The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-07

was but mask and Was told from parties in whose
judgment had reliance that the true parents o. inns new
birth were New England preudiees against sl
and against slavery, did not ike the parent uu h0'
believe in the brood. U..., i,
When in Louisiana these facts suggested to the
people they were treated with scornful incredibly and
southern Catholics and southern shareholders enrolled
themselves by thousands in the ranks OF the new party
Fortunately for the good OF the country the sudden ana
overwhelming of the new party IN some OF the
northern States embodened Ii TO throw OF the mask ana
in the celebrated Philadelphia convention the hdeous lea
Of this yelled prophet were displayed IN all ther ma
ed detormty There the entire Louisiana delegation were
ANONYMOUSLY expelled from the portals OF the convention
because they proessed the Catholic religion There sir
was openly avowed that the object OF the organization was
not simply to repeal amend the naturalization laws for
the future but 1t ayowed that they intended TO strike
rights already acquired that their object was to divide
the citizens of this country into two classes unequal In
their rghtsa project hostile to the true theory and
principle of the constitution as is the present project OF d.
viding the States into unequal classes
There sir this party miscaed national" after long,
and angry and violent debate finally succeeded in adopt
ing into the platform its celebrated twelfth secton-a
meagre recognition of southern rights adopted almost ex
cusvely by southern voesscarcey adopted before II was
repudated by the protest of the northern delegates follow
ed by reputation of majority of the northern lodges
who in the stupid insolence of their temporary success
boosted that they did not want the South They want it
now, sir.
No had the views and purposes of this party be-
displayed by the action of the Philadelphia conven-
ton than my path of duty clear. In an address to
my constituents informed them OF what had heard be-
fore leaving Washington stated my belief that the pur
waiting to power the worst enemies OF the South pointed
out the hostility of the organization to southern rights It's
hostility to freedom OF conscience and religious beie
further and expressed the conviction that the north
knownohngs would coalesce with the northern abo-
tons and that by their united action they would force
on a crisis the result of which would depend the des
tiny of this country. predicted that they would tack to
the appropriation bills abolitonst provse which
could not become law without the instant disruption OF
the Union
Several thousand wings in my State took the view
of the condition of public affairs that did Some refrain
ed from voting Others attended democratic meetings ad
yocaed openly the of the democratic ticket and the
result was decisive democratic victory in the State of
Louisiana Time has yet to test the accuracy OF my pre-
dctons about the appropriation bills may however De
permitted that speech has been publicly circulated
attributed the honorable senator from New York. said
have been delivered by him in meeting Of his party in
which he threatens Withholding supplies. have upon my
table speech delivered in the other branch of Congress by
another leader of the party in which find this pas
sage:
~ hope for the ends of justice, and for the promotion of
land object cannot be otherwise secured that shall
provo appropriately placed on some of our appropr
and Nebraska and that will be found enough
the part those gentlemen who talk loudly about freedom to
conflict with this of liberty of which we have heard
and read much, there will be Yielding because
breakwaer of sa eaves or something elsema be likely
miscarry But there be that nerve which there ought to
renee with the popular will this subject or IT they will
concur, stop the suppes There constitutional rem
eQy no man can justly say tnal 10
Mr. BUTLER. Whose speech was that2
Mr. BENJAMIN. Mr.. DuSss of Indiana. MIR. Pres-
dent If further proof wanting that had not miscon
ceved missated the objects and purposes of the north
ern knownethpgs recent events again at Philadelphia
afford the ampest justification for what said TO my peo
pie home. Why, sir they held national council, and
then they abolished the twelfth section aud the southern
aud nominated candidate suited to the South, and the
| northern delegates retired,
In the earlier history of this Congress during the UMPIRE
4 adj tod
when every democratic vote North and South was given
in solid column in support Of the democratic nominee not
one northern thing could be found ready to sup
port distinguished gentleman of their party from the
State of Kentucky of unqnesoned ability to fulfil the du-
ties of the Office Finally, on the last vote which carried
to the Speakers chair gentleman whose political pripci
Piles particularly obnoxious to the southern States the
northern and southern wings of this party were as
sharply divided and hostile to each other as were ever
two agoDisc parties in the history of the republic
Mr.. President with what justice with what propriey,
can party thus divided sectional principles claim for
itself the title of nationa The continuance OF lie or
eapizatiou do good. 1t poweress for augh but
mischief 1t NAV succeed now in subscribing the purposes or
promoting the interests Of that party whose Acknowledged
leaders this floor arc ibs hoaoFebe senator from New
York and the honorable senator's from Aas2achusetts
| il can subserve no other purpose.
And now sir when ths struggle Is narrowed down TO a
between the democratic aud republican parties
should be recrean 10 my rusrecreant to every principle
of duty and feeling of patrotsmfI allowed my conduct
be influenced by the memory Of pas party ties or past
Darty prendces On that question, whose paramount i'm
norapcs overshadows all others the democratic platform
Il identical win hat Of the old wing party and In de-
daring my adhesion 70 the crner but change name not
principal cir therefore declare my purpose 70 JOIN 'he
democratic party declare my intention TO use the u'-
efforts of my feeble abilities 70 inquire us In
its rumph-as triumph 1t assuredly wiiltGe copslllq
ton of my country will be secured from the dangers with
which 1t is menaced kind and brothery feelings amongst
the people of all sections Of the conederacy will be
stored religious intolerance will be rebuked the equality
Of the States the keystone Of the arch Of the tai
fabric will be preserved intact; aud peace prosperity, and
happiness will smile upon the land.
Although, in coming to this determination, after long
and anxious deiberation my convictions alone would
have suced TO dictate my course 1t would be uucandd
for me say that feel encouragement from the fact
that other and ADLER and better than have taken
the view Of their duty in this crisis which my own
convictions have pointed out 10 From all parts Of the
country the cheering intelligence that gallant and
patriotic and highmnded leaders Of the old wing party
faithful 10 the conservative principles which they have
professed ralying the defence Of the constitution
from the attack of its anatcal nEsalan On which side
soeyer of this chamber cast behold whom
the big party delighted honor lending their
age aud strength 10 the Of that cause
which together have espouscd Sir the end not yet
others viii follow. The time will come and very
than they thnk As the designs Of the
enemy become and developed the patriot band
viii be augmented with fresh recruits. Yea let the
of alarm be sounded through the land let psoEo
only be informed let them be told Of Che
sis which is hand and they will rise in their might
and placing their heel the head OF the serpent that
gded uo their Eden they will crush it To the GARTH
and forever
Mr. CASS rise for the purpose Of asking the Senate
to name a day week which express my views
upon this question feel unwilling 10 obtrude myself on
the Senate AFTER the magnificent and patriotic speech which
have inst heard from the senator from Louisiana which
does equal credit his head and his heart and which
In my opinion, ought to find response in the bosom OF