Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-05-05
THIRTY-FoURTu CONCREss.

SENATE.-In the Senate this morning, Mr..
Benjamin of La. made a speech On the Kan
zas question. He said that three times with
IN the short history of this Republic, had its
internal peace been imperlled, and each
time the disturbing element was the same..-
When, IN 1858, it was finally agreed on to
repeal, IN terms that which for more than
quarter of century had ceased to have any
effect, such formal repeal was used as a
ground for vituperation toward the South
She was accused of violating plighted faith,
with very much the same regard for truth
which has recently been observed here in
mendacious tales regarding Kanzas affairs.
Inc seeking for other compromises than those
IN the Constitution was a mistaken policy on
the part OF the South; and, thank Heaven,
the South has at length become aware of her
error,-she has no longer any compromise to
offer or accept. She would adhere to the Con-
stltuiion, and if its provisions be violated to
her injury, then she would calmly, but reso-
lutely, withdraw from the compact and obli-
cations, which she is expected scrupulous-
ly to fulfil, and from all the benefits of which
she is ignominiouslY repulsed. He commended
that the crusade against slavery ON the part of
the North was merely struggle for power.
They had been so persistently misled by per-
version OF the truth as to induce them almost
| to hate the Southern white man, and love the
black In preference. In condeming the Amer
| lean party, heremarked that it was now pow
| erless Tor aught but mischief and to help the
| Republicans, the contest now being narrowed
| down between the latter and the Democracy,
| the Wing party being extinct He declared
! it to be his purpose to join the Democratic
| party, and use his utmost efforts to ensure It's
success, following the example of better and
ADLER men than himself. He predicted that
in the triumph of the Democratic party, the
the Constitution would be secured good feel
| ing restored, intolerance rebuked, the equality
| OF the states main tanned, the corner stone of
the government fabric preserved intact. and
| peace and happiness smile upon the land.
| Mr.. Cass complimented Mr.. Benjamin, say
| ing that the same sentiments he had lust ut
| tered ought to find response in every patri-
| otto heart. His object in rising was to say
that his friend from Mississippi (Mr. Brown]
had assailed squatter sovereignty-his old
frend-Q aughter) and several of Browns
scattering weapons had hit him. Daughter,
This squatter sovereignty he called the right
to self government. 1t was dear to out fathers
of '76, and dear to their descendants of SO
He wanted to preserve it from the misrepre-
sensations cast upon it, and ask ed the favor of
the floor on Thursday next lor that purpose.
Cries, "agreed, ngreed."
Mr.. Seward, in,reply to that portion of Mr..
Benjamin's remarks which respected himself
said the gentleman might have defined his
own partisan history and future course, with
! out bringing him before the Senate and the
| country. Seven years ago, when he entered
! the Senate, being aware that every word he
said here was recorded at a heavy expense, he
had announced that on no occasion and under
no circumstances, should any member draw
from him statement or word by which, in
dependently of the measures he maintained
or defended, it could be known whether he
was wing, democrat or abolitionist, or that
he belonged to one party or another He
thought it undigniied thus to elevate party
and give it place in the history of the Sem
ate. He had not Iisen to assign the objects
or purposes othis public action they explain
themselves; if they do not he was willing to
rest under all the reproaches which posterity
might cast on him.
Mr.. Hale alludlng to what he said were
| grossly personal attacks on him, in Mr.. Claws
! recent speech, remarked that he had but one
word to submit in reply-that it will take
something besides malignity to redeem imbe-
| cility from contempt
| Mr.. Clay, (springing to his feet, greatly ek-
| cited,) defy the Senator's malice as much as
contemn his baseness. No man shall assail
sii i.s ,,,-:i:,s., ny N, constituents and
the plea OF non combatancy. If he were an
mated by those heroic feelings which he pro.
fesses, he would not come upon this floor.
and, under the protection OF its rules, seek
immunity for his insolence. l know he is
| pleased with this attention. There are those
| of his class. who, like the London Attorney.
Mark NEEDLE. in the play, are ambitious
| of kick. (Sensation.) Mr.. Clay concluded
| by remarking that he had nothing more to
| say to that Senator, having twice declined his
acquaintance; he asked pardon of the SEN
ate for consuming SO much time about Sem
ator who soils the carpet upon which he
treads.
Mr.. Hale replied that he had never sought
an Introduction to Mr.. Clay but once and that
was ON professional business, for the benefit
Of citizen of Alabama.
Mr. Clay rejoined that he did not think his
reputation for veracity would suffer by com
parlson with one who had repeatedly eaten
his own words.
Mr.. Hale replied that if he did eat his own
words, he would have a more palatable meal
than the Senator from Alabama, if he should
undertake to eat his (Laughter.) Adjourned
till Monday.
HoUsE.-The House was engaged on pri-
waite bills during the day, thirteen of which
were passed.
Adjourned till Monday