Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-05-30

which could not be as such only on
examination.
Campbell was willing TO modify the
preamble, which he did, to read:
'Whereas, il is represented" DC. II
was due to the House and all parties
that the facts should be presented in
some AUTHENTIC form, and this could
only be done, fully and fairly. through
committed.
Clingman was satisfied the state
mcnt in the preamble was gross
falsehood. but he did not mean Camp
bell had intentionally made an untrue
declaration. The gentleman mistook
the facts.
The Speaker decided the PROPOSE
ton In order rs n question Of priyi-
lege.
clingman appealed from the decis-
ion Of the Chair.
Craig was satiiied that keitt was
not concerned in Che matter In the
way stated. Campbell replied: III
that should be proved certainly. no
wrong would be done.
Keith thought differently. The
House required The investigation. His
personal relations with the parties had
always been friendly.
Paine inquired u this resolution was
the result Of preconserled action out
side this hull or caucus.
Campbell replied, not one word had
he heard lsped by any member Of any
party ns TO auch n course He was
prompted solely by the dictates Of his
own'sen aad judgment lie only
knew from what he heard. although
he saw sumner lying In the anle-room
adjoining the Senate. with gashcs on
on his head 10 the bone. and blood
flowing over him.
Clingman repeated he would leave
Brooks 10 answer 10 the law.
Leteher said several years age,
Post Master General Hubbard was at
tackled by Gov. Briggs, member Of
the House, yet neilhcir he (I.ctcher)
or Campbell thought proper TO bring
the subject TO the attention Of the
House.
IN Campbell aaid he was not acting In
an official capacity at that time, and
moved the appeal Of Clingman from
the decision OF the Chair be laid on
the table. Yeas 90. nays ~.
The Speaker made personal ex-
planation. lie had not been party
to any deliberation and consultation
IN this matter. and had no knowledge
Of the proposition till II was heard
from the Clerks desk.
Mr. Brooks explained that he took
the entire responsibility on himself,
and stated on his honor rs a gentle.
man. no human being besides himself
knew when or where the transaction
was 20 be made.
Mcqueen informed Campbell that q
process had been issued against bis
> colleague. Brooks, who was amendablt
7 to the laws Of the country.
Campbell said he had no purpose
I, to put any party in false position. bul
merely wished to ascertain the facts
there being so many rumors prevalent
: Haven appealed TO Campbell TO omi
the name OF Keitt from the preamble
Campbell assenled.
Several gentleman wanted him Il
strike out the words "other members,
II but he refused, saying he had reason
n 40 retain tnenr.
e heilt said, as his name had beef
!, withdrawn, he would say he did no
know the time nor place when the &C
&c would be committed, and when it wa
y committed he was standing behind tn
[. chair of the President of the Senate
}. with gentleman from his own State
r. and he did not see the beginning of il
d therefore he had not the slightest pre-
l. concert with his colleague.
Uhder the operation of the previou
). question. Capphell's proposition wa
4. adopted--yeas SO. nays 90.
1t The Speaker appointed Campbell
d Of Ohio, Allison. Cobb, Of Georgia
A. Greenwood and Spinner. as the Com
!. mittee.
" Allison was excused at his own re
d quest.
D. Stanton offered resolution direct
r ing the arrest Of Judge. Lecompt an
j. Marshal Donaldson. Of Kansas, to b
10 brought before the House TO answe
for contempt and breach Of privileg
and dignity in issuing and serving
~ process against Reeder.
The Speaker decided II was not
question Of privilege.
r. wAsursoros, May "a.
p The condition Of Mr.. Sumner is nc
r. deemed so favorable this morning as
t, was yesterday. and bis physicians FOL
OF bid him leaving his room. The CON
rs mittees Of the two Houses took prelin
mary steps for investigation Of the cil
N cumstances attending the assault.
DC Farther Details Of the Assault.
- The New York papers are filed wit
" accounts Of the recent brutal attack o.
r, Senator Sumner; but there is re-
&c markablc agreement between them a.
Il in regard to the facts Of the case. Tn
!, correspondent of the " Y. Time.
who was present when IL was made
le writes:
O. Evidence is positive that tho assault
'e OF Senator Sumner was delibcratel
p planned last night among party Q
Southerners. Brooks waited at tn
20 Porter's lodge of the Capitol ground
+ this morning to make the assault. bu
Mr. Summer happened to ride up in
y carriage.
IN After the adjournment Brooks too