Mr.Calhoun himself made that deliberately plain, when presently he arose.
"I have had some certain moments for reflection, Mr.President," said he, "and I have from the first moment of this surprising offer on your part been humbly sensible of the honor offered so old and so unfit a man.
"Sir, my own record, thank God, is clear.

I have stood for the South.

I stand now for Texas.

I believe in her and her future.

She belongs to us, as I have steadfastly insisted at all hours and in all places.