Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-30
Adams. It had defeated Adams for the
Presidency, and had bIghted Clay's politi-

honor, and Randolph had subsequently,
made the amende honorable. For the sake
of this body he did not wish to see one
suspicion or imputation rest on its
fair fame. For that reason he did
not wish to see any immediate ac-
tion on the resolution of the Sena-
tor from Massachusetts (Mr. Dawes He
referred to the msgnanimous action of the
Democratic majority In the last Congress in
permitting the Senator from Louisiana (Mr.
Kellogg to retain his seat in this body. It
appeared that that Senator and the Senator
from Virginia Mr.. Mahone) were not only
leaders, but masters OF the Republican
party. They "clasped hands across
the bloody chasm," and were clamoring
"for the old flag and an appropriation -
He sympathized with the good old State of
Virginia for speaking in this chamber with
doubtful voice, but he could not, he
would not, he dare not doubt that its true
voice would soon be heard in unmistakable
tones declaring for the maintenance of her
public plighted faith and political integrity.
Mr.. Jonas said that the gentleman (Mr.
H2mpton) had spoken Of the magnanimity
of the Democrats in permitting the Senator
from Louisiana (Mr. Kellogg) to retain hts
seat. For himself he disclaimed any share
of that responsibility, and there were many
who Joined him in that disclaimer. The
people OF Louisiana not having had the as
sistance of that gentleman (Mr. Hamnton)
In righting the wrong, would try to do with
out his sympathy, and bear that wrong In
silence.
Mr.. Groome opposed the present consid-
Grafton of the resolution for the election of
Senate officers, basing his opposition prin-
cipally on the ground that It would be
working great hardship and injustice on the
present fncumbents.
Mr.. Brown proceeded at some length to
answer the charges made against him by
Mr.. Malone yesterday. Referring to that
portion of Mr.. Mahone's speech concern
Ing his (Mr. Browu's) record, he said the
gentleman from Virginia had grossly mis-
represented it. The gentleman had
charged him with Inconsistency, He
admitted the position which he now occu-
pied upon certain questions was not the
position he had occupied at the beginning
of the war of the rebellion. He had gone
into that contest to maintain slavery and
State sovereignty. He had sincerely be.
lieved that he was right in BOTH The war,
however, had settled both questions Slav-
cry had been sbolished and he was content
that 1t was abolished. To this extent he
might be said to be inconsistent. The gen
tleman had advised him to readjust his re-
cord. He would be unable to resdjust him
self so as to take the position which
that gentleman occupied to day
before the Senate and the country. Reply
ing to the charges made against him yester-
day by Mr. Malone, that he Brown had
had an ambition for the Presidency of the
Confederate States. he said Mr.. Mahone's
statement was very wide Of the facts. He
had positively refused to pernit his
name to be used for any Confederate posi-
tion whatever. The gentleman had charged
him with Withdrawing the militia of Georgia
from the Confederate cause. There again
the gentleman had been misinformed about
hA fanto 10 hoA l. \ ~
his militia from the Confederate service.
That charge of the Senator fell to the
ground, as it was unjust and untrue Re
ferring to Mr.. Mahone's denial of
bargain between himself and the
Republicans, Mr.. Brown said he
did not state that the charge
that there was bargain was true. He pro-
ceeded to make resume of the facts which
led to that conclusion. 1t was a peculiar
coincidence that the Senator from Virginia,
who, up to late period, had always been
Democrat, should vote with the Republi-
cans on the organization of every commit
tee, aud that in very short time after
| awards the Republicans should meet in
caucus and nominate his intimate friends,
Mr.. Gorham, who had bolted the party and
been read out of it, and Rlddleberger, who
had always been a Democrat. Il might
have been no bargain. 1t might not even
have been an understanding, but he would
call it a peculiar coincidence. 1t there was
bargain the Democrats would not
be parties to it. It had been
carried out on one side-they would not
help to deliver the goods. The situation
reminded him of the story of the coon and
the skunk. The coon had left home one
day, and, on his return, found some other
animal in the hollow of his tree. He thought
1t was cat, and challenged it as such.
+ "No!" said the pole-cat, II am a coon!"
"You don't look like COON"
"But | am COON"
"You don't talk like COON"
"But l am coon."
"You don't smell like a coon, and Won
amt COON" Laughter
This transaction did not look exactly like
a proper transaction, and It did not smell
like proper transaction. Laughter The
Republican side reminded him of the man
who had caught wolf and then had to call
to friend to help him to let It go; or
rather 1t reminded him Of the man who had
won an elephant at a rattle and did not
know what to do with him.
The Republicans had won an ele-
phant In this case and were not
in any condition to get rid of him. If
they did not stand by his friends he might
turn and rend every chairman of theirs.
Laughter In conclusion, he asserted it
to be his duty to stay here and prevent the
to be bargain.
Several dilatory motions were then made
and voted down.
Mr.. Beck briefly ridiculed the Republi,
cans for nominating Mr.. Rtddleberger, and
attacked Mr.. johnson, the Republican
candidate for Chief Clerk, who, he said,
had In 1873 issued a circular asking con
tributions for the Republican campaign
fund, in which 1t was declared that If the
Democrats obtained oopfrol Of tho 2apo+a
and House they would attempt to expel the
President and pay rebel claims. Every
charge made by that gentleman had been
proven absolutely false.
Mr.. McMillsn defended Mr.. johnson,
asserting that he was an honorable man,
and that the charges against him had been
proven false and had been abandoned.
Mr.. Kellogg, replying to the animadver-
sions OF Mr.. Jonas on the course of Senator
Hampton in voting in Kellogg's behalf at
the last session, said Mr.. Jonas re-
fused to be comforted because he
had not been able TO unseat him.
He thought his colleague would
have stated when he had the floor that the
debt OF Louisiana had been repudiated by
the SO called carpet -caggers, and he would
nave gladly met that issue. No more rascally
act had ever been perpetrated than that per-
petrated by the Democratic party in regard |
to the debt of that State.
Mr.. Jonas, replying, said his colleague
had at last sought an opportunity to bring
forth all the malice, all the bile, all the |
vituperation which be had long held in his |
soul against the people whom he claimed |
to represent. As to the debt question, he |
asserted that the debt of the State had been |
largely increased during the administration
of Governor Kellogg.
Mr.. Kellogg denied this statement, and |
asserted that during his administration he I
bad notapproved bill authorizing the issue |
of one dollar of bonds or warrants
at the conclusion of Mr.. Kellogg's re-
marks, Mr.. Dawes, trusting that his Demo |
cratic friends would dispose of the question |
tomorrow, moved to adjourn, which mo.
ton was, at o'clock, agreed to.
THE SEARCH FOR THE JEANNETTE.
The Naval Board, which has been for
some time arranging the details of the gov
eminent expedition TO go In search of the
Arctic exploring steamer Jeanette, finish
ed its work and adjourned sine die to day.
Its report has been submitted to the Sec.
retary of the Navy, who will shortly an
nounce the detail OF officers and men for
the expedition. The board recommend five
officers and thirtY-fve men.
THE MARCH DEBT DECREASE.
The Treasury officialsestimate that the re-
duction OF the public debt for the month of
March viii not be less than five million dol
lars.
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