The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-04-05
Speech of Hon. r. B. Brabson,

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MT. bhABSON said;
Mr.. SPEAKER when took my seat as
a member of the Thirty-Sixth Congress,
determined not to occupy the attention OF
the House with any remarks of n general
character, believing could in a quiet way
better serve my constituents and my coun-
try. But the extraordinary and unhappy
state OF things which surround us makes
it imperative on me to give utterance to
the sentiments which | entertain. am
fully aware of the dangers which lie in
the path must tread but ] would be
unworthy the confidence of the intelli-
gent and gallant people whom represent,
were | to shrink from the discharge OF
my duty.
The question is not who shall direct the
machinery of this Government, but wheth-
er we shall have a Government of the
United States at all Startling events oc-
cur with's 'such rapidity that the stoutest
hearts tfemble at what they toresee. The
greatest Government on earth, command
ing the respect ana admiration OF the
~orio, Is 10 oe huried TO the DUST unless the
currentot events IS changed, ana changed
quickly. NO one can look upon these
vacant seats, occupied at the commence
meht OF this session oy intelligent and
aoie representatives from seven states,
without ieellnSs OF sadness and sorrow.-
any IL Is 10 DO oeepiy regretted that'
whiie every n0hor'oie enoft Is oeing maze
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