The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1858-05-14

lateral questions would come forward in the
same spirit and concede something for tho
sake Of united action In bringing this con-
troversy to close. Whether those hopes
shall be disappointed remains yeti be seen.
Upon all matters, however, which I consid-
cred fair test Of ule real positions Of mem-
bels. | have thus far steadily voted with the
friends Of the administration on this Ques-
ton. aud expect to do so, sir, still, 10 the
end Of this contest.
Whatever may have been said to the con-
trary, insist that the select committee to
which have referred. has been fairly con.
stitu'ed II was the message which was re-
|!erred. The instructions were only Incl.
dental TO this reference. II was proper,
Then. and in strict conformity with psriia-
mentary usage. that majority Of the CON-
mittee should be friendly to the recommen.
|dations Of this message. Nothing 10 me
seems clearer than this. 4 think. too, the
report Of the majority Of this committee
ought to be satisfactory to all here not pre-
disposed to complain. regard il as one Of
the ablest things yet published on this sub
lject. With those who desire to pursue the
nvestigaton iurher. and to go into every.
thing connected with the history OF Kansas
for the past two years, not affecting the va
Iidity Of the Lecompton constitution, have
mo sympathy. Such a course could only
serve to render more Infamous the names Of
many persons who have already brought
disgrace upon that fair territory, and 70 &C.,
up q second edition Of Kansas troubles,
which might serve as textbook for pro-
fessional "treedom shriekers" In the sp-
preaching political campaigns. For such
purposes my vote cannot be given. Sir
will not 60 into the merits OF this contro.
|versy. The subject has already been more
than exhausted. Anything ! might now say,
could be little else than stale repetition Of
what has already been said BY Others. n
think the President's position las been
greatly strengthened BY the discussion here.
,isoy n The objections 6sst urged against
~ .s'.ss'ss: !. =. '. = 4
suce % ths opinioss of osher gentlemen 'o|
the contrary. Il does ssem q ae shas The
policy o. The present sdninislsatisa. II The |
affairs of Kausss. is but continuation oil
the same policy inaugursted BY the late 3D.
ministrasion u Mr.. Pierce. in relation 10
that territory. How often have We al on
this side Of the House, both here snd else
where. defended this policy! Who Of W
does not feel himself thoroughly committed
10 ~ Why shall We now recede! For one,
| will not. whatever may be the consequent
ces, unless some better reasons be given than
any I have yet heard urged.
Sir, I am admonished that an assuming |
a fearful responsibility in the course | have
felt i my duty p pursue, ia consequence Of
the divided condition Of public sentiment on
this question throughout the country, and
in the great Northwest. from
which come. feel as keenly q any one
The force Of this suggestion. No one is e.
70 be here, sir. no 10 no, willing TO assume
some responsibility when the occasion de-
mands II. will not shrink from the dis
charge OF what seems TO me to be plain
duty on this account.
Whatever may have been the first inn
preston as 10 the present phase Of this
Kansas question, before Il was fully before
The country, have the confidence 10 be.
Iieve that large majority Of those who sent
me here already acqulesce in the views Of
the President, . nd that this feeling 10 fast
ripening into one Of warm Endorsement. 4
cannot believe that any very large number
81 persons in nv district can be found will
ing much longer 70 give aid and comfort 20
those who have % long distracted the peace
VI this unfortunate Territory.
Al all events an opportunity will soon be
afforded 10 those I represent Of expressing
lhsir views upon this now sIl sbsorbing I
question. cannot reel otherwise than
mortified II find have mistaken those
views. desire, them, however, TO speak
out plainly upon this a. we'll ss upon oil 9th
y questions Of public policy. | hold, sir.
that the most candid relstions ought q al
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