Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-03-29
yAgIED AND uNGEYERoUs ASSAULTS

these
VARIED AND UNGENERoUs ASSAULTS
Did not justify him, he was sure of the re-
spect of the brave and independent spirits
here, and of his own people. He must be-
lieve from the actions Of these Senators that
they are comforted with their ideas of manly
department and senatorial dignity. Virginia
was accustomed to an independent, Anglo
Saxon way of asserting its rights, ard he
would repel any impeachment of his constit-
uents, who sent him here with clearly defined
duties, which they and he comprehended,
confident of his devotion aud loyalty to her
every interest. he was elected to do
her will, not the will of caucus.
Virginia earned the title of THE Old Do
minion by her broad and Independent ac-
ton. Her sons, without the help of those
who would now interfere with her affairs,
had earned that title. As to the intimation,
which he was 10th to believe came in good
faith, that he was "
INFLUENCED BY IMPURE MOTIVES
In his action, he would say, in SCOTS words,
And if thou sayest [ am not the peer to
any lord in Scotland here, highland or low
land, far or near, Lord Angus, thou hast
he'd" He regretted and was amazed by the
fact that Johnston had joined in the assault,
introducing him not as his colleague, but as a
Repudiator. He must apologize for Johnston's
criticisms and perversions. Whatever he
and his cohorts may attempt by the cheap
logic of an attorney to demonstrate what |
ought to be, l am, by my convictions and my
sense of honor, what | am. In this particu-
lar 1 have largely the advantage Of my col
league, for if l take him by his record,
diminutiye as it is, he never knows what he
is, or what duty he came here to perform.
T ,auuhtar I hahona than prOcaadad n
give an exhaustive review of the political and
financial history of Virginia for the last de-
cade. He proclaimed his allegiance to
Virginia, not to any party. He was opposed
to Bourbonism and Radicslism, and said Vir-
gisias colored people were a part of Gods
great family, and he would stand by them
until all their rights were secured and until
they are given the same opportunity to pro-
gress and TO push forward as the whites.
CalheHn's dream of a Southern Empire was
quenched in blood and the South accepts the
decision. He was here to renew the true al
legiance of Virginia to the Union in all truth
and sincerity, and would DO all in his power
to aid Virginia to resume her place as loyal
State. Hesaid that the Readjusters hadnever
repealed any of the funding contracts made
by Virginia, but asserted that the bill passed
in 1871 by the Virginia Legislature, and
known as the Brokers bill" which had
been advocated by his colleague, repuaiated,
and forcibly reputated, one-third of the
debt of Virginia. The Readjusters held that
two-thirds of the money Virginia borrowed
should be paid, the other third belong
ing to West Virginia, according to every
principle of law and equity. Since
1871 the Readiusting party had denied
to pay the rest in full. Its adversaries
had funded that war interest, and proposed
to repudiate one-haif of that which Virginia
was in law and honor bound to pay. lie
would like the Senators from West Virginia
to tell the country what that State had done
with reference to the payment of one-third of
the debt contracted by the Commonwealth of
Virginia ; whether it had ever proposed to
pay one silver to maintain the honor and dig.
nifty of the old Commonwealth. He criti-
cised
THE ACTION OF HIS COLLEAGUE
In not defending The people of Virginia from
the accusation that they were dishonorable-
too, in the opinion of the men
who represented States which, by arbitrary
had reduced their debts from
S243, coo, GOO to SS4, 600, 600.
He sent to the Clerks desk and had read
table showing the extent to which the debts
of Southern States had been scaled down.
honorable Teadjustment, dis
honorable "Oh, Virginia p' he said, sit
was for this you barred your bosom
to soldiers tread and the horses foot 1t
was for this that you laid waste your fields
and displayed your fortitude and courage,
your heroic suffering and sacrifice. For this
you suffered the dismemberment of your ter.
ritory and sent your sons to the field, to re-
turn to ruins that were once their homes. Il
was for this you so reluctantly abandoned
your allegiance to the common country, to
be the last in war and the last to go out.
Of crimes" He would not occupy any more
Of the time of the Senate with the subject Of
the Virginia debt, but would
REFER NOW TO THE INTERRoGAToRY
Put last Friday by Senator Voorhees, to SEN
ator Logan, as to whether the latter would
indorse the papers of an applicant for the
smallest postoffice who favored the repudia-
ton of either State or national debt. He
would ask the gentleman (Voorhees) how he
found it compatible with his principles to as
sociate with Senators from States who
had repudiated, but had never heard
Riddleberger express a favorable opinion,
even of the views of the Senator from In
diana on the National debt. Laughter He
also quoted from John w. Daniel, one of the
leaders of the Bourbon party in Virginia,
the Ubiquitous measures OF the
Federal finances, and proposing to reverse
them.
Malone concluded, and the roll was called
on several dilatory motions, but there was no
action on the pending resolution, or any
further debate, and at 4:15 the Senate adj
journed until tomorrow.
EFFECT OF THE SPEECH.
WASHINGTON, March 2Ssh. = Mahone's
speech was far less sensational than his first
effort. The Democrats did not interrupt
him, apparently having SO agreed. At 2:30
he was warmed up thoroughly, but the inter
est tagged about o'clock. This speech
evidently strengthened the determination of
attack on the entire Democracy, especially of
the South. They say they will never allow
the election of Riddleberger. The feeling is
very bitter, and even if Riddleberger should
be Withdrawn it Is doubtful if the Democrats
would cease flibustering. VOORHEES,, Brown
and others will answer Malone. voorhees,
has been collecting Mahone's history, and
will make severe speech. The Republicans
will fight all summer.
THE NEW MEXICO coLoRED COLONIZATION
SCHEME.
WASHINGTON, March 2Sth.-A number of
gentlemen interested in the New Mexico col.
ored colonization scheme called on President
Garfield to-day. DIR. Harvey, Secretary of
the Howard University, stated that the Uni.
versity was intereste il large tract Of land
in New Mexico, and it was proposed to have
il examined with view to settlement by
COLONY of emigrants from the South. For
this purpose it was deemed necessary to have
a delegation visit the Territory to inspect the
land, aud the President was requested to aid
them by promising small escort Of soldiers
to insure the safety of the exploring party.
Compliance with this request was not OBJ
iscted to by the President, provided the army
rules would allow it.
UNITED STATES SUPREME coURT-FUNERAL.
WASHINGTON, March 2Sth.-The Supreme
Court of the United States convened to-day.
On account Of the absence Of Justice Field.
hose mother nlaw. Mrs. Swearingen, died
night, the Court was left without
> quorum, and adjourned.
The fuDeral of Mrs. Swearingen takes
place from the residence of Justice Field this
afternoon.
POSTMASTER NOMINATED.
WAsHISaToN, March 28th.-The President
has nominated Vim. II. Craig TO be Post
master at Albany, n. 7. Craig is the pres
snt Postmaster.
NOMINATION. TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sPRAGUE
WASHINGTON, March 18th. General
Adam Badeau having positively declined
The position of Charge d Affaires at Denmark,
.he President will withdraw the nomination.