Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-05-26

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into pervasive recognition OF the guardianship of All
wise Providence. In word the entire work is beaut
u truthful touching description OF the social religious
political and governmental existence OF Irgtnas yoHth
The theme is noble aud discussed with artistic skill
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MrssRS. BRooKs ,xD SrvSER.-with regard to the a.
sault upon Mr. Sumner, by Col Brooks statement was
made in the Senate Friday, bv Mr. Wilson, of Msssa
chu'etts which represents that Mr.. 5 taken
great disadvantage by his assaanl The following how
ever, Is said To be authentic of the affair
Mr. Brooks waited the Poiters Lodge about an hour
Yesterday, and long this morning. hoping to meet Mr.
Sumner with view TO attack him. Failing in this hr
entered the Senate chamber 10 day, just that body al
louTned and seeing several ladies present seated himself
the opposite side Mr. Sumner Soon all disappear.
ed but one lie then requested friend get her out
when he Immediately approached Mr.. Sumner and said in
quiet tone OF voice.
Mr. sumner have read your speech " fh great care
aud With a. much impar,alty As am capable Of and
feel my duty 10 to YOU that you have published
lbc INV State, aud uttered Islander upon relative
At the concluding words Mr. Sumner attempted to
spring u his feet showing fight but whilst in act
struck by Col Brooks backhanded blow across the head
Nth gnA percha cane, an inch thick hut hollow
aud he continued striking him right and lett until the stick
AS broken into fragments and Mr.. Sumner was pru,tra
ted and bleeding the door. No took hold of Col
Brooks during the time, quick the operation; hut
immediately afterwards Mr. Crtenden caught him around
the body aud arms when Col B. said e" ii not wish u
hurt him much but only whip him"
No one kies OF the anticipated attack but the Hon
a kimunson, OF Virginia, who happened be pres
rut when the attack commenced. IL reported on the
SSet for several days previous that Mr. SUMNER would
he armed when he delivered his speech and that If occa
-on required 1t he should use his weapons He not
armed when attacked 10y Colonel Brooks to-day
We append sketch of the proceedings in the House If
Representative, on Friday, touching the affair
Mr. Campbell, OF Ohio rising question of privilege
offered the following;
HIerea. the 22d OF May the Hon Preston s Brook.
aud Hun Lawrence NJ keitt, members OF this House from
South Carolina. and other members either ~ PRINCIPALS
ac'rsrc perpetrated violent the person of
Ion Charles sumner senator of the United States from
Massachusetts while remaining ia las iu the Senate
Chamber, and while in the performance Of the duties a
pertaining To his official station Therefore,
Rssoiref, That select committee of i've members be
ppontrd 10y the Speaker Ia investigate the subject aud
report r facts with such resolution ia reference thereto
10 their judgement may be proper and necessary Tor the
vindicton at the character Of this House and that said
committee have power send for persons aud papers and
employ clerk and lit during tue session OF the Ious.
debate en-ued upon point OF o,der.
Mr. Smith Of Virginia, suggested Mr. Campbell the
prUpiicy oi sinking The preamble IL assumed NJ,
TACT that which could only ascer.ined A. such on
| naiion Mr.. Campbell! willing to modify the pream.
ble. Shich he did To read Whereas il is represented
etc IL was, he SAID, due the House aud all parties
That facts should be presented ia authentic form and
could only be done fy aud fairly through the committee
Mr. Chngman said lie satisfied with the statement
IA the preamble that gross fa-ehood but n. did
not mean that Mr. Campbell had Intentionally made AN un.
true declaration. The gentleman mlstnok him
The Speaker decided the proposition ia order. H.,
i substantially that It vas represented charged that
member Of the House had assaulted Senator Will. ia
discharge Of his official duties. The Senat. could not
interfere with member OF the House but il b. long.d Il,
\ the House, II one OF its members had violated tn.
privilege Of te senate ~ make investigation it being
the proper tribunal for that purpose. The senate being
coordinate branch 'ot Congress- and covered by .,u,.
constitutional privilege it the duty Of The Chair To
receive Mr. CampbelIs proposition question Of PRIV.
| lrge.
Mr.. Cingman appealed from the decision Of the Chair.
Mr. CGaige was satihed Mr. Kett was not concerned il,
/ tue matter IN ATTY way stated
Mr. Campbell replied that it should be passed Ger.
| family 40 wrong would he done.
Mr. kritt 'ad he thought the dignity Of the Hou.- r..
ired the investigation Ills personal relations with the
| parties and always been those VI iriendship
Nr Paine inquired is this re-aution the result Of pre-
| cedent Of action outside this hall Or Of clu-u-g
Mr.. Campbell replied that not word had lac hearl
passed 10y member Of any party such course H..
was influenced alone By the dictates u his own Judgment
ana sense OF public duty A. % Who perprtratel the out
rage he only knew from what he had heard although he
Chamber with g1shes Oh h head % the bone aud blood
| iowng him.
Mr. CLngman repeated that he would leave III. offender
| Mr. Brooks, to answer to the law.
NJ Letcher sad that several years ago Postmaster
General Hubbard attacked by George Brigg.a mentsr
Of the House, yet neither be Mr. L"cher nor NJ Camu
bell thought It proper to bnug the subject the atten.
ton Of the House.
The Speaker made personal explanation lie had not
been parry tn any debernton consultations ON ti-
matter aud hadno kno"ledge Of the proposition unut
mad from fIs rls I..k
/ Mr. Brook, explained. take the entire responsibility
'h m! sei ana stlte on my honor ~ gentleman hu-
man being besides myself knew when where the trans
! action wns intended 20 be made.
Mr Mcqueen informed Mr. Campbell that a process
had been instituted against HE colleague NJ Brooks. who
va. amenable N the laws Of the country NJ Campbell
~d De had 10 purpose 10 put paftyin fs. pD.ton
"u he merely wished 10 ascertain the iact there being
many rmors prevalent
Mr Haven appealed Mr. Campbell 70 omit the name
| oi VI. kciu from the preamble
Nr. Clmpbel resented
Several gentlemen wanted him 10 strike out the word.
Other member but be refused saying he had reasons
Tor retaining them
Nr. Kcu remarked that A. hi. name had been with
dawn. Ice s0ud gay that Dee dd not know the time noi
place Ehere the would be- committed and when il "a.
committed be wa behind thc chair of the President of the
senate with gentlemen Eom hs own State aud he didn't
'ec the beoniugol Therefore he bad not the slight
| ct pfeconcert with bic colleague
Under the operation Of the previous question Mr. O.
| proposition was sdopted--yeas g3. uaysGs
The Speaker appointed W. Campbell ofOhio Allison
Cobb Of Georgia Greenwood and Splinter the committee
Mr. Allison va. excused At hi. own request.
THg EuFags. ASD HER CmLD-The latest aocount
from Par. state that the health Of the Empress rthou
giving cause for fear still requires great care II is ever
-ild mat the baptism 81 the Prince Imperial may possibly
De- put % ui after The kmpre-- has made short stay
Ter marine villa nt BiafdU The Emperor has resolve,
That TIE baptism shall Tar sufpa-s 10 msgniGcence ~,
-pendo nl tat j. recorded n the gorgeous baptism.
the hingoi Rome and the Duke Of BOfdcaur Goldsnth-
elou-s"rker', einbrodercs, and arti6cers 81 III kind
have boeu employed IN great NUMBER ~ heghten tl
Sciof n the expected Day
The ceremony 81 churchnR the Empress psrfOfme,
On fndnyi The ~ inst ~ the palace II The Tuleres
The Empress remained during tie ceremony seated ,,
fsuteul.