Washington sentinel., 1854-06-23
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the post office.
Mr.. oLDS moved that the bill be put on its pas
sage; but furtner action thereon was deferred
until tomorrow.
Mr.. JONES, of Tennessee moved that the
House resolve itself into Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union, with a view of
getting clear of the civil and diplomatic bill to-
day.
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS.
Mr.. BROOKS. rise TO privileged question.
desire 10 make a personal explanation in con.
nexion with the resolution which offered yester-
day; and desire the consent of the House TO do
SO before the House resolves itself into the Com
mittee of the Whole on the state of the Union.
No objection being made,
Mr.. BROOKS proceeded. To guard against
misa pprehension misrepresentation, and misre-
porting, have put what desired 10 say in writ
ing. What have TO say is this:
II has been intimated 10 me that the resolutions
of which | gave notice on yesterday might be
fairly construed by some, and designedly SO by
others into censure upon my friend from Ten
nessee, Mr. CHURcHwELLl | now declare that
10 censure that gentleman, even by implication,
was no part of my design No one knows better
than himself that my sympathies were with him
because of political associations; and many with
whom am most familiar, know that, impressed
as was with the belief that there was concerted
plan by some of the opponents of the Nebraska
bill TO embarrass the gentleman, had avowed my
purpose 10 sustain him under every circumstance,
and had made animated efforts 10 produce in them
a like determination.
They also know that it was my intention TO
move TO lay on the table the resolution of which
notice was given by the gentleman from Virginia,
Mr.. MILLsoN,] and which !, in common with
others, fancied, at the time, TO be a vancouver of
combination. e
In regard to the action of the gentleman from
Virginia, i have 10 say, am now satisfied that /
was in error. and did him injustice by the susp-
cions entertained. ! now know that they were
unfounded.
In respect 10 my resolutions have this TO say I:
II had been openly asserted on the floor, in reply
10 manly and tasteful apology for violating The
decorum of this body, that deadly instru-
ment' had been nngrily exhibited in this House.
This announcement would goto the country and
without intending to support or deny the asser-
iion as TO the exhibition of weapon, it occurred
TO me that there was manifest propriety in tenn
pering so grave an announcement, by coupling
with it assurance 10 the public that this House
would reprobate, whenever il might occur con-
duct so at variance with its decorum, and detract
ing from the dignity Of the American Congress.
The. first the resolutions presentedis is found
ed in propriety, in honor, and in wisdom, and
shall insist upon its being added to the rules Of
the House.
The other was intended to ridicule an unmanly
and pernicous habit, and TO restore by jest the
harmony Of the House, which was fast becoming
excited and divided.
Mr.. CAMPBELL. | ask the gentleman from
South Carolina TO allow me single word
Mr.. BROOKS. With pleasure.
Mr.. CAMPBELL. desire to say, in con-
nexion with the remarks submitted by the honora-
BILE member from South Carolina, in relation TO
his impression that there was preconcerted
plan TO embarrass the honorable gentleman from
Tennessee, Mr.. CHURcHwELL.l that it is due 10
others, and especially to those involved in the
trouble, that should say, as do now, that there
was nothing like preconcerted plan on my part
with others in bringing up the matter which /
brought before the House connected with the ex-
PLANTATION of the honorable gentleman from Ten
nessee, Mr.. CHURcHwELLl on Monday. And,
sir, avail myself of the courtesy of my friend
from South Carolina because I have understood
had made prearranged or premediated combi-
nation for the purpose of putting him in false
position
1t is especially due to the colleague Of the gen
teman MIR. CuLLoMl now before me, that should
say, as do now. TO the House and the country,
that he had nothing 10 do, directly or indirectly
with the personal explanation which | made be-
fore the House on that day. in relation TO the use
OF my name in the speech Of the honorable mem
Der Mr. CHURCnwELLl on the Nebraska bill. He
time. And let me say, that had no intention Of
bringing the matter up at the time, when entered
the hall on Monday morning. did not think Of
such thing until the gentleman from Tennessee
himself brought the matters connected with his
speech before the House.
II is certainly due, Mr.. Speaker. to all parties,
that should here, in this open way, before the
House, acquit all those who participated in the
discussion of Monday last Of anything like CON-
bined or premedtated design 10 assa, in any way
the honorable gentleman from Tennessee, Mr..
CHURCHwELL
Mr.. COBB. Oh its all satisfactory. Why not
go on with the regular business.
Mr.. BROOKS. | am unwilling, sir, 10 hold 10
the belief expressed in my previous remarks,
after the assurance of the gentleman from Ohio.
When am assured, has been done by the gen. |
tleman on his honor, that no such combination
existed, am, as a gentleman, bound 10 believe
that none existed, do so believe, and am glad |
OF having given the opportunity TO the gentleman
from Ohio for explanation. knew that snspi- |
cion OF combination was entertained. knew that |
il was entertained generally; and gentlemen on |
that side must admit that there circumstances
OF suspicious nature connected with the matter |
Mr.. MILLSON. desire 10 say single word. |
The SPEAKER. Is there unanimous consent |
to the gentlenan's proceeding with his explana-
ton?
Mr.. RUSSELL, object
Mr.. MILLSON. ] have the floor by the con-
sent Of the genlemaa from South Carolina
The SPEAKER. The Chair was under the /
impression that the gentleman from South Caro-
ina yielded upt the floor altogether.
Mr.. BROOKS. yielded for explanation to the |
gentleman from Virginia
Mr.. MlLLSON. One word only Il is mat
er of surprise TO me, sir, that any gentleman in
his Hall would suppose that, in introducing the
'esolution yesterday, could have been influenced
~ any other motive than 10 vindicate the dignity
If the House. wish only to say, that whatever
ave been the impressions of the gentleman from
South Carolina, either in his original suspicion or
lis present belief that subject, they have been
derived from no word that have uttered for if /
he gentleman knows me, he knows that could
lot do any uchthing
Mr.. HUNT. desire to call the attention OF
he honorable member from SoGth Carolina whom
know 10 be man Of honor, 10 an expression Of
general character made use Of in his remarks
lie said: And many with whom am most ia
niar know that, impressed as was with the belief
hat there was concerted plan blythe opponents oftc
N9raska bill 10 embarrass the gentleman y &C.
Is a gentleman, ! am incapable Of doing wrong 10
ny man. When offended on Just cause, will
old the wrong-doer 10 an account / knew that
be gentleman never meant TO apply such an OBJ.
erva,ion tc me. As the expression was general.
owever, felt bound TO bring il 10 his attention.
Mr.. BROOKS. have not the slightest obiec.
on, Mr.. Sneaker. insert in NV ra.,,a H., |