The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-09

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Blake, and Mr.. Payne, and agreed to by
them. Z. S. HAMLIN."
Mr.. Swift, when making public this
agreement, thus addressed the Speaker:
Relying upon your faith thus pledged |
voted for you for Speaker-Had it not been
for this faith thus pledged in the presence
oftwo witnesses should not have done so.
| did it in opposition to the strong remon-
strances ofmy democratic friends; they al
lodged that your word was not to be trust
ed. could not, would not, did not believe
that an Ohio Senator would forfeit his
plighted honor-with bitterness Of feeling
| acknowledge have been deceived.
feel called upon in view of the iorego-
ing facts, and the further fact, that you as
Speaker, have acknowledged thirty-seven
members upon this floor, in palpable vio-
lation of the constitution which in no case
allows but -six-thus trampling as a
sworn officer upon the constitution, say
in view Of these things, | feel called upon,
painful as is the task to offer the following
resolution.
Sir. I wish to regard the presiding Off
Ger of this body with respect, but cannot
longer thus regard you-you know it was
on the strength of that writing that voted
for you for Speaker. lou intended to get
my vote on the strength, of it--l voted rely
ing upon our faith, you have violated that
faith and in doing so have shown yourself
unworthy the station you occupy:
Whereas, Harrison G. Blake, member
of this body, on the 28th day Of December
last, solemnly pledged his word and honor
as man and Senator. that, in consldera,
ton, that the Senator from Summit would
vote for him, the said Blake, as Speaker;
he, the said Blake, would so vote, if neces-
sary, .that Mr.. Johnson should retain his
seat, as Senator, until his final right 10 a
seat shall be determined, after the report
of the committee on Privileges and Elec-
TONS" And also, further sclemnly pledg-
ed his word and honor, as aforesaid, that
until such final decision, he would not re-
copnise Mr.. Broadwell, as a Senator,
And Whereas, The Senator from Sum-
nit. relying on the plighted faith and honor
of the said Blake. did on the same day cast
his vote for said Blake, as Speaker,
And Whereas, The said Blake did, on
the second day of January, instant, from
his place, as Speaker, announce his pur-
pose of recognising said Broadwell as q
Senator in direct violation of his pledges
as aforesaid, whereby said Blake has Just
" forfeited all claim to the consideration
! ,
and respect of honorable men, and cannot
any longer be permitted TO preside over
this BODY, without compromising its digni-
tv and self respect. Therefore, be it
Resolped, That said Harrison G. Blake
be, and he is hereby removed from his Of
flee of Speaker Of the Senate.
Mr.. Payne, the democratic Senator from
Cuyahoga, after disclosing the agreement
of Blake, thus addressed the Speaker, up
on his recognizing Mr. Broadwell as
Senator:
have to do with the false representations
and false inducements by which you gain
ed your elevation TO the Speakers chair.
Without those solemn pledges you well
know YOU could never have received the
vote fthe Senator from Summit-he would
as soon have voted for serpent. And
now, that plighted faith and honor you
have broken-without excuse, or shadow
Of ofexcuse-basely, meanzy, and disgrace
fulIy. All moral sense and appreciation
Of good faith, appear TO have fled from YOU
breast. Have they taken up their abode
with brutes! No. The very brutes wouc
turn away their nostrils from your loath
some carcass in disgust You are dts
honorcd mana perGlious wretch; ant
while you live you must be an object OF eX
ecraton among all honorable men.
Il And has it come to this! Can confidence
no longer be placed in the 'cord Of ma"
Are we 10 longer to rely on the honor o
Seuatorsl And you, after obtaining you
selfish ends, now glory in the talsehoOt
and perfdy for which, in all after time
YOU are rendered infamous. Your perfid
ious, bartcred soul cannot rise to a cod'
of honor recognized among thieves, even
A last final outrage YOU have committed
) YOU have to day declared that you will re
cocnize 81 Senators and receive their votes
For one, declare that if this unconsttu
tional number Of persons are to participate
in the proceedings Of this body and to b,
presided over by one SO wholly lost to al
sense of honor and moral obligation, | 70
one, am determined to have no part or 10
in the matter.
, Mr.. Whitman used the following Ian
guage to the Speaker, when speaking upo
the resolution Of Mr.. Swift:
But. sir, as heartily despise the villain
and will not conceal the burning indigns
: ton of my soul, will pronounce him b
n his true name, let it cut where and whe
: it may. Therefore, repeat that | loo
upon that Speaker as criminal With
-. the dock. | am aware, sir, that this Ian
II ouaoe will he thought harsh-I am awar