Mr. NYE. I understand perfectly well the history and origin of the Union party, and its faithful servants. I say I should not have been drawn into this discussion now were it not for the sensitiveuess that Ifecl in regard to the honor of thatparty. Sir, since the formation of parties in this country there has been no party, and there never will be another, that as crowned itself with as unfading glory as the Union party of this nation. I admire all of its adherents, and the Senate will hear me witness that in the heat of all this debate I have not uttered one word prejudicial to the integrity, honor, or loyalty of the distinguished gentleman of whom my friendfrom Wise onsinappears to be the special guardian. I am going to watch, and while I watch I shall not orget to pray that he never may be guilty of that unpardonable error, that one unpardon able sin of bringing a wound or a stain upon the character of that party that has elevated him to the proudest position on earth. I am going to watch, not without anxiety, to see who brings the 1st wound upon this party that has saved the nation, a.d has given to the world a lively demonstration of the word that my distinguished friendfrom Pennsylvania said he had been looking for, liberty. Having forgotten the principle he had for gotten ase the name, [llhughteq] and I was glad that he read an antislavery paperto find the word that he had been so long looking for, liberty. To him it was lost. I advise him to consult more the antislavery papers to refresh his memory upon the principles on which he was sent to this Senate. Mr. President, it seems to be the especial charge of the Senfrom Wisconsin to efend the President. One year ago last February I came into this august body, and the 1st speech I listened to was aseech frommy distinguished friend defending llrli. Lincoln; the last one I have listened to is defending Mr. Johnson; and if the an el of death should s read his wings over the hits House to night and another President were to come in tomorrow, I suppose the 1st speech we should hear after that sad event would be one in defense of the in coming or the in come President.