The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-27
THIRTY.EIGHTH CONGRESS.
FIRST eIssIoN.


a.. 5sNts-~rH "a En Senate. .t h*
wAsulScroS, Jan. 26, 1854.
nIssRs nAyARD AND RICHARDSON TAKE OATH.
On me opening Of the Senate Mr. BAYARD, (opp) Of
s stated that he had resolve TO take the oatn though
ns should resign the seat he held here thirteen
years shortly afterwards. Nk
Mr. RiHARpscS. (opp) Of H. said he had no objection
70 she oath, but doubted It's policy.
f-eAN xR. BAyARD's vALmIcroRy
Messrs Richardson and Bayard then subscribed TO the
OATH and Mr. Bayard addressed the Senate The follow
ing b portion Of his rsmarks;- tt
NJ PnnmUSr--ln. the course OF the debate upon The
rule adopted yesterday BY the Senate stated that this
BODY, having szClusive Jurisdiction over the subject
ehoud bold myself bound by lie action and that but
alternative remained the rule adoptedether 10
comply with the decision rsnquish my seat IN the
gsnsts Subsequent reflection convinced that was
rarity IN erroror the question open, TO submit 70 the
decision and resign. he gravest consideration has IN
duced me 70 pursue the latter course and 10 q pre-,
fov nearly thirteen years, will desire TO assign
reasons which control my action without aoy decision
ssSa All The mcmbsrs q the senate and House whom
applied, belonging 70 the political party with which
81 sh scs desmng, doubtless, that the constitutional
Susetons involved we're Of less moment and the prece
dent made less dangerous than they seemed 70 my mind
.S SSsm Ip sd aSsis &
have given cause 70 unbiased by the perverng
0scned take the oath Tor reasons other than the con-
ssdefation, IN my Judgment, that u dangerous
walton upon the fundsponta principles Of the consu
sion. AZ I believed That the law had been passed
without full discussion and e. decision s validity by
che proper tribunal had been waived the special ses
sion When not present. was content 70 leave
others 10 their own actions, and govern by my con.
vcticu duty. The decision has now, however, been
judicohsy made after hearing my objections 70 the act
and ths oath u imposes and snt decision, though 10 my
belief dangerous preceden obligatory 70 the extent
OF taking the oath A have already held the seat nearly
rear since my election sir admit that covet the ap
probation Of the good the wise and the rejecting Mr..
BaysTd, After discussing length his conviction OF duty 10
subscribing 70 this rule Of loyalty concluded as fol-
sows:l close these remarks with the language IN which
historian OF the constitution eoquontiy porrays the
universal sentiment Of the American people (aas how
changed al the time OF lie adoption aud The great object
they Intended 10 accomplish IN cementing more firmly
federal Union. They beheld that republican constitution,
which, with all that comprehend, and all that u be-
slows was not only altogether lovely their eyes, but
without which there could be peace, social order
no tranquility and safety for them aod their postcriy
This liberty they knew must he preserved They loved
with passionate devotion. They mad been trained
through lcre exhaustng war Their habits o. thought
sld notion their cherished principles. tier hepcs their