New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-02-03

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went into an examination Of the testimony employed
the best photographers, without regard TO money lie
(Mr. Brooks) was humble in his means was nothing
newspaper, and compelled ploy reporters not
good and at less expense The contestant able
from his superior means. to present his testimony earlier
than he did.
Mr. BROOKS yielded the floor. in order to enable Mr..
Garfield a recess OF 10 minutes, that Major
Gems Meade and Thomas, who in the nall, |
night be formally introduced to the House.
This motion was unanimously agreed to-
OVATION TO GEMS THOMAS AND MEADE.
The SPEAKER then left his seat and escorted Major
Gen. Meade to the stand, and Mr.. Garfield walked
srm.in.a with Major.Gen Thomas, extending q
similar courtesy. The House and galleries applauded
vocilerousy these gentlemen were passing up the
main aisle. The Speaker then delivered the following
brief address,
Address OF WELCOME.
Gentlemen OF the House Of Representatives while
time shall last and the Republic shall endure, none OF
us fail To be grateful to the officers and
soldiers who peried their lives for its presentations
trne as the truest aud brave as the bravest were
Maj0r.fieD. Meade, commander OF the army OF the /
Potomac; and Major-Gen Thomas, commander Of the
army OF the Cumberland, whom have the pleasure
under yoar order to introduce to you to-day
This address was received with renewed applause
from all parts Of the hall.
GEN. MEADEs REMARKS. l
Gen. Meade said: Gentlemen of the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes: Impressed as l am with what may say
the soemnity Of this OCCASION and having been intro
duced 10 yon In complimentary manner as have
been by the Speaker Of the Honse it is impossible TO
find fitting terms with which 10 express the gratitude
OF myself and my friend and brother officer, Major
Gen. Thomas for the honor which you have conferred
II permitted to consider this distinguished mark
any approval " course in the war, which, by
the blessing of God. has gOriOusly terminated. II
will be TO ample reward and we shall ever bear
it in grateful remembrance and think OF it with thank
fulness.
The House and galleries again applauded.
GIN. THOMAss REMARKS.
Some gentleman called upon MajOrGen. Thomas for
a speech. when the General said;
IL was not my Intention To say anything out 10 trust
TO Gen. Meade 10 express our feelings Bat since you
have called upon me- all can is, join with him in
every word he Las said and sincerely thank you for the
compliment. (Appause)
Mr.. SPArDIvG (Oho) asked for three cheers. and
they given with more earnesness If possible than
before All the Members and The occupants of the gal
leries were upon their feet and cheer after cheer went
mp in deafening chrous amd the waving of hats and
bandkercheis The time for the having expired
the House resumed its business
THE BROOKS CASE.
Mr. BROOKS said the very moment the testimony
came under his control he put IL IN possession OF the
Clerk OF the House The sunmonng of witnesses. &c.
the testimony and other expenses bad cost him nearly
5000. The testimony ~ the contestant made 81
pages. His own equally as large. The attorneys
on both sides had agreed on the testimony There was
no point in dispute 10 the testimony taken.
Mr. DAWES said the Committee at least dozen times /
understood that the gentlemen had been notified. and
it was not known to them that he was not entirely
ready until they Lad been proceeding with the hearing
for two days.
Mr.. Brooks asked whether be had not made two
points before tie Committee; fist that the notice
served upon him not within the time required oy
law and that until that point was decided he was not
under the necessity Of bringing in his testimony; be
cause If the Committee decided IN his favor, they
would need the printing OF the papers
Mr. DAWES said the Committee notified the parties 70 |
appear given time TO be heard. without an intina-
ton from either party that be was not ready: The con
esan, proceeded with his case in the ordinary way
The day the sitting member made two points, and
the Committee permitted him TO interrupt the argu-
ment. Then the gentleman proposed 20 hear the case
the contest made up and II rendered necessary
then he would surrender the papers.
Mr.. BgOoKs-lfthe Committee decided the first point
In my favor 1t would be unnecessary to deliver the
Mr DAwrs-Not at all; but It not FOR the gentle
man TO take that risk.
SPEECH OF Mr.. DODGE.
After further proceedings Mr. DODGE. the contestant
addressed the House. The election. he said. was held
in November 1864. Immediately after the election
there very strong evidence OF irregularities and
frauds in the Eighth Congressional District. The
whole number of votes cast was - 000 the sitting
member obtaining plurality OF ia. He was reluctant
TO enter into such contest but he urged to do SO
from all parts of the country especially by those who
had taken deep interest In the canvass in his district
lie thought il duty expose the machinery by which
for wears the wealth and influence and the mercantile
portion OF the City Of New York had been deprived OF
proper representation on the hoor OF congress Inc
testimony taken on his part by Judge Brady &C.
cordng TO law, who took charge OF the adayits and
all the papers connected with the testimony sealed them
nm and transmitted them TO the Clerk Of the House
on the 9th OF December These papers were
referred the Committee Of Elections and ordered 20
be printed He had sat here taking deep interest In
the proceedings, but although silent member OF the
House. he exceedingly anxious IRON personal con.
deraions that the contest should be settled at as early
a day as possible by the Committee. After further
stating the facts in the Mr. Dodge said that after
stating 10 the Committee that he ready 10 proceed
with the case. he was met with the unexpected mo-
ton of Mr.. Brooks to have the case quashed on the
vround that he tr Dodge had failed 10 comply with
The statute which required 30 days r0tice. He com.
planned that the gentleman had met him with this
stern requirement when he (Brooks) himself had not
conformed 10 single one OF the provisions of the
statute. . =,
MIR DopGE. in reply to Mr. Brooks said that Mr.:
Barr was the regular nominee Of Tammany Hal, and
was known TO be loyal Democrat, and had broken
from his party TO sustain the country: MI Brooks,
not satisfied with this had himself nominated by Mo |
Fart Hall and Fernando Wood. Only about 1900 or
1000 Democrats voted for Mr.. Barr; but the great
mass OF the unterrifed Democracy OF New.York went
up boldly and voted for Mr. Brooks because they were
mostly composed OF men who had skulked away and
refused TO enlist uni the bounes were raised SO high
as TO override political prejadces. . |
Mr. BROOKS said the gentleman had given him but
little to reply to. But he repeated, he had literally
complied with the law. He was not IN the city when
his testimony came But the very day IL came In bis
he brought the clerk subject to the order
OF the Committee on Elections a.
Afer further remarks by the gentleman. Mr. DODGE |
said he would be willing that the motion 10 reconsider
should be withdrawn provided in the opinion OF the
Committee the papers might be printed as rapidly az
possible be set before the Committee that the
matter might be proceeded with without delay.
MIR RAYMOND said his motion was simply intended to |
cause as short delay as possible He understood that
the contestant would let the matter drop II the sitting
Member would permit the matter to go forward.
Mr. BROOKS thought too much time had already been
Mr. RAYMOND held contrary opinion as the House
had obtained facts Of which was not previously
,ossessed. Mr.. Raymond withdrew his motion 10 re-
consider.
NEW WAREHOUSES IN NETWORK.
Mr. RAYMOND introduced bill providing ior ,no
erection OF warehouses In New ork for the recePv
arriving in vessels subject 10 quninn