Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-17
LATEST MEMS.
Sumnei Assault Case IN he House Res gna
ton Of Hon. P. s. Blocks His SD ech. &c

Mr.. Campbell,of Ohio, asked Tor the further con
SHERATON OF the report on the Sumner a 4 tult
I'll Wednesday, for the reason that the IN ,ritv
"a / had developed To- taem some facts afirctnr
one of the parties implicated. aud they wanted
10 consider the propriety Of offering an amend
mfnt To the pending resolution. L, this ohec-
ton was made.
Mr.. Meacham moved the previous question
which was agreed to-
Mr.. Ednnndson. of Va, BY general consent,
made "A statement affecting himself.
He caused TO be read his testimony before the
select committee; and then snid he did no, com.
plain OF the conclusions of the committee 10
the Eject Of the testimony which he had given.
but objected on the ground ON which they sought
IN censure him, without even giving him notice
that they proposed introducing resolution If
censurc against him. He admitted that he did
know Of Mr.. Brooks intention to attack Mr.. Sum
ner hut he should have degraded hinselfhad he
revealed the private course of his friend, The
threatened CONDEMNATION of the House for not
hetraying confidence would not for a moment
change his mind. He present on that oc-
cason to see fair play. Nothing more on both
sides.
The committee, he said, had characterized his
condoct as ''reprehensible," because he and MIR.
Keiu did not take steps to prevent the assault,
and inform Mr.. Sumner of his danger. but he
thought if there any danger, it to Mr..
Brooks. who had nothing but his cane, while the
report had gone out that Mr. Sumner was armed.
In answer to question from Mr. Dunn, he said
if he had had an opportunity Of appearing before
the committee he could have satisfied them that
he would not Lave interfered in the matter,
cept in the case OF foul play.
Mr.. Pennington said he had informed Mr.. Ed
mundson that so far as he was Informed he (Mr
Edlnundson) should have the privilege of ap.
pearng before the committee.
Mr.. Edmundson replied that, after the report
made, it was then too late. He thought that
justice had been denied him in the first place,
and that he would rather appeal to the House.
The question taken the resolution Of
the committeeman Preston S. Brooks be and
he is forthwith expelled from the House as Il rep
reseniative from South Carolina.
The question was decided in the negative
yeas I2l nays 95-two thirds not being obtain.
ed.
Mr.. Brooks rose to question of privilege,
saying that he had felt that the rights OF his con-
sti,uents and the rights of members had been
violated by the action OF the House.
The members now crowded 10 the neiglbor
hood of Mr.. Brooks, and the spectators in the
galleries manifested intense interest To hear him.
Mr.. Brook said that Mr. sumner uttered
SANDER on his state AMI ON venerable relative
who at the time was absent. Not content with
this be published libel ON his State and blood
Whoever insulted South Carolina insalted him,
aud he stood ready at all times humbly and mod
estly as son to perform his duty. He should
have forfeited his self.rcspect ind the good opin.
ion of his counirymen if he had permitted the
offence to pass unpublished. 1t was n personal
affair." and in taking redress in his own hands
he meant no disrespect 70 the Senate or House.
Nor did he mean any disrespect for Massachu-
sets.
He was aware of the personal responsibility lie
Incurred, and was preparedto meet it. He knew
he was amenable TO the laws which offered the
same protection 10 every citizen whether mem
Der OF congress rim the private walks of life
Nor did he then believe he could be punished Ivy
a court of law, and here hya majority of the
House at the same time. If he had comnitteda
breach of privilege he was answerablt to the sen
ate which body had no right to present him to
the House for punishment. The question not
only involved him aud his friends, but the whole
House.
If the consequences were confined to himself,
he would be prepared to meet them here and
elsewhere. Others, however must not suffer for
him. He had felt more for his friends (Edmund-
son end kett than himself They are blame
less-each had proved IA friend who stlcketh
closer than a brother" When, he remarked, the
people of of the great North speak of me as II
bad man. they will do me the justice TO say that
II blow from me at this time would be followed by
n revolution. and they know it. Applause
seemingly confined to the galleries. But no
act Of mine shall favor revolution. am not
willing to see the constitution annued, through
me.
He would say to the House, that the axe up
lifted over him may fall on them. lie had also
to saw that he could not retain his seat, consls-
tehty with his self respect and rights, under the
constitution. During this very session, IA mem
Der from Pennsylvania charged his colleague with
an ATTEMPT at bribery. Where were the pro
ceedings on that case! BY passing over 1T III
silence, the House has declared that bribery Is
excusahli. bnt simple assault and battery not
He spoke Of Massachusetts, as being in rebellion
against the laws and constitution of the United
States. whilst sitting in judgement on INN ana
demanding bis expulsion without "A hearing. lie
had never been called to order,nor had he often
ned any officer, yet the vote taken to day trans
mitted him to postcriv unworthy of n seat
here. because Of dsordcrly behaviour. In this
connection, he spoke of Mr.. Pennington as the
prosecutor" the thumb paper the 'taistaihn
member" for which the Speaker called HIM to
order.
Mr. Brooks said that Mr.. Pennington called the
assault murdernus. and said that with budge"n
I ATTEMPTED to kill Mr.. Sumner. My friend from
Massachusetts, over there has pretty good s'z
ed stick, and would thank him to raise 1t and
submit it to the inspection of tho gentleman from
New Jersey.
Mr.. De Witt held up his stick for a moment
rLaughter.l Now that stick is double the s'z7
of the one used by me. >.
AIR, Traften here rotc aud asked that tn" DIS
order in the gallaries be quieted, and that they
be cleared. Kisses from the gaIieHes'J me
Speaker said if the disturbance was repeated ne
should give that order. ,.,., -.
Mr. Tones. of Tennessee. Why didn't hear
any up there just now
Mr.. Brooks, Hooking up.l If have friends
Il Ii. L. [ nnneul to them 70 be qulet. II