New-York tribune., 1870-12-23
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WARRINGTON, Thursday, Dec. n, 1870
The San Domingo resolution of Senator
Moron was finally passed by the Senate this morning at
nearly o'clock, in substantially the same shape as II
was introduced. Amendments almost without number
were introduced and voted down. The galleries were
crowded until late in the night for the report Of the
citing nature OF the afternoon debate had spread
throughout TIE city, and general interest was mani
tested. Mr.. Sumner was many times on his feet during
the night defending himself as best he might, from the
unsparng denunciations hurled at him because OF his
attack On the President Mr. Thurman again and again
rose chuckng over The dssensons OF the Republicans.
and throwing In hrebrands upon every possible
zion aud the tiresome Cassery interiected his
tedious commonplace whenever he could obtain
the floor. An almost unbridled freedom from parla-
menary restraints has for some years been allowed In
the Senate during all night sessions Senators evidently
imagining that at such times obligation rests upon
them to maintain the traditional dignity Of the BODY Of
which they members; therefore, 1t Is common
thing them tho hours go by stretched out at
full length the SOFAS with their legs above their
heads in the cloak putting the smoke from their
cigars into the Senate Chamber 1t may be safely said,
however that such disorder and utter disregard OF
parliamentary forms and requirements, ever before
prevailed In the Senate Chamber as were preva-
lent last night. After midnight 1t was nearly
impossible to hear the voice OF any Senator
who supposed to be addressing the chair above the
din OF conversation and loud laughter, which was con-
stantly occurring around the chamber. Mr. Sumner in
particular interrupted in almost every sentence he
uttered, by sarcastic expressed by certain
Senators in his vicinity In tone sufficiently elevated TO
be perfectly audible in the galleries and which, to any
but old and experienced debater, must have been
embarrassing One Senator, who was very conspicuous
in this, did not hesitate 20 10 his nmo roll
CALL and began to address the chair while lying fiat
sofa. Once while Mr. Cassery up, during these dis
graceful proceedings he stopped TO ask the Chtr which
OF the many Senator'S who oled in their seas laughing
and talking, entitled to the floor At 81 o'clock, just
the be taken, Mr. Cassery, who had been
70 the Congress library returned with arfu Of books
relating to San Domingo and taking the floor once more
struck dire CONSERVATION into the hearts OF the Senators
who had sought their hats and canes. The indications
were that he about to nict upon ke body one Of
his threehour speeches. and wall of despair was echoed
all around him. IL turned out that lie was, as Mr..
Thurman aferward said, playing Irish trick" upon
them, for, after tri6ing with their fears for few
minutes, he put the pile OF books in his
desk, and said he would reserve his remarks
for o future occasion. The vote was then
TAKEN and the resolution passed by 81 to The Senate
immediately adjourned, and met again. at o'clock In
Executive session, when Gen. schenck was confirmed
Iu legislative session. the only thing done was the an
nouncement, by Mr. Harlan, OF the death Of his col
league In the other HOuse-the Hon. VIM. smythe-and
the Senate then adjourned for the holidays.
As matter OF course, after the exciting debate in the
Senate the San Domingo subject, which lasted i6
hours unbroken by Of one hour, aud which
an intensity OF teoIng singing language personal yitu
perat.on cutting nnue-does, unbushing accusations,
angry retOs and reckless gard of dignity and the
common amenities usual in the highest legislative body
OF the country say nothing OF the wou lack Of calm
deliberation and argument which a grave subject
Ike the under discussion IL supposed to demand,
IL is but natural that II should be the absorbing
topic In all circles; and, indeed, there is but little
else talked OF In Washington at this time All de-
pIUre, the Democrats the occurrence OF the
Just ended and the most deliberate minded and
Of tho party believe that they could have
been restrained, II not wholly avered. The Democrats
always best pleased when division is imminent In tho
ranks OF their enemies the heatest satisfaction
that such Sumner and Schurz, and Morton, and
Conkling, forget their dignity and their posi-
ton, and fall to abusing and calling each other
distastefu names. II ia difficult TO fix the blame
OF such exhibitions were last night wilt
messed. Perhaps the feeling which has been rpenng
for many months could not longer be restrained and
that IL has burst IL were better 10 were not longer
delayed EJrts made TO prevent the debate which
now hls dsraceful page in history. Mr. Morton and
other Senators attempted TO persuade Mr.. Sumner to
foregO his opposition to the formers resolution. and Mr.
Morton besought him to allow both rcsolutons-that OF
Morton for the appointment by the President OF Com
mission and that OF sumner calling upon the President
for nformatlOntO before the Senate for vote with
debate Other Senator's in the Interest of harmony
advised the same course Mr.. Sumner, however.
felt it his duty TO speak against the PROPOSE
tiOn for Commission, and So the trouble
began. The effect of the quarrel upon
the Senate and among its individual members, Is likely
be exaggerated by outsiders The heat OF debate led
TO the reckless OF language, and passion for time
got the upper hand OF reason. There have been
friendships broken and some wounds inflicted. There
II. l.I
those from whom 1t least expected The
main leaders In the struggle Just ended by
enemies. Mr. Sumner to-day speaks OF Mr.. Morton IN
praise terms, and declares that he enertains
unfriondly feelings toward the Presidents that he felt II
his duty TO oppose the Presidents policy on San
Domingo and this he has done 10 the best OF his ability
The Senate, by a large majority has shown him
that they do not agree with him, and that Is the
end of it. He willing let his speech 20 to the
try with the others. He believes the result viii be that
good Commissioners will DO appointed. He does not
regard the contest quarrel with the President he
follows his own conscience aud this he had q right
to do, and this much he owed to the country.
1t Is believed, however, that his feelings toward
some of the Senators not OF negative character,
and the fact need be concealed that his Ia
spoken OF by many In the strongest language "
dennation and reproach. II also need not bo denied
that many leading Republican Senator'S are favorable TO
the project OF holding TO displaee Mr.. Sumner
from the head OF the Foreign Relations Committee Per
baps a majority OF his party In the Senate felt that
Mr Sumner has gone further than his declared duty
quired but 1t does not appear that majority favor
Incorporate resort 20 a course which, in steader
ments they might recall with regret II is not unlikely
effort will he made 20 supersede the Massachusetts
Senator the Foreign Committee, but nothing s risked
In predicting that the effort will fail Senator Morton
will certainly not lend his support to sueh
attempt. The feeling, this morning, among
Senators very strong against Mr. Sumner and yet
II held this evening. the result might be
doubtful before the return OF the Senators from tho
holiday recess. the bitter feeling S have cooled
what and a new era Of tranquility will come with the
year.