Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-09

Restiveness under the YOke-Indica-
lions of a Tendency TO I" Disloyal
Practices" by a Republican senator.
Senator CoLLAxER, OF Vermont gave some
indications, in a speech the other day, OF ten
dency to "disloyal practices" de was speaking
on the currency bill. Wequote:
In the first place, would say that do not re-
gard this as a measure in any respect connected
with the war. 1t is not war measure. am
the more willing to put il in that light from this
considerations | have observed that almost every
thing that is asked for especially II II IS asked Tor
with any degree of pertinacity, Is put upon that
ground; it is either a military necessity or pO-
litical necessity, or you cannot keep the Union
together without it, or something OF that kind by
which we are appealed to, to let our conscience
and our diseernmemt go. and obey the dictates
pressed upon US / do not view this as of that
character
am aware that in times of national violence.
and especially domestic violence, we have new
illustrations of the principles laid down by Mon
tesquieu, that power Is alwaysat war with It's own
limitations. and making war on those limitations;
and we are constantly inclined to the exercise OF
even doubtful powers, on the ground OF necessity,
when there is violence against US. Going to the
verge of power is the present tendency -perhaps.
ton that we need caution. Now, would it not be
worth while to stop for moment and inquire
whether we really have tine power, honestly ex
ercsing our functions, candidly constituting the
Constitution, to do this great thingT l am sen
sible that am speaking in time when any sort
of doubt abOu power is received as n somewhat
dangerous doctrine any way. Still would say a
word on this point.
Mr. President, some arguments are used. or
some things that are called arguments. to which
can hardly trust myself To reply, for fear shall
be wanting in courtesy. IL has been more than
intimated to US in this DEBATE that If Il man will
not give up the protection OF any local interest
that stands in the way of the great National
problem before us. he is unfaithfu to the Govern
ment. | cannot do it on this occasion. | know.
too, that men--l will not call bad names-politi-
cal refurmers, get up project which, with them,
is ideal perfection and an absolute necessity
and they have worked upon it until they have got
into that condition when they think that every
thing on earth must give way TO il, and every
thing that does not give way TO it is an enemy TO
the country, and every man who does not agree
to it is an enemy TO the country. To add 10
that we told in the Senate that the whole
Cabinet are in its favor Mr. President. il is not
many years since man would have been called
to order for using an expression of that kind in
the Senate. Men have been called TO order for
such expressions. Legislation is to be left to the
House of Representatives and the Senate; it Is
the exercise of their judgment. not the authority
OF Others, which is to give currency ard support
to measures. Ii it has come to this, that it is To
be more than intimatcd. that We are not To con
suit our understanding, not to indulge ourselves
in reasoning about matter, but we are tO be told
er cathedTa. by the organ of the Administration,
that the Cabinet desire, and are all in favor OF "A
certain thing, an argument TO induce US to
come into il. it Gems to me that implies de
gree of subseryiency that can hardly be ex
pected
intend to consult my own judgment in the
discharge of my official duties. If other gentle
men are willing 70 let their conscience swing
loose from its mornings. and to cease TO consult
their own judgments in reference to measures. but
rather TO consult their own safety, Tor fear they
will fall into contempt by being charged with be
ing unfriendly to the Government, and will there
fore give mp all further consideration of the sub
iect, they may do it, but | should like to know
when that time comes; that is all.