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

House witha speech, but, occupying the posi-.
tion that do. / feel II my duty 70 define my
position. have, Mr.. Speaker, on oil occasions,
as the members Of this House are well aware,
expressed myself opposed 10 coercion, and In
favor Of compromise j'and all my efforts, though
feeble they may have been, have been directed
solely 10 that end, notwithstanding my mo-
tlves have been impugned and my course cen.
sured by some. Still, can say. with my hand
upon my heart, and appealing to God, that all
my efforts have been directed to the welfare OF
my country, and the perpetuation of its glorious
Institutions. And now, Mr.. Speaker, having
done all that oouldi In my feeble way. and all
having failed, there 10 but one course left for
me to pursue, and that is to take the side Of my
own country. This bill, Mr.. Speaker, to my
mind, Is Objectionable in some OF its provisions.
Still, l am satisfied that IL cannot be amended.
SO have determined to vote for IL, and trust to
God for the consequences.
Mr. WRIGHT, of Hamilton, said;
Mr.. SPEAKER, Il is well understood, that from
the beginning have favored the passage Of
this bill, voted for the suspension Of the rules
to avoid the constitutional delay, believing that
the emergency of the hour demanded prompt
and energetic action. Delay, however, has pro.
duced unanimity Of sentiment, which trust
the result of the vote will very soon demon
strate, that will disspate all regrets heretofore
felt upon this score, and produce moral effect
that will not be misinterpreted. The fact may
no longer be di guissd. Weare now in the midst
of revolution. Civil strife has commenced
f'raternal blood has been shed, Nor is/the
wrath of the war fieDd yet sated. Sumter has
fallen. Our National Ensign Is trailing in the
dust. Shall its honor be vindicated.
Shall the integrity OF the eGovernment be main
tained7 To these questions every loyal and pa
triotic heart, here and elsewhere, must respond
afirmatively. It is not now the time to pavse
and enquire, who or what has .produced the
evershadoaing troubles Of our disrupted Union.
Our duty in this perious emergency Of the coun
try cannot be mistaken. Much as we all depre
cate civil war, much as we deplore the terrible
consequences which must be the inevitable result
Of o conflict Of arms between the Federal Gov
eminent and the Confederate States, we have nc
alternative in the present crisis. Duty, honor
patriotism, and every other holy consideration
require that we should, by every act and word
support the Constitution, and aid in the enforce
| ment Of the laws.
that calls. But while we are resolutely deter
mined 10 defend our homes, and maintain tht
Government at Washington, let US hope tina
rent lof events that peace will again soon b,
restored to our beloved country, and that with
out further effusion Of blood. But come wha
may, the Government must and shall be pre-
served.
Mr.. WALKER said:
Mn. SPEAKER, it is not my design, nor ye
my desire, at this late hour Of the session, 4
make any lengthy remarks on this bill. hsv
no apology tn make for myself In the delay o
the past three days Every gentleman knows
was ready at once to respond to the call of ny
country in her time of need-nor was 1t neces
siry for me to inquire Of my constituents for In
stfuctions, before casting my vote on this bill
| am proud to know that, however feebly the,
may be represented on this floor, there is not
more loyal and patriotic constituency in Ohit
than have the honor to represent, Therefore
when this demand, from the Chief Executive o
the nation, was made upon US, for assistance Il
put down rebellion and war now wsged on al
extensive scale, by q set Of traitors, in severa
of the Southern States, had no doubt TO solv'
before could decide what my duty was, or wha
my constituents would require Of me on this ex
traordinary occasion. | was prepared TO vote a
6rst.and much regretted the delay urged upon u
in this time Of emergency. | am also ready T.
vote to-day. And let me give you the assuranc
here, Mr.. Speaker, that, whatever may be th
amount Of men and means required to over
come this reasonable insurrection, and to de
monstrate TO the world that we are both able AM
willing TO govern orrsstuss, the noble band 0
constituents which represent will never fail o
furnishing their full share when the country dc
mands it..
Il When our common country's honor, nay, il
very fristenee, is at stake, We know no party, W
will all sink the party in our pa triotic desire
for the general good of all, and marcl
forward, Democrat and Republican, shoulder t,
shoulder, with one eye up to the star spangled
banner, while the other will closely pursue eve
| the last traitor In this free land OF "Washing
| ton and the brave"
And now, Mr.. Speaker, allow me to say in
conclusion, that have no fears ne TO the result
Our cause being just, and God, who rules owe
all nations, does 1t in Justice, therefore, thoug
we may be chastised for our national sins
still, the principles of freedom and justiee ici
prevail-long will the "Stars and Stripes" still
float in the breeze, to'glsdden the hearts OF mil
lions yet unborn, as the glorious emblem of th
freedom achieved and maintained by their nobl
ancestors.
i AFTERNOON SESSION.
\ Mr.. DEVORE offered o resolution, tha
when this House adjourns Tomorrow, IL sha
be till Tuesday next, which was laid on th
table.
| Mr.. HAMILTON offered resolution prov
ding for an offer of $4,000 for the arrest an
4 delivery of JEFF. Davis into the hand OF the Un
ted States authorities, which was laid on th
table.
Mr.. HITCHCOCK offered the following resc
luton, which was adopted;
WHEREAS, By the report OF the Quarter
Il Master General accompanying the message Q
the Governor, upon the subject Of furnishing al
to the General Government, large number O
caisons, wagons, &C., will be required for Oh
use of the State; and, whereas, it is understoo
that portion of the machinery Of one Of th
contractors for convict labor at the Penitenti
ary can, with very little expense, be adapted I
this work; therefore, M M
ResolUed, That the committee on the Peniter
tiary be instruc ted to inquire into the practica
bility and propriety Of making such arrange
ments that convict labor In the Penitentiar
may be employed In the manufacture Of sac
caisops, wagons, and any other articles needle
in arming the State, as is or may be provided b
law. aan
The House then adjourned.
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