Mr. HARDING, of Kentucky. Mr. Speak er, that must be a slander. I have heard it before but it must be a mistake. I take up no slanders against any man. It cannot b;e no man who ever bore the message of “peace on earth and good will to man, ” no man who ever expounded the pure and sublime truths of Christianity, could have indulged such feelings and sentiments. I would like to argue with that gentleman in reference to this matter. I entertain for him, as I do for all men, no unkind feelings. I would if I could reclaim him from the error of his ways. But to what standard am I to appeal that will affect him? You cannot argue a question of the power of Congress with a man who ignores the Constitution. There must be a common recognized standard from which there shall be no appeal. I do not know even whether the gentleman would recognize the binding validity of the Bible. if I did, then I would take that as the standard of authority and argue with him in reference to that awful anathema he uttered. You tell me he is a preacher. How can that be, when a man is anathematizing 8 or ten millions of his fellow men? How can he say, “Forgive us our trespasses as we for o: those who trespass against us?” Never. one but merciful men can hope for mercy, for it is written, “He shall have judgment without mercy, ” who shows no mercy. The gentleman will reflect that at the time he is closing up the door of mercy against his fellow men he closes it against himself; for the decree has gone forth, “He that shows no mercy shall have judgment without mercy.” Why, sir, the gentleman was dependent on mercy, and inercy alone, for the very breath with which he proclaimed in regard to the people of ten States that, “The door of mercy was closed forever, locked, and the key thrown away!” Yes, sir, if the Bible be true, then the gentleman closes the door of mercy against himself unless he withdraws that terrible anath ema and changes his temper and feelings. Now, Mr. Speaker, as to the constitutionality of the military bill, this pending measure, or any kindred proposition, I will not insult the judgment of legal men by arguing such a question. The man who is prepared to indorse this as constitutional is prepared to vote for anything, and argument, however powerful, would be of no avail. Ten years ago all law ife.rs here know that any law student would disgraced himself by contending that Congress has any constitutional power to pass such a bill as this. That side of the House has been schooled and driven up to this bloody military bill. They have been led on from one extreme measure to another until now they seem to be prepared for anything. Mr. Speaker, there was another Gentfrom Ohio–