Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-06-24
BXoITINe soBNEIN THEssNATE.

The New York Sun gives'a graphic ac-
count of an exciting scene i'm the Senate.
during an all-night session Wednesday
night. Mr.. Conkliug began speaking shortly
after midnight, aud accused his political OPP
ponents of treacherY and bad faith, his
remarks evidently aiming at Dir. Lamar. At
his conclusion, Mr. Lamar gained the floor
Says tho Sun:
eat the first words uttered by MIR. lamar
all conversation ceased. Hi voice was loud
and clear, and tone of suppressed emotion
trembled in his words. The Senator from
Mississippi denied that he had been guilty
OF bad faith He had lived in vain if he
was not superior to such a charge. Raising
his voice, turning toward Conk ling. who had
stopped walking and was looking him
| straight 10 the face, Mr.. Lamar said:
"It ia not my purpose to indulge in per
sunalities. but will say to the Souator that
| if he intended to intimate that anything I
have done was not in good faith, I pronounce
his statement falsehood which repel with
| all the uumitigated contempt that feel for
the suthor of it," AS he uttered the last
| word Lamar took his seat.
Mr.. Conkling paused for moment ond
then hastily walked to his seat His face was
flushed, and he apparently labored under
excitement that it was difficult for him to
repress. With perOoptible effort he COM
| handed himself. and began his reply slowly
| and with emphasis. He said that he did not
! hear the frat part of the remarks Of tho mem
| Der from Mississippi, bu. he did hear the
elimination of them, aud if he understood
Alright he had been accused in plain and un.
parliamentary language OF uttering mis-.
| statement.
Dir. Lamar at this juncture rose and said ::
az will state what intended, sir, go that
| there can be no mistake"
Mr.. Conkliug did not look toward Mr. L..
mar nor utter word.
docs the Senator from New York yield
to the Senator from Mississippi" asked tho
| President.
Mr.. Conkling did not reply and the ques.
ton was repeated.
Il hope the Senator will yiold," exclaimed
Mr.. Lamar.
Mr.. Conk!iDg mado no reply.
| 1.-THE Senator from Mississippi is not in
| order" said the President, and Mr.. Lnmsr
| took his scat.
Mr.. Coukliug then resumed his remarks.
| in reality calling Mr.. Lamar a blackguard,
coward. and liar, but with the qualification
| that the parliamentary rules require. The
| phasis. There was no haste in the use Of the
words. As he concluded thore was slight
| applause, followed by Kisses. and hum of
| surprise from the occupants of the galleries.
Every eye was turned upon Mr.. Lamar.
Ho attempted to rise. Mr.. Vance placed
his hand on his arm and whispered something
in his ear. It appeared as though Mr.. Vance
was csu:iouiug him to be cool. The Senator
from Mississippi began his reply with the
customary "Mr. President" but the Prcsi.
dent was too much astonished at the scene to
reply. With complete self-possession and
smile upon his face. Mr.. Lamar said:
II hsve only to say tina. the Senator from
New York understood me correctly. l did
mean to say precisely tho words. and all that
they imported. beg the pardon of the Sen
ate for tho uuparinmentsry language. 1t was
very harsh; it was such as no good man
would deserve and no -braza- man yN s,tti=
wear.
Mr.. Vance jumped from his chair and
clapped his hands as the stinging retort was
uttered. The galleries made demonstrations
of approval and disanproval A slight pause
ensusd and tho old fIibusterine tactics were
resumed by Mr.. Conklng asking eooly what
was before the Senate"