Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-04-30

1 future contracts 10 be entered into BY any de-
partment Of the Government II brought with
II grave objections, and little argument could be
found In It's favor. Experience had demonstrat-
ed that every objection then made had been
abundantly sustained by the conduct OF the com.
mlttee, which had done grave and irreparable
Injustice both TO individuals and classes. These,
as well as the nation, have suffered by the de-.
olarations Of the committee. As this commit
tee was pioneer experiment, and had turned
ouk badly, they could dispense with 1t.
The gentleman Davis had said there was
indubitable evidence of fraud well nigh, in
single year, as much as the current expenditures
OF the Government during the administration
which the people hurled from power because of
Its corruption. Now he (Conkling) remarked
that II any man was warranted In making that
statement, he would justify the people In re-
sorting to anything but revolution TO redress
the wrongs. The poisoned arrows, feathered
Dy the frankiDg privilege, were shot far and
wide among the loyal States of the republic.
Like other remarks and statements the gen.
tieman (Davis) made, however deliberately
prepared, this was one which, on mature consid-
GRAFTON, he would be willing to recall.
The committee had proceeded On ex parte
testimony, In secret. Parties never were in.
formed that they were to be tried and convict
ed, and stigmatized, and hung up to fostering
infamy; and as case in point, he said the
committee had privily and clAndestinely gath
cred evidence against Gen. Fremont, to blast his
Character as citizen and q soldier at the time
ne was in command Of an army. They never
Informed Gen. Fremont that he was aspersed,
or gave him the names of the witnesses against
him, and they afforded him no opportunity for
defense.
What good, Mr.. Conkling asked. had tho
committee done to offset2 He was not aware
that one single fraud had been developed by the
committee, which remained unearthed at the
time they pretended to dig it up.
MIR. Conkling asked the Speaker what time
remained to him. The Speaker replied, eight
cen minutes
Mr.. Dawes-The time will be extended to
the gentleman.
Mr. Washburne-I object to that
Mr. Conkling-I know that, and do you know
how | know III Because the member from ILL
nois Is the only man in this House eurly enough
to interpose objections in such case.
Mr.. Washburne rose to reply, when Mr..
ConkliDg called the member to order.
Mr.. Washburne (exoitedly)-I call the Great
ure to order.
The Speaker demanded the preservation Of
order.
Mr.. Conkling-The member from Illinois
understands the rules of this House, and must
understand that this is not the place for per.
sonal alteration. He knows, the proper place
for that Is outside Of these walls.
Mr. Washburne texcitedly) Dyes, and am
ready for il.
Mr.. Conkling--No individual In this House
better knows than tho member from Illinois,
that stand by what say until convinced that
am In error, and therefore there is no necessi.
ty for any interruption here.
Mr. Conkling, in the course Of his remarks,
said be regarded the committee as one Of those
ornaments too expensive, under the circum-
stances, to be INDUCED in. Mr.. ConkliDg was
severe on the committee, which he thought
ought Immediately be disbanded.
Mr.. Washburne spiFitedly replied. He said
Mr.. Conkling was the instrument Of the lrob-
bers, plunderers and thieves, who had been
holding high carnival in anticipation of the
overthrowing Of the committee.
Mr.. Hickman vindcated the report Of the
committee, and referred to subjects heretofore
frequently repeated.
After considerable debate, Mr.. Fenton moved
the previous question on the pending Iesolu.
tious of the committee.
Mr.. Stevens moved to table the whole sub
jecs.
Pending which, the House adjourned.