New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-28
SCENE IN THE ILLINOIS LEGIs
LATURE.
speech OF Brave Old Pntriot-Hfs Ter
rife Philippe Against Traitors.


In the Illinois Senate lately the following speech
was delivered There have been more pretentous
and labored efforts during the present war; but none
that had in them Of true natural eloquence and
feryent patriotism. We should like to have seen
and heard the old man. The report is taken from
Western paper;
A great sensation was then caused by speech de-
hvered by Mr. Funk, one Of the richest farmers OF
the State, man who pays over - 900 per annum IN
taxes toward the support Of the Government. The
lobby and gallery were crowded with spectators.
Mr. Funk rose TO object triing resolutions which
were being introduced by the Democrats 10 kill time,
and slave off vote upon the appropriations Tor the
suppor, Of the state Government. lie said
Mr.. SpEAKER; I can FL, in nv seat no longer and
rec such boys play going Tbese men are trifiing
with the best interests Of the country. They should
have asses set off their heads, or they are
Secessionists and traitors AT heart.
/ ray that there art traitors und Secess0nists a.
heart IN this Senate. Their actions prove il. Their
speeches prove il. Their gibes and laughter and
cheers here nightly, when their speakers get up III
this ball and dcnoHnce Tie " UT ana The Admhis'I"
ton, prove il.
can sit here no longer and not tell these TRAITORS
what think Of them. Aud while 90 telling them,
Am responsible myself for what say. stand upon
my own bottom. ] am ready TO meet any unn Oh
this floor in any manner, from a pins point TO The
mouth Of cannon, upon this charge against there
,raitOrs. Tremendous applause from the galleries.
| am an old man OF sixty-hve. came to Ilhoos IA
poor Toy. have made little something for myteli
and family. | pay -, QUO a year III taxes. AN
Wiling 10 pay 5000, ny $4,000 Iereat cheering,
the ola gentleman bringing down bis fist upon bis
desk with blow that would knock down "a bullock,
and Gaming the ink-s'and 10 bounce q haf.dozen
inches in the airl. ay. Am willing to pay my whole
fortune, and then give my life 10 gave my country
from these traitors that are seeking 70 destroy II.
Tremendous cheers andapplause, which the Speaker
conld not subdue.
Mr.. Speaker, you mus, please excuse me. 1could
not longer In my seat, and calmly listen to these
TRAITORS. Ny heart, that feel for my poor country,
would not let me. My heart, that cries Out for the
lives Of brave volunteers In the field, that lese
traitors at homo destroying by tboufands, wonid
not let me. My Leart, that bleeds fOT the Widow
and orphans at home, won'd not let me. YES these
villains and traitors and Sece,siOniss in this Senate
lsirkng bis clenched fists on the deck with blow
that made the house ring again killing my neigh
bors boys now lighting IN the held dare to tell
this TO these rai.ors TO their fdcet, en1 that an
responsible for what / cay to or all OF them.
ICbeers.l Let them come on, night here. am %
years DID, and have made up my mind 20 risk ny
life night here Oh this floor, for my country. Mr.
Funk stood near the lobby railing. bis derh being
one OF the row Immediately III front OF IT, crowd,
as be proceeded collected around him, evidently
with the intention of protecting him from violence,
If pecessary. The lsst announcement was received
with great cheering and | saw many an eye lash.
ard many countenance grow radiant with Tho light
OF defiance.
These men sneered at Col. Mack, day or tw ago.
He is a little man; but / am a large man. l am
ready any of them, in place Of Col. Mack.
an large enough for them, and hold myself ready
for them now, and at any tine. Cheers from the
galleries.
Dir. Speaker, these traitors this floor should be
provided with hempen collars. They deserve them.
They deserve them. They deserve hanging, / say
lrasing Lis voice and violently striking the desk
Inc country would DO better off " swing them up.
n ban them and L dare N tell them ~
right here, 10 their traitor faces. Traitors should
be hung. II would be the salvation OF the country
10 hang them For that reason, ! would rejoice at
il. Tremendous cheerng.l
Mi Speaker, 1 beg pardon Of the gentlemen in tho
Senate who are not traitors but true, loyal men, for
what have said. only intend 1t and mean II for
at heart. They here III tins Senate.
sec them Joke and smirk and grin ut true Union
man. But defy them. l stand here ready Tor
them end dare them 10 come on. Great cheering.
" bat man with the heart Of patriot could stand
this treason any longerf j have stood 1t long
enough. will stand II no more. lCheers Ice
nounce these men and their aidsrs and abettoro 90
rank traitors aud becessionists. Hell iiseit c'ud
not spew out more trhitofous gre" 'i'an S0nc %
tho men who disgrace this Legislature, this State,
spG This country. For myself, protest ss"ins' sno
denounc4 their reasonable aels. lhe voted agains
their msaruros will do 20 TO the end. VIII he
nounce them as long IN God gives noe breath: Anu
an ready 10 meet the traitors themselves mere y,
anywhere md fight them ~ the death. lPToloh8ed
cheers and shouts.
] sad paid $4,000 year taxer. DO mol say u
10 brag Of it. IL is my du'y; yes, hr. Speaker ny
privilege TO do L.. BIT some Of the traitors zero
who working Light and day TO get tD-ir misera-
bic little bills and claims through the Legislature, 70
take money ont Of the pockets Of the people, are
talking about high taxes. They are hypocriies, ~
well ~ traitors. heard some OF them taking ABOUT
h2h taxes in this way who DO not ply u 10 support
TIE Govenmeni. denouncs them Ss hypocTiteS rs
well a. traitors. lChoers.l
THE son that tLev prnteud Ia b0 AFRAID oil high