The Cecil Whig., 1863-03-07
1)ublir AGoirs.
An Old Farmers Speech.
TIE Natural Ei0gnrurc of Patr;of;sm.


In the Illinois Senate lately, the fol-
lowing speech was delivered. There
have been more prctcntIous and laborcd
efforts during this presen war. but none
thai had in them more true natural elo-
quence and fervent patriotism. We
should like to have seen and heard the
old man: aud we republi>h it that is
stirring eloIuencc may be read by the
traitors who disgrace the na"lc of an
American.
THE TRAITORS LAsHED AND DEFIED TO
THEIR TEETH.
A great sensation was produced by a
speech delivered by Mr.. Funk, one Of
She richest farmers in the State, a man
who pays over s $4,000 per annum in tax-
es, towards he support of the Govern
men. The lobby and gallery were
crowded with spectators. Senator Funk
rose object to triAing rcsolu ions which
were being introduced by he Democra :,
10 kill time, and stave off vote upon
the appropriations for the support of
the State Government. He said
Mr. Speaker-l can sit no longer and
sec such boys play going on. These
men are trtling with the very best imtc-
res Of the country. They should have
asses ears to set Of their heads, or they
are raitors at heart.
say that there are traitors and Sc
cesslonist> at heart in this Senate. -
Their ac ions prove il. Their speeches
prove it. Their gibcs and laugh cr and
cheers here nigh ly, when their speakers
get up and denouuce the war and the
Administration, prove it.
can sit here no longer and not tell
these traitors what think of them.-
And while so telling them, am rcspon-
sible myself for what | say | stand
upon my own bottom. | am ready to
meet any man on this floor, in any man
ncr, from a pins point % the mou h Of
cannon, upon this charge against these
traitors. Tremendous applause from
the galleries | am an old man of six
ty-fve. | came to Illinois poor boy.
l pay $4,000 year in taxes. am
willing o pay $4,000, aye $4,000,
Igreat cheering, he old gentleman bring
ing down his fist upon his desk with Il
blow that would knock down bullock
aud causing the inkstand to bounce half
dozen inches in the air, aye, | am will
ing 10 give my whole fortune, and then
give my life to save my country from
these traitors that are seeking to destroy
it. Tremendous cheering aud applause,
which the speaker could not subduc.
Mr.. Speaker, you must please excuse
me. l could not 81; longer in my seat,
and camly listen to these traitors. My
heart, tl.s feels for my country, would
not lc. me. My heart, that cries out
for the lives of our brave volunteers in
the field, that these traitors at home are
destroying by thousands, would not let
me. Yes, these Williams and traitors aud
secessonists in this Senate, [strikipg his
clenched fists on the desk wi h IA blow
that made the honsc ring againl arc kill
ing my neighbours boys, now fighting in
the field. dare to ell this to these
traitors, to their faces, and that an,
responsible for what say to one and all
of 'hem' tCheers. Let them come on,
right here. am sixty-fvc years old,
and have uade up my mind to risk my
life right here, Gu his floor, for my
country. IMr Funk stood near tie lob
by railing, his desk being one of the row
immediately in front of it. A crowd,
as he proceeded, collected around him,
evidently with the intention, of protect
ing him from violence, il necessary
The list announcement was recci"ed
with cheering, and | saw many an ey,
flash, ana many Il coun,eilance grow ra-
dent with hit light of dciance.1
These men sneered Coicn,l Mack, Il
day or two ago. He is little man, bu,
am large man. am ready to NEE
any of them, in place of Colonel Mack
am large enough for them, and | hold
myself ready for them now, aud at ANY
time. ICheers from he galleries
Mr.. Speaker, these traitors on thi.
floor should be provided with hemper
collars. They deserve them-richIy
deserve them. They deserve haugiug
| say. Raising his voice and violcn /,
striking the desk The country woul,
be better off to swing them up. | %
for hanging them, and dare 10 tel
them so, right here, to their trailorou,
faces Traitors should be hung. Il
would be the salvation of the counfr,
to hang them. For that reason wou!t
rejoice at it. Tremendous cheering
Mr.. Speaker, beg pardon of the gen.
teman in the Senate, who are nor raj
tors, but true loyal men, for what | have
said. | only intend i and mean it fol
secessionists at heart. They are here
in this Senate. l see them joke, anc
smrk and grin at true Union man.
Bur l defy them. | sand here ready
for them and dare them to come on
Great cheering.l What man with the
heart of patriot could stand this Treason
any longer have ood it lonl
enough. will stand it no more
lCheers.l l denounce these men and
their alders and abcttors as rank trai ors
and secessionists. He'll itself couIt
not spew out more traitorous crew thar
some OF The men who disgrace this Lc-
gislature, this Sta and this counry
For myself, L protest against, and de.
nounce their reasonable acts. I hav,
voted against their measures. | will
do so to the end. I will denounce then
nc lonr os God ,riyos ,,, ln.L