The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-12-13


by them upon the subjects have before
discussed. On the contrary, that freedom
Of opinion and action, so conspicuously
part OF Republican principles, has been
fully accorded to them. Had the same
course been pursued towards me under
I circumstances Of the most annoying and
painful character, / should have given
a silent vote, without trespassing upon
the patience of the Senate Unfortu-
nately, a very different course has been
pursued, and my character illuminated.
but / have been denounced and viliiied
b. torrent Of billingsgate that would at
once appal fshwoman. A distinguished
\ Cabinet officer can leave the party ranks
and vote for the nominees Of tho Balti-
more Convention; leading daily journals
can do the same thing, and no hard
names are called; nay, more, on their re-
turn the fatted calf is killed, great feast
made. and new robes from the State and
I Interior Departments are placed upon
I the shoulders Of the returned prodigals 7;
and, more the musty folds Of the Confed-
crate flag are gently unrolled, and a Key
| is found to lock the doors Of the Post
Office Department against Southern Re
| publicans, and all the saints in the inner
chamber cry out with one voice. This
is the peace and Cancellation from which
will flow that era Of good feeling when
the lion and lamb shall lie down together.
But in their ignorant and innocent hearts
they did not know that the lamb must
consent to lie within the lion.
In my case how different ! have be-
longed to the party from the moment il
came into existence, and now, because in
this coniuncture Of circumstances feel
compelled TO give this vote, the attempt
is made not only to read me out Of the
party, but 10 place my character beneath
contempt.
Mr.. President, when did the question
Of the high privilege of admitting a Sen
ator upon this floor become partisan
What has mere party allegiance TO do
with itP ! have never before heard such
doctrine The question is one Of law
and Justice Each Senator should vote
according to the dictates Of his judgment,
and not with referance to mere party
needs or expediency. I hope never to
hear such a criticism again. IL is as de
rogatory to the Senate as il is unjust 10
the individual Senator. / am actuatcd
by no other motives or interest in the
matter than those / have stated / have
thought il due to the Republicans Of
South Carolina, to the Senate and my
self, that | should briefly allude to the
facts upon which the case rests, and the
principles which control my conduct
Having done so, ! shall not permit my
self to be drawn into any further discus
sion Of the subject, here or elsewhere !
shall bear in silence, with such philoso-
ply as | may command, the sneers OF en-
emies, the vituperation of blackguards
and the criticism OF friends. One thing
may as well be understood. / am, and
shall remain as long as life lasts, in heart,
soul and action. Republican, true to its
traditions and principles, and all labor
employed 70 drive me out OF its organiza
tion or make me falter in my devotion TO
its humane principles will be utterly
thrown away.
Mr. President it is the fashion to sneer
at Northern man who removes to the
South for any purpose, no matter whether
i'll health or a laudable desire Of improv-
ing his condition by industry and enter
prise be his motive. lie Is sneered at
and ridiculed by people Of both parties
in the North and West who ought 10
know better, and who should be ashamed
OF such narrow prejudices. IL betokens
the return OF q disorder ! had hoped |
would never rcappear in the North. 10
was quite prevalent before the war, and I
IN all cases proved fatal to manhood and |
selfrespect. The political doctors called |
il "doughiacedness. | feel assured that /
the solid South Of to-day, resting as il /
does upon the past aud imbued with too /
much exclusiyeness and intolerance, will /
make solid North. When that time |
comes its gigantic power will not be |
welded tooppress any part Of the country 1
for retaliation or revenge, but TO restore /
and protect all classes and races in the 1
full and equal enjoyment Of the greatest 1
boon vouchsaied 10 unconstitutional \
liberty
Mr. President. before conclude de.
sire to say word more as to the South
ern policy, so called. inaugurated by the
President Of the United States in March
last and since prosecuted by him with
the most singular ardor and with an Of.
feet most damaging TO the cause Of
Of true Rcpublicanism in the Southern
States. / shall speak with becoming re-
spect Of the President, but | must bear
in mind that he owes his exalted
position to the votes of Republi
cans South as well as North. As / un.
derstand that policy in its final issues
and its consequence, il means the abau-
donment Of his political friends TO con.
ciliate his political foes. II makes a fur.
ther mistake Of assuming that il j. the
Democratic South that must be conciliat.
ed, whereas il is the mighty Republican
North that should be conciliated. This
scheme or policy Of Cancellation involves,
am informed, the rehabilitation or re
vival Of the old Wing party as a necessary
agent TO secure its permanent success. IL
the President can effect this, IL he can 60
down into the political valley Of dry
bones, and infuse life and motion once
ev.f ef Of
old Whig party, he will stand confessed
As the champion resurrectionist Of the
age No. sir, IL cannot be done As well
msy some deluded architect attempt 20
erect a thousand palaces Of a great city
out Of the broken and mol1ering tomb
stones Of an ancient village churchyard
But IL IS now an open secret that the
President says he intends to reinforce
or supplement the resurrected Wing
party with the merchant or religious ele
meut in the South, aud then incorporate
this pOlitictl trinity thus formed into the
National Republican party. ! am not
aware that there are any live merchants
in the South who are without present
party ties or political identity. ~ there
are any such, then they are not properly
by the New Orleans, Mobile,
Charleston and Savannah Chambers oi
Commerce; and as for the religious cle
ment Of the South. they worship God,
and Democracy, and viii not bow down
to the craven image called Hayes
Southern Policy which ,Nebuchadncz
zar the King hath set up, but whatever
this policy Is in theory, we know what il .
is not in practice II certainly is not the \
protection OF the Republicans in South \
ern States in the free exercise Of all .
their rights a. American citizanz and "A I
lust recognition Of their great and Timely .
political services We know that it b. F.
built on a Jrakcn political trust. aud it.
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