Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-03-27

Senator Burch, the Kansas Resolutions

We make the following extracts from Mr.
Burch's speech, which is altogether argumenta-
tive:
Sir, regret that this discussion has arisen in
the Senate, for many reasons regret 1t because
of the very unnecessary difference that may
thereby be engendered in the Democratic masses;
regret it because feel my own inability to sus-
tain the Administration with that eloquence
which the opposition possess in such an eminent
degree but, sir, regret il the more on account
of the fears which honestly entertain that the
motives Of the opposition, or portion of them,
do not accord with their professions of Democra-
cy. For, sir, see arrayed amongst the opposi-
ton, Senators who, but a short year ago, were
louder than any in their expressions of admira-
tion for James Buchanan, now Chief Magistrate,
but then candidate for that position-Senators
who, more eloquenty than any predicted the
political millennium which should follow his ele-
walton to the Presidency; when see these things,
sir, must confess that fear there is q power
behind the throne greater than the throne itself
consideration different view from any as yet
presented. We are not called upon here to pass
judgment npon Senator Douglas, neither is his
well earned reputation to cover the political Of
fenses of others for one do not feel called mp
on to condemn him, whilst I sustain the Admins
tration. He, doubt not, with the same honesty
OF purpose which has ever characterized his
course, is faithfully representing the majority OF
the people of Illinois indeed | may say that we
know that he is faithfully representing them-he
is responsible to them alone for his acts with
him we have nothing to do, save to admire his
noble deeds, and to express our admiration when
we approve his course. But sir we are interest
ed in the course OF onr own Senators-those
whom we have selected to represent us; and il
in this question they are not rejecting the feel
ings and sentiments of the people of this State, il
is our duty to instruct them, and their province
to obey. 1t may be asked where then is the ne
cessity for instruction? II there are any who are
uniformed on this subject, if there are any who
have not seen the necessity for the passage of
these resolutions, let them read from the effort of
one of California's Senators, recently made upon
the United States Senate floor.
The Senator concludes:
| greatly regret to see Senator's whom ! res
pact, and who lubored zealously for the election
of Mr.. Buchanan to the Presidency, so soon after
his election, ranging themselves side by side with
Black Republicans on this floor. When they thus
Cooperate, there must be some simitude or sym
pathy between them, although it is hard for mt
to believe it.
l believe Il majority of the people, when they
fully understand the position of affairs and tn,
object of these resolutions, will be heart and ha,c
with the President. Senators need not indulg,
in vain and useless fears for the safety of our fed
eral constitution, so long as it is entrusted tt
James Buchanan, with all his wisdom and expe
rence, more particularly while he is surrounded
by that galaxy of Democratic statesmen whom
his wisdom has placed in his cabinet.
], sir, at least will with my latest breath, con
tinue to stand by the Administration so long as
find the President, as in this instance, firm and
unyleldiug upon the platform which elected him