The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-04-20
Erciting quarrel Betreen the cat
tiOrNiO Senator'S.

atOrS from California. III arose from ''h
accusation by Mr.. McDougall that Mr.
Conness had opposed the location OF the
Western termination of the Pacific Rail
road at san Francisco from personal rea-
sons. This brought on a personal alter
cation in which Mr.. COnness said: That
this assault should come this morning.
while we are ENGAGED in the duties of our
high office in considering a subject outside
of the State of California, can only be
accounted for by the Senator who has
made it being in that unfortunate condi-
ton which has led to 50 much disgrace to
our State" On this. Mr.. McDou@All
said: Mr.. President: | have a right
to call the Senator to order. and TO pro-
nounce that a laIsehood." This bat add
ell fuel to the flame, and the debate con-
tinucd until Mr. ConneSs SAID:
If my purpose had ever been at any
time, or ii ever could entertain the pur
posc-which | never havc-tO reflect upon
INV colleague, the Senator in this body. it
was entirely unnecessary. The conduct OF
the Senator here furnishes the most severe
reflection that could possibly be uttered
bv human tongue The Senator (as |
have once taken occasion to state i'll de-
Tense of my Statc), does moi represent the
State of California i'll any sense, either
politically OF morally. The Senator was
enfrancIi>ed with the Senatorial Office by
that great State five years ago, since
which time the Senator has never return
I'd to see his consltucnts-or that they
might see him-and YET | have been put
to the constant test III this body OF bearing
and submitting, feeling proud OF the pco-
pie represent here, to the assumptions OF
them made by that Senator. | have borne
it, sir, have sat in my place when that
Senator, 50 far from representing that high
toned. moral and courageous constituency
and great sovercI snty, was sitting III his
char. or rather lying in hi- char. the Oh
icct OF pity, before ;,n audience assembled
here from nearly every State III the Union.
| have covered my eyes more than once in
shame before these exhibits. My ;-soci-
ates in this body must not understand that
| am dead to considerations of this char
actcr; but, sir, silently and quietly
kindly, even. to him-I was bi,iing
the time when the Senator, by the ter
mlnalion OF his official career. should cease
thus 10 mi~repre>cnt-thuS to humi!iatc-
and thus to she'd all the disgrace that was
possible in him to do-upon not only that
Statc-Ilat Stale that honorcd him and
cniranchiScd him. but upon the American
character and upon the American Senate
But. >lr, | cannot bear it this morning in
view OF the wanton, unprovokel assault
made upon myself. The Senator rises
mere and handle, the word .ialSchood.
Mr. President, against me. The Senator
dare not do that out OF this great body.
MIR. President: dare not reply, for
my Senatorial character Is in issue here.
TO conduct SO de>picable as that is dare
not respond. OF nv character for truth
and vcraclty. for honor in the rcIue-r,,,o-
tive character. | have 10 comparison to
make with him. shrink from the con-
tact As would from all the pollution that
he'll could vomit forth in its most disgust
inc commissions. | have no contrast to
make, Mr.. President. with @rntlcnt>>.
with kindness. with what was due to the
Senatorial relation. Notwithstanding the
provocatlon> lii every point OF view.
would at any time since | hay" 81! here
have sacrificed them all before the higll
and impcrious duty of vinlicating this
Great American forum. and have cast Il
vote upon any day for the expulsion OF the
Senator because OF his otiil,>cs committed
/ here ;,";,in aad again agan-; tn" dignity
OF this body but. sir, could not Ical il
such work. The Senate has spared him.
but tUr1cliul OF thu, consideration in hi,
behalf. he has repeated again and AGAIN
these oulragc> and violation, % order and
Iecorum and dignity, until foricarmce
! has ceased 10 be Il virtue. The Scnat,
/ have constant Y done themselves and the
country II wrong. 1t was not enough
that this Great body, OF which he becam,
! Il member. had. by unanimtv. concluded
that he should not be permitted lun.cr lo
sit on its committees to consider lcgi>iaty,
questions: that silent but most po>iiiy,
condemnation, 50 tar from bringing rctor-
nation and change. his but sunk and ,c.
GRADED the object still more, until. havin.
10 character to looSe-notIng in centre
! ycr-y-Ilc rises and commits the last OF:
ttn-c tits morning.
Here Senator johnson interrupted ant
Mr.. ConncsS concluded his remarks: de-
claring that he felt as deeply as any hui
man beng could feel the pain OF thi.
whole proceeding.
Mr.. McDougal then took the floor and
lndulgcd i'll the following remarks, which
give 'r1LotIm:
shall DC more respectful. will not
speak of the soJe, Senator from California
| will speak Of the superb Senator with
the superior voice There is a little story
told Of one of the best men in .\mcrica-
Mr.. fcttigrrw OF Charleston, 5. {. Ilav.
inc advocated cause i'll which he hac
occasion to denouncc the client of the op.
poSlte counsel and his family for havin.
been guilty OF perjury, the ii.htin. man
OF the family came from the mountains
which area branch OF the Aileginanes in
that re9ion-,and came up to Mr. Petit
grew, who was walk;n" along in the old
fashioned style with his green bag under
his arm. This big tall fellow came up I,
him ANA said, You are a Cd ID
lar" Mr.. Pettioren did NOT nnlicn II