Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-04-23
SPEECH OF Mr.. HARRIS OF MARYLAND. IN
TIE YANKEE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

SPEECH VI NH. HARMS, VI mAhlbAND, IN
TIE YANKEE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
APRIL err, 1864.
The following is the celebrate spceeh in full of NJ
Harris of Maryland, in the United Stats House u
Representatives, upon which Me-. Wsshburns, oil luo
predieAted his resolution to txpel tho Representative
from Maryland;
Mr. Harris OF Md.-Mr. Speaker, shall not detain
the House very loDg. Bu Sr could not sit here and
see an attempt made to tyrannze over one who enter
tain9 g ntments which did not know he entertained
until yesterday, but sentiments which have long en-
terained aud entertaining intend TO stand by bis
SD for veal for woe. Sir when tho honorable gen.
teman from Ohio Mr. Garfeld) rep ed to his colleague
fran Ohio who first spoke Ar. Long) he said that be
had the courage Of hon. that lie had the courage TO
face the cannon and the rife. IL a compliment 20
my friend but compliment to this House, the inol
rance uf woch has made il necessity for my friend IN
speaking bis honest sentiments in debate to have the
courage TO face these implements OF war.
Another thing which the gentleman from Ohio INF.
Gar 6eld) ayowed HI me suppose that be would not
be found in support of such aresoniion as this was,
taa. he believed his colleague Lone) sincerely and
honestly entertained these sentiments
Now, would ike to know what the rsasol is, when
man gets up here and svows his s,n imtnts upon 8
Question of public pslcy, upon measure which would,
IN his mode Of thinking, lead to iermi alton OF th
disastrous war; Of the only modes oy VIII Oh Is can
terminate and does il in fincerity, that he s to be CO.
nc uneed as having Spoken treason. that ne d,tigned
treason and at the same time avos the belief that ne
was sincere and honest in his stAtementy Sir, l am
willing to 60 with my friend anywhere you choose to
send hm upoa such an ISSUE 1t there il any homes
ia any party in this country they will defend u, they
will protect u.s. they will rise like hurricane AM sweep
awaY the Vermin Of politicians that are preying
upon the very vitAls Of American liberty.
But speaking upon the Issues befcr5 the country
What Is the issue Is not peace an issue Cannot
man protest against carrying or faVoriDg war to
the determination of whole race Of peopler Cannot
man get up and say, We do no. admire ytur tactics
we would rather have peace than such war; We toink
t Is better peace shoud come il will save the lives Of
our people on both Sides II will save the money oil the
men who are now opp essed with heavy burdens oil
taxation 10 carry on WARP Cannot man say il Is
better to have peace than war, and especially whea ne
brings authority - show that tie position he takes
sustained by the ablesi men, by men who advocated
your own principles, by men, Sir VINO governed this
eOuntrys When the gentleman FROM OHIO brings here
the opinions of such men back him up you say that
he must discard all such opinions. Why, not one q
you, yes Sr not of you can be called hitl-rAe
man compared with those from whom the honorable
gentleman quoted yesterday. Laughter. .
Mr.. Garfield rose.