The true Democrat., 1854-04-18

rom whom expected 1t.
 MT. Brecklnrldge-A most important verbal difference! The remark was, ought not to have been the man do it, because in the time of my greatest need the hards of New York rendered me valuable aid. The language and manner were so pointed that no one could fail to perceive that he meant something more than what appeared on the surface, I asked what he meant and he now pretends to answer that l extorted the reply. He understood that in the last canvass in Kentucky an intimation was sent to New York that funds were required in the race, whereupon, his friends made up $1,- 500, and sent the money to Kentucky to pro- mote my election. Before 1 answer to the fact, have to say to the gentlemen he should have known the truth of what he uttered be- fore he brought 1t to this floor. I have no in- formation that an intimation of that kind was ever sent-to Kentucky, or the money was ever received. l was engaged in an arduous and heated canvass and but little at home. I ad- dressed public assemblies. l have no know ledge of the fact-none whatever. I came here not by the aid of money but against the use of money. l have to say l represnt district in which the money power was con- centrated and that power was in the hands of my opponents. It was said that I should be beaten If 1t cost fifty thousand dollars to do it; and 1 would tell him thirty thousand dollars were spent Tn vain, for here 1 am. 1 was elect ed by a larger majority than all Wall street could control in my district. (Applause.) I am thinking what course to pursue. l intend ed to characterize the remarks of the gentleman in such terms as would leave no doubt'as tony meaning. Perhaps l had better not. Perhaps the advantage 1 have gained and the common reproduction which the committee feel for such conduct is sufficient punishment I dare say such thing was never done before I never associated politically with gentleman who would make reference of that sort. The gen. tleman even undertook, in reviling me, to cast the responsibility of the utterance recollection of this. l do not find the word in my notes of the remark on me. l have courted no contro- versy. It has been forced on me- But he can- not escape by any subtlety and ingenuity, and thus place himself in a false position The sooner he stops that game the better. If the gentleman is a friend of the Nebraska measure there will be abundant opportunities for show ing it. No one has right to challenge his ho- nesty; but it is the duty of sentinel to call attention to course calculated to put the bill to death. 1 should be happy to vote with the though l should not have the support of the gentleman.
 Mir. Cuttmg-Are you through?
 Mir. Breckinridge-I am sir
 Mir. Cuttng-I have given the gentleman an opportunity to reply, but more unparliamen- tary and personal assault was never made on this floor. offered to give the gentleman the floor while his rage was boiling over to let the hot words roll out. The day after the gentle man made his speech, colleague from New ! ork objected, and prevented my getting the floor. 1 charged the gentleman with assailing my motives. The committee have heard his answer. 1 ask whether he has not hurled an lmputatlon against me for making that motion? How can he dlsclalm any attack when he fol- lows 1t up by declaring my intentions and mo- tives were to destroy the measures to which I had not declared myself?
 Mir. Breckinrdge-Does the gentleman say called in question his intention and motive? did not intend any thing disrespectful, but al- luded to the effect of the motion I ask the gentleman to point to the occasion when 1 said 1t was his intention and motive to destroy the bill
 Mir. Cutting-I submit 1t to the committee whether the whole tone and scope of the gen. tlemans remarks were not an attack on my mo- tives for making the motion did. The facts are before the committee. 1 scorn his imputa- tion. l stand here not his superior, but his equal, having for myself areputaton equally as dear if not so lofty as that of the gentleman. l stand here the representative of constituent cy of whom l am the impersonation. As far as concerns myself, and when he imputes ob- jects and purposes, 1 hurl back the imputaton with the indignation 1t deserves. Did I not state my views? How dare the member to un- dertake to assert professed friendship for vii of to the foot of the calendar? And when said the committee of the whole on the state of the Union had under their control the House bill, which they intended to take up, he Ie- treats and escapes and skulks behind the Se- nate bill at the foot of the calendar.
 -. Mir. Breckinridge, rising hastily, said in an earnest tone: I ask the gentleman to withdraw his last words. (Sensation.)
 Mr. Cutting (with emphasis)-I will with draw nothing. What 1 said 1 have said in sn- swer to the most violent and personal attack ever made on gentleman on this floor.
 Mr. Breckinrde-Wh the gentleman says I skulk, he says what is false and knows 1t.
 Great eXcitement-member uneasy in their seats and cries of "order, order']
 Mr. Cutting-l do not answer remarks such as the gentleman has thought proper to employ They belong to different region I am not here to desecrate my lips by answering in such a tone and manner. The gentleman said I undertook to be more southern than the south itself. l owe nothing to the south, nor do 1 curry favor with that section of the country- My desire is to let the south understand what my interpretation of the provisos in the Senate bill are, so that no difficulty may arise hereaf ter. wished to place the Badger amendment on principle that all can understand. l want no more atterclaps nor caveats against its inter- pretaton The gentleman from Kentucky was vindictive and full of calumny because this Senate measure was taken from the table. He says it was there safe and snug, and there we had it. What does he mean by safe and snug, and under the control of the committee or cer- tain members of this House? What I wanted was that it should be taken from the place where it was safe and snug, and sent to the : committee of the whole on the state of the Union, so as to place it out of the power of anybody to move the previous question on it and stop free discussion.
 MT. Breckinridge-I never said under the control of certain members. It is hardly neces-