The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-01


black Iepub,csns TIE gentleman from Georgia (Mr
stepheDs said The constitution not 70 be ucmi,tet
emo the gentleman from Indiana (Mr Epgisu), by his
silence a,queeced In that view. Therefore (snortsr)
~ouid Low cooperate with the friends OF the measure
aha vote Tor the previous question.
Mr. CAMPBELL (opp Of Ohio, said bis colleague (MT.
the commencement Of the session took Che banner
OF popular Sovereignty 10 bis hand ard triumphantly de
but now in thefuh view OF glorious victory he
beat retreat.
Mr. Cox tsdm Of Ohio, wished to say tina. he thor Oh,
the amendment which the House passed the beet;
but as this could not become law he wiIog take
the next bes, under the circumstances.
M pAMrnxIL asked Mr. Cox whether he understood
bill Of the Committee Of Conference submiing the
con,ti'utop to the vote Of the peoples
Mr. Nuans QAdm OF Ind, objected to Mr.. Cox an
M Cox replied although the conas.u,iou was not SUBJ
mted directly yet in effect the people Of Kansas will
have an opportunity TO say whether they want IT,
produced letter written by Mr. Cox dated February g.
in which the latter said Whle no had vote should
never be dragged in the tecompsen mre, and that,
help him Ged, he never could DO otherwise" Yes, re-
marked Mr. Campbell my colleague ssio he would vote
for no proposition which would not subr the constitution
~ the vote Of the people
Mr. Cox sasd he still endorsed that letter.
Mr. CAMPBELL referred to the fact that about twenty
sptlecompon democrats pledged the high point
OF homer 10 stand 10 the cid BY the Montgomery
amenomeDt in cornpsny with the republicans
M. GRoNBEcK replied that be had mace such pledge,
Mr. CAnrnsn replied that he did not make the assertion
with reference tie gentleman, and asked Mr. Groesbeck
whether he understood this b as submitting the consr
futon
kr GRoKsBlCK-In effect il does.
Mr. OWN JONFs (aCm OF PenD., remarked that he had
that he would stand by the Montgomery amendment
any ether NJ assure
sir CAMPBkII asked whether be Gid cot NEE. With wha.
were kEcwr SIS anti Leconftcn centcYas, and whether
not committee Was not appointed WITH power 70
present and speak Tor them 70 another body.
Mr. JONES replied that be me. with them on two
occasions with certain democrats but coumttee Of
that kind Yves appointed or Authorized to psdke his vote
op any subject
be submitted.
MI JONES replied that he ~ss wiling let the people
cops,rue that for themselves. (Ikugoter)
Mr. BoapAm, (adn Of 8 G.. moved she previous ques
ton.
hr GROW, (cpp) Of Pa, moved, but unnecessarily, a
MIR HAsKIs, (opp or n Y, obtained consent " make
few remarks Re said ttst tfr. Cox ct certain time
not only opposec TO the l@com ton constitution but
Gu Monday last late Ii toe afsrpoch 70 his desk
aud read letter which be had written 20 the Ohio States
man, oecouncpg the report Of the Committee OF COME
neupcipg the chairman for hsyiog made sach report
Mr. Cox (earreelly THAT lie not true.
NJ BAsKIr-i can prove ii By gentleman from Illinois,
Mr. harris
Nj Co1-I furnish the letter. (Cries Of "order y
Tho SPEAKER requested gerGeren TO take their seats
Mr FLORENCE, (acm.) OF Penn, called Mr. haakin 10
oroer the ground ihsi be was impugning Mr.. Coxs
motives
Mr. HOUSTON (adn) OF Ala interpreted, saying the 70.
marks Of Mr. Hsekin irrele ysut AND must be
fined to the pending Measure.
There much confusion and excitement curing these
The srIKER reminded NJ HesS.n tha. his remarks
assuu ing personal character BE could give
Sons Tor or agans. the bill, but not indulge 10 per
sonslties
Hr HAsKIs said be SIMPLY giving the facts in con
necon with the lecomttn fraud, and could prove what
be bad sissd. Twenty .bree democrats started out
sgsrs The Senate bill, and caly twelve were icfjust
equal TO the number Of the Apostles. The gentleman
rcIh Ohio had seen Lew light, AID lie asked him 70 give
M Coz replied tsa, he had s,s,od yesterday that his
fret Impression seains! The conference report and
repe,ed that it did not tirey meet his views. 10
his letter N1ssmdr ne ave his opinions
obeot At that tine his best impress against
tho report, because he thocght Disseminated lrs.
free and in favor Of Save stale. But he had
conferred with Governor Wa ksr, learning from him that
poxi is kanses viii have Popolsios sufficient, unaer
the federal ratio for member Of Congress- and he
The report the oes. he could get The gentleman from
New Icvk should not iLsnuae that be Juias-tnst
geptf man knew ril wei ,ba. DC che from the afmisis
aion any other source tad dared 70 approach him
on the suljsct. daughter OF The republican sas) lie
had acted With ar honos, mrd and pure beatfor hruse
and any man who ins.nunied " the contrary ~ss uo
Worthy Of place tbs aoor, would he be- he had
betrayed confidence and proved recreALt 10 all lie had
rec'i'ude o. bis Int ntons. TIE oorst1ton sp rrs-:
osy though not In form submitted " the people 81 Kan
res, spd they would have chance e till u lie asked
Mr. HssklD whether there had been faseh0Sd re.
M HI1us-i iave ira. &c IRE eosst., 70 judge.
Mr. Cor oath and excited gescrs;orel ussds
srepy which was Loot N TIE grea'es' p'ssioe oohia-
sion.
ne spx.kss loudly raped, ard ssd he would prohlb
M kDrsis, iadrn OF n. J (srs cries OF "o-ae-")
tcped kr HAskln would give way Tor him to SAY Few
words.
Mr. BrnsE-T, (sdm.l OF Ky., loudly Oei.ot.., as I'D
other gentlemen.
Amid toe ccnfusion NJ ApR,S raised tis voice 70 the
highest pitch, and sad improper motives should be
at rbuied 10 Mr. Cox From The Grs. o. his n
with him ne believed biz, pure. nigh nlncec
horurahe geltcuan and although Mr. Cox had Changed
his views this subject he hsi ror'sc right 10 co
Mr. HssKfS gave his reasons Why be SHOULD vote
against tie report, and briefly y!1eic@ted the
rrmaining anil eConptcn democrats, TIE scbwis
son OF ue constitution 10 the way proposed was Of q
thimbe rigging character, ala M nteupt 10
reach ~ borect sctcn wha, the South should atonpt
rrat iary trunJhsn. IN 1880 thai be ears: toe
passage Of the BIZ and twelve or thirteen ant Locop
tor CsDncrais xOao oppoee II 70 the bitter eoo-
Tee dtmArd Tor the previous ~ eetiot sts seccnded
VUcy~-"No~, well hsye vote Order''-"Tate
your ss,s," SC
Inr srTaErR repeatedly rsrred and called 10 order.
Iiu-ins the roll CAL the houao v.s unusut y q1iet
rz. there be Demonstration Of aoplsuse dsBs,sc
tot Tho rtsult on atopti1g TIC B~Isss report Ssr-
IChs, Il2. Nays fc3
A-piaufe fouowed accompanied by h!s.es
Tns SrxAKtR sad there "A slant poork se2srs N
The fssf VIC would take aisufbers G. the Honsc rto
CUSTODY.
me following Is the vote Oh agreeing 70 TIE Kansas
repor.s -
gRAs.
All, Penn Jones Over "a
krderron, Mo. Kelly, Ns~ York
kIs, Tenn. htiu, : Z.
ivftJ retr. Euogel, Nd.
Psrlsoale, hsa lAmsr, n1@.
BISHOP, C,In. LNiy Pa
BocncE. Va Lsvrcrce, Ohio.
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