New-York daily tribune., 1864-04-09

plt.n and amnesty and other extraordinary aud un-
constitutional measures, strengthening the hands
Of the South and weakening the Union feeling Ia that
section. He quoted from Benton Lincoln, Seward.
Everett, John Quincy Adams Fillmore, and others, to
show that coercion could not be successful under our
Republican system and that the last three years had
proved the truth of the proposition He agreed with
the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Steyens) that the
Conederates Independent Power de facto; that
they maintained their declaration three years by the
force OF arms; and while they have cut osunder
all the lgaments which bound them, they have
separated from all the obligations which
held them under the Constitution He accepted this as
true and charge Of disoyalty should he made against
hun ior tins opinion he would take shelter under the
lcan party. He would make any reasonable sacrifice
TO bring back the seeded States but force for
the Union could only exist in the hearts aud with the
IN power they could not restore the Union of the
States. there were only two questiOns-hrst, the
recognition Of the Coniederacy; and second the CON
tingation OF tAe war for tho subugaon OF the south
OF the two lie preferred the former He believed the
Democratic party were for peace and would be placed
in false position II they nominated a candidate.
minutes longer to conclude his speech
Mr. WAsHDURNE Gll) said-I hope the gentleman
will be allowed to finish his speech it is tie mote
OF the Democratic party fr tie coming election.
the House.
Mr.. WAsrBuRNE-It means the recognition Of the
Southern Coufgderacy BY foreign power, aud peace on
the terms Of disuniOn
Mr.. LogG gained permission TO finish his speech.
Mr.. GARFIELD (Un., Ohio SAID he remembered when
two armies stood face to face in the West nit under
white ag he went up 10 the man In the Uniform or the
COnedcracy and reached out his hand and told him be
respected him rs a brave aud honest man. Though lie
wore the cmblems Of disloyay AID treason. under bis
ycstmcnts be beheld brave aud honest soul. lie
Garfield would Te.intr0duce that scene with change
only Of person Were there flag of truce, be would
extend his right hand and ask the Member who had
just addressed the Committee 10 meet him and LET him
shake hands with him. because he hOnOTed his bravery
Id believed what
irOm hs II % tic honest sentiments Of BIS heart
and in his utcri1g them he had m'dC n new epoch in
the history Of the War. He had done new thing under
tue sun, baycr thing than most men can perform lie
would ak that tie white ha, be- taken away while
he returned 20 The Union lines and spoke OF what lis
colleague had done. What the Member said might be
pictured by Paradise Lost" When Satan, who had
rebelled against the glory Of God. hurled down
from Heaven. he suddenly lifted up bis head eNclalm'
ing: " Which way fee is he'll (" and Ike Satan, his
colleague might have added, Myself am hellW Dur
ing the Revolutionary War Lord Fairfax, after delih
Grafton decided To 20 over t0 the mother country, and
went over graudly and soicnny. But there was an
other man who had Joined his fortunes to the struggling
country and remained with It til the war was we'll
nigh done. but in the darkness which precedes the
morning. that hached treason 10 surrender TO the
enemy all that had been gained. And that man was
Benedict Arnold. When the present war commenced
some hesitated 10 what they should
10. while others went over 70 the enemy
Robert +. Lee who sat ut bis home OF
Ington hesitating and doubling, at lIst went over
almost teaTnlly Bat now when hundreds If thou ands
lf brave soldiers have ascended to God under the
shadow Of tho banner which now waves over ms, and
when thousands more have gone into state of decrep
udc when three years Of terrific war have been raging
md have pushed back the Rebellion, and now
when the upfted arm OF majestic power is ready to let
all tie lghtnings of vigorous execution here IN the
luict Of this hall rises the dark purpose Of Benedict
rnOd which would surrender the nation. its faR and
lonor and glory TO the bitter Of the traitors OF
,ur country For the first time In the history of the
II is proposed TO give up the struggle and abandon
he war; and let treason run riot in the land Mr.. Gar
ied then oontroyered his colleagues positions. The
.sue was how made up We should use the common
aeap0us oiwar Ii with these should not succeed,
would take he would against the savage
yho attacked himself family. He would resort 10
Wy element Of destruction; and necessary he would
ding all constitutional sanctions 10 the winds rather
han lose his country.
Mr.. FLpnIDGE Dem. Wis., asked him whether be
!ad not sworn 10 support the Constitution. ~
Mr.. GARFIELD replied he had, and he was glad the
Gentleman had asked the question. lie roco.cted that
he Constitution declared the purposes for which t was
ormel; IL was for the general welfare and public /
cfcuse. and that ground he sEorc 70 support II.
cgreting that be had not sword in his upnted hand
t The time 20 show determination to intcrpofe al
means overthrow this cursed Rebellion lie said that
ghen he was in the military service spy brought TO |
Inn two lettets addressed 10 John g. Brockinridgc. |
usrcd place in the ranks 10 fight the Aboionists. |
)ne them was written by a man who lately held
eat on this floor and was from Indiana.
Messrs HOLMAN, G. A. WHITE, and others on the
Opposition side called for the name Of the writer
NIr GARFIELD replied he had the letter, and un.
lerstood 70 say that he would give the at the
proper time He then alluded 10 tho Knights Of the
iolien Circle with their secret signs and passwords
such organisations up before the American peo.
pie under The lead of the party oyer the way This VIII
)e the signal for throwing up bueghts at the capitol
Richmond This be believed to be the elevated ban
Ter, the signal to be answered by traitors all over the
and.
Mr. Lose replied that he said very distinctly when he
his remarks that he spoke for himself and
hat be alone responsible FOR his utterances. He
Vas well aware OF all he did say. He said II drliber
,tnv because his conscience told him t was right and
iis Judgment approved IT, He sad IL, because when
ie approached the front OF the desk and held up his
Iand Ia swear 20 support the Constitution before
Heaven he intended 90 maintain tho sOlemnity Of the
obligation. And help him God. fearless OF all
.hnlres y hich could be made by that gentleman or !
,thcrs IN spite Of a tho means Of power IN the Land,
10 never would violate that OATH nor shrink from the
responsibility he assumed on the first day Of the session.
H. mover heon gel 10 party which took the Odh win
mental reservation. lie remembered ihG Gistlfct 1
4 country from which his colleague hfiled. |
rhc es,ianco o the Fugitive Slave law, and the set
ing at defiance of the most solemn acts OF Congress
md the decision Of the Supreme Court occurred there
Ie had never been guilty Of that. III tie gentlemen
hnrgpd him with being q traitor he ought 10 remem.
er Tie authorities from which be (r Long quoted To
upport h.s position Thoy were the opinions OF The
riders of ls oS party. who had advocated the aoe
r1ie which be had promulgated to-day SECRETARY Chase
nd advocated the identical doctrine. III TINS was
reason, all these men were traitors. III this was
reason. they might make TIE most ol H. ne was WIN
NJ abide the consequences and take the fespohsl
,ity. Ho had no knowledge Of the knights Of the \
;olirn Circle With Gods help. no would never be
olnccted with that order
Mr.. GAGFlLLD said he did not charge MS eoliea%ue
vim being connected with IT, bat that was under the
,stronage and protection OF the Democratic party.
Mr. Loyg repeated that he u'de his speech because
met the APPRECIATION OF his Judgment lie believed
bar there was power under the Constitution to co.
rec the sovereign states.
Mr GARFIELD explained that he would leap over the
institution IN orcrtOprcseryc the national eXi,encei
o be fl
he Constitution.
Mr LoSo sa.d, while bis colleague would lean over