make test oaJhs &c Well law that
SURPRISES the freedom of the press and OF speech no
aw The courts ould not sustain IT, But DO lie rpub-
teams ESQ called desire that Oh. laws shall rtpeaed2
Oh, mol They have twice refused repeal them The
~na'e dld GU us part repeal them twice hut the House
ius-d These Laws expressly repealed the Seua ss
al, which provided for election by the people
constitution and thus would have settled the Kansas
fcute. The republican senators SAID that this was IN
luost unexceponsbiv b but they wond VOTE for 1t
Shy2 Because took away their political ammunition
u would have brought quiet Kansas and this they did
not want They said their men had been driven away;
nd clause was at once inserted permitting Them
aek and vote They said that FIVE commissioners to DO
appointed by the President aud Senate were 10 direct in
eaton 10 the details OF the election and Gen. Cas- rose
AID said that he had conyersd with tho Presiden who
lad informed him that IL the bill passed. all parties
mould be represented 10 that board OF five
Tue democrats asked their opponents amend the bill II
y Objectionable In any uce But they refused They
could not bring peace Kansas Twas their policy 10
outinne ihe disturbances for II Is "betdng Kansas" that
affords them all the political capital they have
Ansther test was given 10 them. The senators the
committee OF conference Mt the session. proposed 10
the members OF The House that COMMITTEE TO repeal al
" the Objectionable laws IN Kansas But they refused TO
TO this aud proposed in It's stead 10 retea all Of he laws Of
kansas-such as provide for the punishment Of burglars
murdeters thieves and such all good ctizsns rely upon
Tor the protection OF their persons and property They
proposed to do this which would have thrown The Terri
tory open 10 anarchy and Awesspess without means Of
redress Are such mtn republican, Certainly not in
aet, though they may use u at name 70 deceive.
To carry out their schemes Of lawlesness they defeated
he army appropriation bill hut the rmnsss OF he Pres
lent In calling extra session and the Of
the SENATE 10 sit I'LL the 4th OF March next unless the hill
passed finally the and The bill wns ia ssed
He would appeal TO HE fellow citizens 10 decide wht her
u proceedings bad characterized the Fremont marty
were right whether they bonesL and or good o.
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