Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-01-31

The Senate then adjourned-it being after ten
O'Clock.
Immediately upon the adjournment, the
knights cfthe Black Lines" gathered around
the banner Of their order, their chief, the
"Grcat Expunger," lifting it on highland
| gave shout-snch an one as cannlbals are
said to give over the dead body Of their VIC
tim when about 10 dcvour il
Thus ended this rog-comical farcc-a farce
contemplate in itself, and from the contcmpla-
lion Of which, the feelings Of the frecmen Of
this nation will ever turn with shame, mortiii-
cation and disgust. Y.
Correspondence Of the Atlas.
WAsHiNcToN, Jan. &c. 1887
You will learn from your correspondent and
the newspapers, that the Expunging resolution
has passed the Senate. The black lines are
drawn. The record is mutiacd and the ri.
umph Of the party is complete. The Senate
Chamber has been scene of extreme excite
ment all day. Two hours before the com.
menccment Of the session the galleries were
crowded and every avenue occupied, that as
some tainted or grew weary, others might get
a chance TO enter. Mr. Clay made the open
ing speech. His title for Benton, "The Knight
cfhe Black lines" will distinguish the Missou-
ran as long as nc lives: Being elsewhere &C.
cupied did not hear Mr. Clay. They who
did, say he was most forcibe, energetic and
resistlcss in argument, satire and wit. About
5 o'clock, entered The Senate Chamber and
| found Mr. Boyard on the floor. He was fol-
lowed by Mr. Hendricks against, and Mr.
Strange in favor of the resolution. Then came
Mr. Ewing in ready, strong, nrgumentave
speech, delivered with great feeling ard force.
AT O'Clock, various motions TO adjourn hav-
ing from time 10 time been made uneuccess-
fully, the question was propoundcd from the
Chair, when Mr. Webster rose, evidently I'M
der The influence Of a strong sensibility, and
read solemn protest in the name of himself
and his colleague, and in behalf Of the State of
Massachusetts. 1t is impossible 10 describe
to you the effect produced by the solemn, deep
reyerberat,ons OF his voice ever the crowded
assembly. ] give you no sketch of the protest
you will probably have it as soon as it can
be printed. But would, il possible, bring to
your view the grandeur Of this closing scene.
1t seemed as il an earthquake shook the Sem
ate house. The scattered Senators resumed
their seats and listened with breathess atten-
ton. The Vice President, who had left the
Chair and was Longing among the Senator's
tables, turned round and gave his undivided
attention 10 the speaker. You could have
heard the slightest whisper from any part of
the hall. Indeed long breath would have
been audible. The manner of this great ora
Tor was never more impressive. 1t was truly
overwhelming. Every sentence that he utter
ed was demonstration. The concentration
of the argument-the force of the conclusions
were absolutely wonderful. If it appears less
tnan this when you read it, | shall believe in
m q r. af md fbn 70
ner. If conviction could have been attsinable
the expunging would never have taxi en- place,
But the party was well drilled, and the resolu
ton passed. The Clerk went for his Book
spread It upon the tube--got his ruler, his pen
and his ink, and did execution upon Cav.
DOR" In the midst OF the operation loud
Kissing was heard from the Gallery, and or
ders wore Immediately given from the Chair to
turn out the spectators. Then followed
farce rather more ludcrous than any that is
commonly acted upon the stage. Mr. Benton
rose in rage. He wanted the rulfian 10 be
seized and taught that such outrage should not
now be perpetrated as was tolerated when the
Senate was under the control of the Bank of
the Uuted States. Let the Bank Ruffian be
seized. Somebody from the side Gallery sung
out that the offender was in front. There's
another-said B.-send the Scrgeant-at-Arm
for him. Accordingly the Sergeant was des-
patched, and presently reported that he had
captured prisoner, Let him be brought 10
the bar OF the Senate, vas the vo.e-aiter much
trouble and calling for the ayes and noes. In
the meanwhile the opposition Senators had
gone home, and the administration party had
their own way Accordingly, down came the
Sergeant at Arms leading well dressed citi-
zen in his custody, aud the question was,
What shall be done with him?
Mr. B. rose and said the prisoner was a ruff
| han. he had been taken out of the circle Of
respectable people and brought down TO be
looked at, and that was punishment enough
But the man did not choose to be seized and
dismissed without the right of defending him
self against false accusation, and Senator
on his behalf suggested his wish to maks his
defence. Another said he ought 10 be allowed
time and tight TO employ counsel. This
brought up Benton in rage against lawyers,
and fierce assault upon the "Ruflian" for
not knowing without their aid what he ought
to do. Then followed question on question
and the taking Of the ayes and noes After an
| hour Of foolish uncertainty, it was resolved
that the "Rufiian" had been punished enough,
and that therefore he be dismissed. But the
prisoner had no idea of such treatment, and
hndlns that he was captured, and as B. said,
punished without accusation or trial, he de-
mahueu OF the Cnalr PERMISSION 10 address the
Senate, denying, as the bystanders understood
that he was the man. "Take him out of the
Room" said the Chairman, Mr. King of Ala
bama; and he was taken Off and let 90 once
again free man. Whereupon the Senate ad.
Jonrned, and at near II o'clock the Senators
found themselves at home.
Correspondence of the Boston Ceniinel.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. l6, 1887.
Monday epeaing, III o'clock.
have this moment returned from the SEN
ate Chamber OF the United States, and have
Witnessed that last act of disgrace, which was
med'lated and matured by Thomas H. Benton,
The man whose infamy is recorded in the his.
tory Of this country in lelters Of lnnl