Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-01-18

o'i''@a'lon and Christianity-Goda and
humanity J. pray for it on behalf of near.
" Two million white men, who have voted
these enlightened sentiments. Do vo,
Tell me that you will only hear from Mr.
DAVIS that herill only stand on the indie.
pendence of his republic Nery we'll
let us hear that he will be unwelcoue !.
but let us know it. There is a million NJ
people who believe that Davis ard the
men associated with him would treat nm.
on NE basis of the old Union, or at least
'h" however nvsO,;-.:~., .,;.t.,..,s., -
they would thus terminate. do NOT say
that believe it. l DO net say that mem.
oers upon this side believe it out say
IN The language of this able, distinguish
ed' ana patriotic editor, let us at least
LIKE some means to ascertain" that f. ct.
Let us discard punctilio and reach the
lact' no harm can come from its ascer-
tainment. If the Confederate President
refuses TO confer upon the basis ofthe IN.
amended constitution and old union {. If
ne VIII not help 10 re-establish peace up
on The old order, or at least as near to Il
as the passion and strife of men have
made it possible and practicable, will 10,
our knowledge of that fact inspire more
healthful and united sentiment among
the people, even if ii do not influence our
votes upon the amendment as to slavery?
Therefore, | ask the gentleman from
pennsylvania whether Il would not hav
oeen best, before he makes these pathetic
appeals in the name of tho Father of man
and the God of humanity to have made
an attempt by Christian and rational
methods to staunch the bleeding wounds
OF the body-poli!ic, to save the shedding
OF blood, to stop the increase of taxa.
ton, the accumulation OF debt, the de-
struction of values, and the everlasting
iteration Of penal laws on our Federal sta
tute, to stay, if possible, the manning and
killing OF mon, and the tears of widows
and orphans, the desolstion by fire and
sword Of our land and to ave, oh yes,
before it is too late forever, 10 cave the
Union while IL may ha worth the sacri-
bees made for its salvation. viii he not
give Up som ething on his part Give up
his doctrine Of negro equality? Give up
his idea Of breaking down State insti,u.
tions by Federal law
Mr.. Stevens The gentleman will allow
me 70 say that never held TO tha doc
trne fnegro equality.
Mr.. CoX-Then understand The gen
tlsman from Pennsylvania not to hold
that all men are created equal?
Mr.. Steveps-Yes sir, but not equality
in all things simply before the law,
nothing else.
Mr.. Cox ask the gentleman to give
up bis idea of the equality of the black
and white races before the law.
Mr.. Stevens--I won't do it. Laugh
ter.
Mr.. Cox-When you make such touch
ing appeals syou have just made to us,
may not ask you in return, in the name
Of the white race of America, to Yield
something OF your part and in their be-
half?
Mr.. Chairman, did intend this morn
ing, had the opportunity offered to
present somo resolutions. ! have them |
here, drawn up in the language of the
patriotic, able and distinguished" editor
of the New York TriJtne. / shall offer
them at a convenient opportunity. |
would not deprive gentleman upon that
side Of chance TO show their civilization,
their Christianity, their hatred OF rapine,
desolation, and bloodshed, their love for
the Union aud the constitution, 10y vot-
ing for at least some effort, as Mr.. Greeley
recommends, to ascertain the disposition
OF the insurgent States. | am not clear
as TO the best mode to ascertain this dis
position. Perhaps it would be the best
TO send the Hon. Mr.. Blair and his yener-
able father to Richmond. Perhaps it
would be best to send the distinguished
gentleman from Pennsylvan ia, tMr. Stew
ems
Mr. Steyeus--Oh ne; do not think
would get back. Laughter. II
Mr. Cox do not know. The gentle
man has such a persuasive way. He can
appeal with such pathos TO God and hui
he would make such kindly and
pious appeals to those in rebellion against
God and humanity; that he might induce
hem at least to consider proposition
Tor peace, founded upon their old allegi- ,
ance. Mr.. Greeley is not specific as to
The best way of ascertaining what we de- I
lire; judge ye, therefore, whether IL Is
Jest 10 send commissioners or agents. OF
receive from them commissioners hers .
whether by ascertnining il they will meet 7
,s in poiiona, convention and abide ty l.