Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-01-26

Is covenant with death and an agreement |
with hell! But, he believed there were in the /
Bay State enough democrats, to-day, to drive |
back, hand TO hand. these men, He argues |
that the speech of the Senator from Massa-
chusetts was an encouragement to John |
Browns. 1t was the language of one who |
seeks to carry war into neighboriug State !
lie had respect for sincere fanatics but the |
word "slave-power" in Mr. Wilson's speech |
in Faneuil Hall, shows that he wanted more
power and spoils. lie asked what was meant
by the aggressions OF the slave power. Did |
the Senator mean to influence prejudices He |
would not be placed in a false position. He |
He saw dark veil hanging over the future
He would preserve the Union which our ia.
Tiers established, but could rot sacrifice his
honor and consistency. The disunioniSts are
those who sap the foundations of the govern
ment; the South never sought to dcmolish it,
and the history of the government would show
that fact The Senator from Massachusetts
should not arraign the South while his own
State nulIified Constitutional law
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. BRIsTow was understood to depreciate
the extremes of both parties. Even if an Or
ganzation Of the House is not now effected,
he believed our rights will be guarded until
the people have time to make another election
dlu SSllu Ollicl representatives. mere III 1901,
when appropriations would be made to pay
our debts. Kentucky never would look to dis
union as remedy for political evils She
will be the last to go out of the Union.
Mr.. WooDSoN rose to a personal expana-
ton, denying the truth OF despatch in the
New York Herald that he intended to propose
the adoption of the plurality rule. Believing
that the election of Speaker under such a
rule would be unconstitutional, he should new
er vote for or favor it in any way. He indi
Gated that the resolution he intended to offer,
from which had probably emanated the des-
patch, proposed on successive ballots to drop
the candidate receiving the lowest number of
votes until the cont st is narrowed down to
the two highest, which would necessarily re-
suit in an election by majority.
Mr.. AsHMoRE said he wished to offer reso-
luton that the reporter of the New York Her
aid be expelled from the galleries. No reason
was given for this resolution. Mr.. Ashmore
said he simply had the resolution read for in
formation. If any one desired to discuss it,
he would consent to let it lie over.
Mr.. kEITT rose to reply to some of the ar
guments of Mr.. Corwin, and to correct his his.
torical misrepresentation. After interrogating
him us to whether he correctly understood his
opinions, Mr.. Keitt said they were en-
gagged in great drama, and not farce.
Were the Americans patriotic, strong,
honorable and loyal to the country, en-
gagged i'll The farce Were the Democratic
party, with their splendid achievements and
illustrious memories, engaged in the farce
Were the anti LecomptOnites, who carry cut
what they believe to be correct principles and
policy, engaged in the farce Were those
who fight ON their own line, independent of
party organizations, engaged in the farce
The very capital was invaded when the barba-
ri on. Rnu,n apd ie t,a
were dignified that they looked like statues
We are engaged in the great drama of stand
ing face to face with the very existence of the
republic. The country is on trial for lite-a
struggle has arisen threatening to be fatal TO
the government itself. The bill of Indictment
against the south is, that slavery is immoral,
unjust, and crime. He conceded that the
sentiments Of the fathers of the republic were
anti slavery, but what did they do Fresh
from the battle fields of the Revolution, they
subordinated their sentiments and made pro-
slavery government. The Republicans say
they carry out the policy of the founders of the
government; ), but, while they profess the SEN
timeutS, they cover up the acts of those men
who made the fugitive slave law, and erected
territory after territory with slavery i'll them.
As to slavery being the creature of local law,
as Mr.. Corwln and Others maintained, it was
established under the Old Testament and re-
cOgnized in the New. He maintained that this
is Il federal government. The anti-slavery
sentiment against the south is pressing
on the banners OF the republic. She would
resist those aggressons and stand before the
bar Of history with 10 stain on her name, no
blot on her escutcheon. His advice was to
prepare for dissolution. If the eXigency must
come she will be ready. He reviewed the
history OF the Republican party, who condemn
and sIigmatzc the fugitive slave law and in
sist on the Wilmot proviso, and that there
snail be no more slave states who insist that
slavery shall be confined to its present area,
that the institution may die by starvation and
suffOcaton. But the south asks no protection
from mortal man or power. She will protect
herself with her own right hand She would
drive back the horCles OF northern minions who
might advance against her. Sine will march
on farther and farther south, and around her
flag will be Il civilization brighter than the
sunbeams around the mountain side. Her
destiny would be fulfilled, and then
Damned be he
Who first cries hold, enough
Mr. BoTELER said it was not his intention
to make speech. He had sought the floor
merely to submit few suggestions TO the con-
sideraGon of the house. He wished to bring
this controversy to a close. He thought the
Republican agitation of the slavery question
was the direct cause of Browns raid at Har-
per's Ferry. Virginia had come to the deter
mination that there should be an end Of such
nvasions. She had buczled on her armor and
her bayonets are bristling. He had no pyro-
technic display Of gttcring generalities. His
desire was to produce a practical solution of
the great question now stirring up the depths
Of human feelings 1t is expected, and the
country and patriotism demand it. Gentle
men should come here, in the language of a
distinguished Virginian, feeling that they
have country to serve, as well as party to
obey" There were three parties, democrat
ic. southern opposition, and anti-Lecompton
and without Il union of these, there could be
no defeat of the Republican nominee for Speak
er Gentlemen had opposed that organization,
and had allowed party prcjudices to interfere
with their patriotism.
Mr.. ETHERIDGE made some remarks which
produced the best possible feeling among mem
bers. He promised that if they would cease
debating tor two weeks, a Speaker would be
elected before the end of that time. The
House voted with the following result
Whole number of votes, 2l6
Necessary to choice, 109
SHERMAN, (Rep.) 105
BocoCK, (Dem.) 81
SAITH OF North Carolina, 26
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