The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-09

70 near SENATORS express the opinion tnQt under any crCum
starce. this Union could cease have FOR them
He had belief that this Union would decease at all
that would cease 70 confer upon all Of us the bsnel
was designed 70 confer Tho people OF the United Ssiss
love and cherish this Union.
M HosrFR (adm) of Va said that the meessss OF the
President met his full spppobation He deprecatei fur
ber debate and hoped the question on reference would be
| taken at once
Mr. DAVIS (adm Of Miss, also heartily concurred the
views expressed in the message. breathed the sen
tlmens OF patriot Its principles stood out In bold re-
& lief IN contrast , with the Views presented BY the
union sentiments. From the tone Of debate INDUCED
ON the other side stranger not knowing the character
he representatives Of belgerent Sates States pro
posing to make another But II he knew more
than that ard recognized in the senators the representa-
tives the no would astonished the petty
lea'ousies which are seen TO exist between them Mr.
| court, and the moment he saw that the govern
| ment was in hostility to his own governmen
| bis personal honor should compel him to withdraw
While they making war on one section or
| the Union and undermining the foundation, II was an
evasion TO that they desire the fabric TO stand The
party, but in what way had they from the very
earliest period till now deprived the North of any adyan-
| tages The whole ground of complaint is, tha they
would possess and maintain their institutions The
| Senator from New Hampshire (Mr. Hae) some years
Southern boundary Of Utah, for fear that il might carry
the implication that slavery nigh. exist TO the south Of IT,
The North have commenced this pSitca war, aai the
questions sprung 10 day which require TO be met and
answered. and therefore he would reply TO the Senator
Mr. FEssEspEN did recognise the authority style
Mr. DAVIS chose to assume to lecture him on the senti
expressly deavowed any intention or desire to n-
.erfere with slavery In the States where now
exists not however, he had any fear OF avowmg
such sentiments he entertained them because lie
shoud hesitate TO do so in the presence Of the senator
from Mississippi When the fear Of what could do
would induce him 70 hesitate, he would not sit here
single hour He should disgrace the noble State from which
he came he besated TO express his opinions all such
questions. While he would treat all Senators with that
respect and courtesy which due from him to them
having equal right with them, they must accord TO him
the right TO spe the sentiments he entertained unawed
any comment the consequences which NAV be int.
| mated from any quarter whatever. The Senator from
advocating disupion. On this spot they peers He
was the equal Of any man in his rights this foor and he
would exercise his rights when he chose within the rules
of oroer let the consequences be what they may. He
had avowed no dsunion sentiments. Could the Senator
, say as muchY
! respectable man who could charge the contrary.
Mr.. FEESDEN said that the newspapers represent the
Senator as making speech IN Mississippi, in which be
said that he went into President Pierces cabinet dis
| union man.
Mr. DAVIS replied that false and inquired whether
| the Sepator could produce the paper.
Mr.. FEssESDES responded that he could produce the
| paper into which the extract was copied.
| Mr.. DAVIS said false, matter where II came
f,om, and If the extract justified such a conclusion what
he had said had been fashed.
Mr. FEssESDES replied that be had made no accusation
He had merely put the question 10 the Senator who had
accused him fessenden) Of seeking TO undermine the
constitution.
|
incluc ing that the judiciary, would have such N.
Mr. ESDKy said that he attacked the opinion, not the
decision OF the Supreme Court for gave none He be-
oved that that opinion carried into effect would under
mine the institutions Of the country. Our Institutions
have stood firm the doctrine OF freedom, not slavery
II you divide the Territories according To numbers how
much would Shareholders be entitled TO When you put
eocsripc was ,suss, that because IN some Of the
| States slavery exists, the territory, on the ground
Of State rights, must be divided. Who began the
aggression Was not the country quiet after the
, sage Of the compromhe in 1862 Who introduced
the torch of discord among the peopeY Those who
| advocated and carried the repeal Of the Missouri
| Compromise, while the opposite side warned them
that they insisted en- II they would again kinde the
1amss The ggrossion has been going from the lime
Of the passage If the Kansas bill TIL now, when the
question came here in such shape ns compelled the SEN
a,or from ILLINOIS Mr. Dougas from sense duty aud
justice to oppose the further progress OF the ourages
there committed. The South say that they make no
aggressons Was there attack on the fishing uteress'
and had net the Senator from Georgia givel notice Of bis
intent on To introduce bill 10 repeal tue navigation laws
Of the United sta,esY aas not That an attack the in
erests Of the NoribY He regarded this only tee be-
sunpg OF these aagressons They had broken down the
maDufacures as far az tney could and wore now seek
ing IN break down the erce Of the North The North
have been the def, nsve from the comm encemen in
1854, when the Missouri Compromise repealed and
they stood the defensive day II the luenecs
INJURIOUS to the South they them'elves are to
lie thought 10 be his duty 10 repe the impuation
upon HIM ~ The Senaor rom Mississippi These sen,
upon oesgD bis seat and although his opinions be
the result OF malice ignorance he prefrred the later
he believed hc knew enough 70 know hoy to express
his sentiments and upold his right b. express them
Mr.. DAVIS replied that he knew whence sprung the
habit OF accusing him OF attempt tn int ndse senator's
lie tried intmioate NOBODY. lie thereaened nobody
He did no, believe and hs would say 50 once for ALL thai
| any body was afraid of him.
| Mr.. rfsskSDEN-I am. Uaughter)
Mr.. nsvrs-r So shall never again speak In decided
| and firm tone TO the senator.
| Mr.. Ff,ssesnsN-I mean In an intellectual point
Mr.. DAVIS repeated that he made no threats or utim
daon The South committed no aggression on the North
because they were unwilling To benefit the codlsheres
and keep up mapuactoriesn other words they wished
10 keep their money and profile and leave the North
10 money 70 the extent they expect from commerce
| with the world That was no aggression The Sou1 do
not ask the North TO their expenses In the Of
taxation. They only good Fellowship and protecuou
where the govern ment bound N AFFORD H. Bcyono that
Ir. CI,y, (sdmC OF Ala, desired to say word
about the eodasheres. lie hoocd to put up couple Of
ros Of sb offensive to the Senator from Names
rir He had been endeavoring to define the difference
between rights and principles and would SHOW that ats
the side OF the North, but right on thaT OF
Mr. DOUGLAS expressed hope that a vote would COW
be taken. He would make speech himself lost some
Tho ssnats then voted on Mr.. wlmo,s propagation
smepd the motion tn refer the message to the C,mmt
| tee Territories, BY instructog the committee 70
ascertain the number o. votes given from tme 10 time
m Kansas; TO ascertain whether The sans were in com
psnce with the law and 70 ascertain WIN, portion OF the
votes Illegal and giving the committee power 20
scnd for papers This was disagreed TO by tas
YUseMes.rs. Roderict, Cameron, Chandler, Cola
Dxon Doolttle, Douglas Durkce Fcsscnden. Foosc,
Foster, Hae. Hamlin, Harlan, King, ecward simmons,
Stuart, sumner, rrumbui, Wade and wilson-22
| Esys-Messrs. BELL, BENJAMIN, Bggs, Bisler, Bright,
Brown, Clay, Crtenden, Davis, Fitch, Fitzpatrick,
| Green, Hammond Houston, Hunter, Iverson, John-on
or Tennessee Kennedy, Mallory, Mason Polk Sebsstiao,
Slidell, roombs, Wright and Yuiee-2s.
The message and the Iccompon constitution then
referred " the Committee Territories
Mr. DovCIss again asked the Senate 10 take his reso
luton calling the President for Information relative TO
| Kansae, Including correspondence, &c.
| Mr.. Mssps moved an adjournment
| Mr.. DuuGi-is hoped not
yr. NasoS II AXE that motion. II IL d-baable.
| Mr.. WILSON demanded the yeas and nays, and the mo
| ton Ia adjourn carried by ~ against %.
| Adjourned.
| House OF Representatives
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. 1858.
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