Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-14

in the opinion of this House as TO the proprieiy
Of this investigation; and prefer that the com
mittee shall have as broad u field the different
propositions will admit | hope therefore that
the original resolution with the pending amend
ment. viii be adopted. | do not concur with
my friend from South Carolina (Mr. Brooks that
shall elect the committee. This might occu-
py several days. hope he will not press bis a
mendment.
Mr.. Paine. ! do not know that il is necessary
TO Indicate my course. ] stated a simple fact'
known to every member of the House, that when,
during the election Of Speaker, member rose
in his place aud charged another member with
attempting To influence his vote by promising nm
a lucrative place in one of TIE committees. he
was only laughed at for making the announce
ment. Shortly after was approached IN the
manner have stated. | informed gentleman
from Tennessee lAlr. Sneed) Of the facts IN the
case. but told him | would not name the men,
Der
MIR Sneed now obtained the floor and corrobo,
rated the truth of the last remark of Mr.. Paine.
He WAS understood TO say that it was on the 23d
of December when Mr.. Paine gave him nforma-
ton similar to that of which the House il already
in possessions He asked Mr.. Sneeds advice and
Mr.. Sneed innoeently referred him to the case at
the commencement of the present session of Con-
gre-s. namaly-that between Mr.. Pearce ef Penn
sylvania.nnd Mr.. Millward relative to the Speak
ership. Mr. Paine informed him among other
things, that certain member came to his seat
and asked him if he could not give his confidence
to him. and that he granted it, surprising moth
ing wrong. II was then that the bill was offer
ed.
Mr. Sneed advised Mr.. Paine without compr,-
mi sing his own honor to await events, obtain the
necessary evidence of the corrupt proposition,
aud then expose the member and Mr. Sneed fur
Their said to Mr.. Paine that he would slap the
scoundre in the face; and Mr.. Paine left MIR.
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 Odd of December; for he made a written
statement from memory. Cries from various d.
rections Read it," Read it, but MIR. Sneed
replied | will not read it.
Mr.. Brooks here Withdrew his amendment that
the committee be elected instead of appointed by
the Speaker.
Mr.. Orr again urged an investigation in order
to ascertain all the facts in the case.
Mr. Stanton said that there could be but one
result. From what has taken place; no doubt
the House will order the investigation. ! move
the previous question. Loud and prolonged
cries of That's ght" Hold on to the mo-
ton"
Mr. Sneel Let US vote down the amendment.
Cries in stentorian tones of mo, no.' CUES
ton, question:"
Mr.. Ready, amid the confusion. said he
thought the resolution was too indefinite. He
wanted to insert the words, New York Times"
Mr.. Washburn, of Maine, objected, saying-
Let the inquiry be general.
During great confusion the demand for the pre-
vious question was seconded.
Mr., Campbelrs amendment to the preamble,
namely Whereas a member of this House has
stated the article is not wanting in truth was "A.
greed to, and the original resolution with this
amendment was adopted by aocanation.
Mr. Bark sdale wished to amend by directing
that an inquiry be made whether any member of
this House has sold or specialized in books pur-
"aIso inquire whether any member has sold his
seat.'
Objection made to the Introduction of Mr..
Bark sdale's amendment. Several members ex-
claimed, "I.et it go on the record"
Tho House then adjourned.