The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-02-19

Mr.. GUITEAU-I oppose the Senate resolu-
lions, first, because am Democrat, and, sec
ond, becouse do not propose to endorse any
radical Abolition sentiment. Those resolutions
pose them for that reason. Ioppose them,
too, on the ground that they nominate Mr.. Lin
| coin for the, next Presidency. This is not O
proper place for making such nominations. I
am In favor of the substitute resolutions be-
cause they do not overlook our soldiers In the
field. Read third of the substitute resolu-
tons, believe when we undertake to an
| nOuncc our faith in the government we should
not pass by the soldiers whose services and
courage Only can end the war, and for this
reason, if no other, should support the SUBJ
stitute- t.tt
Mr.. SMITH. These substitute resolutions
are thrown in for this effect-that the resolu-
tons shall not pass. There is but one question
--shall we adopt the substitute and do away
with the original resolution? Let us cut the
matter short and vote upon the substitute so
as to get at the original resolutions.
Mr.. RICHARDSON called the yeas and nays.
Call seconded. ysss Fa s.sraf,..
Mr.. ARMSTRONG. supposed the substi-
tute resolutions would be argued by members
more fully than they have been. In April,
1861, was with the old Democratic party
When the rebellion broke out and showed its de-
sign to found Q revolutionary government over
part of the national domain, Joined what
| ever organization was fully supporting the
general government. Events have swept along
and parties changed till they divide for or
against the government, until now it is conclu-
siye against party when the question may be
asked of it, is it opposed to the government
and In favor of the rebellion. 1t is the settled
policy of the people that the Confederate gov
eminent shall not be established. And the
question here is, are. certain measures of the
administration right or not; The substitute in
part can vote form part not. The second
resolution clause leaving the question of slavery
to the people OF States returning to allegiance
that portion am opposed to. It is the
policy OF the people and the government to
carry ON the war for the suppression of the re-
bellion, and, if necessary, to do away with
slavery; l believe it is necessary to abolish
1t and that slavery, Gas war measure, should
be wiped out. Indeed, my belief goes further
than the original resolutions. think the
| State governments should be obliterated and
that Territorial governments should be estab-
lished over the rebelliOus territory with slavery
abolished. The government does not propose
that much-but am with it so far as it goes
Inc South say they shall have new govern
ment-a confederacy of their own-out of the
national domain. We say they shall not
There is the issue; only to be settled by
war, until one side or the other gives way or
the issue is modified. Toombs boosted he
wonld call the roll of his slaves on Bunker
Hill. AGistinguished Southern Congressman
said if we gave the South blank paper to write
its own terms it would not remain in the
Union. Their intention was to fight for the
| perpetuatiOn of slavery. If the government
can free the slaves and make use of them, as
war measure it is proper to do it. When the
Democratic party endorsed the fairness or
justice OF an Administration. it was sat
1sfied that Legislatures should signify
it. The substitute says not one word for
the government. The original resolutions
do approve of the governments action and re-
solve if it perseveres in well doing we will aid
it. Neither more or less. As understand they
recommend that Abraham Lincoln be continu-
ed in his office-they nominate nobody-they
only recommend Mr.. Lincoln. If any one else
receives the nomination, 1 think there is no
Union man but will cheerfully accept the NOM
inee. There are portions of the substitute that
would be voted Tor in this House first and last
No one on this floor would refuse admiration
and sympathy for our soldiers. Their services
are acknowledged in resolutions published to-
day, that we passed few days ago, going be-
yond this substitute The resolutions come
before us for adoption in whole or part. At a
time when civil strife bears upon the land and
our President labors with most weighty cares
l must favor the Senate resolutions without al
teration of single sentence or word.
| Mr.. GATES.-We are opposed to the sub
|
We make the assertion, expecting to prove it,
that the policy of Abraham Lincoln is the
policy originally adopted by the fathers of our
country. We need not quote history but find
our authority in the words of the very origi-
majors of rebellion. Read Elk Governor Ad-
ANS advice to Southern men to undo the blum
ders OF such Southern statesmen as Washing
ton and Jefferson in regard to slavery. MI.
Brooks in Congress said that at the adoption
of the Federal Constitution no one deemed
that slavery was to be perpetuated; the cotton
gin and export demand, he said, had made it
necessity. 1t was the idea of the founders of
our government that slavery was temporary,
| and for years and years no one argued for it.
But their sons wanted to extend it. Abraham
Lincoln first announced the truth that as
house divided against itself could not stand, 40
the two principles of free and slave labor could
| not exist together. These substitute resolu-
lions propose that the rebellious States can have
slavery again. On such terms peace would leave
US the cause of another war. 1t is impossible
that these two principles Of labor shall exist
together, as much so as q union of grease and
water without other admixture. Mr.. Lincoln
first announced this truth. Was it not right
that he should be our representative in this
time of combat. If the States come back with
slavery existing, we have the same struggle to
go over again. In reference to the cOmpli-
menting of soldiers, that is another matter. not
belonging to this subject.
Mr.. WlSWELL. was somewhat surprised
| at the position of the honorable member from
Olmsted, Mr.. Armstrong; and only explain
his action on the theory that new converts are
| generally exceedingly jealous in the newly
chosen cause. He objects that the substitute
does not fully carry out his views. 1t says
| nothing to prevent the freeing OF slaves, but
| we, as Democrats, do claim that it shall be
| done in accordance with laws and constitu
| ton. We favor Union restored, with or
without slavery. and would not have the war
continued one day to carry out the objects of
fanatic radicals. They utter not word for
Union, but many against slavery. Men who
take such position are not unconditional I'm.
| ion men. This shows it, that if the measures
of the abolition scheme can be carried out they
will not consent to restoration of the Union UNI
less slavery is blotted out. When they break
constitution and laws, they act with the South,
for override these in one thing and why not in
| another. The South claims the privilege of
secession There is no such privilege in the
Constitution, and they are fighting to get out
| of the Union. These men of the North stand
up and say that slavery must be abolished,
| whether with the laws or not. The Demo-
cratic party is willing enough that slavery
~ no; tho