The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-15

mtee to inquire whether there existed any let him
drance to the Of Bishop elect Of Mississippi
He enforced his views with strong remarks urging
that from the character OF the gentleman and the nature
OF the case no profit could come from public discussion
gentleman from Vermont rose to second this motion
He was not prepared to and grave matter had
been introduced which he did not think the was
ready to act on.
Judge BrRaIES said they had been called away from
the case Living a land of Christian principles and
Constitutional lbertywhere private reputation and per-
sona Character has sacrednes in the eyes OF the people
what have been dongl The resolution proposes not
but that his charges has been full AMPLE
and satisfactory This is all the resolution contem
Committee could instruct the judgment Of the House
Whatever course might be pursued be rendered
sary on ths OCCASION when attempt is made to Dure
the rights OF man. he could not swerve from the duty
which God had imposed upon him. of indicating a
causelessly wronged whatever might be the sacrifice Of
fore this body in the light Of aocuser and their charges
are fully met, we exhibit forbsarsnce when merely
ask Judgment on the suthcency Of the answer If we
are to be encountered with and successive charges
If they to be turned over to Committee In the cha
racter Of an nqusition, to see if there be additional
let hndrance the secret history of mans heart is
to be revewe edit the sanctiy Of home be invaded
if private and confidential conversation between a man
nj he . not
bef this course is to be pursued. in Gods name where
are WEI Are We in christian and in land Of const
tutional bsrtywhere mans character regarded and
where disposed to those safeguards which
the common consen, Of all mankind has thrown around
individual character Discussion could only awaken
feelings unendy the entertainment OF truth and he
was therefore willing in his resolution to strike out the
names Of the persons making the charges He trusted
act of justice resolution should be disposed Of
hrst.
Rev. Mr. ATKINSON commenced speaking again as to
for rrelevancy.
The PaEsIpGrr said the question was on Dr. Upfolds
motion to postpone an amendment by Rev. Mr. Atkinson
Dr. UrYcLD then said, to prevent difficulty. he would
Withdraw his motion.
Rev Mr., ATKIrs0N then urged q reference at
length to Select Committee.
Mr. MAcrAHLASDo of Virginia. spoke to the necessity Of
e AZ sr shown
ing what he conceived the justice this course he said
any gentleman Of the House could lay hi, hand his
the dictates OF conscience say he s prepared to justify
Dr. Hawks he had heart he did not envy him the pos
DR. MASON, Of N C. The gentleman looks towards me,
does he refer to me 2
Mr.. MAcrARLASD replied not at all-not at all
DR.. MAsor am satisfied with great part; some parts
am not and il time and opportunity isgven me, will
tell why.
Mr.. MCFARLAND continued-If gentleman discard for
the present the question Of signing the credentials Is
Dr. Hawks to be absolved If the charge is in the
uness Of explanation what is required Of us as men
Are we not bound to say something Could say that
suspicion ouyh, to rest him No gentleman in the
binary intercourse with his fellow man, would not dis
card in advance OF exculpation all exparte evidence
That is the language Of all men-especiay all christian
men This House then has simply to pass Judgment on
ought the House hesitate to that his defence has been
full ample and satisfactory he has shown that those
ON e ~ s
House II Dr. Hawks has taken these charges by ons
and INST all the guilt implied in hem-if he has proved ali
IL possible to prove-f he has triumphantly estab
lished his innocence, he would ask again should
not the House affirm that he has vindica,ed himself
Judge CHAABeRs and spoke length, 10 pui from
him and those who thought with him, the mputation
which Is placed on every gentleman who cnscirntiousy
felt desirous Of further investigation lie also advocated
the reference to Committee
Rev. Paul TRAYrER, of c. did not rise to embarrass
hut to facilitate II possible the course Of proceedings
for will make debate ntermnabe neither IL it legal
expedient. The House is prepared express it,
opinion on Dr. Hawks reply to specific but he
would have to vote against Judge Berrien's resolution
because he thought thu whole matter had been
roughly sied He therefore proposed the following
Resolved That In the judgment oil this House, the
plies OF DR.. HAWKS sufficient to acqut him OF ell dis
honesty in bis pecuniary connected with st
Thomas Hail. and the specific instances Of intemps
rate language referred to in the documents before the
House.
Dr. TYrG asked if the memorial were to be spread on
the journals oil the House? Some answered afrma-
lively
Rev. DR.. BuRRouGHs spoke in favor o: reference
Select Committee before shy motion is acted Some
expanaions Of personal character passed between him
and Judge Berrien.
all out Of order because they interrupted the regular
course Of proceedings DR. Hawks not trial here
Presbyter but we were to consider his qualifications
as Bishop elect Of our Church. The gentleman from
Georgia. Judge Berren) had said that the documents
came IN an extraordinary manner before the House He
had before stated that his colleague COR Hgbee) and
hmself,o whom they were especially addressed, were
ignorant Of their precise contents but they acted ad
vice, which would have weight with the gentleman, to
the course they should He sgain disc lamed be
accnser here When these documents had been read
be had been anxious to have them printed and them
spread before ALL that they might be understood They
badly written andhereore the clerk had read
them weil-he, unable to catch the connection OF
vera passages When Dr. Hawks took up these charges
and answered them one by one he did not think his
swer to the statement conclusve-he might have been
stupid and inattentve, but he not satisfied. But
after the counter statement had been heard he
Of Dr. Hawks; it may be charged to want Of sensiby
but when the resolution offered last evening and no
one opposed IT, he claimed If not TO have regained his
character Tor sensibty that he was Mortified, peri6ed
'Obsupui steteruntque come, ct faucibus h@sit"
Where was the rebutting testimony Where was DR..
Mnhlenbergi He vas present; why did not some
call upoh him Will the House dismiss the matter
II up sfe enquiry which should be probed to the bot
tom He referred to the effect OF the passage OF Judge
the testimonials should come up. We then should have
his eoqaence and virtuous indignation appealing to
as men and christians aganst the injustice Of second
trial he was for full investigation now.
Mr. COLLINS Of N. c., next obtained the floor which he
said he had been striving for for time DR. Hawks he
regretted had left the House he implicated In
remarks OF personal nature II had been suggested in
reference to the commitment Of this subject that should
go to the Committee on Consecrations To this he
opposed on personal grounds He member Of that
Committee and had been communicated to him that
jections were made TO its consti ution partial having
particular subjects. Character could be injured ny i'm
pication and insinuation, much and more than by
direct charges ana accusations
DR.. BRooKs Of Ohio asked whether these charges had
been made on this floor pot1
MIR COLLINS would not answer
DR.. BaooKs then called him to order
The President thought Mr.. c. in order
Mr.. COLLINS proceeded-it was q personal objection
with him. The nsinuation of pre- supposed partaty In
the construction of the committee, had been commune
Gated 10 him.
DR. BRooKs sgan called him to order and II the chair
decided that he order he appealed from that dec
sion.
The CHAn did so decide, and the appeal was made.
Mr. COLLINS contended he was in order In speaking Of
the impulses which induced him 10 oppose the commit
ment, but should aw cit the decision of the appeal
DR. srRoro, of Mass thought gentlemen were 80 much
under impulse that he hoped they would adjourn and
moved
r. CoLLNsThat would be unfair and discourteous to
uThe PRKspErT, in the mds Of the appeal OF Mr. Col
Inns put the question adjournment, and II was carried
A STovE ExPLoDRD-SKRIoUs INJURY.-The Bal
timore Sun says that Friday morning last, a
small cast iron stove in the store Of Mr. Thomas Hum
phreys at the OF Lancaster street and Apple alley
exploded with terrific violence The stove was