Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-02-18
TOWANDA:
sbursoap alorninp, febrnarp IL. 1858.
E. o. GOODRICH, EDITOR.
MR.. KEITT APoLOGISEs.

Mr.. KElTr rose to personal explanation,
s.vipg the House would remember that its
rr1eecdings during the session of Friday were
broken in upon in an unpleasant manner. II
vas due TO fair dealing that he should assume
IA himself all the responsibility for the viola
5on Of its order, dignity and decorum. He
yas the aggresSor, and whatever of response
HIjty properly attached TO that act, belonged
% him alone. 1t was also due TO justice that
he should make whatever reparation it was in
his nower TO the dignity and tleccrum Of the
House thus violated lie did this in the ex-
presSiOn of his profound regret at the occur
reDce. Personal collisions are always unplea-
,snt very seldom ezcusable, rarely justifable,
never 10 legislative body He felt in full
force the responsibility which he assumed, in
saving he was the aggressor-and that the en-
tire responsibility properly belonged to him.
In this connection he had but one other remark
70 mske, and that was whether any blow was
1rected at him or not, was more than he
0uld say at least, he was unconscious of
having received it. With this explanation he
parted from the subject
Mr.. GROW said he had been taught in child
t0oi that all fights among men are disgrace
ID 10 huft'aG nature, and to the Christian COM
-eaity, and this is especially the case when
:,sy Uccur among law makers in the midst of
Asr deliberations. Ripcr years, and the force
feilcation, 4 had satisfied him that this les
IN vas good and true. vet the right Of self
isieGce he recognized as one Of the inaIiena-
BIZ rights of man, to be exercised on all occa-
saas and under all circumstances, whenever
recessary for the protection Of life or proper
Il AT the last sitting Of the HoCSe he found
m>elf Unexpectedly engaged in the frSt per
@ls conflict or She session. lie tenderc Che
House most eheetfully whatever apology was
iae for this violation cf its order and deco
TN, and no one regretted mere than himself
he occasion for the violation of its order
This explanation of the chi1alrous gentleman
rom South Carolina, reminds US very forci.
by Of the chap who mixed in free fight, and
emerging from fence corner, where lie had
tesn laid out. innocently and earnestly in
qcired if lightning had struck any body
,,e :" Mr. kgIET's ignorance Of what hurt
lin, is reasonable rnder the circumstances,
soi shows that Mr. Grow is able TO resent
plantation manners properly and effectual-
= The South Carolina belly before lie takes
sa0,her Northern member by the throat,
'boald be certain that be was not raised near
Iankhanuock creek, because the people in
tai vicinity are celebrated for their pugilistic
performances, and would "Sple " without
snock down and drag cut, Cnce week, ST
sls..
We hardly know which to commend the
aos, the csndOr and magnsuiUlity of Mr.
AIMS apology. or the deed which has brought
- TO make it. The rufian who ccn'd aid
;'e brutal outrage rpon SUMNER, standing
,! armed Eith deadly weapons to prevent in
s''sEence. and il necessary TO aid in the con-
suRation of the murderous and corardir
sci can hardly be expected to entertain anv
's,y deep feelings Of regret at such an Occur
'ace S that on Saturday morning, unless it
( Il view of the results 10 himself. While
's sill give him all the credit due for his un-
..Aiied assumption Of The responsibility a the
lSaalt upon Mr. GRov, We cannot but think
Sat bad the result been otherwise, Mr.. KErrr
'9a.t aot have been so ready with his apollo
g Ii may now be assumed as settled fact,
aN The ~ay to bring iire-eater TO Iris SEN
* : to knock h;m down. Had Mr.. Ghow
avn the white feather, or failed properly to
'7%ai the asssult made upon him, the House
'a%.l never heard the spulogy given above
As much as such scenes are 10 be regretted.
x ce'e-a!ing from the reputation Of Congress
III damaging our character abroad, there is
aS7e'iaeless general expression OF commen-
.1''oa for Mr. GRow. aud feeling Of salts
iAtaoa that his arm should have stricken down
Z nan who was party 10 the oatrsge upon
SsSEa 0f all the Southern men in the
h'ase, Mr.. NETT is the most dictatorial. the
10. Sapereiiions, the most offensive in his
AAsaeTs towards Northern men he sreks
=! opportunity 10 make it apparent that he
s''-' them "A contempi, aud considers them no
F''ef than the slaves upcn his rice plantation
& 'eas as these manifestations were confined
exhibitions ct voice and manrer, he has
Ssa iHogse3 and We rejoice that the srst
'SES' oPportaaisy has been taken to learn
'a4i ireemen would net submit to his sus
'@"aeace when coupled with personal indig-
4 NJ.
We VII 60 the Southern members the JUS
aT shet such is not the cilarscter Of
s'eat majority cf the members from that
:, e'-aa- Indeed, though the '' free fight on
~cAsIOO, assumed sectional aspect. EanT
De'a nen condemn Nr. EErvFs couduct.
w. 'T''ee n 'ire punishment given l:;m by