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the uproar raised by the Democrats who did
| not enjoy this part Of his speech. CLARK.
| rFrom the Boslon Journals Daspatah

the uproar raised by the Democrats who did
not enjoy this part Of his speech. CLARK.
1From the Boston Journals Despatch,l
Boutelle, who had intended to prepare q
speech against the measure, was taken By
surprise to-day, but he made vigorous assault
on the measure He quoted with effect soma
passages from the compendium Of the history
OF the United States prepared by the late Ask.
Fl. Stevens for the use Of schools. These pss-
sages, he said, illustrate the remarkable effss.
that conciliatory measures have had upon the
Southern mind. One Of the passages which he
quoted related to the administration of PresI.
dent Grant, which Mr. Stevens summed up In
substance that all the leading features of this
administration, were toward centraliz ltion Of
power in the head Of the National Govern
ment, the breaking down of the reserved rights
of the States and generally such measures II
persisted in would ultimately lead to tho over
throw of free institutions The House was In
no mood to commence any sectional debate, and
the rules allowed but Is minutes for q speech.
The Republicans seemed to be stuinped, or at
least thought that that the time to repeal the
test oath had come, and the bill was passed
without roll call. Boutelle, who fought Il
manfally, could only secure IL votes to call the
roll. The Massachusetts men, on the rising
vote, favored the bill. As many Republicans
In the Senate favor such bill, Edmunds and
Frye among them, it will probably become
law. WKsR.
[From the Boston Advertisers Despatehes.l
Boutelle's time expired. Then the hostile
feeling which he had aroused manifested itself
plainly. He asked leave to print. "I object"
went up in chorus from both sides. ''Mr.
Speaker, would like to know who objsctsdS'
grandiioquently inquired Boutelle. cts none
Of your business" replied Cox, and there was
a general shout Of approval. But you are Q
new member, and wen forgive you. You'll
know more some time," added Cox. The Fs-
fusal of this privilege Of printing is q snub.
but seldom administered. Then Cox made one
of the most eloquent ten-minute speeches ever
heard. 1t was masterpiece of oratery, and
warmly applauded ON both sides. Then HeW.
lit showed the distinguished gentleman from
Maine," as he sneeringly said, that Mr.. Frye
In 1877 had made speech in favor of the re-
peal. Boutelle tried to ask Cox o question. A
general shout OF "Sit down, sit down." greet
ed him. He endeavored to be heard, and out
of patience the house drowned him. In Choir
us OF disapproval he sat down. Kasson asked
TO have a section repeating the test cath Of ths
United States courts stricken out and Cox
consented. Then the vote was taken. The
resolution was adopted 185 to IL, the repub-
licans with the democrats in favor. Boutello
rushed down the aisle, calling for the yeas and
nays. Thoroughly incensed, they were refus-
ed, only IA members seconding the call, and
Boulelles maiden effort was over.
TIE FTrz JOHN PORTER CASE.
A statement has been published TO the ef-
feet that the diagrams, maps, etc., relating to
the movements of Fitz John Porter during the
second battle of Bull Run, have been submit
ted to every graduating class at the Military
Academy for several years past and that they
have unanimously expressed the opinion, after
the study of the papers, that the action Of
Fitz John Porter was correct. and had he done
differently he would have been guilty of grave
military errors. Boutelle, of Maine, today Of
fered and endesvored to secure the passage Of
a resolution on the subject. McGinnis Of Mon
tana, and Wilson of West Virginia objected.
1t was, therefore withdrawn. 1t provides that
the Secretary OF War be requested to inform
the House whether it be true that for several
years past the maps, diagrams, ETC., IN the
case of Fitz John Porter, had been submitted
to the members Of each graduating class Of the
Military Academy, for the purpose of inviting
their criticism of the proceedings of officers OF
a general court martial, held in pursuance OF
law duly approved by the Secretary OF War
and the Chief; that if said re-
port be true, the Secretary be requested TO in
form the House by whose authority or instigA-
tion the minds of these successive graduating
classes Of youths, educated at the public ex-
pense for the military service of the govern
ment, were directed to the study and the quss-
tioning OF the official action OF their superiors:
aud the Secretary is requested to inform the
House whether, in his opinion, the incitemsnt
to or expression of such disregard Of the high
est military tribunal is not prejudicial to good
order and military discipline, and calculated
to foster the spirit of insubordination, and to
inspire among the officers themselves dsmor-
alizing and dangerous contempt for the author
ity Of law.
SENATOR HALE SEEKING INFORMATION.
Senator Hale, acting chairman of the Senate
committee on naval affairs, has informed the
Secretary Of the Navy, by an official letter ad-
dressed to him, that the committee will bs
glad to receive the views of the Navy Depart
ment and Of all naval officers, whose character,
observation and experience would tend to give
weight to their opinions on Senate bill 697, ITO
promote the efficiency Of the navy" Secreta-
r. Chandler has therefore requested naval off,
GERS who are willing to carefully examine and
form matured opinion upon the matter re-
ferred to in the letter to communicate their
views to Senator Hale.