Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1862-03-14

did not ask the Speaker to have that mo-
ton divided; whether upon that question lre-
quirIng but mere majority to discharge the
committed the Senate did net do so by an al.
most strict party yots-the thing that the Sem
ator from Huntingdon so much despises-agree
TO discharge the com mittss, which vas contra
y to the rules of this body7 Then l ask him
II that was net followed up by motion to pro-
oeed to consideration; whether upon that
there vas not strict party vote; whether the
fase (which requires tWo-thirds to suspend it, J
was not suspended by strict party vote;
whether the Senator from Hantingdon did not
vote with his party, and whether it was not
party movement throughout
Dir. WHARTON. Certainly, sir. All
that the Seoater from Berks has stated, is pre-
sisely so. l have stated, however, that could
sse nothing wrong 10 the drawing of party
lines, when the object is to rid the country Of
traitors. have made that declaration here
tofors, snd proclaim ii now. see no reason
Wby mao cannot be q partizan aud patriot;
The fact Of his connection with the Democrat
10, Republican Or Peoples PARTY f~lth ske lat
ter Of which have the honor to hold conlnun-
ion) does not in my opinion, render bis patri-
otlsm less conspicuous. There 10 DO reason why
such should be the case. But | object 10 the
attempt, on the part of any SET of men, to do
privately. that which will no. osar public seru-
tiny.
Bus 10 regard TO the assertion OF the Sena-
tor from 8eEks, l would repeat that the reso.
luton Of the Senate was not hurried through
here With any more hsrte than was tbe propo-
sition of the House hasiened through that
n nar Hao hat e L
House took pains to deliberate upon she sub-
ject, bat suggest that no Senator of this body
vas deprived of an opportunity TO be heard up
on the question.
Mr. LOWRY. Will the Senator give way
until | move the postponenent of the pres
ent subject, iu order 10 extend the sss-
sioE
Mr. WHARTON yielded tbs floor; asd
the question before the Senate beng 2cstpon.
ed.
On motion of Mr. LOWRY, the hour Of ad-
tournament was extended
The Senate resumed the consideration of the
House amendment.
Mr.. WHARTON continued; | was about
stating when interrupted, that the Senator from
BeTks has miscoGseived my position in regard
to the prepriety OF party organizations. l say
that have no objections to party lines or par
ty policy but aLa rather inclined TO favor
them.
When the Senator rose to an explaaat ton, |
was referring 10 the fact that this branch of
the Legislature had not pressed throueh the
question en- the subject before us; and in that
particular the action of the House does not
compare favourably with that of this chamber.
was not present in the hall of the House
when the amendments was offered; do not
know how many members may have made
spseshes upon it, but / have no doubt it was
discussed at some length. | know that aoms
members we're deprived of an opportunity to
deliver their sentiments upon it. | occupied
seat alongside OF gentleman who tore up bis
notes when the previous question was called;
so it will be seen tue question was pressed in
that body with greater strietnsss than in our
own. a suspension of the rules was decided
upon in this body, but no Senator was depriy-
ed of his right to make any remarks be thought
proper. Now, Mr.. Speaker, such being the
case, say that members should not approach
a question of this kiud by making statements
of character to cause doubt and uncertainty
in. the minds of the people at large. That is
what object to. Were l SO unfortunate as to
state that which was calculated 10 make
wrong impression upon the people in regard to
the opposite party, wsuld acknowledge my
error at oucs. Every politloiao, Mr.. Speaker,
10 times like the present, should be states
man. Hs should not merely be lawyer or a
rlekster, but be should rise above all saoh
ideas; and if such was the case in this Legis-
lature, / would have no hesitatioA iu declaring
tbas the Senate and House of Representation
would give unanimous vote n favor of the
expulsion of Jesse d. Bright, because ere is
40 man laying aside the tschDiealisiss of the
law,) who can conseentiously think for mo-
ment of keeping Jesse D. Bright ia the Sen
ate of the United States, as the adviser and
eonsulter upon all questions affecting the pross
poets and duties of the government. If there
ever was time in the history of Psnnsylva-
MIA when men we're called upon as partizans to
rescue the suffering interests of their country,
it 10 the present, and no man, whose head is NOS
illod with legal technicalities, will fail to act
as bis duty dictates 10 this emergency, and vote
for the expulsion of the traitor Bright. Law
yers are ell right when in the right place, but
they do not always make the best statesmen;
and if hlr. Oowan does not vote for the expul..
sion of jesse D. Bright, can only account
for il on the ground that be is more of law
yer than he is q statesman. do not attrIb-
ute to him any want of loyalty, know tha,
he 10 loyal man; / know that both of our
Senators are loyal men, though thay stand di-
vided upon this question. Is not the State of
Penusylvania, which has sent one hundred
thousand men into the field, TO have voice IN
the Senate of the United Statesf I think
can safely aver that there is not member of
this Legislature who, if he was member Of
that high body, would not vots to expsl Jesse
ID. Bright upon she evidence of guilt contain
ed in tbe letter he has written; Of least am
led to infer as much from the speeches to which
have listenedi yet they now vote for pre-