The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-28

WASHINGTON, Dec. ~, 1880
RoHBKRY AND THE BRECKENRIDGE NATIONAL
COMMITTEE.
Mr. STEVENS, Of Washington Territory, rising to per-
sona explanation in relation to special despatch in
Boston paper said that the despatch that ait APP
pears upon investigation that the Indian Trust bonds
stolen for the of the Central Breckenridge Com
mittee during the late Presidential election, &c.
Mr.. NORRIS, opp of H., TO question OF Order
saying that 1t had heretofore been decided that
paper article was not privileged question.
Mr. IocaS, opp Of ILL.,, said that bus colleague OR.
newspaper published in Illinois, with view to making
personal explanation in regard to il, but that the
Speaker ruled him out Of order.
The SrTAkI explained by saying that N that case OBJ
lection made 10 its being privileged question,
which no objection could be intcrposed There was DIFF
ference between the two cases.
0Mr IccAS-My colleague was treated In an indifferent
manner
The sr,s,KrF-I am sorry If that is true.
Mr. Hors1cs, opp Of Ala, raised the point that this
privileged question: II not affecting the privi
lege Of any member here.
Mr.. MoiTTSASp-Iw was cut of the other day ungcner
ously is true but the example rs worthy being
followed / appeal 70 my colleague (Mr iogan) 70
Withdraw his objection.
Mr. srrvr>s Of Wash Ter. resumed and reread the
NV YORK IrRAp's despatch and likewise that In the
New York World Of December "a in which II Is stated
that the robbery Of the Interior Department has caused
some who are deemed an faa that the do
acson Of bonds has been going since the commence
Club and Secretary Cobb knew exactly securities
to be used and for what purpose that these bonds
deposited collateral TO raise money In behalf OF
the Breckenridge Club.
Mr. said his attention called 10 these des
patches last evening" and they seemed TO be matter OF
sufficient consequence 10 arrest the attention Of the
House. II was his fortune to be Chairman
Of the Breckinridge Club, and he did his entire
, duty sSssrs 10 s best h ,ae ao nn:,,. n
for he believed he striking q blow for
tho honor Of his country and the perpetuy Of It's nst
gnttf Rss shora falls
sertion on the integrity OF the Club. Although he might
no, he known to fame for twenty years he had gone
through many perils and faced death In the dis
charge OF his duty. He repeated, In the presence Of
the who knew the facs-who had him in the
his TO plant banner the PALACES % the Monte
He bore the wounds Of service which physically
had broken him down. He had, in the great
the Pacific cxertcd his utmost energy TO make
The blossom a. the ,sss lie here
honorable body n men, and which required the most
severe rebukc lie never knew these bonds had exist
Till the fact OF the robbery made known this
morning. lie called the chairman OF the select
mce asking him to probe this matter to the bottom,
that punishment fall the guilty. In relation 10
the article the Boston Hsruid the speaker said
IL appears ON investigation the young gentle
nan in,ormsa MN 'pasy mat no these ~ S.
si,ion most foul, 10 SANDER fo' base political pur
Iosses and TO break down an organisation supposed 70
be adverse 10 that OF the eftor In the World the words
at Is thought appear In connection with the Islander
aud this Is to enquire the reputation Of honorable men,
foul and nhy herd Of men, who cndcavor their
slime on men, whom they rot worthy TO look II
is the duty q the committee II they can, to stop this
defamation of character
Mr. Monr, opp Of III, said that Mr.. stevens called
ON him this morning and expressed his desire that tho
subject be thoroughly investigated lie had, as the
thnIman informed him that he had control over tho
natter but would ay the matter before the select
mittoe, leaving them to determine what proper DO
done In tie premises.
nr. EccosN opp q Va. asked and excused from
service On the committee say lng that ~ business
should be promptly transacted and ne liable AZ any
time 10 b. caild from the city In consequence OF busi
ncss engagements.
Mr. Morls, opp ~ m orcrcd resolution on be.
haf u tho committee that they have leave 10 sit during
the sittng Of the House either in this city elsewhere
may h. deemed advisable and employ stcnographcr
NJ rate c compensation not exceeding that paid for the
| reports ior the Congressional Cl0y>.
Mr. STANTON rcp) ~ Ohio objected 10 the committee
sitting elsewhere than Washington. The Select Kan
sBs Committee the only exception.
Mr.. McCiuyANp said there be sumo special rca-
son for MIN 10 vote for such permission.
Mr. Gunn replied that he had had conversation with
the Secretary OF the Interior who suggested that the
committee might have to hold session at other
point for this II would not be proper to give an
explanation lie asked the House 70 conaie In the dis
creticn OF the committee.
After further conversation the resolution was adopted
with amendment respecting the pay OF the reporter
Tho House went into committee, and took up
AUTHORIZATION hill
II frequently appeared that there quorum pre-.
sent. and II finally agreed that the bill should BE-
ported 10 Tho House Monday, 10 which day the House
adjourned.