Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-24


last, he said he would not speak if there was
any objection made; and that, whatever op-
position was manifested at first, there was
none which reached Mr.. C.'s ear when he
commenced. When the committee appeared
with their report Mr.. G. Immediately desist-
ed"
1t is worthy of note that the editors, one of
whom was in the chair on the occasion in
question, say not a word by way of backing
up this statement of Mr.. Campbells share in
disturbing the proceedings of the Old Line
Wings.
What business had Mr.. C.-proclaiming to
the world that he is a member of the Know
Nothing order-to be present at the meeting
on Saturday night last? Does any sane man
believe that, in the face of the storm of indig-
nation generated by his simple presence there
at the head of a gang of unruly and ill be-
haved persons notorious inimical to the meet.
ing and differing politically with those for
whom it was called, Mr. Campbell did not
comprehend that the Old Line Wings present
were displeased with his course in essaying to
address them? Could he not comprehend that
fact when they (the Old Line Whigs) drowned
his voice when he attempted to speak, and
the chairman of the meeting tugged Justify at
his coat tail by way Of " coaxing'' him to de-
sist! Bosh! This bogus champion of free
speech went there at the head of his gang,
simply to vindicate the right of Know Moth
ing rowdies to break up meetings Of their pc
litical opponents; and the fact cannot be ex-
planned away.
The Sumner Letter.-We were in error
yesterday in representing the Sumner letter
read in the Senate, before we went to press,
az being from the pen of the Senator of that
name. ltwas from his brother.
The htsihgencer of this morning describes
it as follows, viz:
III was from Mr.. George Sumner, brother
OF Senator Sumner, to Mr.. Fish, of New York.
which stated in effect that an inference pre-.
judicial to his character might be drawn from
the statement of DR.. Boyle, viz, that he
(Boyle) had been dismissed as medical attend.
ant IN consequence Of the testimony given be.
fore the Committee of Investigation in the
House OF Representatives The reason why
Dr Boyles services were dispensed with was
because DIR. Perry, personal friend of Sena-
40 1NSAt VOC III tuc Clty, Anu QaQ Con-
sented to remain and take charge of the case
and at the time DR.. Boyle's services were dis
pensed with he Mr.. q. Summer) was utterly
Ignorant of the testimony given before the
committee "
30, 1t Is worthy of note, inso much as it I'D .
mits that the original allegation of the Re.
publicsns that the case of the Senator'S bat
tered head was taken out of the hands of DIR
Boyle because of that gentlsman's Improper
professional management of it, is untrue.
The letter In question furnishes strong link
in the chain Of testimony, proving beyond
question that nine-tenths Of the fuss over
Mr.. Summers wounds has been sheer pretence,
and naught else
The Disunion Convention.-The recent
convention at Philadelphia was simply and
purely disunion convention, if ever such
body gathered together in this land Thus
1t was purely sectional; with the exception of
single individual, F. P. Blair, all the rest
of the few so-called southern delegates being
northern men with northern interests, asso-
Citations and affections only. 1t was a gath
ering OF the representatives Of those in half
the Union who aim to war in the conduct Of
the Government of the United States, on the
other half Of the Union. Suppose Col FIRE.
mont is elected under the auspices of such
party, without the vote of single slave hold.
| ing State or district? Can any one know so
little OF the true character of our countrymen
anywhere, as to suppose that thus elected and
| for such purpose, he will take his Sc at in the
Executive mansion as the President Of the
United States as they now exist?
Great Spesch.-The speech delivered TO-
day by Senator Hunter, in reply to the late
assault of Senator Sumner upon Virginia, was
one OF the most powerful intellectual efforts
ever delivered in the Senate chamber. Calm,
learned, dignifed, and so rational as that its
every sentence carried conviction to the minds
Of all unprejudiced persons who heard it
this speech is destined to exert q powerful
fuence on the northern public mind, in the
way Of opening the eyes even of the most ig-
norant and fanatical there, tn the fact that
while abolitionism can benefit no one, white
Is to be commended in the situation of the
colored race in this country, and at the same
time to ruin the prosperity Of the whites of
| the north as well as the south.
suspended.-We hear that the non. appear
ance OF the Washington Sentinel this morning
Is owing to the suspension Of its publication
Though differing as widely as possible from
our friend, its late conductor, on many IN alters
we wish him all the happiness and success in
life that any man can have. In many re-
| spects he is a glorious fellow, and deserves to
enjoy the ardent affection of his large number
Of personal friends.
The Current Operations OF the Treasury
Dep artment. On yesterday, the 23d Of June,
there were Of Treasury warrants entered on
the books of the Department
For redemption Of Texas debt.... S34, 739 OF
For the rcd en- DtiOn of stacks II 7OS II