Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-04-21
ALMOST A FIGHT.
Barrett Introduces a Resolution Which
Raises a Storm Of Indignation
in the Senate.
"Perjured Liar" and " Damnable VII
lain" the MiIdest Epithets Be-
slowed Upon Him.

Special to the Appeal
NASHVILLE, April 2O.-An exciting scene
occurred in the Senate to-day over Senator
Barrett offering the following:
WHEREAS, 1t is the duty of the Senate OF
Tennessee to purge itself of all uncleanli-
ness; and, whereas, Senator Barrett has been
censured for immortality; and, whereas, Sen
ators Smallman, Taylor and Tillman have
been guilty of conduct unbecoming a sena-
tor; therefore, be it
RssOlued.. That the SPEAKER of the Senate
appoint q committee OF i've TO investigate
the conduct of said senators, and report to
this body at the earliest practicable moment.
Senator Taylor said as for himself he was
perfectly willing for such committee to be
appointed. II he had done anything to de-
serve censure he wanted to know ii, and he
wanted every body else TO know it; If
he had not been guilty OF anything he
wanted to prove TO the country that
Barrett was a perjured liar. He wanted
to show that Barrett introduced the resolu-
ton through malice-why didn't he lay out
his specifications?
Senator Barrett said Senator Taylor had
said that he (Barrett) had introduced the
resolution through malice; he did not-he
offered it in good faith.
Senator Taylor replied that he could not
express himself in parliamentary language,
but he wanted it understood that the man
who introduced the resolution is an internal
black hearted damnable liar and villain.
Senator Barrett said the resolution did not
charge corruption.
Senator Tillman said that Senator Barrett
had transcribed the rules of the Senate, and
in introducing the resolution had acted In
worse manner than any one who had ever
occupied seat on this hoor.
oallad of DrIoOAn
to the chair, and, taking the floor, said the
proper way to treat the resolution was to
vote upon it at once, and that it should be
rejected unanimously. He knew what it was
to be charged. This resolution contains no
charges. 1t simply charges immortality, and
ought to be kicked out summarily, as the
Senate has nothing to do with matters OF
that kind.
Senator Tillman said if Senator Barrett had
any charges TO make let him make them
with specifications, and he would call ON
him to rise in his seat and make the charges
or he would denounce him as an Infamous
liar.
Senator Barrett said the gentlemen named
we're afraid Of an investigation.
Senator Coleman suggested that Senator
| Barrett was not a member of the Senate.
Senator Hill moved to lay the resolution
| on the table.
Senator Colem an moved that Senator Bar
rett be expelled for want of sense. Declared
out of order.
Some one suggested that 1t was joke.
Senator Barrett said that he offered the
| resolution in good faith.
| At this point Senator Taylor started in the
direction of Barrett, but was stopped by
some of his friends.
The previous question was called on the
adoption Of the resolution, resulting yeas,
none; nays, II.
Senator Perkins moved to expunge the
resolution from the journals. Carried.
Senator Duggan withdrew the resolution
| offered by himself yesterday IN reference to
prosecuting persons charged with offering
brides to Legislators.
The resolution offered yesterday declaring
the seat of Senator W. r. Barrett vacant, he
having rendered his resignation to the gov
ernor, was referred to the Committee on Elec-
ton and Privileges.
The House bill to amend the incorporation
laws so as to provide for the chartering OF CO.
operative associations passed third reading
The Senate bill for the relief of certain
collectors of revenue who had paid in the
dog-tax prior to its collection passed third
| reading.
House.-The House bill to change the time
of placing The revenue books in the hands oil
| county trustees from the first Monday In uly
to the second Monday in September passed
third reading.
| REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
The Republicans held caucus tonight
| # GbaIhu prasidino hut me