Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08


sequent upon the dead lock and the Bourbon
attacks upon Mr.. Malone has been marked
by degree Of bitterness and On exhibition Of
bad blood rarely equalled. In this debate the
whole Southern question has been reopened
and laid bare. Hoar and Dawes Of Massachu-
sets have borne a leading part, and have
prodded into absolute madness leading south
ern representatives like Ben HILL Brown, 10.
mas of Louisiana, and Lamar OF Mississippi.
The most exciting day yet was last Friday,
when, at the opening of the session, Mr.. La
mar attacked the alleged alliance of the Re-
publicans with Mr. Malone as an indefensi-
BILE attempt to "subs titute in tho south for
carpet-baggism backed by federal force, the
repudiating element backed by federal pat
ronage." Mr.. Hoar replied effectively TO Mr..
Lamar, and said that reputation originated
in Mississippi. In the course of the debate,
which was prolonged and heated, many sena-
tors spoke, the Republicans recalling the vio-
lence and fraud that have disgraced southern
political methods, and the Democrats denying
the charges as ISLANDERS The exciting episode
with which the day closed is thus described:
At e;I5 O'Clock Mr.. Voorhees, who had taken no
tive part in the debate and sent to the clerk
editorial from the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph,
which he described as one Of the leading Republican
clerk to read part Of his remarks The clerk pro-
ceeded until he reached the words renegade Demo-
GRAFT which the writer had applied to Mr.. Malone.
Mr. Hoar saw breakers ahead, and he arose to point
of ORDER saying that it was not in order TO read
tracts 80 offensive to senator. Mr.. voorhees, said
that he would apologize for the epithet and for any
thing else Of the kind in the editorial but he insisted
that 1t should be read as his remarks. Besides the
term already mentioned the article contained others
equally strong and offensive Mr.. Malone spok-
en- Of as repudationist and reference was made to
q bargain negotiated by him with the Republicans,
the editors opinion being that the price paid by the
Republicans was too high.
After the clerk had read II al Mr. Hoar went over
to Mr.. Voorhees, seat and urged him 10 discaim the
eptihets. He abored with success, for Mr..
Voorhees, i'm ediatey arose and said that he had not
intended TO offend any But his explanation
not satisfactory, and his withdrawal Of intention
so qualified that the insult remained ranking in the
lively to the reading. After Mr.. voorhees, had taken
his seat, Mr.. Dawes desired an adjournment; but Mr..
Malone had come down TO a seat In the second row,
and asking for the floor. when he began to speak
there perfect silence in the chamber and yet his
FIRST words could not be heard. But very soon he
spoke with plenty of force Mr.. Voorhees, apparent
ly in spirit of brayado left the Democratic side and
took Republican seat directly in front Of Mr.. Ma
hone.
The vrginian asked If he had correctly understood
the senator. He had heard the words renegade DEM
ocrat" and "repudations" applied to him in the edi-
tCral and bargain spoken of. The senator had said
that he presented the editorial as his own remarks
Could II be that the senator desired TO apply those ep
itheta to him7 He waited for a reply.
Mr. Voorhees, at once arose and said that at Mr.
Hoars request he had discamed the personal part Of
the article Having said this he seemed to think that
he had yielded too much, and he continued in an Of
fensve way. ''If the senator from Virginia expects
more from me-" said he, she is mistaken. He cannot
dictate my the course Of debate here 1t
was plain that Mr. voorhees, was in an irascbe mood,
and that he was determined 10 pick q quarrel with
Mr. Malone. The latter did not seem to wish to avoid
quarrel
The little virginian again arose. aud repeated his
question. 81 call on you here" he CRIED 'to say
whether endorse all the contents Of that article
your own remarks 2"
The senator from Indiana immediately sprang to his
feet and answered in an excited way: 81 endorse ev-
cry word that is written there-eyery word, every
word"
''Then," said Mr. Malone cooly, II say that the
words are such as no honorable or brave man would
USE and denounce you as such man."
81 know how to take that" replied Mr.. VOORHEES,,
land repeat that endorse every word-eyery word.
The senator from Virginia can seek redress That is
q matter for the future. He cannot stop me by his
dictation. l want him to understand fully my posi-
ton. believe" he continued, addressing Mr.. Ma
hone directly THAT you are renegade Democrat and
q repudiationist.n
Mr.. Malone again arose, and, after characterizing
Mr.. voorhees, manner as brayado, said: ~ repeat
that those words such brave and honorable
man would use in this chamber. Let him take that
| and wear it,"
"well, as to wearing it, that depends" said Mr..
Voorhees, and he sat down the Democratic side, to
| which he had returned.
Several Democrats gathered around him and strove
| to calm him, and Gen. Hawley went from the
Republican side and argued with him.
those used by Mr.. Lamar to Mr. Conkling at night
session of the senate about two years ago They are
regarded as the regulation Southern formula to be
used in legislative bodies invitation to the field
| of satisfaction.
The days session is spoken Of Of the warm
est which has been known for years, and IL the
ctement increases in the future II has in the last
few days the executive session of 1881 will surpass
the extra session Of 1879 in disorder and offensive
personalities. The Democrats have invited the at
tack, and now the Republicans who did not begin the
debate upon sectional questions remorseessy ir-
rtating the old sores Of the Bourbon party in the
South.
On Tuesday of this week the debate was on
a somewhat higher plane than on any previous
day since the protracted struggle began. Mr..
Bayard presented the Democratic case in an
elaborate speech of two hours. Ex.Secretary
Sherman replied in vigorous speech of an
hour, which was the strongest defence yet
made for the Republican side. Mr.. Sherman
took the ground, first, that it is the constitu-
tional right of the majority TO govern; sec
ond, that it is duty imposed upon the Re-
publican party to see to it that every possible
aid and encouragement is given to the INDIE
pendent movement in the South.