The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-26


ton. My colleague also declares that the
destiny of Kentucky is his destiny. be-
lieve utter the sentiments Of large ma.
jority of the people OF my State when l say
that under no circumstances, whatever may
be the hazard, will she raise her hand
against the Nationalflag. Applause. l
declare further in relation to the declaration
which be made touching State sovereignty,
that we in Kentucky believe the National
government and National law are supreme,
and that State government, and State law,
and State sovereignty are subordinate.
Mr.. Hickman do not misapprehend
the position of the gentleman from Ken.
lucky, (Mr. Burnett) His affections are
enlisted on the side OF his State, no matter
what side that State may take, whether for
or against the government under which we
live. II his State goes for rebellion, as one
of her representatives, he too is for rebellion.
But if the loyal men of that State shall be
strong enough to conquer the evil influences
of treason and remain loyal to the govern
ment, he will be On the side of loyalty too.
l tell the gentleman do not misapprehend
him. According to his own showing, his
position here is of a most hypocritical char
acter, to say the least of it. he is for trea-
son and rebellion, although be might per-
haps prefer loyalty. I shall like him to be
more distinct and explicit in his utterance
and statements, in order that we might be
able to determine to certainty in what di>
rection his particular affections lie. But,
sir, allow me to say to him, and to all who
may be affected like him, when he talks Of
rivers of blood and burning dwellings, and
general desolation-let him, I say, take
care and see that be does not bring aboutthe
very calamity he so much fears. Sir, it is
no longer question in the United States Of
North America whether there are enough
men, and whether there is enough money, to
put down rebellion /; nor is it question eli
ther as to the existence of the determines
ton to do it. They have resolved and re-
solved, and the war is upon US. That war
will be persevered in, by the grants alike of
men and money, until those who have ques.
toned the courage OF the North will be
willing to admit it in other places than
here. Sir, have never before heard it ad-
mitted on this floor that the North had any
courage; but now, at last, at the eleventh
hour-yea, at five minutes before high noon
comes the admission that the North has
some courage. Let the gentleman from
Kentucky look to it, Suppressed sensation,)
that the Northern courage be now admits,
does not bring on him and his the desola-
ton he fears.
Mr.. Burnett replied-After six years
service the older members here will bear
x,:k <l.ok: -, <L1 all
subjects my conduct has at least been
marked by courtesy and respect. have
never permitted myself to indulge in i'm
pugnipg the motives of my fellow members,
or to call in question their conscientious
convictions as to what was their duty.
Neither do l recognize the right of any
member to question my motives and actions
as an independent representative of the
people. In response to the member from
Pennsylvania, permit me to say in connee-
ton with CUR service on this floor, and the
preservation of the government and Union
of the States intact, and the unfolding of
the constitution of our fathers, my record
will bear favorable comparison with his.
1t is covered in the efforts to stay the pres
ent condition of the country, and to remove
all cause OF sectional agitation, and to spread
abroad the spirit of fraternal love. These have
been my Efforts. Let the gentleman answer
to his own conscience il he has contributed
to bring about the present unfortunate con-
dition of our country. So far as this, my
efforts are concerned, no man would go fur
ther and make more sacrifices to reconstruct
and reunite the Government than myself.
would say to my colleague JACKSON that
1 represent the peop'e of the First Con-
gressional District of Kentucky; am their
agert and speak for them, and not for the
entire State of Kentucky. The member
from Pennsylvania tells me to take care
and look to it that am not swept away in
this revolution with the bosom of destruc'
ton. But let me tell him as to mere brute
or physical courage, l know not whether
mire is superior to his or not; but l have
the moral courage to rise above it and to do
my duty, be the consequences what they
may. That duty shall be discharged fear
lessly, with due regard not only to the
rights of the people represent, but to those
of others. His (Hickman's) warning falls
on needless ear.