Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-06-04

Mr. Brooks he could not tell i might be thatin the
confusion Mr. Sumner mistook Coy Gorman for him. IN
gentlemen condemned it. but he told Mr. Brooks that he
p Butler had just arrived in the city, and said he should
have assumed all the responsibility which had been taken
by his gallant relative. He denied in the emphatic
statement of Sumner that what he had said
in his speech strictly in response what Mr. Butler
had said former occasions He understood that the
to ARRAY and when those resolutions should be presen
the Senate he would speak the subject it de-
quoted in application to him. was response to anv thing
he had said on the Kansas question His friends South
Carolina and of his friends here thought that he had
remarkably moderate the character Of his remarks
He had avoided saying anything to violate the
the Senator from Massachusetts, to him. or about him
Mr. Wade said that it impossible hlm to sit s,il
Acts IN to ba sns be-
knew nothing about them and had nothing say that
point he was here in pretty lean minority not
to but when he heard stated upon this floor that an
assassn.like cowardy attack had been upon man
unarmed and having power to defend himself that
he had stricken down and almost murdered and then
heard Senator that he approved such conduct it be-
came matter of some interest and importance all
the members Of the body and the minority especially
brave man could not defend himself against such attacks
overpowered not live die, (said he will vindicate
the rights of liberty of debate and the freedom of discus
prevail let us armed for the combat Although you
are four to one am here to meet you! can die
in no better cause than in vndcatn the rights Of debate
the majority and becomes part and parcel Of the law Of
Congress, let it be understood.
Mr. Wilson thought the explanation the Senator from
was not with anything stated by his
place MIR. Slidell in false position The Senator from
Illinois also made his explanation and see nothing in
that inconsistent with the statement of Mr. Sumner He
was struck down upon this floor by brutal murderous
Mr. Butler, Gin his seat.) You are a liar!
Mr. Stuart called the Senator to order. He also urged
that there was question before the Senate and
evident that the debate becoming acrimonious he
mil ho
sdered with more calmness
Mr. Butler apoogzed for word which fell from him in
Mr. Wilson proceeded to say that his colleague had
stated the facts to the best of his recollection and
rendered him unconscious he could be perfectly
IN every minute particular. He did not believe that he
have recovered and be able take his place the Senate
ne would be ready to meet the Senator from South Caro-
aud any assumption of superiority by the Senator from
South Carolina him other Senator representing
his views, might pass for what it was WORTH"
Judge Butler is an accomplished gentleman and
an honorable man. He has never assailed either
I abolition Senators or abolition States, like Massa-
chusetts, with any thing like the bitterness which
characterizes the remarks of Mr.. Sumner towards
him and towards his State He absent ut the
time from The City. Mr.. Sumner knew it, and
| took advantage of it. Mr.. Summers speech was in
sulting to Judge Butler personally, and grossly abu
sive and slandcrous towards South Carolina. 1t was
intended SO to be. 1t was Indecent and unman-
nerly exhibition of sectional feeling and abolition
rage. He was well whipped for it, and he deserved
| every lick he received. We regret that the Gaming
was necessary, and that it took place where it did,
in the Senate chamber. The result of it may be in
furious to the peace of the counuy,-it has engcn-
dered and aroused i'll feeling portions of the
froa If b.c r;y OH
portunity to make proselytes by pratng about the
freedom of debate. This is also to be regretted !;
but such freedom of speech means this-the right
to declare, the floor of the Senate that one of the
States Of the Confederacy is infamous, and that her
Senator is the wicked champion of human wrongs!
But go back to the beginning and place the blame
for all this where it belongs. The presiding officer
Of the Senate is responsible nert to Sumner, for this
unfortunate affair. Why did he not check him.
and require him to take his seat? Why did he per-
NIT him to go on, hour after hour, spouting forth
his deliberately prepared invectiveshis vile SLAM
ders-his infamous fasehoods against honorable
Senators and against sovereign States?
Language has no effect on such men as Sumner,
Seward, Wade, and Wilson 1t has been tried upon
them by Douglas Mason, and other Senators, and it
has failed. They lost to all sense Of shame, and
| feel only when they are caned or kicked. We do
not believe they are honest-they arc too intelligent
not to know that they in error on the question
of slavery and belief is, that they agitate the
question, not because they really sympathize with
| the negro, but for their own personal advancement
and gain. The hundreds Of thousands of uniform
ed persons whom they are nfaming and misleading
on this subject, are no doubt honest and morc's
the pity" This consideration but sinks them the
deeper among the venal, the corrupt, and the nfa-
agitators and denfagogues who have in all ages
afflicted and cursed mankind. Nor do we believe
tat these truly represent their States. As one
proof of this we give below article from the Bos-
ton Courier of the ablest and most conservative
papers in New England II is in striking contrast
with the furious proceedings in Boston and else
where:
awe made such comments occurred to yesterday, in
regard the assault upon Mr. Sumner We no friends
by Mr. Brooks for his attack to find apology
for selection place which should be kept sacred from
such scenes 1t must be admitted, however by all who
are disposed regard the subject reasonably and dispas
sonately that the portion of Mr. Summers speech which
prompted the act of violence and which we published to-
day. excessively insulting and provoking and not only
highly indscreet sentiment and language but unjusa
ble any view in which it can be regarded We should
despse the Massachusetts, who could hear his native
State arraigned in such temper without feeling and mani
testing his Indignation, and it would be strange if South
which Mr. Sumner fit to indulge towards South
Carolina.
In regard Judge Butler inasmuch his expressions
pointed and personal they would he likely to ex
cite even keener resentment. Mr. Butler is old man
long member of the Senate accomplished gentleman
and most amiable and honorable person. Of course he
slavery his character desevedy stands very high hi
is gentleman of urbane and courteous demeanor, and