The New York herald., 1874-05-23

the party to which ne belonged; but he was gov.
erned by no party feeling II such feeling did
enacted the better II the party to which he g.
longed should become the dominant party again,
and he should be In the halls oil Congress. one OF
the proudest acts OF his lie would be to move
the repeal OF this measure.
HEARTFELT APPEAL FOR ADJOURNMENT.
Mr.. MRRRIMON said the decree OF the majority,
that the Senate should sit THIS bill out was m on
s,rons and insulting 10 the Senate That body had
already been In session ten and halr hours, and
many Senators were engaged an hour on commit
tees this morning, yet tins despotic majority, by
virtue OF decree OF caucus, decided that 1t must
be sat out. Such action was virtual suppression
OF Tree speech. That majority said 10 him, II he
wanted to speak he must do It now when he was
already exhausted lie appealed to the Senate to
get into better humor, to become Senatorial.
ana therefore. at halfpast nine r. NJ, he moved
that the Senate adjourn.
Lost-yeas 10, nays 81. A strict party vote
Mr. KELLY, ldem.) OF Oregon. said 1t was no use
nghtlng the bill IL had oeen decIeed by a caucus
thatit should become the law OF the land. The
main point IL this measure was the cent? azlng
to take away the rights OF the States. He argued
at some length AGAINST the power OF Con-
grsss , Tnaas under the CONSTITUTION to pass the
current Jurisdiction in criminal matters. That
jurisdiction either belonged to the state or the
had right to pass such q law as proposed in this
bin, then all State laws as to criminal offences
amount to nothing.
SITTING THE BILL OUT
Mr.. FRELINGHUYsEN said wnie he was out few
Mr. Merrlmon) criticised with some severity the
action OF the majority IN deciding to sit the bin out
Hs n s Sog Of the ss
that It was at his own suggestion that to-day
should be given to those opposed to the oill and
had not been adhered to.
Mr.. MERRIMoN said he had violated no rule.
from New Jersey (Mr. FreIinghuysen) yesterday
privately could not bind any Senator, as the
night although he was exhausted He intended
to proceed quietly to submit his remarks. and
would take his time. He would give his friends on
his speech the minority would see VINO could sit
the longest, and the majority could take the re-
but before he had proceeded lar. notic.
on on the republican SIDE Of the Chamber, said,
as the majority had compelled HIM to proceed with
his argument ua M so-ngn he thought It as little as
had to say, as ne had great deal OF truth which
he desired to pour into their minds. He saw there
was no quorum present and would be glad to yield
the door to motion to adjourn.
Mr.. RANSOM, (dem.) OF N. c., moved to adjourn,
and the Chair (Mr. stewart) decided the motion
Several voices on the democratic side-"Tne yeas
Mr.. Merrimon having taken his seat, Mr.. CoNK-
LING called Tor the question on the bill.
Mr.. MERRIAoN-Mr. President, think have the
moor; but, as said before, very much desire the
Senators to hear me.
Mr.. HAMLTN-Well, Mr.. President, when sena-
tor gets through he sits down.
empty seats.
Mr.: HAAL,N--I am afraid you win not ind much
Mr.. MERRIMoN-I want to speak to the Senator
from Maine (Mr. Hamlln).
desk)-l suggest to the Senator that ii he wants
10 speak to che Senator rom Maine that he retire
to the Cloak Room, as that Senator has been spend
ing. the evening there. (Laugnter.)
1om New % speak to the
no right to speak in the Cl ak Room.
Mr. CoNKLING-i have been here all the evening.
SLEEPY SENATE.
Mr.. MERRIMON resumed his argument. After
speaking fifteen minutes In regard to the lorna
tion OF the constitution. and noticing but few
Senators present. he said he believed the Senate
Mr.. KELLY moved that the Senate proceed to
the consideration OF executive business.
(Cres Of Question: p "Qucstionr') from the re-
ps The CHAIR iMr. Carpenter) announced that the
question was upon the motion OF MIR. Thurman,
(dem. OF Ohio, to strike out the second section Of
Mr.. MERRrMoN said he would only yield the door
for motion for executive session.
Mr EPxUNDs ID: trep;) , o. Vt, demanded aia the read.
speaking twice on the same subject. It having
been read, the Chair decided that Mir. Merrlmon
Mr.. MERRIxoN inquired II that was the practice
The CHAIR-The practice OF the Senate In the
daytime, when senators are in good humor, is to
let things run l0osc but after ten O'CLOCK 1t Is to
enforce the rules more rl0idly.
Mr.. MERRIMON then moved q verbal amendment
and was about to proceed with his speech out the
Chair ruled that It was all the same debate, and
said that the senator had already spoken twice.
mr. EDMUNDS moved that the Senator from North
Carolina lMr. Merrmonl have leave to continue
his remarks. Agreed to.
Mr.. MERRiMoN then resumed his argument at
twenty minutes before twelve O'Clock, there being
about twelve Senators present.
Mr.. HAMILTON, (dem) OF Md, arose to question
Of order, stating that there was not quorum
The CHAIR (Mr. Boreman) overruled the point OF
order, upon the ground that 1t could not be made
while a senator was speaking.
solemn JUDGMENT OF THE QUESTION.
Mr.. MERRIMON resumed, and said he was not
speaking for buncOmbe, but to aid In the solemn
judgment OF this question. II he could not be heard
here he could be heard by the Amer. eau people,
and he would appeal to that high tribunal.
[At this moment, while Mr.. Merr,mon Is speak
ing, there is still no immediate prospect OF
adjournment and the devoted twelve Sena.
tors with doletul and sleepy looks, but with
o marked expression OF fortitude which might In
time or more tragic trial be almost termed heroic,
Sit firmly in their Senatorial seats. The majority
shrink from the shame of not fulfilling their boasted
purpose OF slttng the bill out" and the minority,
with still greater devotion since they are without
hope OF success IN supporting a principle-wi be
fully heard before the question comes to a vote.
Morning may arrive ere the debate is over.l
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON, May % 1874.
Mr.. CoNGER, rep) OF Mich, from the Committee
on Patents, reported bill allowing application