The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-02-14
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He is glad the gentleman rom Kentucky has
had full freedom Of debate He seemeto be
lingering relic Of that dynasty that so long ty-
rannized. over this country, and it is. fitting
perhaps that he should oppose this benefcent
measure. The gentlaman has attributed to
him sentiment that he never entertained, and
never expressed, that he had abandoned his
faith in the ability of the white men Of the
North to crush out this rebellion. The sharp,
grabbed tones Of Mr.. Wicklife are instantly
heard. 81 cannot yield, /" says Mr.. Dunn. II
claim the right to interrupt" returns Wick
life, with, Characteristic assumption. s'The
gentlsmsn refused to yield to me, and I refuse
to yield TO- Aan." asss n ea
Thus repaid from his own measure, what can
tie old gentleman do but cit down? 1880
$ 81 have been averse to the employment of no.
groeA thought there we're loyal white men in
the south, on whom We could rely. In that thus
far, We have been disappointed but We, hnd
abundanes Of loyal black men. Why then not
nee them? The gentleman asks how We can ex-
change them If taken prisoners, and speaks as il
offering to exchange black man for white
one wonld be = great outrage, on the white pop.
ulatlon. tell the gentleman" and he hurls It
ont With vigor Mr.. W.cklihe evidently thinks
quite personal, s'thst black man who fights
for my country, 10 bet4r than any ,ohits man saho
fights against her! One would suppose that, If
the gentlemans own son was fighting in this war
be would rather have him shot BY white trait
or than saved by black loyal soldier! Sir,
hsus . son in this war, and Lam entirely will
ing that black men shall help him subdue the
white rebels tEs
''The gentleman, % understand him, pro-
poses to introduce resolution TO inquire into
the conduct of Gen. Butler at New Orleans I
hope when he does that he will also extend bic
inquiry into the conduct of Gen. Jrckson at
New Orleans !" And with rapid summary he
ruus over the other instances in which in our
history negroes have done right gallant service
for the Gag. st
'sBut the gentleman says the employment Of
these people win turn this into barbarous war.
Is it possible that these people, Who for gen.
erations have been under the humsnizing,, CIV
ilizing. christianisiDg influence of slavery are
still such barbarians that we cannot safely put
arms in their hands, without their committing
barbarious outrages upon their bene6cient mas
ters2>se. gs34sa y,si.tas .,rs sss7s s3t
TNo, sir. Let these men, if they will, shoot
down the rebels arrayed aeainst our brothers.
our sons and our friends Hyou do not choose
to have your sons aided by snch means, do
choose to have mine Nv son WAS in the battle
of ,Vicksburg, and there black men fought in the
ranks of our enemies. Shall We not match them
with their own wespons! Or is the blood of
our sons cheaper than the market value of your
slaves! 4s
'But the rebels shoot down negro prisoners,
and the gentleman asks. what will you do
Make white traitors answer in blood for blood!
Every man who fights for our cause must be
treated as soldier, no matter what the color
Of his skin"
And 80 he takes point after point Of the OBJ
jections to the bill, and with . single stroke Of
his sledge hammer logic, demolishes it. He
has the unbroken attention of the House and the
applause of the crowded galleries q he proceeds.
This 10 no smart special pleading, no trick of
demagogue oratory. Here is finely balanced,
unusually calm and judicial mind, wrought up
brother and nephews, (for nearly al his nearest
out the highest and noblest exercise Of bis am
pie powers; and the mental machine, without
jar or friction, but running at speed that fair
~ exhibits its remarkable capacity, is with
wonderful force and wonderful condensation
covering the whole subject with an armor of
fact and logic that no attack can penetrate.-l
The effect ID. superb
He drives the last bolt home with blow that
resounds in applause through the chamber and
galleries. and with courteous thanks to the gen.
tleman from Illinois, resumes his seat. He has
spoken but ten minutes, but he has covered the
whole ground, and made the best speech Of the
debate. =
The grati6ed Republicans throng around him
to grasp his hand and tender their congratula-
tons. "That was glorious, Dunn" You
couldn't have done better in whole afternoon,
Dunn" "You made the very best statement of
the case any man could make, and in the short
est possible space" "Give me your hand on
that splendid speech, Dunn )" while Lovejoy, re.
suming his remarks, opened with I" the gentle
man spoke 30 well, I wish he had taken all my
time" The warmth of their cordially is too
much for the Indianian. II thank you, gentle
men," with an air as If to say, no more an
you love me-" 81 thauk you. It's right, and
that's all care for. Give me chew of tobacco
that's all I want now" A battery Of tobacco
boxes environs him on the instant, Here,
Dunn, try this" "Take some of mine, Dunn"
Z" You'll find this pretty fair )" while from over
half dozen desks q long Michigander stretches
out bis box, with "Dunn, you must have chew
of Michigan growth after that !"
A general turning Of smiling faces towards
each other over the Republican side Of the Hall,
. general half whispering exchange of |" that
was capital, wasn't it," and "bully for Dunn,
it's glorious blow, and from just the right quar-.
ter :" and the members turn again to hear the
witty Illinoisan conclude paying his respects to
Mr.. Wicklife.
The first blow "gets home" again on the sore
ly belabored Kentuckian. .I wanted to ask the
gentleman another question, but have worse
luck with him than Balaam bad with the dumb
MINIS al no hoatrndo ~ Wickliefe,a fare vorka
savagely, and the House galleries roar. "Of
course the employment of negroes would save
some white blood on our side. have wanted
to ask whether he thinks these negroes too good
to be used to save this white blood? ?"
And go be goes CD, goading the old gentleman
deeper and deeper at every thrust until the BAN.
mer falls. t.5 -
eat From Muffreesbor0 Direct.
p Assistant Adjutant General Frat kiln, on Gen
Stsrkweather's staff, arrived in the city this
morning, from Murfreesboro, on his way home
to Wisconsin He states that affairs are quiet
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