The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-07-18

certain member had jumped over his desk
during the debate, and attacked u fellow
member for words spoken in debate, and
that this same assauting member was voted
for and elected Clerk Of the present Con-
gress by the entire Black Republican vote.
This strange Inconsistency he wished the
friends Of the resolution, proposing TO ex-
| pei Col. Brooks, to explain. Mr.. Cling
man announced his position to be one who
never sought difficulties, but that the wealth
er was too warm for him to make any cx-
cr'ion to get out Of the way of one, if any
gentleman was elcctioneering for fight.
Mr. Clingman was followed by Mr.. Bng-
ham, OF Ohio, who delivered n written and
committed speech of great violence, during
which he spoke Of "violated oaths," and
the "crimc of perjury" adding, however,
that he made no personal attack upon Col.
Brooks, for whom he had the highest cs-
tccm.
Col. Brooks rose, amid great excitement
in the Hall, and asked Mr.. bingham if he
applied, IN any manner, the term of PERU
to him. Mr.. b. promptly responded that
such thing never entered his mind. This
was pronounced satisfactory, much to the
relief Of the House and crowded galleries.
Col. James l.. Orr was next assigned the
floor and took up the report Of the com
mi reporting the resolution, and not only
rldllcd the report itself, but scored and laccra-
ted the political huckstcrs who had manu-
facturcd it for clectionccriny purposes. Col.
Orr also argued the powers and privileges
OF Congress, and showed from precedent and
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the House over COL Brooks case. Col.
Orr, IN reply to Il question propoundcd by
member Of the Black Republican party,
said that whenever he became personally
offensive i'll debate to any gentleman, he
could always be found at his desk, at his
room, or on the avenue, and he promised
to claim no privileges Of the House.
During the debate many Senators occu-
pied seats on the floor, and among them
the distinguished Senator from South Caro-
lima, Mr.. Butler.
1t is evidently the purpose Of the negro
worshppers to inllame the public mind at
home rs much rs possible, hut to avow a
purpose onthe floor not to offend, and thus
escape chastscmcut. The debate will prob
ably continue there few days, but will
then end in smoke. IvASlfoE.
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News FoM EHcLASD.-The arrival Of
the steamers Herman and baltic confirms
the news by the Canada, that the British
Ministry have concluded not TO suspend d-
plomatic intercourse with the United States.
1t will be seen by extracts from prominent
English journals that the light is breaking
i'll upon those who were so loudly defend
ing Mr. Champion. In addition TO the evil
dcncc furnished by Mr.. Marcy of the pro-
prlcty Of the course Of our government, the
excitement Of the people Of England gave
abundant Inducements to them to change
their tone towards the United States.
Peace meetings have been held in many
places, and the demonstration on the part
OF the people every where indicates that
they desire the solid amity of mutual COM
mcrclal advantages to the two countries TO
supersede questions of etiquette or diplo-
matte differences. Curoliniau.
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THE CoLLEGE.-We have had the pleas
ure OF examining the plans of the building
selected for the College, about being erected
i'll this Town 10y the Lutheran Synod. The
plan is designed by Mr.. Walker, Architect
of Columbia. The building shows front
of us feet with depth Of 1877 feet. The
centre portion of the building will he three
stories high. The wings two stories high.
Every room will be spacious and most con-
veniently arranged. When erected the
College will present most beautiful appear
ance, and will be not only an honor but an
ornament to our Town. Our citizens should
respond promptly as their instalments come
due. We will endeavor to give fuller de-
scription of the building in short time.
Nea06erry Mirror.
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