The Madisonian., 1840-01-07

be intended 10 use the word "buy" in an offensive
sense, oIApefely, as he said rs champion in de-
bate did not distinctly understand him upon this
point
[Mr, BysuM said he had already exclaimed vha, he
meant aud had no objection to giving civil answer to
civil question And he said he should not repeat
what he had stated and that he never considered hs
colleague bully in any wsyl
MIR s5ANLY proceeded Mr. Speaker in what am
ABOUT 70 say shall refrain from using any ndecorous
language. Selfrespcct. aud respect for the House,
w'l prevent my doing When came here, sir,
llie more than two years ago, brought with me the
determination TO be clv aud courteous TO every mem
ncf OF the House. resolved TO be guilty OF using
offensive language. unless provoked have acted up
70 this resolve Although came determined TO culll-
vae social relations with all gentlemen soon perceived
he necessity Of avoiding all intercourse with the ndl
sluua who has just taken his seat Never beioe. Mr..
Speaker. have met North Caronian from home that
did not feel NV heart yesrn towards him as TO bro-
ther No matter If we had been foes at hone-abroad
could no, look upon him enemy. But, sir short
alter my arrival here, warned my colleagues not
introduce me this individual have never looked
upon hm and thought OF my native State that did not
feel ashamed.
1.-THE SPEAKER here interposed. and said he had per-
m'ued the gentlemen from Maryland to make state
ment by the indulgence VI the House. but that the de-
oate must not proceed in this way
Mr. STANLy said As have been referred to, want
70 say but few words Ia relation to myself; val re-
lleve the Speaker from any embarrassment aud will en-
deavor transgress the rules will make bu,
remark more sir. Al The last session Of Congress
came into collision with that individual, and applied to
HIM, personally. the most grossly offensive eplthets
He made a direct unequlvocal threat that he would
have satisfaction waited patiently. to hear from him
but. sir, have heard word from him since
that day IT. therefore, sir. had heard the remarks
which be says he made. could and should
have taken the least notice Of him.
The SPEAKER again interfered
Mr.. SrANLY said, Mr.. Speaker, shall not conde-
scend to the Of offensive language will only
peat that after my remarks Of the last session being
unanswered, cannot notice any thing from that quar-
ter have said this much that my conduct may be
understood
After Mr. SrANLY sat down. Mr., ByNuM said Bah
Mr.. STANLy said to Mr. ByNuM that he was a beggsr
for his life aud for what Of character he had left
Mr,BYNUa made some reply, the terms Of which were
not heard distinctly by the reporter.
This unpleasant conversation here ended.
Mr.. kEIM again rose and had addressed The Char,
but yielded the floor at the request Of
Mr.. THOMPSON, OF South Carolina, who moved
reconsideration of the vote Of Tuesday last ordering
the printing OF 900 maps of the of in Florida
This motion lies over
Mr.. KEIM, of Pennsylvania rose and said: Mr.
Speaker, have made an effort this morning TO pre-
sent To this House The usual resolutions OF tribute TO
the memory of deceased friend and colleague-a
duty which required ah earlier attenon bu, from
the delay In our organization, it was unpleasant TO
my feelings TO offer Them until the restoration Of or
der, and the House itself had once again returned
10 its proper and characteristic decorum ltappearS
TO me that now is The proper moment TO offer them,
as they may allay in some degree the smothered pas
sons which unfortunately seem 10 be gathering
around some OF the gentlemen on this floors for
am the hand OF Death has been too busy during
the past year need any additional provocaon from
them in aid OF his relentless power, Indeed, from
that ruthless Spoier who can escape? The old, the
young, the humble, and the great are alike stricken
Ms Inft
TO mourn desolalion which, sooner or later awaits
us also. To some, however, Death presents no ter
ror Our dying friends are looked upon
"As pioneers, to smooth
Our rugged way Death, to break
Those oars Of terror and abho .ence Nature throws
Cross our obstructed path, aud thus make
Welnome, as safe, our port from every storm"
Few, however, have left this earthly tenemen, more
TO be lamenred than my friend and colleague, VII.
LIAM T. PorrER, for none possessed more amiabe
qualities, or enjoyed more vrtuous heart.
His assiduouS attention 10 his duties here pro-
NOTED disease that batfled human skill, and mark
ed him as premature victim to its ravageS. He
was perfectly conscious of his approaching end and
IN the resignation Of Christian the dust was re-
turned 10 the earth as il was and the spirit to God
who gave It," Thus, in the meridian of his days,
was taken from us mind replete with all the
4uirements that patriot cherished or statesman
priced Indefatigable in his services TO his const-
tuents, their tears have designated how well they
fatered in devotion 10 their best Interests
As husband he was exemplary for his affection
and kindness; and none soolh the anguish Of
the partner of his BOSOM save !" He who spake
man never spaLe.' Happily, indeed for human
suffering, there is an ando,e for every afaiction in
thes benign preceps OF our holy religion. They
teach us that
Heaven gives friends to bless the present scene
Resumes them to prepare for the next
To that only solace has the bereaved widow look
ed for strength and consolation, in the promised hope
that "they who dwell in righteousness shall shine
as the stars for and ever"
move you, sir, the following resolutions
Resoiped, That the House has received with deep
sensibi,y the annuncation Of the death Of WILLIAM
w. PorrER, a Representative from the State OF Penn
sylvanla.
Resoped, That the members Of this House will tes-
y their respect for the memory Of the deceased by
wearing Grape the left arm for thirty days.
Resolped, That a further testimonial of respect
for the memory Of the deceased, this House will ad-
Journ I'LL to morrow, at IL o'clock.
And, having adopted the resolutions proposed by
Mr. KEN, the House forthwith adjourned.
IN SENATE.
SATURDAY, January A. 1910.
The SENATE did no. sit to-day