New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-11

and has not the slightest f0unaai,Sa In truth under
stand the gentleman to say he nodded the opinions Of his
coTftifueDts
MIR SELLERS lin his seat-I did not say so
Mr. LANE-I suppose the gentleman means he can
MIR SOLLERS-l tell the gentleman it /. the duty Of
the pTescutaiives 10 endeavOr to ml their opnions
and OF to BE- the service tools Of popular sentiment
Mr.. LANE-I do not doubt the gentemans ability to
mold the opinions Of such require it, and thank God
represent such constituency which requires five col
ored persons TO be equal 10 three white The words
were 10 this effect though the reporter could hear the
lar eusee distinctly
Mr.. HUNT La rose, iDquiring whether the gentleman
in order IL tins rejecting those representing slave
holding Stsies Sensetion.
Mr LANE said he did not deny any gentlemen was
here les constUtionsy than be was bui he reply
ing to the gentleman from Maryland TO the modng Of
opinions
Mir SOLLERS-I did not say nodded the opinions Of
my constituents
Mr. LANE But endesvors to do so. Irepre;ent con-
stuents whose opinions are their own
Mr.. SOLLERS-ln his seat throwing back his head
exclaimed, All
Mr. LANE--I om stern in my opinions as any other
gentleman and press those opinions with as much energy
can command 1t is the duty Of Congress 10 get rid
Of these claims which have been pressing from year to
year They should be acted on either negatively or af
fimsiively; and If the gentleman from Maryland will
bring forward just claim DO one Will 90 further than
10 support il
Mir SELLERS expressed his wish to say a few words.
Mr. ORR don't like personalities. Ii thought good
would come out OF it would yield.
Noices-"Givs way Or, and lot Sellers reply" "Gye
Mr sOLLERS-I did not cay could mold the opin
ions OF nv constituents meant to the independ
Of members from the direct personal control OF their
The CHAIRMAN Mr.. Campbell, said he felt bound to
arrest those proceedings.
MT Sellers remarked if there was objection Of
course he would not go Ches of " Go on 60 on.
Soy tbs IL representative form of government, and the
man who undertakes to represent particular constituency
Should be able mold them TO his opinion TIE man
ought 10 be Of such importance as 10 DO so. would not
take seat here if could not mold some people instead
Of boirg nodded by them. The honorable gentleman
thinks IwaIt get into the papers. From the commence
of the session have ony made one moton-o ena
bic to introduce resolution on the subject OF GuaDo
to restore wasted and worn out lands But The gentleman
from Pc uIsl vania Or Da Fson) obe tied TO IT, and
will marx him Tor it certainly as God lives Laughter
Mr. DAWSON Penn.l-I said then / would give way
enable the gentleman introduce his resolution bat
objection made it was likely to lead to debate.
Mr.. sOLLERSIt could not have led to debate, a1d it
was the only privilege have asked since | have been
here The gentleman talks about my getting into the
IoIers, oDd then talks about woolly heads.
Mr. SOLLERS-Let me alone if you please lCres of
Go on :" Go on" Order" Order"
Dir ORR asserted his right to the 8oor, saying he had
nothing but kind feelings for the gentleman from Mary
land, bot good could come of these procee dngs.
Mr.. LANE expressed the hope that Mr.. Orr would per
NIT MIR Sellers TO proceed.
The CHAIRMAN remarked that Mr. Sellers could not
proceed unless by the general consent of the House
Voices" Go on, it's private bill day; we've nothing
MIR ORR have not the pleasure of the personal nc
quointance of the gentleman from Maryland and would
extend hm any coaresy but am sure the matter has
taken direction which will not result favorably.
Mr.. SELLERS to Mr.. Or-Sit down and let me 60 on
ifycu please. Laughter. a gross imputatiOn has been
cast th FnGERf0T "PS heuds o to question Of or
der This is private bill day. aud the gentleman is not
discussing the subject before the Committee,
CHAlIIhAN-Ihe gentleman from Maryland Is out OF
Mr. SELLERS resumed his scat.
Mr. ORR-Ihe bill only involves three thousand dollars.
Mr.. sOLLERS again rose-I have been most grossly
asfa, d be said warmly. My motives have been i'm
VugneC and | have been charged with inconsistency
Therefore really do think the House ought to allow me 20
A'Voice-Appeal
Mir SOLLERS-No / won't appeal
Mr EDGERTON-1he gentleman from Maryland com
euced the attack If he is the victim it is his own fault
Mr. ORR-1he debate has already consumed an hour
and a qUaltCr ] will now briefly state the testimony
Mr.. sOLLERS-I rise to point of order The gentle:
maI hes already addressed the House
Mr.. EDGERION-Ihe gentleman from Maryland has
aIo ody made two speeches
Mr.. HUNT gentleman on my nght, (Mr: SOhers'l
who presents slGveholdng State here should have an
Mr. EDGERTON rose to another question OF order.
MIR HUNT submit it to you, Mr.. Chairman as
paIiamenturen whether if any false sentiment comes
ron lie mouth OF another have not right to nalntain
he Constitution of my country it was understood by
It's Trainers Am not in order Sir
Mr. EDGERrON- ION the opposite side OF the nan i
submit the gentleman is not discussing the question before
the Committee. -
The CHAIRMAN decided Mr. Hunt to be out of order
Mr. STANTON (Ky)-We are in Committee OF the
Whole and appeal from the decision OF the Char.
Three o. four of the gentlemen just named all spoke at
the time Much excitement in the han blended Win
confusion.
Mir MT elevating his VOICE. standing up
when called TO order stand here under my constitutional
rights. l appeal respectfully from the decision OIL tue
Chair.
Points of order raised, and one of the rules read
Mr.. HUN1-If l am to be gagged and cut OIL from de-
bate | will take my seat ~
The question taken and the decision of the Chair over
ruled. AYES 50 Noes 81. -, @,
Cries of No quorum -" Call The roll - NO NJ
-" Go ahead"
Mr. HUNT amid the confusion exclamed-l am now
satisfied with the opinion of this House consider the
Constitution vindcated and that by the vote rebuko
has been administered TO the gentleman (Mr. hane)
who thanked God he did not represent slave con
The confusion had now reached its hight nearly one
half of the members were their feet Great eAcite
ment. . ,,t 4. ., ,ho ..
marx just made
Cries of Order, order -.
Mir WRIGHT PA moved the Committee rise Motion
This restored order the bill not now being before the
body. ,.,,;s
Mr. STANTON TeIn) asked leave to introduce the
following resolution: ,.,,.,..u h,,.,ot,r. ,b.rs,a
nil he Snv OF pouiripe 70 award made by the Commissioners
sitting treaty Of Guadalupe hdAe9 ~ NV
made by the said Which may Do SUPPOSE
altered founded 10 fraud OF ps ~, ,ons
And that m this purpose they have power 10 seha loi
ss snS at ey epor result Of their win
.ch they deem 10 DC proper III N0 F
lie desired simply TO say he had been informed from
very resuepsibe source that testimony can be ooneu
and is in existence, to impeach othSr Important 0Ia
s frapd ar perury a. the Gardner and Means claims
e coprc h. only repeated what had heard not vouchng
for its truth =, 1....:.. .f,a- uvb;.l
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