The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-10

violate the principles OF the Kansas ACT Through lear
and fraudulent speculation in Indian lands, Governor
Reeder complicated the dicultes yet he had not come
n for wcrd Of from those advocating the ad-
MISSION Of Kansas with the Topeka constitution.
Mr.. TRrMuu (nigger worshiPper) Of H., spoke
,he exten, Of slavery and sqaaer sovereign
w. charging the democrats had abandoned the latter
ma was therefore that the people should know
by giving official publicity to the recently passed Kan
Mr. PucH (dem) OF Ohio said he voted for that bill
compromise. The assertion that thereby was intended
make Kansas slave state was 50 far as he was con-
Mr.. FOSTER (nigger worshipper) Of Conn.,, gave his
seasons why he thought the passage Of the bin would
Believe as fair opinion tho people Of Kansas could
again be had in the adoption Of the Topeka consttu-
me resolution to print was adopted, and at o'clock p
u. the Senate adjourned.
House a. Representatives.
WASHINGTON, July 8, 1885,
PRINTING rHR REPORTS.
n. CRAen, {nigger worshipper) of NJ H., from the
Jsht Committee on Printing submitted a resolution to
rnt copies Of tho majority and minority reports
Il The select committee appointed investigate the
assault on Mr. Sumner by Mr. Brooks, at cost Of nine
M. ssnD, TX; ny Of Tenn, unsuccessfuly moved to
~ on the table.
On motion Of Mr.. Corr (dem Of Ca, the number was
reduced 70 000O and the resolution thus modified
s1seso ooRRrpnos-A SELECT ooxNrrEr TO INVESTIGATE
NJ BALL. (of Ohio) introduced resolution providing
Ne appointment Of select committee of five, whose duty
expenditures public buildings and other works,
bore and elsewhere, to ascertain whether bribery or
have been resortcd TO in connection with the same
Mr. Ball said that certain papers had been placed in his
hands charging certain frauds against ofcers connected
hh the Treasury Department. one Of these anaavs
Rom Cornelius Wendell relative TO money appliances TO
procure the alteration Of the Mobile Custom House.
VI: PuRyEAR tx. NJ ofN. c., asked that all the pa
Mr. CISoaAs, (dem) Of N. c., was willing for an in
estgaton objected to the reading Of the papers.
Mr.. Horsros, (dem.) Of Ala, suggested, as the pre-
mbe and resolution long, 1t would be better TO let
hem lie over until 70 morrow, and in the meantime have
Mr. BAIL had disposition to press consideration now,
nd acquiesced in the postponement
EXCITING DEBATE on SUMNER CASE.
Mr.. CAMPBELL, (of Ohio) called up tue report OF the
elect committee relative to the assault on Mr. Sumner
Mr.. Brooks, which concludes with resolutions TO
Mr. Brooks expresses disapprobaton OF the
net Of Nessrs. Edmundson aud Kett in the affair.
Mr.. CoBB, (dem.) OF Ca, moved substitute de-
aring that the House had jurisdiction the sub
ct, and therefore deem il improper to express any OPT
Mr. CAMPBELL said the resolutions were predicated
n q complaint to the House from the Senate, charg.
g the privileges of the Senate had been violated by
mber Of this body, in his assault on the person Of
snator from Massachusetts, The testimony on the sub
cs full and the facts, stated in the report of the
najcr..y of the committee not controverted by the
Ainority That violent assault was committed Is estao
shed beyond doubt. He claimed that the House has
All power to protect its purity and dignity, as recon-
sended by the majority OF the committed.
Mr.. GNeMAN, (dem of n c. said this matter had pro-
uced great excitement the country He had been
ere many years, and yet he had seen much sron ger
than this-of fights when the House was in session
recapituated those rencontres rcmarking that the
ouse did not take action any OF them. His object
TO show that the occurrence now under consideration
as sought TO be magnhed, with view to make poIt-
capital certain party, thinking their sands Of life
70 running low, want TO get up great excitement.
here nothing TO justify it. He thought the argu
lent of the minority OF the committee took the proper
round he contended that breach of privilege had
cen committed by Mr.. Brooks. We're he to speak OF
ave 10 adopt collection of coarse and offensive ex-
reesions. No man has right TO indulge In vitupera-
@, as Franklin says, wItnou. sao!ecung himself 70
usive but those who ialsfy ere generally towards He
plieved that Mr.. Sumner was closely identified with the
Arrron and Phillips school, and was for disunion. If
~ Senator wanted TO degrade the country and the Sc
Ne he might well indulge In such things. In concu-
on, Mr. Cingman said there was nothing IN the assault
Justify the indignation Of the country. 1t was not
after for House interfere With, and ought to be
IN 70 the Jude nj tribunal.
M BINGHAM (ot ohio) submitted TO the House that
HIDE Mr.. Cngman lectured members "a TO the proprey
their conduct he INDUCED IN the most gross and out
" Who constituted Mr. Clingfnan censor Of the
sfingushed gentleman from Massachusetts, Freedom
speech and security Of person undcrics every repre-
native system OF government and on the maintenance
this great principle depends the life Of state. With
observance there could be no free State and no free
opbc. This involved than assault and bat
ry II involved guilty violation OF the representative
iyegc and contempt and crime against the great prn,
Ter this House Justice Story when speaking OF the
tveges Of the two houses, says, !" These privileges
the rights and privileges OF their constitu-
~" Yet gentlemen here represent this as an
binary case Of assault and battery. Mr.. Brooks
olaied that constitution he had sworn 10 support
~ construction which protects in the freedom
speech and debate. The Senator was beaten and
welterng in blood having denounced tyranny and
livery the sum all villanies, which makes mer
Andisc Of mortality. A budgeon was used--thc weapon
bar barous age The instrument was in perfect keep
kr RRooks. ldem.) Of s C., expressed his grathca.
Do that Mr.. Bingham had disclsmed personal unxind
-, and asked him whether he understood him as say
that he (Brooks) was guilty OF moral tarlitude OF
fpuryf ,., -, -.
Mr.. BRooKs rcpned-Al,ogeiher satisfactory
M osR, (dem.) of ;, c. said thai Mr.. Bingham aiter
dulging IN beautiful paroxysm, asserted that Mr.
inner was stricken down IN consequence OF plead
IN behalf Of the injured people Of Kansas. II
r. attempted 10 produce ouch an impression In tho
,bBc mind but II not true in point Ct fact. Mr.
inner punished for libel on South Carolina and
snder on Mr. Butler the absent relative Of Mr.. Brooks
4 Brooks 20 informed Mr.. Sumner. Franklin was
yht when he said that freedom OF speech was free
than against newspaper editor, whose foul Sian
~ against private individuals are often punished by
Pws, there being no remedy at law TWAS not true
II Mr.. sumner struck down with a biudgeon. The
timony showed that Il was an ordinary walking cane;
witness tesifyng was one inch in thickness above
design - the that Z going on ! 1,
crate on the Presidential election. Whoever heard be
e Of personal difficulty beng magnined such as this
Mr. oER alluded TO gentlemen voting to-day print
hundred thousand copies OF the report OF the assault
Mr.. sumner, saying u was an electoneering
Mr. HCKNAS, (dcm.) of Pa, rising amid the confession
"a IL did not vote for II aq eleconecrng document
! owe allegiance 10 the republican party, and am
posed Ia II.
IA opp-Ifthc gentleman IA not his public position has
IN much misunderstood throughout the country. II is
4 Of system 10 iniame the public mind, and II tho
hueman from Peunsy yana did not vote for the propo
on he n vote the effect of which 10 njure the
ny 10 which the gentleman PROPOSES to belong.
r. HcxxAS desired TO reply, but objection in various
krfers was made
~ opR quoted the testimony OF Dr. Boyle TO show that
physical condition OF Mr.. sumner had been misreprc
Ted for political effect and concluded by arguing that
pending not question OF privilege
adjourned
70 Charges Against the state Treasurer.
ALBANY, July o. 1855
ID understood that Governor Clark has dismissed the
hplaint presented by Surveyor General seymour,
inst Mr.. Clark, the State Treasurer.
". Price and the Alleged Aiming OF Mis-