The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-14

the time of the House. and the read report
cf Mr. Clngnan's remarks, as they appeared in the
Ma. CLINonAi said that be was not altogether cor
rectly reported AID explained what be did submit to
the House
Ma. C. BRovN-I presume the gentleman yesterday
saw the report Of his remarks. he was made to say
that the commissioner was bribed when he not
bIibed, Why did he not put himseifright
Mr.. CLINGMAN, in reply have to state that do
believe that read 1t did say that ] was satisfied
the Indian Bureau is thoroughly corrupt
Mn. FnEs-I take it for granted that in the remarks
the gentleman made, he intended to impute charges
against the Commissioner grave that II becomes
the duty Of the House to investigate them. do trust
that no gentleman will refuse an investigation If
they do refuse it will be equivalent to saying that the
comm nication is not worthy to be received nor the
charges worthy Of being investigated.
Mr., EvANs, OF Maryland, endeavoured TO obtain the
floor.
MIR Fsirs-l ask for the reading of my resolution
Mr. EvAss-Nr. speaker-[' Order order."l
MIR FRIEs-I have the floor.
The SPEAKrR-The gentleman has right to read his
MIR Fnrrs-win the House consent that it shall be
read by the clerk E. No." mo- no y Twill read
the resolution myself
Resolved That committee be appointed inquire into the
ean hS from GSss Gaonn against S the
Commissioner Indian Affairs and that ul and ample powers
MIR EVANS "a young talented andimpetuous member)
again essayed to obtain the floor.
MIR. BURT, however, was recognized. He said Il
understand that the paper has been received"
The SpsAKER--It has not been received Objection
has been made on account Of its disrespectfu lam
MIR. BURT am glad that this House has refused to
receive it. my purpose to move to lay it on the
table. 1t is obvious that the gentleman from North
Carolina has evidence to satisfy his mind that the
charges are true. The Commissioner has right to
sedefence but he has not pursued the proper
and has availed himself Of opportunity to make
disreputable imputation on l. ember of this House
He is content with asserting the right of sefde
fence but seeks to become of honorable
member Of this House. confess that he deserves to
be reprehended by this House and the question is
4 ha ftAv, Aft xrtM M mn /
hope the House will not receive the paper.
Mr. EVANS of Maryland, after his repeated struggles
harsh. and spirited tone that the paper was gross
breach of privilege Of the rights Of the House, and
attack on an honorable member. No such paper
should be received, read heard. II the statement
of Mr. CDgman false, he could obtain a fair trial.
and the brand of fasehood would rest upon that MEM
Der but the application for an investigation should
be couched in proper language The gentlemen from
MIR. FRIEs-It is a question Of privilege.
MIR. EyANs-The gentlemen Is mistaken. Every
single word in the paper is attack on privilege.
MIR. WOODWARD said that it was an insulting COM
munication and every man who had not the heart of
tory would Indignantly spurn and reject it. He did
not hesitate to say that If the President did his duty
and had respect for this branchthe American House
Of Commons-he would dismiss the Commissioner
from Office 1t was the duty of the House to protest to
the President against the conduct Of this officer He
that the House would SO far degrade itself as to re-
Mr. FARAN-I call for the reading of the paper cat
has been ready
Mr.. c. J. INcERsoLL-I have not heard word of it.
Mr. FARAN remarked that If the House wished to be
d. it must itself If members will charge
corruption the person who fills the bureau of Indian
Affairs accusing an honest and high minded man Of
improper conduct they ought not to shrink from in
vestigaton. What he complained of was principally,
that when the gentleman from North Carolina heard
became convinced that officer was corrupt, and
not to be believed that the bureau corrupt he
did not introduce resolution to examine into its af-
country and that he hesitated to proceed at once to
impeachment. When charges are made, of this cha
racter it was no more than proper that the officer
should refute them in language equally as strong.
Gentlemen should recoec that individuals out of this
hall sensitive those in it. He had long known
Mr. Medil, a gentleman of the strictest integrity
MIR. HousroN of Alabama, said that there was much
in the communication that Objectionable and he
expressed tine hope that the gentleman from Ohio
would withdraw it if he desired investigation based
upon a proper and respectful application. He had
great confidence in the integrity and honor of the
Commissioner he believed he one of the best Of
fcers in the government he believed there some
mistake about this matter he believed that the gem
If an investigation be had, it will turn out He
took occasion to say that gentlemen too prone
to indulge in epthets not only towards one another
but towards executive officers of the government.
Mr. THOMPSON, Of Indiana, spoke Of q similar case
in Indiana where paper offensive to the House of
Represe natives of that State indig nanty and
unanimously rejected. He condemned in the strongest
terms this insulting attack upon the privileges of the
House, and upon N honorable member, He wished to
read the extract from Mr.. Clngmans speech. There
was objection.
The SrEAxER said he could do So
Mr.. THoMPsoN-What did you say?
The SPEAKER-The House has voted that it can be
read.
Mr.. THOMPSON BY member, or by clerk'
The SPHAKER-By either.
The extract was sent up and read by the Clerk.
Mr.. THoMPsoN-Send it back to me-
Mr.. SAwrER-I should like to hear it all read. in
sist
The srEAKsR-A part only be read, at the desire
MIR. THOMPSON resumed his remarks, and was several
times interrupted
Mr.. SAwYER-I understood Mr.. Clingman to say that
1t is not correct report Of his speech.
MIR. THoMPsoN-The gentleman may interrogate the
gentleman from North Carolina. when he has the floor
MIR. SAwYER-I only want to have the matter under
MIR. THOMPSON concluded by submitting an amend.
ment to Mr.. Rockwell's resolution, Chat the communi
cation be not received by adding and that 1t be
turned the House considers the language offensive
Mr. BURT rose to point of order The paper has not
been received by the House. and be submitted whether
any proceedings could be had until it was received
The House assign reason for returning the pa
other than the assigned by the paper itself
The SPEAKER-The resolution is in order.
MIR. ROCKWELL modified his resolution, In accord
ance with parame ntary usage.
Mir. FRIES wished to say something but as the pre-
vious question had been moved he was prevented from
Mr. CuMMrys 1aised point Of order that the mover
Of proposition has right to close as well as open,
the debate.
The SPEAKER overuled. The rule does not refer to
memorials.
The SPEAKER-Not in order.
MIR. Fries-Have the right to withdraw the paper Z!
The SpEAKER-The Chair believes that the gentle
man may withdraw it,
Mr.. FRrs-In Difference to the opinion Of friends,
and with view of accomplishing an investigation
hereafter, withdraw the communication Of Mr.. Me-
dill
Thus the scene ended. Col Haskell produced the
following eu desprit, with reference to the proceed
"That cold produces heat, is plain
Every one here agrees;
For all the heat We had just
Was started by Fries.
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL-THE BUFFALO HORN. |
The Committee Of Conference the disagreeing |
amendments, made a report, when
Mr.. TooMBs said that the committee had surrender
ed to the Senate and he expressed the hope that the
capitulaton would be received with Indignation.
MIR. VINToN replied, and said that he willing to |
take the responsibility of something that done.
Messrs. HUDsoN and j. THOMPSON made few re- |
marks.
Mr. HOLMES of South Carolina, alluded to the fact,