The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-01-27
WEEELNG WEST Va SATURDAY MORNING. JANUARY 91 1871


The previous question was seconded an
the main question ordered. Mr.. Payr
having 4 final hour TO close the debat
yielded aportion OF his time 10 Walker
who declared he would give the bill hi
cordial support. GI,.N it
| Mr.. LAWRENCE.
Mr.. Lawrence opposed the bill as crC
ating n tribunal unknown TO and outsid
OF the Constitution. He enumerate
eight Constitutional objections to the bill
and said that refusal on any pre,ext I
receive the votes that have evidence q
legality on their face was one OF the mos
hagranL palpable and dangerous diSre
CARDS Of the Constitution that ever haI
been or could be invented or conceived.
MR. BLACKBURN.
Mr.. Blackburn opposed the bill becaus
10 his judgment there wAS no proper sub
iect matter Of arbitration, and because
even il that position were not true, th
tribunal proposed to be erected wa
extra and antl.C Constitutional. The bill
was n temporary make-shiit. It's adVo
Gates dared not plead Il as precedent
Tor the future. II was
nut AN ABORTION y
born Of a timidity which sought 10 ayoit
the responsibilities Of the hour, II, said
he, this fraud Ia 10 be cousummated, 4
the popular verdict is to be reversed,
il the constitution is 10 be disregarded
II the preccdents and traditions Of the
country are to be outraged by the induc-
tion into the Presidency Of a man who
hnS been repudiated at the polls, let il be
done by an open application Of arbitrary
power. Let 1t be done by force; let il Be
done amid the throes Of revolution, but
let us not seek shelter under law Of dues.
tionable constitutionalily. Whatever
else may he said, do sincerely trust
II will never be truthiully said OF this
Congress that il abandoned It's preroga-
tive and sought 10 avoid its responsibili-
lies. ] trust ii may never be truthfully
charged that in this crisis, not fr aught
with the danger which some attribute to
it, timidity appeared where manliness
should prevail, and cowArdice has usurp-
ed the hour in which courage should rule.
tApplause,l
MIR. JONES, KY, ~
opposed the bill, not so much on account
OF the unconstitntionality Of the measure
as on account Of tho impolicy Of the
measure.
MIR. FIELD, N. Y,
said while he thought the bill was un.
queStionably within the province Of
Congress, he was sure it was just and
honorable settlement and the best method
Of escaping from an impending calamity,
the argument was exhausted; the members
were ready to vote and he should take no
part in the further discussion. could
not refrain from expressing admiration
OF the fidelity and courage coupled with
moderation Of the members OF concurrent
committee on both sides. When, on Wed.
nesday night, the Senate sat 10 decide the
question | watched with IN anxiety which
! cannot express, the flag that floated
over Its chamber, 10 see il il was still fly
ing there. 1t hoated all through the
night, watching until daylight came, and
us the sun rose over the snow, lighting up
this Capitol from basement to dome, the
flag was lurled and l knew that the day
was won. Loud applause.l
BROWN, OF KENTUCKY.
Mr.. Brown, Of Kentucky, favored the
bill month ago. He had despaired Of
the Republic. As partisan he believed
that the vote as cast for President showed
nearly quarter Of million majority
for Nfden, and million majority Of the
white votes of the country, and he had
feared llat the necessity would be thrust
upon them 10 attempt the Inauguration
of men who they believed had won. But
patriotism had prevailed. The triumph
OF this compromise would prove thes
bility OF the institutions Of the country.
II would give assurance to the country.
The section from which he came was bro
ken.hearted and in weeds OF mourning,
not only forhe ambition and prosperity
but for liberty. Thatsection would lift up
again her sunlit brow with inspiration
in her heart and with the encouragement
that her liberties were to be protected
and perpetuated and her equality part
Of the governments hour OF triumph. II
was the triumph Of the work Of Wash
ington, and tonight when the wires
should flash the news to millions that the
bill had passed it would receive the en-
dorsement Of the impartial judgment Of
good men from one end Of the land to the
other. The mountains would nod 10 the
valleys, the valleys smile 10 the seas, and
the seas rush up 10 kiss the shores, and
the material elements would mingle with
the Gladness of redeemed and saved
people. Loud applause.
Mr.. Payne, chairman OF the committee
which reported the bill, closed the debate
in brief but earnest speech.
auOl4 TIE VOTE. glghfM
The debate being closed, the Speaker
announced that a vote would now be
taken on the fnal passage Of the bill.
Tie Clerk proceeded to call the names
OF the members amid the most intense
intense interest and excitement, and as
Republican after Republican voted "no,"
that vote seemed 10 cause surprise 10
many who had supposed that fully one.
half Of them would support the bill.
The Speaker announced that he would
exercise his Constitutional privilege and
vote rs Representative from the State
Of Pennsylvania. He directed the Clerk
to call his name, and his response Of aye
was greeted with applause.
Finally the count was completed and
the result announced as yeas l9l, nays SO.
There was but a slight manifestation on
the announcement, and then the specta.
tors left the galleries, and one Of the most
important sessions Of the House was
closed at 5:25. -.H.
The following is the vote:
YEAs.-The Speaker, Abbott, Adams,
Ainsworth, Anderson, Ashe, Atkins,
RaOlay Gan Ro0lav Jnn II