Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-01-22
MIILERsBURG OHIO. THURSDAY JANUARY

tion-it is that poor miserable class who
hang around this hall in the shape of de-
mented fragments of humanity, for the
purpose of gathering up every whisper and
work, even in private conversation, and
circulating it throughout the land.
Mr.. Clingman, (dem.) of N. C.-There
seems to be no difference in the opinion Of
the House as to the propriety of this III
vestigation, and l prefer that the commit
tee shall have as broad a field as the diff
ferent propositions will admit. l hope,
therefore, that the original resolution with
the pending amendment will be adopted.
l do not concur with my friend from South
Carolina (Brooks) that we, shall elect a
committee. This might occupy several
days. hope he will not press his amend
ment.
Mr.. Paine-I do not know that it is ne
cessary to vindicate my course. Istated a
simple fact, krown to every member of
the House, that, when, during the election
of the Speaker; a member rose in his place
and charged another member with attempt
ing to influence his vote by promising him
a lucrative place on one of the committees;
ne was only laughed at for making the an
nouneement. Shortly after Twas approach
ed in the manner have stated. L inform
ed the gentleman from Tennessee (Sneed)
of the facts in the case, but told him |
would not name the member.
Mr.. Sneed now obtained the floor and
corroborated the truth of this last remark
of Mr.. Paine. He was understood to say
it was on the 23d day of December Mr..
Paine gave him information similar to that of
which the House was already in possession.
He asked. Mr.. Sneed's advice, and Mr..
Sneed innocently referred him to the case at
the commencement of Congress-, namely,
that between Mr.. Pearce, of Pennsylvania,
and Mr.. Millward, relative to the Speaker
ship. Mr.. Paine informed him.. among
other things, that certain member came
to his seat and asked him if he would give
his confidence to him, supposing nothing
wrong. 1t was then that the bribe was
offered. Mr.. Sneed informed Mr.. Paine
that without compromising his own honor,
to await events, obtain the necessary evi-
dence Of the corrupt proposition, and then
expose the member; and Mr. Sneed fur
ther said to Mr.. Paine that he would slap
the scoundrel in the face, and Mr.. Paine
left Mr.. Sneed with the impression on the
mind of the latter that he would adopt
that course. Mr.. Sneed was certain as to
the conversation taking place on the 23d of
December, for he had made written
statement from memory. Cries from va
rious directions, "Read j." 'read it." but
Mr.. Sneed replied, 1 will not read it.
Mr.. Brooks withdrew his amendment
that the committee be elected.
Mr.. Orr again urged an investigation, in
order to ascertain all the facts of the case.
Mr.. Stanton, (rep.) Of Ohio, said there
would be but one result From what had
taken place no doubt the House will order
an investigation. | move the previous
question. 80.
Loud and protracted cries of "That's
right" 'hold on the motion" go
Mr.. Sneed-Letus vote down the amend
ment. .;-.sl. 7-1
Cries in stentorian voices, "No, no.
"Question, question" .
Mr.. Ready, (dem. of Tenn, amid the
confusion, said he thought the resolution
too indefinite. He wanted to insert the
words Anew York Tines"
Mr.. Washburn, (rep.) of Me-, objected.
Let the inquiry be general. g
During great confusion the demand for
the previous question was seconded.
MIR. Campbelrs amendment to the pre-
amble, namely, "Whereas, member of
this House has stated that this article is
not wanting in TRUTH" was agreed to, and
the original resolution, with this addition,
was adopted by acclamation.
Mr.. Barksdale, ldem.) of Miss, wished
to amend by directing an inquiry to be
made as to whether any member of this
House has sold or speculated in books pur-
chased for distribution. 49,
Laughter, and a voice-"Also inquire
whether any member has sold his seat"
An objection was made to the Barkdale
amendment.
Several members exclaimed-"Let it go
on to the record"
Adjourned. a
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