Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-01-14

derers were the worst enemies of
the South. A whole section should
not be charged with the crimes OF
these men. Wherever in the South
honest men have control, liberty and
Tito are as safe as in any Northern
State. Though no arm had been raised
against the Federal authority since the
war, ret the Southern people were
daily charged with disloyalty. The
whites could not attack q maraudfng
band Of negroes, or II they did. and
killed . few, the South was branded
with antagonism to the Federal Gov.
erumcnt, and the colored militia might
do anything with impani,y. Men who
had no common interest In the South
came down, made laws, governed the
people, and then maligned them IL
they protested or made efforts for re-
lief, and they were called murderers
and assassins, The Senator from In.
diana (Morton) had spoken of lies sent
out by the Associated Press agents as
the South. This was q libel; and be-
fore God and his country he would
say these things were true The Sem
Ator dared not brand "a liars the rep.
resentAtives sent from Northern ma.
pers, who stated the same class of
facts.
Mr.. Gordon had been applauded
from the Gallery several times, 30
much finally that the Chair decided
that on . recurrence of applause the
| galleries would be cleared.
Mr.. Gordon said that not one man
In . thousand in the South was armed.
When the people Of this country un-
derstand each other, there will be no
place for these disturbing spirits.
Was 1t right for the Government to
arm the negroes and disarm the
whites Good feeling existed be-
tween the races before the carpet
baggers came. State money support
ed churches and schools for colored
men in every Southern State. Recent.
| II Q resfdcnt Of Georgia gave five hun.
dred dollars to educate the blacks.
Did the Senator from Vermont think
this semi-barbarism, which he yester-
day attributed to the Southern people?
Mr.. Edmunds said the Senator mis-
quoted him, which involved q discus-
sion as to what Mr.. Edmunds did say.
Mr.. Gordon then read from the
record the words, which were that
when he saw these people, calling,
themselves White Leaguers or Demo-
Gratis, appear 40 their fellow.citizens,
then no would begin to have some
faith that our Southern brothers, who
| it seems have not yet forgotten the old
manners and ways of the semi-bar-'
barous time, have thought better of
it,"etc II
Mr.. Gordon then referred to the his
tory of the Southern people during the
revolution. and said II such men and
deeds be evidences Of semi bar rbarism,
he was willing 10 accept oil the crime
attached to It. He came here with .
heart full Of geod feeling toward all
persons, His faith was firm that
right, justice and truth would triumph
and the feeling Of good will already
began between the North and South
would continue and build up our com.
mon country.
Mr.. Edmunds said the Senator had mis-.
stated hia remarks. He arraigned the ex-
preston OF Mr Gordon that he was respon.
sible fos what be said, which Edmunds said
was an expression used for fighting duel.
Mr.. Gordon disclaimed any such idee.
M. Edmunds said Northern Democrats
and Republicans lived peaceably side BY
aide during the most hotiy contested elec.
teions. He had no failing Of .animoaity 10,
wards the people Of the South, and did moi
wish the Senator to impute il to him. AL
lie desired was security Of life for all men.
lie did not cars which party had control OF
the country II this was the case. 81
The resolution was further discussed, and
on motion Of Mr.. Sargent the Senate I'D.
journed.
HOUSE.
WAsHINaToN, Jan. Z.
/ White asked leave to offer resolu-
I IStzss ssxxSs*t xHs President for the
prompt and efficient measures used for
the prevention Of violence in Louisi-
ana and pledging hearty cooperation
| in the House.
4 The Speaker ruled the resolution
out of order on account of objections
4 Beck introduced Q bill for retiring
National Bank notes and tho resump.
tion of specie payment.
A discussion took place on the petit
ton from Irwin complaining or his
confinement in the common jail.
| Maynard, Eldridge and Butler took
the part Of petitioner.
Dawes, E. Fl. Roberts, kAsson and
Tremain opposed and the latter moved
that the petition be tabl ed. -,
The motion was agreed to and the
House then took up the Senate bill for
the resumption OF specie payment, and
on motion of the previous question il
was passed without debate. Yeas 136,
nays 90. s5I
Mr.. Wilson, from tho Judiciary Commit
tee, made report On the impeachment case
of Judge DurTeli, that Durrell having re.
signed, the resolutions for impeachment he
tabled; !; . long discussion ensued, and finally
the resolutions were laid on the table by a
vote Of 126 to 8S
The same action was taken in the case Of
the impeachment Of Judge Busteed. Of AL
ALBANIA, after long discussion as to whether
Impeachment can be pressed against a man
who has resigned.
Mr.. Butler gave notice that on Monday
be would offer resolution that in the con-
siderasion Of the civil rights bill no dilatory
motions be entertained. .
Mr.. RandAll-That is nothing. II Is not
worth the paper it Is written Oh. s&
Mr.. Butler-yery we'll; We will see. As
Adjourned. s3
SENATE. tsst
The Senate resumed consideration Of Mr.
Thurman's resolution concerning the Louis
lana matters. sa
Mr.. Hamilton, of Maryland, addressed
the Senate at length 10 favor OF the resolu.
Ition. In reply TO the remark Of Mr.. Howe
yesterday a. to what the Senate would do