The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-03-05

in Washington, but the white Fawney has
been running here for long time.
He has also been running my two papers.
both daily, and the Office of Clerk to the
Senate.
may also remark that he shows some
signs of running down.
But l am getting away from Congress
again.
The debate 1 want to tell you about arose
on resolution offered by Mr.. Logan, of IL
linois, instructing the Committee on Lands
soldiers applying for them.
MIR. Logan said "Mr. Speaker, l insist
that these sons of Mars shall"-
MIR. Marshall, Ill.-"Mr. Speaker, rise
to point of order. The infamous and ut
terly abandoned wretch, nv honoIa able col
league, has seen fit to allude personally to
me. l scorn him, sir, ] despise him and |
hurl back in his teeth the insinuation that
the persons for whom he wants places are
my sons. l"-
Mr.. Logan-"If the miserable poltroon
who has interrupted me will allow me.
will continue my remarks. 1 repeat. Mr..
Speaker, that the SONS of Mars sha!l'-
The Speaker-"The gentleman is not in
order. 1t is improper to mention the name
of any member in debate"
Mr.. Logan-"I trust the Hon. Speaker is
not dwelling idiot. If he and the bray
ing donkey who first inter rupted me will re
strain their Shiny tongues l viii continue
my remarks. say, Mr.. Speaker, and insist
that these sons of Mars shall be supported
by the Government in which they were dis
abled."
Mr.. Rivers. n. Y. said he wished to know
If any Of the persons for whom the foul
ha1 Sla .nl III,
ces were negroes. Negroes" continued
Mr.. Rivers. "are not fit for any position I'M
| der the government of the United States.
Look at the negro's heel, Mr.. Speaker, and
| look at his shanks"-
Mr.. Shanks, Ind.-"Mr. Speaker, the
contemplate blackguard from New York
has connected my name with the question
before the House. l call him to order, sir,
and demand retraction of the SANDER he
has uttered.''
Mr.. Rivers-"This fellow is beneath con-
| tempt. l repeat, Mr.. Speaker, that the ne
groe's shankS show him to be utterly unfit
for the duties of public office. The sneak
| and renegade who offered this resolution has
an Object to attain. dare say there is a
| price"-
Mr.. Price, Iowa-''If the low scoundrel
refers to Inc pronounce him liar, and if
he wants satisfaction he can have it. Ihurl
back his slaEders upon the noble race that
saved this republic from fendiSh rebels and
traitors-a race to which we are indebted
for patriotic service-a race whose aims''-
Mr.. Ames, Mass.-''Mr. Speaker, the in
nocent fool who has referl ed to me is wan
dering from the subject before the House
do not object to the negro being discussed
here, but the gentleman seems inclined to
pile"-
Mr., Pile. Mo.-"A point of order, Mr.
| Speaker; call the ass from Massachusetts,
to order. lie is endeavoring to excite
hate''-
Mr.. Haight, N. J.-"It is false. I brand
the assertion as a falsehood. and l defy the
rufian who insinuates that can be melted.
The negro has been drawn into this discus
sion, sir, and when the negro PLANTS
Mr.. Plants, Ohio-"The laundering block
head links my name with the colored man
and would'-
Mr.. Wood, N. Y.-"Mr. Speaker, move
a vote of censure upon the creature who
| speaks of me in connection with the negro
l scorn his yelping, and look upon him as a
mere cur''-
Mr.. Mercur, Pa.-"The Shiny Copper
head who alludes to me is unworthy Of no.
tice. He has spoken of me as if | were a
dog. Sir, has the wretch ever heard of
Old Mother Hubbard who''-
Mr.. Hubbard, n. Y.-"Mr. Speaker. this
debate should be closed at once, if person
alities cannot be kept out Of it. If the last
speaker meant me when he spoke of old
Mother Hubbard. l pronounce him an un-
mitigated donkey. If he wants me he
knows where I am to be found'
This closed the debate and the resolution
was adopted.
With profoundrespect for the dignity and
refinement of our representatives, | remain
Yours, respectfully,
DARBf ToDb.