And where there is evidence seriously impeaching the loyalty of a claimant, he shall not take that oath, with my consent, until the impeachment is removed.

It ill becomes the Senate at this moment to do or to forbear anything by which the standard of loyalty can be lowered.

If it justly expects loyalty from others, if it requires loyalty in its soldiers and officers, surely it ought to set an example in its own members.

Wherever about us disloyalty shows itself, whether in the Senate or in its lobby, whether already intrenched in this Chamber or struggling to enter in, whether planted at these desks or still standing in the gate, we have one and the same…

We must inquire into its character, and if it be found unworthy of trust, we must chastise it or exclude it.

And yet, when a committee of this body, after careful inquiry, solemnly declares a Senator disloyal to the National Government, we are told that there is no time to consider the question.

Others will do as they please; but I cannot remain silent, while disloyalty, already exposed by our own Committee, is allowed a seat in our councils, open and secret.

In not acting, you will discredit the Report of the Committee, or show that the Senate is indifferent to the character of its members.

But I am satisfied this danger may be avoided by the pecuniary aid proposed by the present treaty with us, and the united diplomacy of England, Spain, and the United States.

If these means are not promptly and energetically applied, a European power may fasten itself upon Mexico, which it will become a necessity with us, at no distant day, to dislodge.

The Government of Mexico has rallied the people to resistance, and there is at this moment the prospect of a prolonged and exhausting contest.

The assumption of all these liabilities for a long period would throw upon the United States a burden too great for the present moment, although, perhaps, not out of proportion to the anticipated advantages.

Unless the Allied Powers are parties to the transaction, it would be productive only of embarrassment and loss, without accomplishing any permanent good to the United States or to Mexico.

Her creditors are now foreclosing their demands, at the cost, perhaps, of her national existence, and she turns to the United States for help.

Not merely friendship, but a continental policy, affecting our own cherished interests, prompts us to afford such help, so far as in our power.

In asking for security, we simply follow the rules of prudence, whether between individuals or nations.

So that, in importance of commercial relations, Hayti stands above Russia, where we have been constantly represented by a Minister Plenipotentiary of the highest class, with a Secretary of Legation, and have at this moment no less than…

Perhaps it is advisable to leave the matter to the careful discretion of our minister at Mexico, under instructions from the President, with the explicit understanding that the United States decline any territorial acquisition, and seek…

By a recognition of the independence of Hayti our commerce would be likely to advance still more.

It is evident, therefore, that the Senate can do little more than indicate an opinion on what has already been done, and declare the proper principles on which a negotiation with Mexico should be conducted, without presuming to fix in…

This language, as I believe, carries out completely the idea of the Senator from Illinois in the measure before us.

Resolved, That we consider these Resolutions as embodying sound constitutional doctrine, conclusive logical argumentation, and the only true basis upon which the Union can be permanently reconstructed.

Our German fellow-citizens, throughout the long contest with Slavery, have not only been earnest and true, but have always seen the great question in its just character and importance.

Where so many hesitate and fail, it is most gratifying to find a Committee so distinguished as yours ready again to enter into the contest for Human Rights.

Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.