True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-02-27

Office by slulIifying his 'antecedents' new
er could have given it.
The great sin of Mr.. Campbell, in the
estimation of the Republican, is, that he
is not disposed TO 'ignore" the American
question and to assume that there is not
anything in the heavens or earth of Amer
lean politics which is. worth a moments
consideration but the question Of slavery.
Let us hear Mr.. G. alittle further in his
defence against the aspersiOns Of his pO-
litical enemies on the floor of Congress.
Mr.. CAMPBELL. Mr.. Clerk, ! know
that astudied effort has been made in va
rious quarters to place me in a false posi-
ton in reference TO this matter. On the
the 9Th of December, l withdrew my
name from the struggle in which we were
engaged. | was then, have been ever
since, and am now ready to make any sac
rifce for an organization Of this House
and for the interests of my country, ex-
cept that Of personal honor. That is my
own, and | am here 10 defend il against
all assaults, come from whatsoever quar-
ter they may. An attack upon it seems
to have been made by my colleague, and |
have therefore called the attention Of men,
bers 10 these facts.
Now, sir, if there is any man, of any
party, or from any section, in this House
who knows of any dishonorable orselfsh
act of mine connected with this struggle
for the Speakership, l ask him 10 rise
now in his place and make the charge, so
that may confront him before the House
and the country. Here Mr.. Campbell
paused some seconds for areplS.] There
is not one. hope, therefore, Nhat lmay
not again have occasion to take she floor
on this subject, to repel assaults made by
members of this body. For the sake of
harmony and good feeling in my native
Ohio, and among her Representatives
here, trust that my colleague, EMr.
Wade, will not in future retire from this
Hall to make assaults upon my integrity,
as newspaper correspondent.
On the subject of slavery, my position
is, trust, we'll known to every one in
this House, and fully understood by those
| represent. l have never occupied 2
doubtful position on that question here or
among his constituents. +.
My position on the subject Of Amer-
canism is also we'll known, and has been
boldly ayowed. Iapprehend it is because
it is we'll known here and at home that
these assaults are made upon me. lfthis
principle of "crushing out" is to be pur-
sued because of my avowals on the sub
ject, then | Can say to my colleague that
he will have a lively time of it before he
finishes his contest with me. Sir, we
have nailed the banner TO the mast on
-
which the principles Of American reform
are inscribed. If he seeks to PROSTATE
me for this cause, | point him to that ban
ner: .. .a. .r. 'A
"our flag is there! our flag is therel
| Well hail it with our loud huzzasl
Our flag is there our flag is there
Behold its glorious stripes and stars p
We do not intend 10 abandon it-nev
er! never!
Mr.. Clerk, I thank the House for it.
kindness and attention.
These remarks are in answer TO a wan
ton attack which had been made upol
Mr.. Campbell, by Hon. E. Wade, in
scurrillous letter published in the Ceve
land Herald. Mr.. Wade was compelle,
to qua il before his opponent, while Mr.
c. evinced the magnanimity of higl
minded gentleman towards fallen foe.
l, is our deliberate opinion that th'
Zone idea ultraists" have done more Il
rivet the chains of human bondage, ant
prevent the spread of freedom, than al
the efforts of the Southern oligarchy II
hold their grasp Of power could have done