The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-11

Mr. soIiYRs (whig) Md though he intended to vote
fer the bi alluded the fact that of his
tsh in the war of 1872 yet they have never been acted
In connection he spoke OF the duty of
tiyes and the influences sometimes brought to bear to
get bills passed, including the liberal employment of in
1 terested agents.
Mr. LANE, (dem.> of Ind, interrupted the gentleman to
Mr. soIERs said lie would yield the aoor to enable the
gentlemans name to get into the papers in connection
with his own (Laughter.)
Mr. LANE having asked his question,
Mr. SoiIEs resumed and concluded his remarks.
Mr. lETcmR, (dem of Va, proceeded to show the
claim was not justified by the data.
MI LANE remarked he expected to vote for the claim
believing it just and then replied to Mr. Sellers saying
he had not interrupted tho gentleman for the purpose
| getting his name into the newspapers.
Mr. soIIERs-Will tho gentleman yield the floor?
marks, viii understood him to say the most effec
tual way to the passage Of private bills
employ claim agents. deny the truth Of the imputa
tion. If the gentleman from Maryland intends charge
mo with the intent to gain notorety by the interruption
of him. have only TO say such idea exists only in his
imagination and has not the slightest foundation in.
truth. understand the gentleman to say he moulded
the opinions Of his constituents
Mr.. SoIIERs, Tin his seat)-I did not say so.
Mr.. IANE-1 suppose the gentleman means he
Mr. SoIERs tell the gentleman ii is the duty Of the
representatives to mould their opinions and
Mr.. LANE-I do not doubt the gcntleman's ability to
mould the opinions OF such require it, and thank
coored persons to be equal to three white {Thc
words to this effect though the reporter could not
hear the language distinctly
Mr.. HUNT, dem. of La, rose, nquring whether the
gentleman in order in thus rejecting those repre-
senting saveholdng States. (SensationD
here less constyonally than he was but he reply
ing to the gentleman from Maryland to moulding
Mt. So1ERs-T did not say moulded the opinions of
my constituents
Mr.. LANE-But endeavors to do SO. l represent con-
yboaeo opin heir
Mr. soLERs (n his seat, throwing back his head) ex
gentleman and press those opinions with muchener
ey command 1t is the duty of Congress to get
to year They should be acted either negatively
affirmative. ;! and il the gentleman from Maryland will
bring forward just claim, no will go further than
Mr.. ORR obtained the floor.
Mr.. SoIIERs expressed his wish to say few words
Mr.. ORR don't like personalities Ii thought good
would come out Of it 1 would yield.
VOIcEs-'Gve way Orr, and let Sellers reply" "Giye
Mr. SoIIERs-I did not say could mould the opinions
Of my constituents meant to the independence
OF from the direct control of their con-
stituents.
The CHAIRMAN (Mr Campbel) said he felt bound to
arrest these proceedings.
Mr. SOIIERs remarked If there objection Of course
he could not 60 on.
CRKS-" Go on, go on"
Mr.. SoMERs-I say this is a representative form Of
government and the who undertakes to represent
particular constituency should be able to mould them to
his opinion. The ought to be of such Importance
to do would not take seat here If could not
mould some people, instead Of being moulded by them.
The honorable gentleman thinks want to get into the
papers. From the commencement of the session have
only made notion to enable me to introduce
luton on the subject Of gua.o to restore wasted and
r. Dawson objected to T. and viii marx him for It
as see certainly as God lives lIaughter.)
way to enable the gentleman to introduce his resou-
debate.
l.1x
it the only privilege have asked since have been
here. The gentleman talks about getting into the
papers, and then talks about woolly heads"
Mr. sol,rss-Let me alone Il i you a.ss. please
Mr. ORR assented his right the Aoor saying he had
nothing but kind feelings for the gentleman Mary
land-but no good could come Of these proceedings
Mr. LANE expressed the hope that Mr.. Orr would per-
The CHAIRMAN remark ed that Mr. Sellers could not pro-
b ane dsS
nothing else to do"
Mr. ORR-I have not tho pleasure Of the personal ac-
quaintance Of the gentleman from Meryland and would
extend him any courtesy-but sure the matter has
Mr. SoIIRs to Mr.. Orr-St down, and let me go ON,
cast that represent g woolly headsn
order This is private bill day, and the gentleman Is
not discussing the subject before the committee.
CHAIRAAN-Ihe gentleman from Maryland is out Of
order.
Mr.. soIIERs resumed his seat.
Mr.. ORRThe bill only involves three thousand dollars
Mr.. SoIIERs again rose. l have been most grossly
assailed, he said warmly. My motives have been i'm
pugned, and have been charged with inconsistency l.
therefore, really do think the House ought to allow me to
AvMcE-"A Appeal"
Mr.. SouERs-No, won't appeal.
Mr.. EDGERToN-Ihe gentleman from Maryland COM
menced the attack. If he is the VICTIM it is his own
fault.
Mr. ORn-rhe debate has already consumed an hour
and quarter. will now briefly state the testimony
Mr.: soIERs-I rise to point Of order. The gentle
man has already addressed the House.
Mr.. EDGHRroN-The gentleman from Maryland has
already made two speeches.
who renresents siavehodinS state here should have
opportunity to reply to the reflection.
Mr. HDc1Gs ,t rose to another question Of order
amentarian, whether If any false sentiment comes from
the mouth of another, have not right to maintain the
constitution Of my country it understood by its
| trainers. Am not in order, sir2
| Mr. EpeERToN, (on the opposite side Of the hal)-I
submit the gentleman is not discussing the question be-
The CHAIRMAN decided Mr.. Hunt to be out of order
Mr. STANTON, (dem.) of Ky.-We are in Committee of
Three four OF the gentlemen just named all spoke at
/ the time and there much excitement in the
| hall, blended with confusion.)
Mr. HUNT (elevatng his voice)I was standing up when
called order stand here under my constitutional
rights. appeal respectfully from the decision OF the
chair.
Points order raised and Of the rules read
Mr. HuNT-f am to be gagged and cut of from debate
The question was taken and the decision Of the chair
overrued by ayes 81, noes 81.
CMG-'No quorum '-"Can the roll'-"No, no''-"Go
ahead.
Mr.. HuNT, amid the confusion, exclaimed-I am now
satisfied with the opinion of this House. consider tho
constitution vndicated and that by the vote rebuke
has been administered to the gentleman Mr Lane) who
thanked God he did not represent slave constituency
The confusion had now reached its height. Nearly
Of the members their feet-great excite
ment.
Mr. LANE, amid the din said-I ladsh to scorn the
| mark just made.
| CRIEs-'Order, order"
Mr. WRIGHT (of Pa moved the committee rise, and the
| motion prevailed by II against AZ.
This restored order, the bill not now being before the
body
The above is but sketch Of the exciting proceedings
| THE GARDNER OTHER FRAUDS 1HE TREASURY.
Mr. STANTON (dem) of Tenn asked leave to introduce
| the following resolution.
Resoved That the Committee Judiciary hereto fore
charged with the duty Of into the awards msdo BY