Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-19

Misrepresentation have already been sent over
be country,by correspondents TO whom we have |
extended the privileges Of this hall n regard to
he position Of those ofus who have voted against
. suspension Of the rules On so important |
matter as this, feel bound to take notice of IL,
md have myself placed right before the country
and my constituents, whom have no desire to
on this floor. When this bill came
from the Senate, II was manifest that it was not
received by this House with entire unanimity
The occasion and the condition of public. affairs
were unusual 10 the history of thi, country, with
a rapid progress OF events, and demanded that
deli6eratlon and reflection which was due to
the Importance OF the bill. The people had not
spoken butin few localities, and it was difficult
at that time to know what course our constit-
uents would require us to take. Many members
desired an opportunity to confer aud counsel
Win tneir constituents before casting their votes
Tor measure oil this character; and kL O that
II the bill had been pressed to an imm edate vote,
several gentlemen on this floor would have cast
their votes against 1t. l desired the minority
here to cast their votes as a unit, and was will.
ing to give time to accomplish this object, be.
cause, sir, il this bill is to pass, il should pass
by unanimous vote OF this General Assem-
Dly. These, sir, were my reasons for voting
against the suspension OF the rules, and no. from
an intention to vote against the BILL
Mr. Speaker, do hope that no further oppo-
sltion will be interposed to the speedy passage
OF this important bill. In view of the present
perilous condition cur co lnry, ttiOk 1t should
nave received the unanimous sanction of this
House two days ago.
Gentlemen may "cry peace, peace" but there
Is no peace. War with its dread realities, Ia
upon US, aud We must nov meet IL like the Rep.
resentatives of free people should do. Our
beloved country has called and we should cordi.
ally and freely respond. Few gentlemen on
this floor have been more v;gilalt in watching
the Treasury against any unnecessary appro-
priatiOn Of the peoples money, than myself
[ am "Retrenehment" man, and as such |
feel called upon TO yield to this bill my hearty
support. My money, my hand and my heart
are for my country, fret, last, and evermore.
The Union, love tout of it have grown un-
paralleled prosperity and uDnumbertd blessings.
The invaluable boon of freedom, bequeathed to
US by our patriotic fathers, we must defend and
protect with all our resources. Then let
prompt, decisive and energetic action charac-
terze our deliberations on this momentous oc-
casion. For fearful responsibilities rest upon
us, and shall we prove equal to the emergen-
cyl From the warm expressions Of loyalty to
the Union from members OF all parties here this
morning, my hopes are increased and my faith
greatly strengthened in the final and grand re-
suls. The fond memories OF the past--our pres
ent greatness, our friends, kindred, homes, our
religious and political privileges, aud the hope
Of freedom in the future, all, all in trumpet
tones call for union Of the North in THU dread
hour.
Mr.. BROWNE, Of Putnam, said: Mr.. SPEAK.
ER, am in favor Of the passage of this bill, and
have been from the time Of its introduction into
the Senate. voted to suspend the coustitu-
tional rule every time the queston was before
the House Thought the circumstances of the
case required the immediate passage Of the
messlre.
In this,I feel tina. have discharged my duty as
a faithfal Representative of the people which
have the honor to represent on this hoor-who
are now, as they always have been, true to the
Constitution and the laws of our common coun
try. This is no party question; nor ought it to
be- The question is: Will we support the
general government under which we live, and
which we all acknowledge to be the only legal
ly constituted government there is in the land 2
|, sir, am for sustaining the government and en-
forcing the laws, while they remain on our stat.
ute books unrepealed. ] am In favor Of defend
lishment of which our fathers spent their time,
their money, and their lives. can do nothing
else, without being traitor to my friends, nv
country and my God. vote for this bill, be
lieving IL to be the last resort Of Christian ma
ton to sustain her independence. And now,
sir, trust that He who holds the destiny Of ma
tions in His hands will direct our government
to certain and sure victory, and that this Re
public will again, by the blessings of Almighty
God, be one country.
Mr.. BALDWIN said:
have been deeply impressed, Mr.. Speaker,
with the affecting scene presented to this House
this morning. Most sensibly impressed by the
very eloquent, noble, and patriotic words which
fell from the lips of the talented member from
Licking, Mr.. Woods, and scarcely less by the
classic utterances of the warm and generous
heart Of the gentleman from Hamilton, Mr..
Flagg.l / warmed into deeper love of coun-
try by the pstriotic sentiments uttered on this
floor, by many other members who
have been classed as political oppo-
nents. To day, we, who have. been Democrats
and Republicans, are all American citizens
the words Democrat, Republican, and citizen,
being synonymous terms. Twelve years
trained as Democrat, twelve as Republican,
but rejoice to find myself to day member in
good standing and in full communion with both
parties-that in this trying hour of our country q
history, we can all stand shoulder 10 shoulder
In common cause. | rejoice that can ex
tend the hand OF political fellowship to every
member on this Aoor-bidding TO each a most
hearty welcome TO union of hands, q union Of
hearts, and union of hearts in q common ef
fort to maintain the honor Of our flag, and 10
uphold and perpetuate the free institutions Of
our country.
The Cotton States have said to the people Of
the Union, that the Jurisdiction of the General
Government shall no longer exist within theiI
limits-the forts, arsenals, mints and other pub
lie property shall be confscated, and all authori
ty OF the Constitution, law and government
established by their otoH assent, shall be crushed
out. A new confederacy has been formed-ar-
mics have been raised, and rebellion and war in
augurated to carry out this streasonable purpose
They have taken Fort Sumter by storm, and
threaten an attack on Washington. The ques-
tion for Us, now to decide, is one Of manhood,
one Of honor, aud one Of decent respect 70
the memories Of a glorious ancestry. Il is a
question that strikes at the very foundation ol
civil government, and can not be avoided with
out deserving the just scorn and contempt Of the
whole civilized world Ireioice, therefore, that,
in this cause, we are one in heart, one in pur-
pose, and one 10 common effort for our secufi,
ty, honor and safety.