The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-03

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let their accommodating morality take refuge in
ito excuse them for duregsrding the obligation
imposed upon them as cooperative agencies, 10.
| iwouid rather regard that high tribunal a. one
iul horizon Of truth and justice. should not win
to see them governed by that popular agitation
which is threatening TO undermine the institutions
form Of our Union, but to wash away the very land
marks of our fo,efathers. In such case would be
glad to zee the Supreme Court like the proud pro-
montory in the deep
lat lhe frstfal ecean surge upon its base,
lie. storms sseaii It's summit.
J wish it to stand firm ct least o. the type of
the duration Of the Institutions of this country.
and as an emblem Of eternal justice. l at least
wish that, amidst the agitation of the time. it
shall maintain its identity. Let not the Senator
from New Hampshire suppose that he can assAl
or touch that promontory by any shaft thar he
may aim at it. The hand that shoots the arrow
abe to 70 ha ofe o Ss wg 70
by an archer occupying too great distance from
his object to do harm. Let me hope that there il
exhibited In the shot. The weapon has fallen hArm-
After the Senator from New Hampshire had dis
posed OF the Supreme Court under this denunciatoty
OF those who undertake to defend the President q
AL occasons but, sir, he is the chief magistrate Of
tins confederacy, and whilst am in the confedera
cy,I will see at least that neighbors hand moved
perhaps, by resentful rivalry, shall not wound the
chief magistracy Of the whole country The Senator
from New Hampshire took exception to the course
which the President has taken, by saying that he
had committed himself to a different Judgment and
Q different course Of conduct by receiving Derr
when he was refugee from justice from Rhode
Island, and then sustained him by resolutions
Ubi In ha rhpir I kl~sv
OF some democratic association. Mr.. Pierce Is ar
rayed against President Pierce. Does the Senator
suppose that the chief magistrate of this confed-
eracy, after he has attained the high position which
he now occupies, is to administer his trust as con-
mon trustee for all the people of the United Satea
according to any opinions which he may have
man Of democrats society? Why, sir, you might
as well say that one ascending q mountain shold
stop half way and consult the vision which he then
had rather than the certainty of the more exen ed
vision which he would have after attaining tho sum
nit where the horizon would be more distinct, and
where he would have larger and more extended
view The chief the United States is the
trustee OF the whole Union. He is not the organ any
portion of New Hampshire nor is he subject to any
latitude. With the vigilance and even solioitude OF
guardian he must protect the interest and rights
now party in the controversies of former day.
but Judge of all parties before him.
Sir. the last thing to which I can ever consent
Is, that any man who goes abroad shall wound the
home Of his residence. am not specially interested
IN the history OF New Hampshire, but say that this
is not the place to expose her inrmites, is thia
the place TO take occasion, because gentleman ge>s
seat on this floor to bring under prescription the
conduct of one Of his fellow citizens who is now the
chief magistrate of the cOnfederacy. l shall not
justify Mr. Pierce for receiving Dorr at the time, hut
| will say in relation to him. that he was then com,
paratively young man, and that having cult vated
the lessons OF liberty which his ancestor had taught
BIN, much, in the lang lageo of Mr.. Burke is to DO
pardoned to the spirit Of liberty. Another thing u
m ho hot hnA
not then been formed. It then passing through
the ordeal Of trial, and / know that that deludea
| young man had many distinguished sympathisers.
Mr. Pierce gave Dorr shelter; this is the head and
| Sir, have always regarded it as one Of the most
most odious acts of the British government when
Napoleon Bonaparte went on board the Bellero-
phon, claiming the rights of hospitality that they
changed his condition into that OF prisoner of
His reputation and position in the world entitled
him to the rights and honors awarded to Themisto-
had gone to South Carolina, perhaps at that time,
myself to this deluded young man, would have been
the last to have seen him sacrificed to his delusons
and believe much may be pardoned to the spirit OF
] liberty, guided by the ardor Of youth.
come now to another parsonage in this affair, a
distinguished friend of mine, General Atchison, who
has also received the notice both Of the Senator ro
New Hampshire and the Senator from Masachu.
chusetts. Ihave known General Atchison long and
well. They have attributed to him ferocity
and vulgar indifference and recklessness in re-
lation to the affairs in Kansas, which is refuted
by every confidential letter which he has written
to me- and which is not in conformity to the truth
will not say that General Atchison is the enemy Of
any one. will not say that be is the enemy Of the
emgrants in Kansas who have been sent there by
the aid societies; but l say that know of no man
/ within the range of my acquaintance who could be
invested more efectually with the attributes of the
conqueror Of that class of people. And how do yos
| suppose he would exercise that high power? Let
those who now asperse him settle around him AZ
| neighbors, and il their houses were burned down
and assistance were required he would be the first
| man to render them assistance, and he would con-
quer them by his kindness, by his justice, by his
good sense and by his generosity. There never was
better illustration of his character than the conduct
he displayed in the expected tragedy at Lawrence.
know the fact, and state it~on my authority, a.
truth not to be disputed because have his let
tiers in my drawer), that when that controversy
arose, General Atchison was absolutely called upon
to attend General Richardson's command, and he
went with positive pledge on the part of those
| with whom he was associated that he should rather
be the Mentor than the leader; and he has written
to me that but for his medatoral offices, the houses
and the streets drenched in blood. An appeal was
made to him under circumstances which his mag
unanimous nature could not resist He had the
courage to do duty which in its performance
might even offend his comrades and Associates
courage much higher than that of meeting an open
enemy in the field. He effectually exerted his in
fuence, under the appeal made to him, to save from
fire and sword the village of Lawrence. the strong.
hold Of the aid society emigrants. But for the gem
| tie advice, and, perhaps, controlling influence Of
Atchison, the houses Of the settlement would
have been burnt and its highways drenched with
blood.
When these people we're suppants, how different
they felt then from what their calumnies have
| evinced since! The generous person who saved
them is to be converted into their ferocious persecu-
tor Atchison is to be inundated on the altar OF
| fanaticai vengeance ; and that, too, through the
medium OF anonymous writers in newspapers, nm
der the sanction OF speeches made In this Chamber
Well, sir, is this to be his requital? Are ssper.
SION and misrepresentation to pervert the truth Of
history Gentlemen have attributed to him fe-
rocity of unexampled character-an attribute that
cannot asamilate to his nature. Throughout the
| whole contest he has always said that he was in
tition Of preemption settlers. He believed that il
that competition had been left TO itself and II there
| had been no hostile demonstration ON the mart al