Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-28
Evening Session.

Mr.. Valandigham complimented Mr. Olin
upon his decorous manner of opening this
debate, in contrast with the remarks of Mr..
Campbell which were characterized by bit
terness and severity. If the latter imagined
that any one on his (Vallardigham's) side
would be deferred by threats from expressing
his opinions, or giving his votes, he utterly
misunderstood the spirit of those on that
side of the hail.
l hurl back, he said, the threat in def
ance, in the gentleman's teeth. spurn it
| spit upon it. 1t is not the argument to be
addressed to equals here. 1t is personal
insinuation against loyal men who sit with
him here. Strong is their attachment to
common Union of the States and they only
differ as to the mode of preserving it. l
hope these denunciations will be spared
Mr. Campbell-It is significant fact that
the gentleman applies my remarks as per
sonal to himself and his colleague, while
was denouncing traitors; and will denounce
them while have a place on this floor. It
is my duty and privilege. If the gentleman
gives my remarks a personal application, /
cannot help it.
Mr.. Vallandigham-I yielded the floor in
the spirit of gentleman, and not to a
blackguard. Excitement evorywhere.)
MIR. Campbell-Thc gentleman himself is
a blackguard. applause in the galleries. }
Mr.. Robinson lll)-We have been insul.
ted again by contractors and plunderers of
the Government. l demand that the gale
ries be cleared.
Mr., Cox-I hope not. There are only a
small number of them and the fool killers
here can keep them in order
Mr.. Robnson-l insist upon the galleries
being cleared.
The Speaker appealed TO the gentlemen
on the floor themselves to preserve order
Mr.. Vallandigham thought the lesson
would he admitted by the galleries that this
is legislative and delibeatye assembly and
that is not becoming to express any approval
or disapproval Of whatever takes place upon
this floor.
The Speaker made few appropriate re-
marks, and appealed to the galleries TO OBJ
serve the proprieties of the House.
Mr.. Valandigham, continuing, said that
Mr.. Campbell had called attention 10 what
some gentleman in New York had recently
said, but il they Were 10 learn lessons, they
were not 10 60 10 that quarter, for the same
New York gentleman, three months ago il
he mistook not was in favor of marching to
Richmond, and when that was done he
would "iet the wayward sisters depart in
peace" He did not propose 10 debate the
several merits OF the sill ON this floor. lIe
! proposed TO try the great question before
the people. They had appealed to the peo-
pie since the fourth Of March. The member
from Pennsylvania (Mr CanpbeiD ought To
have heard their voice. In condemnation Of
the bill, he said, do not destroy the country
and erect ON It's ruins stupendous despot-
Ism.
Mr., Campbell said he felt able TO take
care OF himself here or elsewhere. lie did
not Indulge In denunolations OF any indiyid.
uals OF members ON this floor, lie did,
however, denonnce traitors and sympathi1ors
with treason. The member nom Ohio rose
IN his scat AMI made personal application.
II VIC caanot den0unce iiehels and their
sympaihlken We fail IN Our duty t0 ihe
eonniry. and are slaves and towards. There
were hundreds oi thousands ~ DemaeTais
Who were eealnsl the ilessls, but there wegs