The New York herald., 1867-03-27

Mr. BurLR-But know Who has
a. M 90 not ,r..h .sn,@ ~ NM ,nen - ~sns ,n
hurried and excited debate which took place between
myself and the gentleman and which was provoked BY
the less unjust and dseputabls ne selected the
softest word in the language
was not proper word 70 apply TO another member in
debate.
Mt BrxoHAx-I beg tho Speakers pardon To say an
accusation disreputable s not supplementary do
not say that the gentleman is dsreputable. only
sorry that the Speaker did discover such words
that when used by my accuser. But take il back,
under the direction OF the speaker and perhaps will
not be permitted TO say anything.
The srgAKER intimatsd that Mr.. Bingham might pro.
coed In order.
Mr. BINGHAM, continuing, said--In the excitement
hurry at the time happened that the report OF
report that to Of remarks made by me
in the House Any gentleman may examine it, and ne
accusation that not by express words or by
implication in the repogters' notes. charged the gen.
teman (Mr Butcr) with constituting himself unjust
accusar charged him with having assailed my official
conduct on this floor and elsewhere; charged him with
having assailed the official conduct OF who his
peers the field And yet tho gentleman Is driven to
such straits after making this upon me- and tries
to get out OF the difficulty into which he
has put himself oy getting up this mulilated
report Of remarks and printing IL He Is entitled to
all he gain by any such course OF procedure and
therefore leave him, simply adding the remark that IN
stanaiy every word that Is recorded in the lss even
down to the very last word that uttered, which the
had hs to that dsy bis
said he had condemned without knowing caring for
the evdenceY say 50 yet If he rs the lawyer he is
reputed to be then he is to be ped for coming here and
arragnng his peers for not consentng admit the tee
timony Of man accused made after the fact. defy
him by any investigation which he dare institute here
or anywhere, to show that any communication came
into my hands purporting TO be the production Of j.
Wilkes Booth that was not made after the fact and long
ica or England who would say that the
words and declarations of accused elon after the
fact Is evidence which the advocate for the govern
ment bound to admit in any corrts treat with con-
tempt and scorn any intations from any quarter that
or my associate counsel were under obligation to admit
any such evidence. The law does require it, the
common aw-,he growth and the gathered evidence OF
thousand years-excudesi it Perhaps that great mon
ument of wisdom and learning is not equacto the in
comparable genius Of the Incompatible hero OF Fort
Fisher daughter which the Speaker endeavored TO
suppress hope that is parliamentary.
Mr. BUTLER tried to get in a remark, but Mr.. BINGHAM
would not let him, adding that the gentleman from Mas
sachusetts had no right TO ask favors at his hands
Mr. BINGHAM continued-I never saw any memoranda
by John Wilkes Booth which indicated any plan or mo,
tive by which he was to carry out his projected con-
spiracy-1 never any such thing-and am not
prised that the gentleman would not let The book
which he put into his pocket
Mr.. BUTLER again essayed TO make an explanation,
but with no better result than before.
Mr.. BINGHAM aid:-No sir; DO not about it.
Having refused to lot inspect the book which he
based bis charge he may now initiate the example seen
the vision Of the Apocalypse and around and
it, tLaughteE) The gentleman talks OF spoliated
book Who spoated il? That is about interesting
query as that TO which referred the other daywho
killed Cock Robinp Who knows that 1t spoliated
II John Wilkes Booth tore pages out OF IT, was that
spolationy The gentlemans words are as impoent as
they Inwarranted "Let the CALLED jade vince, my
wi,hers arc unwrnng" challenge him, and dare him
assert that ed any book. Such charge that
without any TIT. or evidence, is only nt to come from
,Laughtcr1 na word moro 70 show she heartless ma
liciousness OF tins assault II that be parlia-
mentary. | have great respect for the Speaker
personally and mainly for his entire fairness and any
thing said by In the heat and excitement OF the
meat rests coerably tho Speaker, ask the
recs i. and discaim any such purpose any such in
tenticn.
The SrEAxxR remarked that Mr.. Bingham had reflected
Mr. BrGuAx then said-I ask the Speakers pardon
believe more impartial presiding officer never sas
ment showing the utter heartlessness Of this
sation lis utter disregard and contempt for all decency
in the court The gentleman M Butlerl knows that
the Official organ Of that court Hc knows that
IT'S Recorder was the judge Advocase General Of The
overrusc the ociai organ Of the court Tho gentle
as % aSc. s
do that the execution Of the war on his part In h
instance others. by no means up 10 the high and
read nv Argument on that subject and lot him snox
wherein false. corrupt malicious or unjust Irecognse
that least justcc the rule Of conduct both Official
and unofficial inasmuch it is the tribute Of the great
God of Mature. Nothing gives moro pain than to be
mav have spoSen now with heat unDccomur
in me In this place have shall ask the poor priv
eee Of sofcnng my angry words in the Official report
Hcre the fail Of the Speakers hammer indicated the
close of Mr.. Bngham's quarter hour.
Mr.. BuTLsR tried to make a brief statement but Mr..
PIKE, lrep) Of Me-, and others objected.
Mr. wARp trep) OF n. Y, asked leave 10 offer
luton recitlng Montgomery Blairs declaration that
declaration 70 the effect, and directing the Judi
cIary Committee 10 inquire into the matter
objection made, and the House refused TO suspend
the rules to let IL be offered.
ANOTHER MEMORIAL FROM THE WISCONSIN LsersIAruR.
Mr SAWYER, trep OF Wis, presented the memorial OF
the Wisconsin Legislature asking Appropriation for
nprovn ng the harbor OF Menomonce rver Referred to
the Committee on Commerce
SURROGATE Trm DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Mr. woopsRIDGK trep) OF VT, introduced . bill to
the Office OF Surrogate in the District OF Columbia
and to provide for the appointment and dene the duties
or guardians Referred TO the judiciary Committed.
MESSENGERS HOUSE
Mr. WOODBRIDGE asked leave to offer a resolution d.
recess OF Congress the number OF messengers
Mr. VAN WICK. (rsp.) Of ". Y, objected.
TAXATION OF GOVERNMENT sEcURTrEA
Mr. HOLMAN, tdem-) Of Ind, asked leave TO offer .
resolution relation to the taxation OF bonds and other
securities Of the United States so a. 70 substantially
M BEooxAII, esp.l Of Pa, objected
n. ssw YORK on !, CUSTOM Nous. Tvrs,s.rSs " TIC. OK,
Of the House directed 70 furnish q senator Patier
son. Of Tennessee, certified copy Of tho testimony OF
POLITICAL STATUS or xrsouRL
On motion OF MT BESJAMN, trep.1 OF MO tho Secre
tary OF War directed furnish copies OF the
pondence Of Captain Switzeld formerly Provost Marshal
Of the Ninth district Of Missouri, with the Provost Mar
sna Bureau In reference TO the loyalty OF the people Of
that district
MILEAGE QUESTION.
Mr. DoSSEILy rcp) Of Min, offered joint resolution
in reference 20 the mode OF payment OF mileage and
compensation OF Members and Senator's
Mr.. BROOKS, (dem.l Of N. Y. suggested that by the
terms and under tho resolution adopted yesterday
adjournment TO May, June, August, September and
November, there would 30 Of Congress,
and many mileagcs TO be paid
Mr. DoSEEtIY denied that II would have that effect
The stated that ne would not certify to
than two meagcs for each Congress unless the law
changed.
mittee
CONTRACTION CURRENCY.
Mr. GRIswoLD, (rcp.) Of N. ", askcd leave TO offer q
resolution directing that than four millions Of
dollars shall be Withdrawn from circulation in any one
month.
Mr.. BRoowaLL objected.
SHIP CANAL AROUND rIy FALLS THE ONO
Mr. EcGtEsroS introduced joint resolution providing
H. ~ foro s1x,s,r