The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-10

genon. lmove 70 amend the preamble BY adding land
whereas member OF this House has stated bis m
authority that tho aracle is not wanting Ia truth I"
Mr. Orr (dem OF .. c. said think this dobate IL IN
character have been frequently made relative
bers Of Congress tina, think the whole Of thsm should
now b.. INVESTIGATED do not see how this House. con
msepy with It's dignity and self respect refuse an
invesgatiSn afer the statement Of tho gentleman from
North Iarohs II Is due to the character Of this body
broad possibks Is true that the editor OF the
Times give information to support THESE charges tue
to como here and testify. (voces-' That's right
Mr.. aEow, irep) of Pa y ssee with the gentleman
recty made by the editor Of newspaper Of osArsc
ter or position, on the integrity Of deberaye body 10
proper subject for Investigation. Therefore raise ne
question A. to It's proprisy, while would not stop to
notice ewspaper nuendoes
kr. Hoysyos ldem Of Ala, said--I understand that
tho editorial article Is based letter from It's Wash
pgton correspondenone who s admitted here as mat
ter Of privilege.
had referred to Mr.. Pearoe Of syvana approach
ing Mr. Alward, pending the election Of the Speaker to
simply that both Of these gentlemen made state
ments to the House, from which was seen that there
lest or jobe or whether Mr Pearoos remarks were Sc.
yiously meant, wu the question
While Mr. Mliwsrd!regarded the matter as serious the
other denied such intention. The House seemed to
craw the conclusion that was playful pasime Of tho
morning
nr. BRooKs (dem) Of c., sad-It is all important to
the honor and dignity Of the House that this ms.tsr
should be investigated Tho duty Of appointing com
mitlee should any udiyidu,L wtsh not to
mpuRn the fairness the Speaker snd 1t Is proper
should say that have no such intention. wish SIM
ply to throw the onus or the House. We can eoc com
mittee to 10 investigate all he charges OF
rupton which have been brought into the notice OF the
House and the committee will be empowered 70 send for
MIR. WALKER (dem Of Ala can hsvs ne distrust OF
the Speaker. take II he has jus, OF the
tienny and honor or the House any other member
The gentlemen have fallen into gres, mistake. wnsso
charges are made involving the fairness OF our action or
ssny We ~. 10 ioOE a. sss .ey,Cs from IN %bepce shsy
tmanate. | don't wpether they como from the
owes, and miserable Of all the species OF psrzan news
papers, or from men Of high position Il is sufficient
that charge has been msde against me and my fellow
members this floor, and therefore the proposition
from the ntlem>n from New York nr kelsey Ia the
ore on which should base action Ny first TN
pulse TO move for the expulsion OF the
dent of the 7ni without dignity ing him by invest
| gstou; but when the charges were endorsed by the
editor me case was changed Lot our action be prompt
Mr. BRxsros, (rep of Ind-Perhsps 1t is due TO my
se to sag tometnns before the resolution voted upon
for the reason thss is understood or known to all the
members Of this House that the Minnesota land bill has
been placed In my hands alone, an q member OF the
Committee on Public Lands for examination and to
and viii receive information from men res,dins
In Minnesota acung Independently on every proposition
which may be .uSmted AZ 70 whether any iniusnce
with view To favorable action, or Efforts made 70 induce
other members TO vote for against the bin, rnow not
have this 10 say with regard TO myaefuo man either
IN OF this HeuSe bas had the courage dared 10
approach me on the subject In any way TO influence my
vtte or the other and Say in the face OF this
| correspopden--I always in my room wnen
am no, nere-,has these charges have no founda
ton In fact within the limits Of my own know.
| kose. Therefore, 1t Is due 70 me personally that
an Investigation take place. and not because irrespou
sble newspaper srragns membsrs OF this body, for
any class OF Individuals deserve to be rested win cen
temp; by the members OF this House-or II not With
tempt shocld oxci.e their commisers.on-h ns poor
demeated fragments OF humanity, for the purpose Of
theIing up every whisper and word even private con.
veratou ond circulating throughout the iand.
Mr.. oISGxAs, (dsm.) ofN. O--Thsre seems TO be no
drsreroc opinion OF tho House to tho propriey
shall have ss bread neid A. the dideren, proposious
viii admit hope, therefore, that the original resou
non with the pending amendment vii DO soop'sS. 90
that We shall elect committee This might occupy 10
| ve,si days hope be viii not press bis amendment.
Mr. PAin-I do cot know that Is necessary to vindl
cate my stated simple fact kno ~n 10 every
member Of the House. that when during the election Of
tho speaker, member rose In his pisoe and cnsrxed
ano,her member with attempting 10 influence his vot,
BY promiains him lucrative place on one OF ths com
maees he was Only laughed q. for nasiss .hs announce
have stated informed the gentleman nom Tennessee
(sreed OF the facts In the but told him would not
Mr. sSExp obtained tho floor and corroborsted the
truth Of the last remark OF Mr.. Paine He was under
stood to say Ws on the 23d Of December Mr. Paine
gave him inforson similar OF which House
was already In posseeson He 1ked Mr. sneeds sdvioe
commene. men, Of fCoosrsss nsmely that between Mr..
rearce, OF ofPspnsyvana aud Mr. Mllward, relative 10
the spsaktrship Mr. Paine informed him, amoos o,ee.
thnxs. that certain member 10 his scat and asKot
him he would give mis- conhderoe TO him, supPosinE
,hns wrong. u ~m shen ,ha. tho erise was onerei
| Mr. Sncod Informed Mr.. Psne that without oompro.
| missing bis own honor, "a await events, OBJ
| tain the necessary evidence Of tho corrupt
urier ssd 70 Mr. Paine Ina. be would slap the scouu-
Orel the face and Mr. Paine left Mr. 3need with the
in precision ,be mind Of the latter that he would adopt
thst course. Mr. snoei certain 70 the oopve'sa
ton taking place the 2sd Of December, for he had
made written statement from memory, Cries IRON va
a ff AL NJ 0o~nx
Er BrooS Withdrew ii, amendment thu, the commit.
Mr. Cpp again urged investigation, in order 10 ss-
certain ali the facts Of the case.
Mr. srssros lrep a one SAID sssrs could S be but s
Hou,e viii order an investigator move the previous
Loud and prorsc,ed cries Of That's right" held on
Nr. ss,kD lie, q, vote down the amendment
Cree in stentorisn voices, "No no." "Qaesuon ques
Mr. RlApv, {deu Of Tenn, amid the confusou, said
he thousht luton indefinite. He wanted toin
sert the words "Nev York Ttmss."
Mr.. wA1ntssr trep) Of Me-, objected lI The inQui-
During rrca, confusion the demand for the previous
Mr. campbells amendment TO Tho preamble, namely,
whereay member Of This House hes stated that tah
article not wanting In truth agreed 10, and the
original resolution, with this addition, Vas adopted by
Mr. RanKsprr, (deu.) } OF Miss, wshed 70 amend By
directing inquiry 10 be made a. 10 whether sny mem.
Der OF this House has sold spcculased 10 books por
l chased for dhtribuuon.
Laughter, and . voice--"Aho inquire whether any
/ member tas sot his seat"
/ An objection made 10 the Bvtsdale amen iment
| several nsmbers ercsimed-"Les II 90 on the 70.
4 oord."
/ Adjourned.
TIVE HALrprr FIsHERy--The Gloucester fisher
have opened ne~ channel 70 prosecute the very
dangerous business oi hslput hshng 1T this scason OF
The year. and have commenced already IN the On
saturday the schooncrs Republic and James SAY gard
arrived the Western Bant, Isle OF Sable ~ with
the hyst ARE OF bsbu 10 this market. They were abb
sect nom home abou, six weeks and experienced very
cold and heavy weather, meeting With poor luck, ony
| catching 5000 lbs. each, which reils ior
cents per 10 20 me vhoics ale dealer Some hns
clipper schocners nOw engsret IN ne busitess OF
pslbut fishing st Isle of sable By the middle Of FEB
ruary large feet Of schooncrs will also pro
.ecutrs ,be ashery 70 Georges Ranks Roth OF these
nshng grourd 10 dangerous places the vessels being