The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-26
House OF Representatives


Mr.. QUTnAS (adm.) OF Ass., from the Committee on
Military Affairs, reported bill authorizing the orsaaza
ton Of regiment OF mounted volunteers for the defence
of the frontiers Of Texas also authorizing tho President
TO call out occasion may require, four additional reg
ments of volunteers Mr. Qutman expressed his opinion
that this indicative of public sentiment than any
yet presented Aston thereupon was postponed till Wed
nesday
TIKI MArIssoN yrprINoy CASH
The following resolutions were then taken Up for con
sderat.on:--
Whereas at the last session OF Congress select con
mttee Of this House reported the following resolutions ~
wit
Resolved, That Orsamus B. Matteson a member Of
this Horse from the State of New York did incte parties
consunS the Des nones grant to have here and 70 use
large sum OF mercy and other valuable considerations
corrup for the purpose of procuring the passage Of SAID
joint resolution through this House
Resolved, That 0rsamus B. Matteson, in declaring
tina, large number Of the mbers Of this House had
associated themselves together and pledged themselves
each 10 the other not 70 vote fer law resolution
granting money or lands unless they were paid for H. Ia!
The House, and has proved himself unworthy 70 be
member thereof
" Resolved, That Orsamus B Matteson a member q
ths House from the State Of New York be, and hereby
! expelled therefrom"
And whereas the arst OF said resolutions was adopssd
BY the House o. Representatives on the 9th Of February
last By vote Of las 10 l. nays and the said second
resolution was adopted BY the House on the same day
without division and whereas said Matteson had prior
to any vote being taken the las. resolution resigned
h seat in The House. and thus avoided the effect Of the
same and whereas, the said Matteson member OF this
House with ne inpuaiiOns conveyed By the passage Of
the first tSo a The foregoing resolutions still upon hin,
Aad vitho.; having been subsequently ndorsed BY his
Resolved Tha. said committee take TIE aforesaid s.ass
Of tscts into confederation asc report to this House any
aad so, wha; sctoa may be necessary and proper 10
maintain and viad.case tie character OF this House
Mr.. HARRIs, (cpp) Of IL, expressed his firm belx
that the House had power and duty to pass tbs
resolution, and 10 do at once All the facts 10 the
in the form OF dispositions, With which tbs members
Mr. KNIT, (sdn Q. S C., said that on . former occa-
sion he had moved an act Of justice the postponement
the case having been informed that Mrs
sick He bad since then learned that the abatement vas
fabricated some accounts say that abe was sick AMI
others that she was enjoying better health than ever He
read statement from the family physician 70 tho effect
that Mrs Mat,eson had not seen . well day for SIX
months past ard during the as. few weeks had sureret
Mr.. SEWARD, (sdm OF Ca, said more important ques.
oa could Dot be presented lie voted for the erpusioo
wcule defend his constitutional rights House The
iss Congress bad exhausted s constitutional power
tne subject wnee the law or me clause IN ths coz
st'ir;.o1 prohibiting the people from eiectDs any uAs
\ they obos@i
M srASrO,, OPP o: Ohio, eOn,ended tina, the Hoes,
thc rules OF the common lax-namey that no usr aha
ce punished twice FOE the same offence. Mr. Maltese,
has already seez tried, convicted aud punished.
NJ TsyfoR (sdm.l o. La believed snst MA,tesor
guilty and that hts conduct was disgacefci ~ Amer
citizen but commended that the constitution gave Coz
gress no power 70 expc a member except for disor.
| derry cozduct The House should adopt rules voob
should be the ground CT expulsion he anticipated nc
COCA results from deciding this the absence OF suct
rules. Mr. hstesons constituents doubtless would nexi
November place the seal Of condemnation upoa his
for i.sclf The character OF rs own representative
Mr.. GIDDres, (opp) Of Ohio said the people ofMr MAI
the floor OF tbs House bot W. Ma,leson's absence
elbows ocnousvey that he ought not 70 be here Neither
e Sickness Ss o. .e. VIE 70, s,da the .s Ssss
member from bic POST. he -ejoeed that the work Of
purincaoa bad commenced b. the republican party, and
isyosei The House 70 establish precedent by an imus-
M. Hronn, Csdm.) Q. Ird., wa, opposed to hss,y
tc7 therefore moved TIC re.s-once OF the resotous
| to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. ssnn, tseml q va, coniendsd tia, :. Was the
rsh; asa dsiy o: the House TO erpoi member sor In
proper conduct; but thought It's acton should be
trcled by good and sufficient II wss due 70 NJ
Masesons constituents tina; tae House should act, In or
Der " given them an opportunity r. pass themselves
upcn his ccnduct He favored the reference 70 seiccs
| OF other oommI:,se.
the ccmit,es 'fpJ ud.c AR &c doubted whether
the House had The power 70 eSpei NJ va
AR one Punishment foIlcrss II, and yet Mr.. smith
would punish him again for the same cfenoe he PIE
tested n the name Of justice against such ps,ss,s
10 The particular Of dsslrg With such auesoons
| o. privilege. ,..
Mr. Maeson not onv "a punishment, bu; Tor me rurih
cation Of the House He would favor his espuIson ~
NJ, wassons Constituents should re elect him. he con
sidered him morally disqualified Tor a member OK The
American Congress. ,,--., A., x...- -
worthy Of ASSOCIATION with membsrs, and Their SELF Fespec,
required his expulsion - $500, -, ,-. -
Ia ans, cross outrage bad been committed and the
IIovse nv the expulsion OF Mr.. Baieeon had removed
i,o,hsome excresenoe. they not punshing him
.ice r the same oenoe but only indicating the char
Actor of the House. He wsnid not be compelled 70 sit
yi,b fellows aud scoundrelSfhe could help himself The
| country demanded Matteson's expulsion.
| Mr. MoRsuL. (opp.) Of VI asked whether Mst,esons
sd mn war anV
| petitions for ~
Mr. said that ne had received patches OF letters
and newspapers, but didn't knov care about petitions
The House acting Independently Of Mat,eson's
| stituens.
Mr. Grow (opp.) OF Pa, said the letter on which the
charges against Msteson based known 70 his
constituents at the time he elected 10 Congress THIS
gentleman from Illinois had said he wouldn't ait here
with rogues and villains" but, continued Mr. Grow, the
people Of the Congressional districts choose associates
| II members had this reht-h they say who shall
hereihey could exercise The power OF yrs2s Supposs