...tts I have not spoken often, but my words have been timely and effective. I trust not to lose this character here. All the Democratic leaders and most of the Whigs desired a hearing for me. Cass, Atchison , Soule, Bright, Norris, and many others told me so before I tried. my remarks were conceived so as to give them an opportunity of granting me the privilege. But after the call of ayes and noes, a...