, 1860-05-16
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ImRTY-slxTH CoyGREsS-FIRST SESSION

Tu1kFl-5tAEd lU1dkkSS-fkhSTS SESSluis
WAsu1zozoz. Nay Is.
SwArE--Certain departmental coununica-
lions were received.
nj. Pueh introduced bill in addition to the
acts for the punishment Of crimes bgaiuss the
United Statet. Referred
The noise and confusion in the galleries, which
are crowded, is so great that scarcely anything
can be beard
On motion of ,lr. Pugh, the bill smeudatory
ofthe act to establish territorial government
in Utah was taken up.
Alter some discussion the subject was post
poned until Monday next.
The bill for the relief Of Anson Dart, Superin-
sePdsnt nd a Of Affairs in osegGn; r., was taken up
Without action, the special order, Davis ter
ritoFial resolutions, came up.
Ar. Douglas said he had no taste for Discus
aon as to the personal or political position Of
any Senator. He had no assault to make On
any one and no impeachment Of any ones re-
the speech Of the Senator from Mississippi as
arraigued his conduct. II would be necessary
to refer to that Senator's course in order to ex-
plain his OWL, and he would take us his text
certain extracts from the speech Of Mr. Davis,
which he caused to be read. Douglas said the
true Q. popular sovereignty did not originate
With him. 1t was presented in 1s4s. with Gen.
Cass as the nominee. on the basis Of non-inser-
venslon. It entered into the compromise meas
ures OF 1850, was re- affirmed in the platform at
1852. aud in the Nebraska bill Of 1854. Doug
~ then showed that it YVES contained ia Cass'
Nicholson letter, while prior to its publication
Vas shown around among Southern and North
ern Senators, and was endorsed by Southern
and other Senator'S who were now opposed to
him.
He read Dickinson's resolutions, offered dur
q cf ~. .h4rr4 4I..%
he recognized the doctrine. He vas not aware
that either Dickinson or Cass had modified their
views. Yet his record was held up as though
he stood alone, hereto now unworthy Of rec
ogpliion in the Democratic family. He cited
resolutions Of the Legi=latura of Florida of
ls47, to show that The doctrine Of nou-iuterven-
lion WAS not then deemed political heresT.
Also, resolutions adopted at A1,ltedgevllle ia
lS47. aud afterwards adopted By several South
ern Conventions, opposing ali legislation By
Congress on the subject Of slavery in the Ter
ritoE'es. He remarked that many gentlemen
who then approved OF these resolutions were
conscientiously opposed to them. II he could
forgive thcm for their change they ought to
be willing to forgive him for adherence 10 bis
own principles. Cass, on the 4th ballot, had
"a Southern votes. Even South Carolina, when
she found she could not elect her own fayorite,
yielded to the voice Of the majority, and COVE
her adhesion TO the champion of Squatter soE-
ereiguty.
The next day the platform was adopted, de-
claring against Congressional Intervention, and
that interference by Abolitionists or others wus
daugeFoua. What others1 why those who now
want slave code They were then classed by
the Democratic convention bad Us Abolition
lists. On the succdedest day Yancey brought in
report protesting against the actiun of the
convention for recognizing the power Of the
territories on slavery, which WAS identical With
the vie~s which caused his withdrawal from
The Tim PlAlfnT. IL
respect 70 Ar: fancy. They had persona! rein
'ttves Of the kindess character. He admiredt the
caodoF and consistency with which he express
ed his views, but shrunk with horror from re-
suits likely to follow their adoption. Alr. Tan.
cy's report was rejected-ayes s.. nays .Sl.-
Virginia II, North Carolina II. Mississippi !,
Louisiana {. Texas 1. Tennessee II. Kentucky
.11-many Of which have now withdrawn frun,
Charleston, because this doctrine was not in
corporated in the platform. BE left the peo-
pie 10 decide Who had changed.
He thought he hsd conc:usiyeIy proved that
the Democracy proclaimed tue doctrine Of non,
Intervention in 1s5s- The Senator from Mis-
sissippi was one OF the few who refused to &C.
qutesce. He opposed the doctrines but sup
ported the sqaat,er sovereignty nominee.
Douglas next showed that the principle WIS
1850, and that Clay and Cass then asserted the
power OF the people of the Territories orer the
question Of slavery: lie also read from hts own
speeches to show his position was the same as
now. The Senator OF 3il:sissippi's appeal to
the people WAS unsuccessful. Mississippi elect
ed Foote Governor In Alabama the result Was
the same and fancey and his colleagues were
told the State had respect for the laws. Georgia
sustained the doctrine OF nou-intcrventiou by
2l,0o0 majority The secession1sts were
Obliged to become submissiontsts, and in South
Carolina your Rhetts and Calhouns Wers put
down By the Onion men,
Nr. Douglas said the Democracy pardoned
Mr. DAVIS on the ground Of his acqniescence in
the compromise measures, ind he granted him
quarter.
Nr. Dsyis with intense feeling1-l scorp
your quarter.
Mr. Dougas-Yes, as scorncd yours the
other day. lie thought it strange that those
who had been forgiven should now undertake
to proscribe. The Democracy had now no in-
tcntlon to prescribe those who entered into their
organization and were willing to support the
regular nominee. He then took up the kausas-
Nebraska bill, TO show that the same doctrine Of
non-lnterEention entered iuto that, and read
resolution Of the Georgia Legislature Of 1854,
after its pussage, TO show the country UNDER
stood the measures as he did. The House of
Representative understood it in the same way.
and Vi. Richardson, who reported the bill, as
made Democratic candidate lor Speaker ut the
next session. He beloved that he was - sound
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