The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-07-17

during a debate in the House OF Representa-
tives, few DAYS ago, spoke as follows:
1t is not my purpose, Mr.. Chairman, nor
my object, TO cTrry on against tnese south
cru seeding Statesla war OF aggressien.-
It is not my purpose that ii shall be regard.
ed as a war OF subiusation. But the mis-
sion of the Army OF the 10y al States south,
is 10 defend the integrity OF this Government
and maintain the unsullied honor of lis hag
not 10 rob southern men of their properly;
not 10 interfere in any way with the negro
question and SO long as the object and
destiny OF that Army, In marching forward,
is 10 preserve the integrity of the Union,
am opposed 10 any proposition OF peace
while these men hold arms in their hands
and maintain their attitude of hostility
Aud such believe 10 be the sentiment OF
the loyal men of the North, or the loyal
men OF The North and South.
Now, Mr. Chairman, have heard great
deal said since have been here, within this
Hail. and out of this Hall, about peace
want TO see no peace that is 10 be establish
ed upon the overthrow and disiniegraIion
OF the Republic.
No such terms OF peace will vote 10 ac-
cept or entertain. | agree with the gentle-
man from Ohio entirely, that when our army
marched into Mexico, as also into the Ier-
ritory of Utah, there were, AS ! understand
il, ommissioners appointed by the Govern
ment 10 go with that army. But now con-
fine my remarks 10 the army OF Mexico
Why did we send commissioners wlth that
armys Because that was a conflict be-
tween nations The war which is being
waged in the United States now is war
waged by members OF our own household
Wllh regard TO the case OF Utah, the gen.
tleman from Ohio asks how II was there
1t is Irue thai Utah, al that time was Ter
ritory, and perhaps there would be some
similarity between that case and the pres
ent But in this domestic war which is
being waged upon the part oil members oi
ou. own household, | think Il behooVes Inc
General Government 10 attempt, at least, 10
exert its power 10 dictate terms 10 them
They are not aware, [ presume, OF what
they have already done; neither DO be-
live that these men engaged IN ms wicked
rebellion know not only what has been ac-
complished, but the posIlon they actuaily
occupy. Why, sir, through The whole norm
ern and easteIn portions OF the United ota'es
hundreds and thousands OF men VINO nave
spent a long life in procuring the means ol
subsistence and comfort, and who regarded
themselves as rich and independent are,
to day, in consequence of this foul treason
dates for the poor house. Who has caused
aud produced all that suffering, and who is
TO atone for ii? Throughout the whole
country you find all kinds OF business al an
end; you find commerce suspended; you
hnd the doors o. the man niaciorJes closed
you find all handicrait work abandoned; and
you find want and famine marching ovel
the land. Who has produced all this
These men OF the seeding States who have
risen up and attempted 10 strike down the
Government Now when they come 10 IL:
and ask terms FOR these unhoy and Gnrlght
eops acts, am willing 10 say 10 them thai
we will take your terms INTO consideration
when you lay down your arms and aoan
don the project of southern coniederacy
that then we will treat with you, and no
! before The offenses have been too seve rt
and 100 great, that have been committed
upon the part OF these southern secession
/ isis 10 90 unpunisEed.
| Now, sir, do not want il understood tha
| ] advocate what is regarded as the subJnga'
| tiou OF these men-that is, that we want Il
( hold their country as conquered Ter
! ritory but tell yon, sir what do beiiev'
| is the duty of this great Government: ii i
I 10 send our Army there that patriotic mel
may breathe in the rear of il, If they canno
! breathe inlhe frontoi it. Good , Good!
Wherever that Army has advanced, yo
| find The Union sentiment is permitted /
| live and thrive and flourish. How IS 1t i
regard to northwestern Virginia We fin'
her Representatives upon this floor TO day
( To Whatever point this army OF occupato
has advanced, wherever they have permit
ted the stars and stripes 10 be uniurled, W
! have a representation in this House, an
! soon will have a representation upon tn
; floor of the Senate. If northwestern Virgin
la had been under the flag OF secession
would there have been represeniauo
from This Slate in either of the Two House
to-day No sir The kind OF sublugallo
about which wish 10 speak is the sublr
CATION OF traitors, in order that patriots ma
live, and in order that the benefits OF OF
laws and institutions shall prevail. II IN
gentleman from Ohio calls that subIugaiior
tell him am in favor OF such slblug'
lion.
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