New-York tribune., 1870-12-17
XLIsr OONGRESS-3D SESSION.

SENATOR BRAKES REPLY TO CARL sCHURz-
THE MISSOURI ELECTIONS REvIEwED-wHo
Is RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPUBLICAN DE-
FEAT-A DULL DAY IN THE HOUSE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO rHB TRIBUHRI
WARRINGTON, Friday. Dec. 10, 1870.
The second act of the great political duel
between the Missouri Senators was performed To-Day,
when Mr. Drake signalized his retirement from the
United States Senate and from active political he 70
assume seat on the bench, by his promised speech M
reply to Carl schurs on Amnesty and the missouri
"botD Great had been the desire TO hear whas mr.
schurz had say In vindcaon OF hs course during no
late canvass his arraignment Of the Republican party
in Missouri the serious charges which he preferred
against It's long time leaders, and his criticisms upon the
course of the Administration during that contest no ess
than curiosity TO hear bow Mr.. Drake would deal WIN
the attacks made upon him personally hlled the gal
eres and the floor Of the Chamber with throng OF III
terested listeners The business in the House being
generally Of an unnterestng or prvats character the
galleries in that wing of the Capitol were almost wholly
deserted and early adjournment gave those OF the
mebers who had not already left their seats, On op-
portunity to do so and they crowded into the senate
Chamber In much greater numbers than on the Gay pe
fore, when q warm debate in the House on Amnesty
divided with the Senate the interest OF the day.
Il was observed that the chairs OF several OF
the Senators werc empty, but the same strict
attention was accorded Mr. Drake that was given yeste
oor except on part Of Mr.. Sumner who, for some
time engaged In whispered consultation with Gen.
schenck On obtaining the floor, Mr. Drake rose In his
place, directly In front Of the President and began
speaking In slow measured manner referring but little
manuscript which lay upon the desk before him.
and giving the greatest emphasis both OF voice ana man
ner to every important point which he made He first
spoke in very severe terms Of the motives OF Mr. schurs
In bringing this matter 10 the attention OF the Senate,
after having gained victory in Missouri "Why," said
he when they have traled the Republican banner In
the dust did they not leave 1t upon the soil OF Missouri
lie accounted for Il only by supposng that when Mr.
schurz came here surrounded with all the glory OF re-
cent victory he found air which struck through II ALL
and chilled him Mr brakes disposition Of the charge
made yesterday by Mr. schurz. that he rdr. Drake)
had opposed the election Of man because his success
would endenger Slavery, was "short, sharp and de-
csiye." "He goes over my conduct" sad Mr. Drake In
an election thirteen years away back before the Hood
away back before the food Of the rebellion which swept
away all party ties can account for his mention VI
this In but way and that is that he wishes to hold
me up for condemnation and distrus because in 1857
was proslayery man. 1t Is not Of the smallest con-
cern to any living what said about Slavery thir'
teen years ago." and them turning toward Mr. schurz,
and looking him directly In the eye Mr. Drake added;
He is ready TO forgive the Grimes OF every dye com
mtted BY 10000 Rebels in Missouri but he can't forgive me
for being prosavery man, thirteen years ago. he can
forget the treason committed Wltnn the past nVe years
and not repented OF now but he has nothing for
poor me- who has been repenng, To- these ten yearsp
Mr. schurs here interrupted Mr. Drake to say that he
did forgive him. MI Drake, resuming, added: "It Is
better TO be young Republican, and true one, than an
old Republican and traitor TO the party" Mr.. Drake,
after this personal explanation, reviewed at length the
history of the Republican party in Missouri and ex-
planned his own connection with the formation of the
constitution and the dIsenfranchsng clauses In It, The
two resolutions presented the last State Convention.
on this subject then anayzed, and Mt Drake DEM
onstrated that tho only difference between them
that one made positive declaration in favor Of mme-
amnesty while the other left the question TO the
vote Of the people, and charged that Mr. Schurz object
TO goad the Convention into rejection OF his reso
luton In order that he might have excuse OF some
sort for the "bo already determined on and prepared
for. The bot" but the closing Of train Of circum
stances which started two years ago. on the entrance
of Mr. Schurs into the State and which has resulted in
the overthrow Of the Republican party IN the State. Mr.
Drake referred to the action OF the Admin.
israton during the campaign, and sald that
that action taken at his solicitation. He did not be-
eye that any should hold Office In the gift OF party
who hostile TO that party In closing Mr. Drake re-
ferred In pathetic language to his own retirement from
the Senate and bis entrance upon field Of duty.
When Mr.. Drake had done, Mr.. Schurs expressed his
willingness to allow the two speeches to go before the
country side by side. without any reply his part He
said however that he should refuse to be handed
TO the Democratic party and wonld inform his col
league, who about TO leave the Of poll
ties that the Liberal Republicans" would take care OF
the Republican cause In Missouri.
The day In the House devoted to reports of private
bills and business Of little public interest.