The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-08-24
The following is from the proceedings
in the House of Representatives a short
time before the final adjournment:
MR.. KAssoS GOES FOR TrLDES's scALP.

time before the final adjournment:
MIR. KAssox GOES FOR TILDES's SCALP.
Mr.. Kasson then proceeded to make a polite !
al speech, pTeiacing II with an expression OF his
regret that the objection came from the Demo- |
cratic side of the House, to a bill designed TO
save the army from further annihilation, and
TO save the frontier settlers from murder and
plumber by savage tribes. He PROCEEDED TO re-
view the political history Of Mr.. Tilden in or
der to show that in time of danger that gentle
manwas nowhere on record as the friend OF the
MIR Springer, Dem. of Ill, asked Mr.. Kasson
whether he asserted that Mr.. Tiden was a Sc
ceessionist and disunionist In 1868.
Mr.. Kasson-He was n member ofthe Society
of the Diffusion of Political knowledge, whose
literature was all Copperhead,and discouraging
Mr. Springer repeated his question.
Mr.. Kasson-I have stated what he was. You
may consider his action as that OF Secession
list, or you may consider IL an example Of the
highest loyalty: In any part OF the West, and
doctrines had their heads in blackberry bushes.
Laughter and applause.l
Mr.. Springer-excitedly-T gentleman dare
not assert that Gov. Tilden was ever a seces-
sionist a disunionist.
Mr.. KassOn-I dare assert Il, and let the gem
tleman deny It..
Mr.. springer-I do deny it.
Mr.. Luttrell, Dem. of Cal, asked where he
LKassonl was during the war.
Mr.. kassOn-I was on this floor voting Ap-
propriation bills to maintain the army which
fought the men whom you supported. lap
plause and eXcitemeut.l
Mr.. Luttrell-That was a much safer place
Mr.. Kasson went on quote the Valandigham
resolution OF 1854, declaring the failure OF war,
and connecting Tilcen's name with IL,
Mr.. Hewitt, Dem, of y. Y.-Does not the gen
tleman know that Gov. Tilden voted against
that resolution?
Mr.. Kasson-So far as the record goes, / know
the contrary. Tilden has inherited the charac-
ter OF Martin Van Buren,. He words to
disguise thoughts; phrases TO disguise princi-
pies. Hts heart was not with the effort 10 save
fought for il, and no man who ever wore the
blue can cast his vote for him without reflect
ing on the memory 1.-THE men who died for
that cause. lie went on 10 refer 10 the famous
circular in the New York election OF 1868, but
was informed by Mr.. Clymer, Dem, Of Pa, and
all responsibility for that circular. He assert
/ ed, however, that Tilden was Chairman of the
| committee that had sent out that circular, and
| that whenever the history of the New York
/ frauds was touched prior To their exposure by
| the New York Times the organization was
| touched, and the Executive Committee OF
| which Mr.. Tllden was member, If he was not
! a member OF the Tammany ring He asserted
his belief that the people OF this country would
not accept for their highest officer a man whose
principal record had almost been exclusive
~ made in Wall street. Having shown, as he
claimed, the record of Tilden in regard TO se-
eession and disunion, and in regard TO reforma-
ord of the Republican candidate for the Presi-
deney. In the same way he eontrasted the
he asked IL the candidates were the platforms,
for which of them were the votes Of Union
men and reformers to be cast?
Mr.. Springer, DEM, OF Hl.-For Tilden and
Hendricks.
|
for "Tilden and Hendricks" and but a weak
voice and a single voice. The question Is TO be
put to the people, and there we are content tc
springer-so are we.
THE BILL TO INCREASE THE ARMY.
Mr.. Kasson concluded his speech, and ther
yielded TO Mr.. Banning who moved to suspend
the rules and adopt the bill authorizing th'
President to accept the services OF 5000 volun
teer cavalry for six months, and appropriatinI
Mr.. Banning's motion was adopted and tn
MI Randall, Dem, Of Pa, moved to suspend
the rules and pass the resolution for the pay
ment OF full months wages to the recently dis
and Printing, the amount being S29,J0O and tS
be confined to those whose wages did not ex
ceed IS day. Agreed TO- and the Dill passed.
LITTLE SAMMY cox ONCE MORE.
Mr.. Cox, Dem, of N. Y, took the floor 70 re
ply to Mr.. Kasson, whom he characterized as
defender of Belknap, and an apologist OF pos
Mr.. Kasson Immediately rose, and called Mr.
Cox 70 order, alleging that he was stating al
untruth.
Mr.. Cox-I have not said that you were tn
Mr. Kasson-I call the gentleman to order.
Mr.. Cox-I say that he lied deliberately abOu
Gov. Tilden. lApplause on the Democratic sid
and excitement all over the HOuse.l AS Coz
spoke he crossed the aisle, over to the Republi
can side, in an excited manner, waving In hi
hand paper which he said was Gov. Tilden'
Mr.. Hoar, Rep, OF Mass, demanded that thu
words OF Mr.. Cox should be reported TO TIN
| House, and Mr.. Henderson, OF r. l., also de
nanded that IL should be stated that the gen
tleman ICoxl came to the Republican side o
the House I'm an assaulting manner.
| The passage between Messrs. Kasson and Cot
was reduced to writing by the Official reporter
= and was read to the House. whereupOn MT
Randall moved that Cox be allowed to procee'
| in order.
Mr.. Hoar desired to offer a substitute, tina
Cox be called to the bar OF the House and cen
: sured.
The Speaker decided, however, that the frs
motion 10 be put was that Of Mr.. Randall.
There was no quorum voting on Mr.Randall
motion, and so IL was not carried, and Cox hai
no opportunity of continuing his remarks. Oi
the other hand, a motion to adjourn was lost
and the House was in this tangle at half an
hour after midnight.
Mr.. Cox made an effort to explain, but wa
. prevented by loud cries Of "order, order" from
the Republican side, To which Mr.. Terry, Dem.
of Va, sponded that they would stay ther
till daylight.
. A. M.-The proceedings are in progress for
call of the House. The Democrats want 4
give Cox a chance to be heard, and the Repuh
lcans will not permit it,
The House at2 O'Clock was still IN session
without having been able to accomplish any
thing except voting to adj jOurn and answering
to the calls of the House.