Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-11

clouds thai hang upon Us. despasret entirely Of
this result. ard there u nO sacrifice that one man
could make tkat would not make % elect 50
desirable al object may differ from Others not
less honest than myself ~ % the means to effect
fsis object. but trust am none the les honest
IN my purpose. or devoted to a fnrm OF govern
ment that. up TO the commencement Of OGr pres
ent troubles. had conferred more of the blessings
of civil aud constitutional liberty, regulated BY
law. than any Government known To history.
Every impulse OF my heart, every tie that binds
me o. earth IL interviewer Eitt the form of Gov.
eminent under which am living and 10 which
oAlesige nay allegiance. viii yield to no
man living IN my attachment to il. Few men of
my wears have enjoyed more of It's glorious ad-
yaniages; none feel more grateful for them; and
though have been assailed in the fury of party
spirit, my character unjustly aspersed and my
loyalty aud devotion questioned. this shall not
ALLEVIATE me from the faith of my fathers lesson
the obligations feel 20 devote the hu nbe ener-
gies Of my life TO the support of the Government
of which TO m part. and which l would not
exchange for any other on earth.
This may be the only opportunity shall have
of expressing my gratitude to the members of the
Judiciary Committee who have, from that innate
sense of Justice that always governs just Judge
stood by their report, and rising above the storm
OF passion that seems to control the hour, res0
lutely maintained the total absence of all guilt
my part They have done me Justice; and 1t my
antecedents as private citizen and public servant
have not proved a shield against criticism. and
are not a sufficient guarantee, gave to them the
pledge OF an honest heart that my future lite,
wherever fortune may place me, shall leave them
no cause TO regret this act of justice.
| am not informed as to the opinions of Sena-
tors on this question, except they have declar-
eel them in debate, or volunteered to make
them known. | have approached no Senator To
know his views, sought to influence his vote
except in debate. | have had no outside friends
soliciting the aid of the public press with which
to manufacture public opinion ia my favor. Con
sciods of the purity of my intentions and purpo
ses in all that relates 10 the interests of the Gov
eminent 10 which alone owe allegiance, had
right to suppose that my peers could rise above
the beheSts OF party, and look upon this transac-
ton in its true light; but this is matter that
have not attempted To control. Ii the Senate
has been polled rs | see il stated in some of the
papers it has and il is foregone conclusion that
20 must, | say To my friends and to my enc
mics will lose no time in putting myself on trial
again before tribunal whose judgment ] have
ever found just, and who am sure will give me all
the benefits resulting from acquaintance of
forty years standing coupled with service which
entities them to Judge whether | am loyal or
disloyal citizen; whether | have been n faithful
or unfaithful representative of their rights in the
many and varied duties they have entrusted to me
To per form.
/ will 20 with my record made i'm this Hall in
one hand, and the record of those whose voice
sends me from it IN the other. and will submit
To them the question OF right or wrong in this
case | will 20 with the platform of principles
laid down by the party that have acted with
through life, and which | referred 20 yesterday,
and IN the name of those principles and in the
name OF the Constitution that | have ever tried
% support in letter and in spirit, and will ask
fair and impartial hearing. This, and this only,
is the tribunal with whose judgment will be con
tent.
| have now said all that i intended or should
have said, but for some remarks make yesterday
10y the honorable Senator from Virginia, Mr
Wiley His bearing and manner towards me
was in such striking contras with that OF the
Senator from Tennessee, who is so similarly stu
ated and affected in his political and personal re-
lations by this unnatural war, that | could but
remark it. The former, with a fairness and can
dor that sunk deep into my heart did me the JUS
tice To say that he had seen nothing in my past
lie that rendered me obnoxious 10 the charge of
contributing in the least degree to the deplorable
condition of affairs now upon us. Ii the honor
able Senator from Virginia had known my course
here as some others know it. he would have done
me Justice in adding that the blood OF no one
mau attaches 20 my skirts in this strife. | have
had but one countersign since ! have been on
duty here, and that has been--peace; war never
-never-for any real or imaginary grievance.
But how different the tone and manner of
the Senator IRON Tennessee. Causes OF com
plant know he has; and / sympatLize with him
in his Affections, and would that had the power
to lift the load of sorrow that is bowling him and
thousands and tells of thousands of Others to the
earth. Point me TO the road that leads 20 peace,
the restoration OF the Union, making u, one Gov
eminent, with one flag. not star endced and
will travel Il with you as long as there Is CLEAN
OF light To guide Inc on such path; and forget
ting and forgiving, i would even consent To take
rs n travelling companion, with all hls heresies
the Senator from Massachusetts. Sir the Sena
tor from Tennessee has done.me great injustice
Smarting under the blows inflicted by the conduct
ot those he called "a close corporation when
here, he points To my personal and party associl-
tons with them-torgettng, at the same time,
his own-and undertakes 70 hold me responsible
for all that was said done them, and has hap
pened since. History facts, living witnesses, re
pei these uniounded, absurd accusations.
The honorable Senator from Maryland, Mr..
Kennedy, moved by sense of justice and love
of truth, yindicates history in his late speech on
some of these points. lie well recollects the ap
pealS made 10y himself, myself and other Sena-
tors, (some OF whom are still here.) 20 Southern
Senators To remain. give to the incoming Admin
lstratl0n a iair trial. ana seek remedy Tor all
wrongs inside not outside of the Union. IT, sir,
! had been privy to any such purposes "a have
since resulted in iorcible resistance to the Govern
ment of the United States, why did join with the
honorable Senator from Maryland and others in
remonStratieg against this suicidal stepy The
Senator from Tennessee can not believe he
kRors that had no part or lot in any movement
having for is object the disruption of these States
/ have been as open in my opposition to secession
rs any man living.
The honorable Senator from Virginia, in the
remarks have alluded TO. made Yesterday, ask
eel me to explain the concluding paragraph, in
letter | wrote Mr.. Fitch ia September last. In
doing 80 | must preface what have 70 say with
the single remark that deem il due both to him
and m, self If he thinks my position an equivo-
cal one. tc answer; but beg il will not be con
strued as an effort on my part To- influence the
vote OF the honorable Senator. A. much graft
hcatiOn Is 10 would afford me TO have the weight
OF his name As Senator aud distinguished
member of his profession, | can not consent ID
be placed n the position ct seeking votes by any
change cor notifications OF my opinions for the
time being. and know that the honorable Sena-
tor woud not have me do IT, | said on former
occatsioa. that a. far as principles are concerned,
my opinions ate hxed. la the execution OF tie.
tails connected With the administration uf General
Governmental ailirs, HAYS always endeavored
% coniurusmy action TO the policy of those IN
charge OF the Government; aud when ! could not
10 so. neN or made iactious opposition. SO. I'M
der thus Administration when differed | have