Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-03-18

ry; a trial would be unheard of thing IN Leg
islative punlshments, which only designed to
preserve the character good order and dignity OF
Parliamentary assemblies, and never extend be-
yond expulsion.
The gentleman from Limerick tells us this is not
monstrous outrage, as it has been called Such
an outrage, he says, is marked period OF ume-h
fixes an Mr.. NJ. said he hardly knew what The
gentleman would cal a monstrous outrage; but II
hi- definition was correct, we now TO fix the
unshnent for such an outrage for is The first act
Of the kind ever committed IN Maine and he hoped
it would prove an era in history, standing out,
prominent landmark on the map of lie, warning
those who may I'll our places here, in all time to
come, of the folly of letting the brutal passions OF
the heart lead reason in chains. lie said he was
sorry 10 haai personal collisions in Congress aP-
pealed TO, by way of excusing similar scenes here.
lie had always been taught that it was meritor ous
10 shun the vices and foil les of LIFE and to endeavor
TO initiate what great and cd in humanity.
He knew, and ii vas mort yng to be obliged to
make the confession that the high moral tone, the
lofty bearing, that once rnade our National Assembly
the pride of every American, was fast depart ng.
But il that Il reason why we should also sink II
scenes of mob violence steal mo the Halls of Con-
gress let us take warning, and seasonably close our
doors against their entrance here. We live in a
cool region land of SHOWS and lros,s--fai away
from the warm and passionate South, and although
there may be much fiery blood flowing in veins,
we must not forget that we live in staid New Eng
land that the land of the Pilgrims must still be
looked 10 for examples Of sorely and moderation.
He said great wrong was done HIM by gentlemen
who seem to convey the impression that he had been
moved by personal cons idera!ions in this affair. II
he knew bis own heart. he entirely free from all
such influences, and was actua'ed solely by the
desire to sustain and preserve the character and in
Auence of the House. If gentlemen imagined it a
pleasing task to him to bring forward accusations
gains, fellow member, they had yet much 10 learn
of his character But he would say however pain
ful the task, however much others might falter he
should 90 straight in the performance of his duty,
and never turn 10 whom the blow might fall.
Mr.. Nj. said he would not advise the adoption OF
rash and uncaed- for measures. But blow in
nicled on an officer Of the House, however humble,
was not to be passed over in silence The indigni-
ty must be aioned for, and as far possible, wiped
away. Pennsylvania had recently expelled one
member for striking another. But he thought they
could obtain their ends by the adoption of IA course
much less severe. lie was for as mild measures as
could be pursued with safely 10 the character and
standing of the House. Once more he would say,
he hop?d the rage of partizan warfare would sub
side while, and give US an opportunity 10 look
upon The subject before as Legislators, as citizens
Of Maine, feeling that the oath orGod is npnn
them, and that they are accountable to Il wa,cnful
people for The manser in hch they perform their
duly here.