Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-03-04

Mr. Lyman said, from the movements about
the House he was pretty well satisfied that we
may have this scene to go over tomorrow, and
he would therefore move reconsideration, and
should vote against it.
Mr. Andrews very glad the motion had
been made He went on to speak of the oppos-
ton of the majority, and the dsgraceful proceed
ings of the House
Mr. j. Otis called to order
Mr. A. said he would take back the language
MIR. j. Otis called for the enforcement of the
rules If the gentleman was out of order, he
could not proceed without the leave OF the
House.
The Speaker said as the gentleman had With
drawn the offensive language, he would permit
him to proceed.
Mr. A. commended that the order was nnconst-
tutonal He hoped it would be recons'dered'
If not, phoenix would grow out OF It's ashes'
which would occupy more time than the gentle
man from Baileyville would have taken to oppose
the order He did not wish such di5graceiul
Proceedings to 70 on to the Journal of the House
Mr. J. Otis called to order. He was determin-
ed to enforce the rules of the House. The
gentleman has no right to reflect on the proceed
ings Of the House.
Mr.. A. said he did not use the word disgrace
fulfil he did, he meant some other word-the
gentleman can substitute what word he pleHses'
The speaker said the gentleman would be
allowed to proceed, and at the close Of his remarks
the question of order will be put to the House.
Mr.. Huxley said We had heard great deal Of
Yirtuous Indignation from the gentleman from
Turner-Mr. II. said he had reflected on the
subiect-he had thought much upon it-and hav-
ing reflected, he had given the vote he had Is
this, he asked, vote of violence and blood? 1t
is an act of violence which we wish to punish
A member in the hall OF the House has struck an
officer of the House VIII the people OF this
State condemn us for furnishing such disgrace
full proceeding2 VIII they not expect it at our
hands,
Mr. Morse had no wish to prolong the discus
sion, but he felt called upon to submit few
remarks. When he introduced the order, he had
no idea that it would be made party question.
He regretted that it had been made 50 by the
friends of the gentleman from Baileyville. The
only object he had in view was to yind'cate the
dignity Of the House. He pointed gentlemen to
the Constitution for the authority of the House.
Tho gentleman from Baileyville has himself ac-
knowlcdred that he struck the Rlessengcr-thn
gentleman from Turner has admitted it. II is
published in the iournals-it has gone broadcast
through the land. 1t is denied by no one. Has
not the House power to punish an ind'gnlty
Suppose a member should walk up to the char,
and plunge dirk in the Sneakers heart BY
the reasoning of gentlemen there would be no
power in the House to punish MIN. An assault
in the House, known and acknowledged by all,
needs no trial. If stranger strikes or insults Il
member, You may put him in prlson-thare IS no
trial about it, All precedents show that when
facts of this kind occur notorously in tho face
and eyes Of the House, there is no trial neGe5-
sary-a trial would be an unheard OF thing ne
fact is not denied by any one, but is admitted by
the offender himself. The gentleman from Lime
rick says it is g not so monstrous. Mr. NJ. SAID
he did not know ho,r "monstrous' tn" gentleman
thinks it is not. But 10 one could deny that II
was an indignty to the House. Whether the
order proposed the best mode Of proceeding, he
would not undertake to say. It was the best
mode that occurred to him. Perhaps It he Ind
sufficiently reflected on the rules and orders, the
latter clause of the order would have been lelt
out, as the rules enforce the same restriction.
The Committee would probably report to-nor-
row morning, and the gentleman would probably
not be deprived Of the right to speak, for single
half day while the House is n session. lie was
horry to hear Congress appealed to as precedent
for his occurrence. He wished the Legislature
Of Maine to set an example for other Legislative
bodies We live in cool rcgion-ln stald New
England We ought to take snoh n course as
will be in accordance with the sober manners and
habits of our people Mr.. ~. slil he was fer as
llght A punishment as is consistent with the dig
nifty Of the tiouse He asked not for the cxpul-
son of any member. He only wished the House
70 vindicate its own dignity. He regretted the
introduction of party feelings into this discussion.
Gentlemen are too fond Of introductions on every
occasion. Let US avoid this course, and act as
Representatives Of the people.
The House refused to reconsider By the follow
ing votc-Yeas II, Nays 81.
A communication was received from the Gov
oTnor, transmitting a report Of VIVA. Willis,
respecting his examination of Washington Coun-
~ Bank. Laid the table and 500 copies
ordertd to be printed.
In SENATE, THURSDAY, Feb. 25.
Once read and tomorrow assigned-Blll to ex-
tend the time for building the Penobscot River
Rail Road-to extend the time Of constructing
the Portland and Kcnnebec Rail Road.
Leave to withdraw--on petition of Alfred j..
Stone
In the HousE, Mr. Morse, from the committee
appointed to report on the case Of VIM. Delesder-
nier, made the following report, which was
accepted unanimously -
The committee appointed to consider and re-
port, as soon may be, what punishment shall
be inflicted upon William Delesderner, mem