The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-07-16
CONG RES SION AL.
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| The House resumed the consideration of the
report of the Su nner assault
| Mr.. Allen contended that this subject involv-
ed not only the rights of Mr. Sumner, but the
people. This was not merely private quarrel
| The sancuty of the Senate chamber had been
violated by a member of this House, which,
however unpleasant, should punish the Of
fender.
| Mr.. Bocock said there was no case on record
showing the expulsion of member for assault
and battery. He argued that the case pend
| in5 would not warrant the interposition Of the
House-no such disorderly behavior for which
the Constitution provides punishment having
been committed.
Mr.. Summons argued for the protection of
members from insult for anything said in de
bate. 1t was essential to freedom Of debate,
ane he therefore sustained the position taken
! by the select committee in the report.
| Mr.. Wilson said the whole matter had been
invested with importance quite unmerited;
when the facts were developed it was found to
be nothing but personal CONTROVERSY. The
House had only limited power over the
members ard could not punish for disorderly
b ,havior unless committed in open session and
could not expel for an oiiensc elsewhere.
Mr.. Eddie said the House owed it to them
selves for the potection of their rights, they
owed it to the nation in defence Of the great
constitutional principle to pass a resolution Tor
expulsion, and as much as he regarded the ne
cessity he was constrained to vote for its
passage.
! Mr.. Giddings rendered to Mr. Brooks the
whole sympathies of his heart, for he recoi-
lected that fifteen years ago he himself stood
here accused, but on different charge, with
out being permitted to open his lips or friend
to give a sentiment in his behalf He said
Mr.. Brooks had satisfied the law relative to
the assault on Mr.. Summer, but it was una
toned for as great crime committed against
the Constitution and as a blow made at the
sovereign rights of the people. He endorsed
every word of Mr.. Summers speech.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, said tomorrow he
would endeavor to finish the debate by moving
the previous question in order that vote may
be taken Monday. Adjourned.
Saturdays Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, July IL.
/ HoUsE.-Mr Grow gave notice that he soon
would call motion to reconsider the vote by
which the bill authorizing the Postmaster
General to enter into a contract with Christian
l Hanson of Brooklyn, to carry the U. S. mail
in line of steamers from New York to Glad
Istadt via some port in England.
The House then resumed the consideration
of the report in the Sumner case.
Mr.. Cullen who was entitled to the floor,
yielded to Mr.. English, who wished to offer
an amendment to the pending resolution, that
the House declares its disapprobatiun of the
assault, and deems this a fit occasion to ex-
press disapprobation for the use of language in
debate personally offensive to an individual
: member or the States of this Union
J Mr.. Campbell, of o., wished to know wheth-
er offering this would prevent him from amend
ing the original resolution.
The Speaker replied that it would not pre-
; vent Mr.. Campbell from perfecting the original
resolution.
Messrs Dean and Matteson objected to Mr..
\ English offering an amendment.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, SAID he should move
the previous questionso as to take vote Mon
day morning, with the understanding that il
!, the parties mplica ed desired to speak he will
withdraw the motion for their benefit, but not
re-opening general debate.
Voices-"That's right"
4 Mr.. Comins trusted if Mr. Brooks desired
to address the House he would be allowed to
speak Monday morning. Adjourned.
HARTFORD, Conn, July IL.
Two of Hazards powder mills blew up this
morning at HazardsVille, and three workmen
were dangerously, probably fatally. injured.
\ (T Sam Pike has retired from the Bloom
ington (Ill.) Flag. Since 1882 Mr.. Pike has
heaD connactad with pinetaen different ma