New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-02-09
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the gentleman has seen a. ike other gentlemen. "a
withhold his speech or revision and cannoi Therefore
refer 10 IT, have no desire 20 do him the ieest fnu'
tice or impugp his Homer.
Mr. RoissEAu-It was TO tiat language that OBJ
leced when rose 70 personal explanation we Gay
before yesterday Ttis House VIII see q, glance 'hs
difference between gentleman saying he viii ITo,eci
his wife and children against the outrage OF Which
was speaking of when slluced to that matter, snd
saying lie would Kill a person VINO should attempt !"
arrest him on the paft statement OF Negro. Ahu
when got up day and said in my place that
used no such language, meant Just what sad, ans
IN that regard the speech as published has oeen en-
In no line word or eetter from what It was reported
by the reporters Of The G,ob, who took IL down ~
gentleman can have his ideas 10 what ne would
40 II n wfs ana eesTsn were arrested IN nc ever
dered to be held by the Agent Of the Freedmen Bureau
until morning 10 be tried ct his convenience lie
gentleman can have his own notions; have mine and
say here that man who would allow such ousages 10
be committed as indicated the other day. would !o
what would not 90. Gentlemen undertook 20 correct
me the other day when SAID these things we're 1ohs
the agent there acted under his orders lie that
as il may If any gentleman would allow his
wife and children to be arrested ana taken ron nm
without law, and led away between two bayonets IN
the hands OF negroes and imprisoned during tte night
TO be tried at The convenience Of the agent OF the
FTesdmens Bureau, he ia at perfect liberty q 90 20
but would not submit to it. I would resist Il, and
il bloodshed come Of II, let II come. hold that tss
freedom and liberty cla m TO enjoy Is worthless ny
under these circumstances. This explanation, how.
ever 1. very small matter and do not wish 10 have
these personal explanations taking I'D the 'ias
man upon this floor who would not indorse the sent.
men,s I have uttered that. under any Giro imstan.
oes he would stand by his wife and children.
II the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. GrinneD chooseste
tell the House here to-day that he does not indoss hsi
sentiment then let him do so. / shall not envy lie
position He may attempt fling at Kentucky ~ Iek-
Kentucky does not care what he may say ard nust
say do not care about what be may ssy; olf
viii tell him one thing that, whether on the Uoion
or Rebel side lie could not point TO Kentuckisn who
ever turned his back upon danger who has eye7 dis
honored degraded himself BY deserving or fsngto
defend the course he espoused and when that gentle
man got up here the other day and said that de
graded my State when said L would defend my
wife and children well as myself from these out
RACES he uttered what then pronounced 10 I've
SANDER, and that now repeat 10 have been sian,
der Ii | know myself know that would
do no act that would degrade either my .fi-end';
my family or myself and the language he rhen lsed
courteous and unkind and against the rule; o. this
House as understood theD and did lot know what
else 10 do 6 n1 70 get SANDER Ion s sad 3 d
think and | think now he Should lave
done the same toward me If I h1d 1"
sailed him in Ike manner And what
regret that it is necessary 10 make these explanations
The language did utter The other day, however jast
properly quoted my remarks should have said nothing
but thai he did not do II there Is reporter he.s WHO
will say that have not given the true version al nv
remarks then will admit that ] am wrong. ncIe
hear no more said about the matter 1t is no. verify
the attention Of this House. think enough Bas ssd
about 1t the other day more than want 10 lear
q ain. -
Mr. GRIyyELL-I bave discharged my duty Have
allowed the member TO report himself and he oae bet
seem disposed to take advantage Of his own wrong
rstract his words. lie throws himself back lp0n lis
style of dignity and be has perfect right 10 DO So
Mr. POIssEAU-I wish the gentleman would itilta"
what words ne expects NE to retrsct DO nos 'ndf'
Mr.. GRvNELL-I nave not asked the gentleman TO re.
tract anything. simply wished TO allow him ATOP
pcrtunty to explain himself by his speech show
what tho difference between bis decla King and NY
statement OF IT, thought that he said he would shoot
negro while it appears by his speech tina. in these
Of the United States while on duty. That Is
all the explanation wish TO make, and
am willing 10 stand in bis position. If the gentle
sons DO their backs in the day danger then
spprise him that there other States in the Nosta
West whose sons defend from cowardice. It's nc
for me 10 boast that | belong 10 the profession Of
CORY Mars l baye not bad much experience 10 fhs.
running; but trust that have comfortable am9nnt Of
that quality which means Standins stIl and both
sna % ssd as Of acts aud
Mr. RoU;sEAU-l cannot allow The gentlemen 70 ",
come december Of me troops Con the Tree StaIeS
simply wish 20 say thar1 ha made no reflection epon
he soldiers OF the various States have fousht WIN
item. sir and only wish the gentleman from lowe
sssntry with which the troops from bis own s,.e De
sorted themselves in time of battle have foleh.wb
these and know them, and would rather Ge ineh
Mr MCKEE 1KyC rising to an explanation. said that
in the report teegrsphed TO the Associated Press he
Iisoya Al of all the Rebel States. What he did cay
hat Kentucky had been one of the most disloya Sate'
be did not wish 10 withdraw that assertion SAe LAS
not only been OF the most dsoya States on. one oil
he most troublesome; and no State has more Irse'
caly succeeded in her Legislation the doctrine OF Sc
cessiOn. than she has
Mr. JrycKEs made brief speech In relation 10 the
Bankrupt bill by way Of Introduction, saying that
was the result OF previous committees Of Congress and
of the present one who lad considered the subject IN
the light of former experience in this and other ooaL
tries They had endeayored 10 provide for merchants
and men Of bnsiness-a Of debtor and creditor os
equal nd Just principles which should have practical
operation IN all parts OF the country me 9i nd oee
published In newspapers ard legal periodicals. Every
lawyer and y business had had an opportunity OF
seeing m rroysions Many S ,ss nsd Ues
Since the last Congress this bill had been under consid
GRAFTON in other countries In the last Parlahent OF
Great Britain select committee nad tue question "
rev sion OF their system before them, and on 81 II
propositions of amendment 10 were Identical with hose
embodied in the bill Of the last Congress One ercisni
had frequently been made that this Dill Is TOO ong ana
esborate; but il should be remembered that it cot
tans code OF positive law OF debtor and creator 10
every state and Is intended to be national IN ITS
character Provision is made for code o. rules I'D
every court With the simple machinery Of the bill IL
is believed that the objections heretofore made WI u
entirely overcome. Every commercial nation tss
adopted a system of bankruptcy The bill was framed
80 as TO take effect the business OF the country ~
now exists and time is given for the formation ara
circulation of the rules, aud for men 10 become he
quainied with him. II is believed 1t will become per
manent system. d.. ,t.,.
The bill was then considered by sections 1ttTs.
Hale ConkliDg and others participating IN the o'et"
ings. a.. .o,;,rs ..,;,
the test oath therein required was odiols aespoNe anu
unjust As it excluded srge number OF cittzeIs 'rcl
performing the duties OF officers named IN the e-th
who hive given aid and comfort to the the asoencn
dragged into that service 1t might be dleal' to frd