The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-16

se compared to Congress, whose eternal gabble
unlike that of the gamblers Of Rome, only Injuries
the Republic.
SUMNER ASSAULT CASE In THE HOUSE
ResIsnatien Of Hen. r. 3. Brosks.
HIS SPEECH. &c.
The telegraph has briefly annou need the resig
nation of Hon. p. 8. Brooks, and the fact that he
made speech on the occas SION The following il
fuller report:
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, asked for the further
consideration Of the report on the sumner assault
till Wednesday, for the reason that the majority
bad developed to them some facts affecting vne Of
the parties implicated, and they wanted to con
sider the propriety Of offering an amendment ID
the pending resolution. 10 this objection war
made.
Mr. Mecham moved the previous question, which
was agreed to
Mr. Edmundson. of Va, BY general consent,
made statement affecting himself
He caused to be read his testimony before the
select committee; and then said he did not com.
plain of the conclusions of the committee Is TO the
effect OF the testimony which he had given, but OBJ
jected on the ground which they sought to cen
sure him, without even giving him notice that they
purposed introducing . resolution of censure
against him. He admitted that he did know of
Mr. Brooks intention to attack Mr.. Sumner, but
he should have degraded himself had he revealed
the private course of his friend The threatened
condemnation of the House for not betraying con-
fidence would not for moment change his mind.
He was present on that occasion to fair play.
Nothing more, on both sides. 2af
The committee, he said had characterized his
conduct rs ''reprehensble," because he and MIR.
Keit did not take steps to prevent the assault and
inform Mr.. Sumner Of his danger, but he
thought ii there was any danger, il was to Mr.
Brooks who had nothing but his cane. while the
report had gone out that Mr. Sumner was armed
In answer " . question from MI Dunn, he said If
he had had an opportunity of appearing before the
committee he could have satisted them that he
would not have interfered in the matter except in
the case of foul play.
Mr. Pennington said he had informed Mr. Ed
mundson that, SO far As he was informed, he (Mr
Edmundson) should have the privilege Of appear.
ing before the committee.
! Mr. Edmundson replied that, after the report was
made, 1t was then too late. He thought that jus
tice had been denied him In the first place, and
that he would rather appeal to the House
The question was taken on the resolution of The
commitiee-that Preston s. Brooks be and he Is
forthwith expelled from the House ~ q represent
alive from South Carolina.
The question was decided in the neRative-yeas
III, nays 95-tw o-thrds not being obtained.
Mr.. Brooks rose to question OF privilege. saying
that he Aad telt that the rights of his constituents
and the rights of members had been violated by
the action of the House.
Mr.. GiddiDgs wish to know what the ques-
ton Of privilege il. ~
Mr.. Brooks. will state it.
Mr.. Dunn. ] ask that by unanimous consent
the gentleman from South Carolina be heard.
MIR. Giddlngs. For one shall give no such con.
sent. object to anything out OF order from that
gentleman
The Speaker. The gentleman from South
Carolina states that he rises to privileged ques
ton.
Mr.. Dunn. 1 trust the House will entertain
n,0tion for a suape oft the ruea 5s =
Mr.. Nichols. Dtlicacy may have prevented the
gentleman from speaking heretofore. 1t is proper
that he should be heard now. protest in the
name of truth and justice against keeping him 81
lent If he desires to speak.
Mr.. Eustis. 1t would be gross violation of
courtesy and decency to deprive him of the privi-
lege.
Mr. Florence. The gentleman from South Caro-
out objection, and 1t was not IN order for Mr.. Gid
dings to object to the proceedings.
The Speaker. 1t was competent for the gen.
tleman from Ohio to raise the question Of order.
Mr.. Giddings We have voted and did our duty;
and ought not to listen TO . speech out of order.
Mr.. Campbell of Ohio, appealed to Mr.. Giddings
TO withdraw his objection. Mr.. Brooks ought 10
be heard, - he was vitality interested. ga
Mr.. Cumins likewise appealed to Mr.. Giddings
to withdraw his objection, and Mr.. g. yielded only
on the ground to satisfy his friends.
The members now crowded to the neighborhood
of Mr.. Brooks. and the spectators in the galleries
manifested intern interes to hear him
Mr.. Brooks said hat Mr. sumner uttered . SIAN
der on his State and on venerable relative who at
the time was absent Not content with this he
published . libel on his STATE and blood Who
ever insulted South Carolina insulted him, and he
stood ready at all times humbly and inodestly as .
son to perform his duty. He should have forfeited
his selfrespect and the good opinion of his coun-
rymen II he had permitted the offeLce to pass un-
punished. II was personal affair, and in taking
redress In his own hands he meant no disrespect
the Senate or House. Nor did he mean any disre
spect for Massachusetts.
He was aware of the personal responsibility be
Incurred and was prepared to meet L. He knew
he was amsnable TO the laws which offered the
same protection to every citizen, whether mem
Der Of Congress or in the private walks of life
Nor did he then believe he could be punished br
court OF law. and here by majority Of the House,
OF privilege, he was answefable to the Senate
which body had no right TO present him 70 the
House for punishment. The question not only in.
volved him and his frieDds. bnI the whole House.
II tne consequences were confined to himself, he
would be prepared to meet them here or eisewhere
Others, however, must not suffer for him He han
telt more for his friends (Edmundson and KeieN
than himself They are handkerchief had prov
ed "A friend who stickefh closer than brother. y
When, he remarked, the people of the great North
speak of me ~ bad man. they viii do me he ina.
tice to say that blow from me at this time wonId
De followed by revolution and they know II IAN
piaase' seemingly confined TO the galleries Bat
NO act OF mine shall favor revolution l am NOT
willing 70 see the constitution annulled, through
He would say TO the House, that the axe uplifted
over him. may fall on them, He hadouly 70 saw
that ne could not retain his seat consistently with
his sefrespect and rights, under the constitution
During this very session, member NON Penssyi
vania chsrgsd his colleague with an attempt 81
bribery. Where were thu proceedings ON that
casef BY passing over Il In Silence the House has