The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-05

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precision 70 which our enemies would reduce u.s. We
are told that the laws be enforced and the reve
nue. collected; that the South s IN rebellion, and her
citizens traitors Rebellioni The very word is a
confession, an avowa Of tyranny outrage and oppres
sicn II is taken from the despos code and has no ter
rors for other than slavish souls Where, sir did mil
lions of people, single man rise in organized, debe-
rate unimpassined rebellion against Justice, truth and
nonorf Wen did greM fngsn statesmen s exclaim
they rebeled against the light Of heaven that they re-
jected the fruits OF the earth that they refused
reathe the air. Men do not against their bene.
They mad enough 10 repel the very in.
stncis Of self Representation. pronounce, fearlessy
against a sincere, rational and benevolent authority
No people ever born blind lnfatuaton is not law
of human ma ture. Wherever there Ia revolt by free
people with the common consent Of all classes society
there must DO "crninal against whom that revolt IA
aimed" Traitors Treason Aye, the people of the
South initiate and glory in just such treason as gowed in
the soul OF Hampdenust such treason as eapt in living
flame from the impassoned lips Of Henry-just such
treason as encircles, with saci cd halo, the sndyug
name OF Washington. You will enforce the laws. You
want 70 know II you have government-if you have
any authority to collect revenuc-to wiring tribute
from an unwilling people. Sir, humanity desponds,
and all the inspiring hopes OF her progressive
Improvement vanish into empty air, at the reflections
which crowd on the mind at hearing repeated with
aggravated enormity, sentiments against which Chat
ham launched his indignant thunders nearly century
Sgo. The very words of Lord North and his royal
mater repeated here in debate, not quotations
but as the spontaneous outpourir Is Of spirit, the
counterpart OF this. In Lord Norths speech on tho
destruction Of the tea in Boston harbor he said. We
are no longer to dispute between legislation and taxa
tion We are now only to consider whether not we
have any authority there. It is very clear we have
none II suffer the property Of subjects " be
destroyed We must punish, CONTROL yield TO them =
And thereupon he proposed to close the port OF sos
ton just the representatives Of Massachusetts
propose close the port Of Charleston in order de-
termine whether not you have any anthor,ts thrs
gratitude 10 Charleston which, in the days her
struggle proclaimed the sentiment that "the
cause u Boston the cause Of Charleston who, after
this, will say that republics uDgratefuR WE'LL sir,
answered
appeal, 'lied." Courtiers and politicians said "Pun-
shn "Control." The result Is known. History gives
you the Profit by It's teachings So sir in the
address sent under the royal sign manuel to the Para
men,t IL invoked 10 take measures for better
curing the execution of the laws, and acquiesced
the suggestion just servile Executive under
the sinister influence of insane counses, is proposing,
with your assent, Ito tho better execution OF
the laws" by bockading ports, and turning upon the
people OF the States the artillery which they provided
entrusted to you and TO him for that and for no
other purpose Nay, even in states that
cising tho undoubted and most precious rights of
free people, where there is secession where tie
citizens assembling 10 hold peaceful elections for
sderinR what Of action demanded dread
crisis, by due regard for Their safety AID their
own liberyaye, even in Virginia herself, the people
TO cast their sulrages beneath tho undisguised
menaces Of irowDng fortress. Cannon brought
bear their homes aud parricidl hands p,enlrEg
weapons Tor rendng the bosom of the mother Wash
ngton. Sir, when Great Britain proposed TO exact
tribute from your fathers their will Lord Chat
ham said''Whatever is O mans own Is absolutely his
No man has right 10 take it from him wthou.
whoever attempts do IL, attempts
jury. Whoever does IT, commits robbery. You have
right TO tax America rejoice that America has re-
sisted let the sovereign authority OF this country
the colonies be asserted in as strong term be de-
vised and be made TO extend to every point Of
whatever 50 that we may bind their trade, conline
their manufactures and exercise every power ex-
cept that OF taking money out Of thor owe
pockets without their consent" II preserved
Tor the latter bali of the nineteenth century
and for the Congress OF republic of freemen
to witness the willing abrogation all power that
Of exactiug tribute. What imperial Britain, with the
colonies, could not attempt without the We
hemcnt protest of her greatest statesmen Is to be
agans, independent States. Good God, cir when
has the necessity arisen for recalling American legis
ators the lessons Of freedom taught in isping childhood
ny loving mothers, that pervade the prayer wo
have breahed from infancy and that forming part OF
our very being that in their absence would loose the
consciousress OF our own IDENTIFY Heaven be praised
that all have not forg ,tten themthat when shall
have lett these familiar halls, and when force bills
blockades, armies, navies and all the coercve
chinery Of despots shall be proposed an, ADVOCATED
voices shall be heard from this side Of the
chamber that will make its very roof re-
sound with the indignant camor OF outraged free
dom. Nethinks still hear ringing in my the appeal
Of the eloquent representative OF Ohio the Hon George
H. PeDdlctonl whose Northern home looks down Ken
ucky's fertile borders "Armes, money, blood
maintain this Union Justice, reason peace may" And
on all sides Of this chamber bid respectful farewell
With many Of those fro m whom / have been radio ally
separated in political sentiments personal relations
have been kindly, and have inspired with u respect
and esteem that shall not willingly forget With those
around me from the Southern States part part
from brothers tho Of temporary absence, with
cordial pressure Of the hand and smiling assurance OF
the speedy renewal Of sweet intercourse around the
family hearth. you noble and generous friends
who born beneath other skies possess hearts that beat
in sympathy with ours; to you who, solicited and assaed
by motives the most powerful that could appeal TO
selfish natures have noby spurned them all you who
in behalf have barred your breasts the fierce
iDgs OF the storm, and made willing sacrifice OF fe's
most glittorng prizes In your devotion TO constitutional
liberty To you who have made cur cause your cause and
frcm many Of whom feel that now part Tor ever what
shall lean sayS Naught, know and feel, is needed
for myself But this viii for the people in whose
name / speak to-day. Whether prosperous adverse
fortunes await you, priceless treasure is yours the
that entire people honor your names and
hold them in grateful and atectonate memory. But
with stl and touching return shall your
devotion DO rewarded when in after DAYS thu
story Of the present shall be written when history shall
have passed her stern sentence on the erring who
have driven unoending brethren from the shelter of
their common home, your will derive fresh ustre
from the contrast, and when your children shall hear
of repeated the familiar tale 1t will be with glowing
a tipoe their sires named and they will glow OF
thor lineage from men Of spirits generous, in
patriotism as high hearted illustrated adorned
the American s. nate.
CRIBS
The Presidents Message was taken up.
Mr. 0nGAAs, (opp) Of ~ G., commended the tone
the Message Of the President He ready % do almost
anything 70 the country. lie would eote f,r the
Crtenden proposition and Others 10 accomplish peace
and safety. But the movement for peace must
Fl om tie republican side of the house lie had awaited
with anxiety for the speech OF the Senator from New
YORK nd though conCihatofy he thought ~ W, lid ta
to satisfy the country. lie proceeded TO argue against
any attempt at coercion, aud deprecated tho en- CTS Of
civii war. He thought war must come II the present
feeling continues aud must become extended, IL wolli
not be mere border tight lie referred the influence
Of Er' nations If the North attempted to blockade
southern ports Cotton is king their constituents
aud would rule. He diselaiIaed any knowledge Of
tempt To make the capital, but was az
likely to here anyw here else In regard d.
sertng his Nor then allies he said he ouly vndcatng
them, Tor II they did they would be tramp
ed under foot lie SAID the passage Of the Pacific lroai
bill attempting q make three routes, aud the rsri bill
were dirccit the interests OF the South the
Honest, az bill. giving away the public l. as, would
much toward inducing secession, ana drive mans
sable men az the South into separation The republican
senator's carry with them peace war, whish they can
give 20 the country II they said war, the south would
meet ht and rather than submit would 60 down like
The strong naa q the Bible taking the edidce and the
leaders OF the pbistnes with them.
Dir HAZE, (rcp) Of y. IL sald he wanted % protest
against the assertion that the North making war
On The coDuniy the position of the North eucs rs
TO subject them TO the charge Of ardce instead OF
making war lie said the honorable senator had nd.
vored 10 force in the North which would favorable
- his let the senator l.y the iatterug