Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-04-18

omply with 1t, Q
/ shall do my part in this, as also will those z
Iere with whom have acted, not alone because
re are technically fbound 90 70 DO, but because
,ur deliberate approval is obtained by existing
tate Of affairs. Our course Ia more determin-
cd, because, In the long controversy between the
North and South, we have endeavored with all
our strength TO maintain the constitutional
rights of the South; we have placed ourselves
between the Southern people anda wild and un'
poyernable fanaticism, and with an unbending
purpose withstood Its surgng waves, and for it
have suffered defeat after defeat, yet believing
and knowing we were tight, continued In their
defense, when, at the most critical moment, they
treacherously forsook US, turning over every de-
partment of the Federal Government to the op'
position; we yet stretched our sense OF justice
and propriety to the utmost tension, and pleaded
for concessions and compromise, to all OF when
they returned insulting answers, and finally have
commenced actual war upon the Federal Gov
ernment, because its administration is In hands
to which they have turned 1t over! For myself,
now say, by this act of commencing this un-
holy, unchristian and uncivilized war, whatever
may have been the part of others in bringing
IL about, the last link of the chain that has hith
erto 30 securely bound US together is sundered
forever! In this, they have committed treason
against the whole Union-against the Demo-
Gratis of the North; they commit crime for
which the English language, In its poverty, fur
nishes no definition. And now, sir, in couclu-
sion, say to Representatives and the anxious
visitors that Ali these cbbies and galleries, that
the minority on this floor will be found acting
with the same cool, yet determined purpose-if
need be, in actual conflict In this war--that has
directed them to action on this measures; and If
they lower beneath the political horizon, they
request that their epitaph may be written from
that inscribed to the little Spartan band that fell
before the Eastern hordes--"They died In obe-
dience to the laws" st..
Mr.. STOUT then said:
Mr.. SPEAKER:-No man In Ohio regrets more
deeply than do the existing state OF affairs in
our country. No man has tried harder to pre-
vent the shedding of blood than have in my
humble sphere For many years the dark cloud
that now "lowers o'er our house, has been
gathering, and threatening to burst in mighty
torrents upon our heads- Our people have been
faithfully warned of tho approaching tempest.
Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe and
Jackson, all warned the people against the dire.
full consequences of the agitation of the slavery
gu estion, but the entreaties of those ever mem
orable sages and patriots have been spurned
and disregarded. Nov the din of battle and the
clash of arms 10 heard In our midst, now is the
"Winter of our disoontent," now one section Of
our country Ia In hostile array against the other
Now martial music is heard in the streets of
every town and city in the land, and the eword
Is unsheathed, glitteriDg in the sunbeams of
heaven, In the hand of brother painting for the
blood of brother.
II is no time now, Mr.. Speaker, for crimins'
ton and recrimination; we should not now stop
to quarrel about the causes that have brought
about the war that Is upon US. Sufficient is it,
fnN In knn hat a In 81 nf
y revolution, to prompt US to immediate and eff
cient action inthe premises. Sir, have hoped,
and sincerely hoped, for peaceful settlement
of the difficulties that have existed in our
Union, until hope is lost In the dreadfulrealties
of civil war. Sir, while deprecate and protest
against the causes that have conspired to bring
about this state of things, vote for the bill un
der consideration. vote for it, sir, because
am sworn to support the Constitution and
laws of the United States, 1 vote for
for IL, sir, because that flag which, to-day, floats
in majestic grandeur over this Hall, that flag
that was handed down to us through the toll
the treasure and the blood of our forefathers
has been assailed, and ruthlessly torn from
its proper place, and some other flag
thrown to the breeze in its stead. And
sir, when stripes, the stars and the
eagle, which have been and still are the pride
and glory of every lover of his country
are thus assailed, and the men who bear them
shot down like wild beasts of the forest. /, foI
one, cry "Havyc and let slip the dogs Of war
Sir, vote for the bill under the hope that II
will aid in perpetuating our blessed Union, anC
sincerely hope that "the star spapgled banner
ever shall wave over the land of the free ant
the home of the brave"
Mr.. JONAS said:
M. SPEAKER, wishing to place my motives
and reasons before this House and my country
beg to state from the first moment heard o.
the state OF affairs at Charleston, my mind was
decided TO support the Union and 70 obey the
mandates Of the Executive Of my country. Being
desirous to show an undivided front of my Demo
cratic colleagues, we were willing to wait unit
several had heard from their constituents. Sir
have been Democrat throughout my poitica
life, but partyism is now at an end The trait
, Ors have committed the overt act, rebellion ii
, upon us openly, and as united band of patriots
we will 20 against the rebels hand in hand, ant
! under the glorious banner Of eur beloved coun
try, teach them their duty, and endeavor, If pos
, sibe, to reclaim them to the Union. 1t is vel
known to you gentlemen, that have endeavor
ed on, this floor, to bring about peaoeabe ant
I compromising measures with my infatuated
, brethren of the South. Gentlemen, have
son, daughter, brother, sister, and relatives il
, the sunny South; we know no relatives now; tn
seceders have broken the last link; you may vel
! suppose my feelings. With all my heart aud sou
60 for this bill. Sir, the city, my glorious city
which represents has come out as gloriou
> band of patriots. Although on the border OF tn
. this State, they have unanimously agree
!, to support the Union, and are arming according
3 Iy.
q In conclusion, Mr.. Speaker, let me addres
that being we all adore to bless us In our under
! takings, TO assist US In defending our country
|, our homes and our friends.
q Mr.. RBOWNE, Of Miami, said:
MR. SPEAKER, had the honor, few day
! since, to assert In my place that when the fna
.. vote was taken on this bill, II would be unanl
nous. The result will satisfy the prediction =
. FoI this thank God. 1t Is all important tha
J. we should present Ohio united for the Union
4 In the early part of this session, was for cor
q cession and compromise, but at all times read
; to prepare for the peril in which we now find th
: country. Blu now, sir, do not put my trust /
Congressional compromises and concession, bu
Z In the God of battles and In the patriotism an
y courage OF my countrymen. Sir. in the nam
!, of the good people of this State, thank thos
= young men who now crowd our hall and the
!. associates in arms, who readily yield themselve
: to the necessities of the country. Sir, hav
= been at all times ready to vote for this measure
4 |! / am ready to vote for IL now. Thousands Q
! traitors, with arms in their hands, are threaten
!, ling our Capital and our Government. If W
4 would preserve them and perpetuate our besse
institutions, we may not do so by concession ]
4 Congress or out of Congress, but by the stron
! arm of force. In this day Of peril, let Ohio i
! her legislative halls, and outside these hallt
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