The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-18

but he could not cay what said 70 draw out from Mr.
n the remark Of nsaIous scoundrel which caused NJ
Alien 70 strike Mr., Ailiken.
Mr. Myers was then called upon to state what he knew
Of Mr. Aliens motives he stated that he cana up with
Mr. Allen from the Desvau, and the conversation n ro,
here WAS upon the remarks made by Mr.. NJ in debate
s evening and that he was was going " sec him 70 gei
an explanation He saw nothing further Of him
Mr. Hubbel, who was sitting BY the side Of Mr.. MI
statement which oorroborated that Of Mr. Suson's.
Mr. Allen was then called upon to make whatever state
words say So far as the House is concerned be re-
greted that anything had happened He came here with
ae best feelings IMAGINABLE he sought f0T an
able In what he had done 70 Millken
Mr.. Merritt wanted TO ask Mr. Allen one question.
Mr.. Merritt TO MIR. Alen-Nd you seek an explanation
fiom Mr.. M because Of words spoken in debates
Mr.. Msrris-was you referred TO in debate by namep
Mr.. Alen-I was referred to by cognomen by which
am known a. Secretary Of the Clinton League.
Mr.. Allen was then taken out OF the House, and Q
were offered in regard 70 the question
Messrs. Van Horn, Miller and Allen, pro rata Members
spoke at some length In favor Of releasing the man and
some Of them spoke highly of his character.
Mr. Aaxson said he had to-day for the first time in
House, justice to itself and for the protection Of its
members, would punish this man. He considered tho
very fact Of bis striking member evidence enough
that ne was an Infamous scoundrel.
Mr. Powell said that the person had como to this House
seek revenge The blow had been struck because Mr.
opinion any person who would make such charge as he
had was nothing else.
Mr.. Callcot spoke number Of times, arguing that Mr.
Allen guilty Of gross outrage upon the rights Of
member OF the House. He considered that had been
fully that Mr. Allen had gone beyond what any
person had right to do under the constitution and
thought that he should be severely punished He could
not stand by and see member assaulted here, had
been proven he thought cusvey account of
spoken in debate It due to MS, as a legislative body
to vndicate the rights Of its members.
The Speaker left bis chair and saidThis Is serious
question: that they should consider well. He en-
dorsed the character Of Hugh Allen and knew him be
perfect gentleman That person had been sitting in the
lobby, and heard words aspcrsng him falling from the
lips Of person In debate He here morning to
obtain explanation He considered him guilty of no
assauE upon MIR. Mliken for words spoken in debate
Insulting words used by person. and the only way
10 answer was by turning his back upon resentng
at once The House was bot then in session, and he
thought Tor that reason he not Ia contempt the
House.
Mr. Cooper said that If this person not punished he
should, in Mr. Mken's place, look upon an insult
his constituents
Mr. Robinson thought that the person who had thus
come to members seat assaulted should be de-
barred OF the privileges of the House. and otherw pun
jsbed.
A number Of other persons spoke, when the preamble
OF Mir. Callcots was adopted by vjte of 81 to 81
The following is the preamble
The judgment Of this House is that the said Hugh AL
)en has guilty of breach of privilege questioning
Mr. kiken Of its members for words spoken in de.
bate and sssaulng the said member while Ia the Assem-
bly, Chamber
The resolution of Mr.. Callico requiring Mr. Allen to be
brought before the bar OF the House, reprmanded
a
discussion many of the members thinking that his arrest
reprmaId enough. Daring the discussion Gr. Milf
Ken offer the following resolution showing good spirit
Resolved That whereas the said Hugh Allen has apollo
ged for the said breach OF privilege he be discharged
from arrest.
Mr. Cacct said that he could fully appreciate the feel
ings and motives of Mr. Mliken, he being the person
that had been assaulted and it was in keeping with
his disposition, but be though. the House owed in
justice to Themselves that he should be publicly
reprmarded by the Speaker, and be refused Abundance
to the House.
Mr. Croker also argued favor bis being reprimau
ed justice and for the better protection Of the House
Mr. Barnett said that he regretted hear the Speaker
endorsing the character OF person who has assaulted
member the floor OF the House He also argued in ia
vor Of severe reprmand.
Mr. Jeerds thought that he had been punished enough
by the and beng brought before the bar Of the
House. and the resolution proposed by Mr. Mllken was
satisfactory to the person assaulted no hoped that 1t
Mr. Cover said that Mr.. Allen perfect gentleman,
that the resolution of Mr.. Milken would be adopted.
Mr. A. Smith said he could not see how person could
be called ga perfect gentleman" for striking member
TO adopted any member of the third house that felt
egreved at remarks made here would assault the per-
After some further discussion the amendment offered
by Mr.. Mliken was adopted-yeas, SO; nays, 3542 re-
publcans aud democrats voted in favor Of the
luton and 81 republicans, and democrats against II.
Under that resolution precedent, person can come
TO the floor Of the Assembly and beat member and then
state that be regrets far the House Is concerned
it has full sway
Much credit Is due to Mr.. Callicot in managing the
question, the preamble would not have been
adopted Had the pro followed the lead Of Mr..
Fiager in this question: they have heretofore, they
would have acquitted themselves with far credit
than they have to day Instead of boldly endorsing the
no remained silent Had the other ofcious gentle
that side done likewise, they could have escaped
the odium that attaches itself to this measure, and
which Justly belongs to them and will with them to tho
end.
The most intense excitement prevailed throughout The
lobbes crowded with eager throng and there
but few members but what exhibited intense feeling upon
the subject They were In session until five p. ID,