The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-20

to the Republican party, but to the Gov
eminent of the country.
Mr.. Springer sent to the Clerks desk for
exhibition a small drawing OF district In
Illinois. which, he declared, bore strong
resemblance to the districts In South Caro-
lima, to which the gentleman from Michi-
gan (Mr. Horn objected.
Mr.. Robinson, Of New York, said that
while the question Of gerrymandering was
under discussion he desired to call atter-
ton to the shape OF the district which he
represented, and which was known rs the
dumb-bell district.
Mr.. Tllman, OF South Carolina, spoke in
his own behalf, but addressed himself
especially to the propriety OF the House
deciding upon the election and returns OF
its members. He then proceeded to reply
TO Mr.. Horr, whom he characterized rs
having played buffoon while that gentle
man had been prancing around like clown
in circus pleading against the wrong
which had been done to the negro in the
redistrietipg OF South Carolina. He (Mr.
Tillman) could not help remembering
that there were 10000 voters in
Michigan who did not vote the Re-
publican ticket, and who were ger
rymandered out OF any representation
on this floor. Unfortunately since 1876 the
people Of South Carolina had collected a
little property. and he was afraid. from the
unceremonious manner in which the choice
OF the people were kicked out Of this body,
that there was another ring forming 10
sweep down on them 10 rob them OF what
little substance they had accumulated. II
Republicans went on n they have been
going on. he was satisfied that the South
would be reconstructed, and reconstructed
for the purpose Of plumber. He saw that
a far a. his case was concerned the Re-
publicans were impatient to finish their
work: but that would not disturb hi>
equanimity in the least. He had discount
ed long ago the worst they could do.
lie was satisfied that though Shelly
and himself were going TO be
turned out, they would come back
TO the next Congress, and they would come
back by the negro votes. He would be a
candidate again (unless his constituents
wished a change), and il any Republic
can stump-orators, from Blaine down -
"A Republican interrupting, lIorr y
Tillman: Yes! yes. Even the clown
from Michigan. [Laughter.l Let him
come down there. and guarantee him the
best Of entertainment, and will guarantee
him good eating and good drinking, ii he
drinks. | expect he is n Prohibitioni>t.
though he does not look like ii. | will
drive him TO all political meetings, and
will beat him on the stumn, and do il by
Democratic negro orators" In reply to
question a. to the object OF the South Caro-
lima Legislature in putting all the negroes
into one congressional district, he said, amid
much laughter, that it was in order that
colored Democrat might he sent to Con-
grcss.
Mr.. Tillman then proceeded to criticlSc
the methods Of the Republican party TO
keep itself in power. 1t ought To hang it,
head in shame, and not get upon house
tops and 90 around streets PLAYING with
Puritan Jesuitism. like the PhariSec u old.
II thank God am better than other men.
ANY party who robbed employees Of the
Government a. the Republican party was
doing now ought never to say word about
the little gerrymandor in South Car
DINA. He, however. gave the Republican
party the credit OF having the courage OF
It's opinions and # standing up 20 man
for ~malls. and he contra>ied the way i'm
which the Republicans stood 10y their men
with the manner in which he had been
treated by hi, own party when con,e>ting
q seal in the Forthwith Congress. His It.
marks were relishcd 10y both sides OF the
House. and were listened 10 with an in
tere>t not often exhibited during the pro-
gre>> OF debate on an election case. His
description OF the hopes and fears on an
eXpectant contest were very amusing ana
were greeted with great laughter.
In conclusion he earnestly commended
the adoption Of some plan whereby election
cases should be decided in some other TIL
bunal than the House OF Representatives.
Mr.. Briggs, Of New Hampshire. submit
ted an argument in support OF the claims
OF the contestant.
The previous question was then ordered,
and the debate closed by Mr.. Miller. who
reviewed in detail the testimony in the
case. and maintained that Small> had been
legally elected.
The minority resolution declaring that
Tillman was entitled 10 claim his seat was
defeated without division, and the queS-
ton REQUIRED upon the first resolution OF
the majority declaring Tillman was not
elected. 1t was agreed to-yea>, l4j; nays,
I-eXacllya quorum.
The next resolution, declaring Small>
entitled to the seat, was carried-yeas, III
nays, ).
Mr. Calkins. Of Indiana, in casting hi,
vote i'm the negative. said he did 80 because
he conscientiotsly believed he should be
relegated TO the people, which led Mr.. Ran
dali 10 regret that there were not more con-
scientious men on the Republican side.
The Speaker then said that in footing mp
the former vote as 10 y the Clerk had
made a mistake, and that the vote should
have been yeas, 1i4; nays, /. II would.
lac said, have made no difference. because
the Chair now voted in the affirmative, thus
making a quorum.
Mr.. Randall objected TO the Speaker
voting rs being against all precedent.
The Speaker "The Char is informed
that he is only following precedent
Mr.. Caswell, Of Wisconsin, said that the
precedent had been set by the gentleman
from Pennsylvania himself when Speaker,
and quoted from an occurrence III the
Forty-fourth Congress. The circumstances
OF that ease were as follows: On suspension
Monday bill was passed by exactly a
two-thirds vote. On the following day
Mr.. Plasted, Of Maine, stated that
he had voted in the negative, and Mr.. Full
/ Ter, Of Indiana, stated that he voted in the
affirmative, but neither vote was recorded.
/ This left the measure lacking one vote OF
the necessary two thirds, and Speaker RAN
dali thereupon claimed and exercised his
/ constitutional right to vote on any ques-
ton before the House, and voted in the
affirmative.
/ The Journal Of the proceeding having
, been read, Mr.. Randall declared il was not
a similar ease with the present, ana that al
the time no objection was made, whereas
/ ,,o,,. tboro Xvas ohipcfion
Mr.. Blackburn said that for the sake OF
making a precedent he would like the
/ Chair to rule whether the elevation OF
member to the Speakers chair vested him
with any right which no other member
| nns.essnd fhat OF casfing his vote after the