The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-07

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vsas, drew up sseaaio. dscl.rias "a q 1rsssad.s
cvercs censurs Ths House soon aer adjourned under
sxcterneua Before leaving the hall noce was
gwen that meeting would be heid That evening n he
taking in relation 70 the resolution Of censure
then pending, 70 which n,eeting none bue gcntse-
men from The s,. siavshold!ns States were invited
me with giving partisan and political character 70 my
70 notice he
slavery aesed there NO distinction Of party At the
South generally lApplause) The next day, long be.
throngcd with and women TO sufocation. All
tho approaches 10 Il filled with anxious men and
had been onsned on The preceding day The Hobbies Of
the House filled with foreign Minister'S and their at
taches. Lord Morpeth was listener throughout the
vernment SO far could judge, were present Soon
after the House called 70 order and the journal
Pc axe Of e o
offered by the gentleman from Virginia. Mr.. Mar
shall, Of Kentucky then and offered amendment
Mr. Marshal then young man Of about thirty two
years Of age He had served the Legislature Of his
State where he had stood forth the leader Of freedoms
host taking the stand in favor Of universal emancipation,
ike Henry Clay and maintaining II with eequence
and logic which seemed to me irresistible he came with
aure fresh and blooming TO take his seat in Congress-
and recognized North and South the leader OF the
movement in favor Of emancipation in the South. He
Congress under suspicious circumstances
than perhaps any other member west OF the Aeganies
His amendment was in effect declaring that Mr. Adams,
in presenting his petition had committed treason against
the government and people Of the United States, for
the House in s grace and favor would content itself
with expression Of its severest He addressed
the House IN speech characteristic Of the man. speech
listened TO- and that the opinion entertained
Of him by Mr.. Adams. He accused Mr. Adams Of main
argued that dissolve this Union treason for which
he was morally guilty am frank TO say that as he pro-
ceeded, his argument appeared 80 irresistible that
with confidence to the final passage Of his amend
ment, while Northern men seemed disappointed
and disheartened under the power Of Mr.. Marshan's
logic. There seemed no possible escape for my
venerable friend. When Mr.. Marshall had concluded
we iondly anticipated that Mr. Adams would rise and by
he Sat down the old man rose The very movement
dgned Instead Of addressing the Speaker he cast his
eyes around the Hall with the bengnty of father look
ing upon his children. No word uttered by him as,
with solemn countenaAce he surveyed the thronged gal
leries All eyes were turned to him. There he stood,
man venerable with age man Of vast experience, of
great learning and high attanments-a man who had
served his country with fidelity and patriotism in many
nonors Of an an az
the bar Of the House as base elo1. The slave power
had accused him Of treason against the which
Speaker and said"sr cali for the reading Of the first
paragraph In the Declaration Of Independence" The
Clerk turned TO the desk TO find the volume Again Mr.
Adams cast his eyes the galleries. and with clearer
voice and more distinct enuncaton sad-"The first para
graph in the Declaration Of Independence" By this
time the Clerk had found the book, and was open
ing it TO read, as the old the third time
repeated the words in still emphatic manner, and
with voice that penetrated the farhest Of the
gallery. Then, with musical voice, Matthew st. Clair
Clark the Clerk, with loud and clear tone commenced
reading the Introductory part, when he paused he
and turned his face toward the old man. "Read en-
said Mr.. Adams "about the rights and duties" The
Clerk proceeded 1--WE hold these truths be evident
that all created equal that they endowed by
their Creator with certain naenable rights that among
these he liberty, and the pursuit OF happness that
to secure these rights governments instituted among
men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the
governed that whenever any form of government be-
comes destructive Of these ends is the right of the
pie TO alter to abolish IT, and to institute govern
ment, ayngits foundation on such principles and organ
izing s powers in such form, them shall
voice Of the Clerk died away Mr. Adams took up the
theme, with some slight alteration in the language
when any form Of government1 said he, "bec0mes
destructive Of the fe liberty and happiness of any por
ton Of it's people, it Is the right and the duty OF that
people to alter abolish it, and direct its administration
In the pathway which was marked out by its founders
This government Mr. Speaker has become destructive Of
the life of portion Of rs people; 1t has become destruc
tive Of the liberties e portion Of s people; has be-
destructive Of the happiness Of portion Of it, peo
pe and the people have right % modify abolish II,
and reorganze its powers IN such form shall
Now SIR" said be, "my constituents had the right 70
send thst petition here They the sovereigns OF this
Cod my hss could
the sovereigns the public men your servants for
get, by the way, that longer servant bat %
not do your bidding and do not maintain the doctrine Of
the constitution they are unahfu servants and ought 70
ns. spa Do s NJ Adams cont s
resolution for discussion shall AJAX time 70 prepare
my defence, for desire to show that is the in
trade"[a prophecy which you YOU and have lived
TO literally falnned, for to-day the slave trade
Of ss sna u trial Il Sz
another prophecy which we have fulfilled Having
said this he resumed his seat Mr. Everett Of Vermont
order afford time for Mr. Adams prepare his de-
epce. AS he resumed his seat, up rose Henry A. Wse
man that you have read Of within the last two or three
rider to discuss resolution OF censure (of course he
new was and the Speaker responded In the .lrma
remainder Of that day and two hours Of the following
lay. II was . speech full Of personality He seemed
,ctuaed by feelings Of bitter hostility towards Mr. Ad
inns, much that inquired Of some older members
he reason Of They told that Wise and Adams had
>st on the forum on former occasion, and Wise had
rn no had concluded, Mr.. Adams rose, and, with his
n. In front Of his person, was his custom,
- sssd 1Mr Speaker, retsect that some years since
.ss d 1 s wS h'9 e1eS S'' ~ sA % ~
7oce Of Mr.. Wise Fang out nom snl the back
seat in the hall, calling on the iot Haye 70 a.
and reminded him that Mr.. Adams had the floor Turn
ing Immediately TO Mr. Adams, he asked for leave 70
NO man h1d more regard LOT tne emcnNe9 ok 10
bate than Mr. Adams and he bowed assent Then with
all the impetuosity Of his nature, Mr. Wise said-Mr
Speaker desire TO know whether am on trial or the
eenteman from Massachusetts," (Iaughter) He took
Els seat, a. the lawyers say without receiving bis mo-
ton. Mr. Adams paid but little attention TO it. Having
disposed of Mr.. Wise q cannot give you tho details Of
the proceedng) he turned his attention to Mr. Marshall
He spoke of him young man Of great promise; he
spoke in terms Of kindness and even Of affection.
He paid just tribute to his eoquence, his genius and
bis services in his own legislature and 70 the high es
TEEN which he had been held throughout the North
He spoke Of his position Of the proudes among
the young mon Of his age. Az he proceeded all the
finer feelings Of those who listened him aroused
and he seemed 70 obtain control Of his bearers Then
he commenced " array the sins Of Mr. Marshall before
him. Mr. Marshall rose, and, with his folded,
IS was his custom, looked Mr.. Adams in the
face, @ 70 challenge him and bidding him
defiance Mr.. Adams understood t. and all the resources
OF his nmoet power seemed called forth. He spoke Of
Mr.. Marshall as having charged him with high treason
and then proceeded 10 define what high was thai
under the constitution Of the United States consisted in
levying against the United Statcs lending aid and
comfort 10 ts enemies presented" said he "a re-
spectu petition Of my constituents to the consideration Of