New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-24
TIE DUTY ON Wool.

Mr. SrAiJLDING (Un., Ohio introduced Q resolution
which was passed. irs'ructing the Committee on Ways
and Means TO inquire into the expcdiency Of imposing
an adequate duty on al wool imported from foreign
countries from and after the LIST Of July next and TO re
port by bin OF otherwise.
TIE PROPOSED IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE MILLER.
On motion Of Nr. WILSON (Un., Iowa). the Committee
the Judiciary discharged from the further con-
sheraton Of the memorials asking for tie impeachment
" Judge Miller Of that Stete He said the case had
been carefully considered consuming great deal OF
time In looking over the records, and the result was
there 10 discovery on which to bose single aegas
TIE QUESTION RErwEEs MEssRs. MoLURG AND
BLAIR
Mr.. MCCLURE (Un., Mo- rising to q question OF
privilege, by unanimous consent, referred TO the re-
marks which he delivered the 9Th inst. in which he
charged that his colleague (Blar had issued order
while in military command for smuggling liquors into
the army contrary TO the Treasury trade regulations
His colleague Blar) at that time pronounced the cir.
(McClurg) had not the denial OF tho order and
invoice as forgcres. He (McClurg) had afforded bis
colleague Blair) time TO furnish the proof Of ffgery
but this had not been produced could 1t be- There
wa Latin maxim, which translated was, false in one.
false in all" Therefore. falsehocd of witness
being exposed the whole testimony should be rejected
ns worthless His colleague Blair had appeared as
his own witness BE (McClurg) had exposed his oo,-
leagues alsehood and dnpiicity and nndehty 10 the
Radicals In his statements TO President Lincoln His
colleague denied the same occasion that persons OF
color had been off from Missouri and sold III
other States. He McClurg) proof OF this, quoted
from order issued by Gen. hosecfnns, uhteu OF
Louis March l, in which it is said that justice ana
humanity forbid tho sending away of helpless slaves
and that in order TO prevent such practices and the
stealing aud selling Of such pcrsonsevcn those who
arc rce-their expectation TO othey States should lot
be permitted. He (eCurg) had compassion FOR those
In distress and his colleague Blair) might well be en-
barrassed; but he (McCurg) would give such relief as
L. extended 10 criminals after the sentence Of conde
nation. Mr.. MCCLURE then Produced letter from
Mr.. Conner. Special Agent OF the Treasury Depart
ment in relation the denial of Mr. Blair as TO the
alleged liquor speculation and charging him (BlaiD
with wiful and malicious falseho0d.
Tho SPEAKER when these last words had been read,
called Mr. McClurg To order violating the order and
decorum required by the rules.
Mr.. McCLuRG, resuning. said His colleague blair
had characterized the liquor order forgery Now
he (kcClurg) had had that order photographer and
copies Of IL could be procured. Here 1t is Justice
must be done. though anguish were caused 10 tho
friends Of the condemned criminal.
Mr.. BLAIR (Bor. State MOI asked unanimous consent
10 make a request.
Mr.. SPAuLDSG gave notice that after this he would
not give his consent to any other gentleman.
MI. BLAIR then asked that select committee be |
appointed TO investigate the charges made by his col
league adding: Il pronounce my colleagues (Mc. |
Clurgs) allegations base and williul faischood. He
has taken the place Of the 'orger and the fasner and
here pronounce him most infamous liar and scoundrei"
This remark produced O most intense sensation IL
Many OF the members rose to their feet and persons
In the galleries evidently psrtook Of the general excite
ment.
The greatest confusion and disorder prevailed.
The CHAIR promptly called Mr.. Blair TO order 40 hav.
Ing violated the rules and appealing to the House to
aid him In their enforcement
Mr.. BLAIR-I could not apply other language to an
allegation 70 false base and utterly confemptble
Cd for Special Committee to send Tor persons and