New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-07
Mr.. RICHARDsoN-Had not the Star Of the

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. whether he preferred the perpetu4ton OF Slavery
rather than trat u the Uuion.
Mr. WICkLIFFE replied that he was for pre-
serving the Union under the Constitution, regarding
rs obligations imposed on every citizen, State, md
section. lie was not for violating the Constitution
when it not essential to The safety OF the Union
lie would preserve the institution OF Slavery under
me Constitution, by the principle declared by the
House and voted for by Mr.. Lovejoy and other
Representative aud also declared ia the inaugural
address OF The Pre.ident, and in the latters two
messages. II iltse principles are carried out be had
10 fears for the Union and the institution OF Slavery
MI Low EJOf asked if the ship must be saved
by the throwing overheard of portion Of the crew
Which woold toe gentleman prefer
u Sir. WfChLIFtE responded: az would prefcr
throwing the Aboluioniss overheard"
i Mr.. LOVEJOY laid that was tantamount 10 saw.
iue the gentleman preferred the Union going over
bolrd rather than Slavery. As for himself he was
for preserving the Union and Constitution with rhe
great obj sct for With IL was established, namely
with freedom. lie demanded, in She name Of God
and justice, that Slavery shall not stand in the way
Of our success and triumph. In illustration Of his
remaks, he cused to he read the 7,h chapter of the
book OF Joshua showing that the absence Of pro-.
perity and success was owing 10 whaf was deeig..
mated the " accused thing"
Mr. MALLORY lky.l understood llr. Loyei0y 10.
say so feaviy j. Slavery weighing uDon our army
az " reader il impossible 10 achieve victories until
slavery is removed out Of the way. He had SUD
posed that, If Slavery was curse, the responsibility
of the rebellion would rest on tie South and tlai
the face OF The Almighty would be turaed against
the South, II the theory Of the gentleman was cor
rect Presenting he knew the feeling OF Kentucky,
ii we considered Slavery standing 10 The way OF tie
Constitution, we would not hesitate to wipe ont
Slavery. Applause. But we cannot regard Slavery
as Incompatible with tue liberty established by yT
iorefatbers. We want to preserve the Union wilh
all the riy hts 10 sect ons conferred by the Con,
ruion lie asked whether the gentleman would
destroy the Constitution 10 get rid OF slavery
Mr.. LOVEJOY replied that he would not. He
only declared that Slavery must he destroyed, rather
than the Cons hutton aAd the Union.
Alr. DUNN rep, Ind.l, az Mr.. Loyejoy had
quoted Joshua, referred the gentleman 10 the para
bic Of the wbe,t AID tares The Savior dd not rec
onmend the taIes 10 be drawn out by he roots with
the wheat, but TO wait patiently TO the last day.
The gent enan from Illinois proposed radical meas
nres instead of ting for time 20 remedy tue evil.
He would troy the wheat and taree at the same
time In bis mad efforts 20 carry out ms sohemes Jet
tue gentleman conceal his purpose az he may. IL II
had been proclaimed at the commencement OF this
war that the object was 70 overthrow Slavery, ln-
stead of having 600 600 men, there would DO only
small baud OF John Browns at the heels OF the gen
tleman. he thanked God that the Gentleman was
not now likely 10 be a member OF the .binet.
Mr.. LONEJOY. That's not 80 cer,ain. Laugh
Mir. DUNN, resuuning said he believed that by
The war slavery had received its death blow. lie
hoped this VS. 20.
MI. lsOf LJOi not uti1 tAhA h' WdHtN4 20
zee Slavery crushed and ground 10 powoer; but his
argument was that Slavery should no, stand in the
way of success TO army aud TIE Preservation u
the Consiiut.oA aud tue Union. lie was not,
charged, In favor % any such schemes. lie never
voted for ans Of them. He would tell the gentle
man that these 10000 soldiers would moi fgbt the
battles OF slavery.
Mr.. DUNN. / did not say so.
Mr. LOYEJ0Y-I suppose the gentleman mean,
that, conceal it a. he will Laughter.
n. / atA ,f 81.
believe in the horrible doctrine Of Mr. Crittenden,
il was nothing less than this, viz: thai the House
dare not inquire into the manner IN which the war
Is conducted and whether there many traitors or
rot Had II come 70 this. that tie House is mere
Registrar OF Executive edice, and IN only 10 vote
men and money He protested against such doe
trine, il baviug foundation Ia tho Constitution.
IL al pears that the Border States would rather
the Constitution ard Union perish, than see Slavery
perish. We had just given 10000 men 70 Kentucky
10 support SlavTy should the alternative as 20 the
destruction OF thu Union OF Slavery be presented.
Mr.. DUNN said he did not exat Slavery above
the Constitution. lie would make DO sacrifice OF the
Constitution 10 preserve Slavery. lie regarded the
preservation OF the nation and perpetuation oil OH
present fora III gov eminent OF lar more imporante
10 him bis day. and to those who are to ee"e -ii.
him. than The preservation OF slavery. But he o."
not believe this Coyenmentieould be perpetuatedb by
declaring the emancipation Of Slavery AS its Object
LII So the old Union is forever gone. We may.
however, have a union of the Free States, which
may in time throw its shadow over the continent.
bat as to restoring the Union as il was, this would
be impossible. He wac Tor maintaining the authoii'
ty of his Government If Slavery stand in the Wa.
OF the peace aud prosperity of the country, Slavery
must 20 out OF the way, :" / would, he remarked.
strike down every Interest that opposes the good
Of the country. Ii the coniiscaon OF the slaves OF
dislryal enemies ia necessary let It be DONE
Mr. BLAIR rep, Mo- moved that the whole
subject he lid on the table.
Not agreed to--feas, 81, nays, a.
Mr.. RICHARDSON offered an amendment &c
Mr.. Conkh KS resolution that the Secretary OF Wan
also report the House if compatible with the pub
lie interests, who IL responsible Tor me aele1 d.
Wilson's Creek, near Springfield and Lexington
Disagreed TO, ~ against 81.
Mr.. Conklings resolution was adopted, ~ against
81.
Mr.. WICKLIFFE offered resolution, which wa'
alopted in-tructir the Committee on ipe Juolclar!
TO inquire into the espedency OF providing oy Ia"
for making final the decisions OF tne board OF ,oh
ps.iouer- now engaged in deciding upon eOntrarls
growing cNt 81 the opeia'lonr III '0o "oe''iH -""'
tary Department.
Mr.. STEVENS asked and obtained leave - report
,ont resolution explanatory OF The recent act IN
posing duties on tea, coffee and sugar. lie shd thls
was necessary, Owing 10 the CONSTRUCTION gwen 70
the act by the Secretary Of the treasury fssse''
II ia as follows: ,,- .
~ Taied Sfafeof ir,rted a. cngress dss aosrd ha vs.
.,sv OF the rr,sury be snd is hereby sghon5ed AGO "a.
- o,r,,, 900 varehoused the dAfr ~ the passssr
Of art 10 increase the duties on tea cones Ma ~
proved Dec a. 1891 90 be Ti,his~n on In - so S IN
Ice unpaid by the al entitled An act g. provide 70, IN w.
c,eae on tn revenue from Imports TO pay 'n' 80
public debt and TOT other yapos's ~. ,oro.d by N,
Ia aforementioned az, hich may nave been cohee'eo =.
h goods rcads whdawn any laws or poit' oil IS"' 70 "
contrary notwithstanding
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