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the allegations of the notice and the coun-
IDLE THREATS.

the allegations of the notice aud the coun-
ter notice.
IDLE THREATS.
+ But if we are to Judge from the fimsy
charges hurled at this side by the Knights
of the Red Flag or devolees of the Fire
Brand, it might be supposed we we're devoid
/ of all honesty, patriotism and regard Tor
( the welfare of this State. But their charges
and threats fall harmless before us, like
boomerangs from the hands of unskilled
manipulatOrs. Yet there comes ringing in
our ears the vehement feelings they express,
and the hurtful intentions they show, while
berating Us in utterances that are reeking
with superlative partisan diatribes.
Yes; / acknowledge the right OF gentle
men on that side to interpret the law, but
will never consent for them to enter on the
Journal an
UNGENTLENIANLY ATTACHMENT
of our acts aye, false charges of violations
of official trusts that we seek TO protect I'M
der the broad shield of our personal self
respect and faithful execution of the man
dates of our consciences, guided by the con-
stiiutiOn
Mr.. Speaker cannot believe the resolu-
ton is product of ignorance. The gen
temen would not so stultify themselves with
idle, vain animadversionS but having stud
led the subject. and may be fixed the seal of
king Caucus" to their plot to besmirch
rs, they come here with the production of
busy minds.
They have brains good brains, too, and !
pay obeisance to their apt and strong pow
ers; but | am almost persuaded that the
amount Of their brains Ito judge from the
resolution of the protest just offered by the
Senator from Ritchie) exercised in behalf
of good order and the people Of the State,
could be made to rattle in hollow mustard
seed.
THE PROTEST \ PRODUCT OF PARTY BIG
oTRY.
The Senator from Richie is so accustomed
to delye into the realms Of antiquity for his
illustrations, that he may perhaps relnem-
Der favOrte saying of one OF his patrons,
his friend, the Emperor Calligula and, il
| may be permitted to apply that remark OF
his friend, so as TO fit the circumstances OF
the case would gay that | rejoice to see
that the intriguing schemers against deco
rum, seli-respect, aye courtesy, have put
all the passionate, shameless outbursts OF
false preiudices and partisan bias into this
one resolution, so that we may, with one
sweep, cast the aggregate unialrness, un-
manliuess, and vain demagoguery into the
outer darkness Of manly contempt by stTik-
ing down this resolution at the inception OF
It's introduction to cur presence and send
ing it, stamped with our decisive disapprO'
baton, to the source whence il unfortunate
Iy had its origin The gentleman thinks
he rose above party, and stood on the place
of personal privilege when he colated the
abuse gathered into the resolution.
Now, think he thought so, and believed
his thoughts, yet if am to guide my con
illusions by the light Of his vivid expires
sions, there is no course left for me except
to imagine that the gentleman, being sucl
a staunch party man and such a shrewC
planner of battles, was thinking one thing
while acting entirely another, that his per
,onaI privilege was deyoured by bis parti
san fury, and
This iaostey-possi0n in bis breast,
Like Aaron's serpent swallow'd up the rest.
THREATS on TILIBUsrERlNG.
Gentlemen intimate that they have fruit
full source from which may spring counties
diatory tactics, wild tiibustering and obstruc
tons That may be true; but hope the spring
will dry up for a season and let us all cross o
yer to the calm region of work, where We may
proceed TO The dispatch of the legislative bust
ness, under she ample folds of the Constitution
my friends on that side so dearly love. IL may
he that the Instructions thrown around on
proceedings by the authors OF the resolution
4 will continue TO block all progress toward
reaching a result. That would not surprise Us
1 tt,.ss L. tn
bv the delays of the past. bay after day, W.
on this side have been forging Our way thrO
unnumbered coils Of libustering tricks OF oh
| lection and parliamentary tactics, towards on
| rights. duties and obligations i'm pursuance o
law; but at every turn has sprung up sem
hlance Of the same spirit of obstruction an'
disorder. until am nearly driven 20 fear tina
the extract of this resolution under discussion
will rise from its ashes and swell into mighty
proportions that may yield a reward Of the
YeXa.iOn, for
Destroy It's 3D. or sOphistry,-in vain
The schemers at its rabid work again
But if any modicum of speedy action is left q
us, if we may ever hope 10 expedite the bust
ness ofthis ses ion, now is the chance 90 strike
| of the head of all the flibusterng combined
and by refusing to entertain the proposition o
the protest. open the door TO the consideration
ofthc matters that are legitimatey before tni'
| Joint assembly. 1 am satisfied that follow
the good sense and sound discretion OF th'
members on this side of the hall, when | vote
against the entering on the journal of such ;
resolution of protest as would shock the bette
nature of any man.
II If the protest be their true sentiment and moi
mere bunc0mbe then indeed no rebuke how
everiust can stop their breach OF courtesy TO-
wards the members on this side; butifihey DC
not mean 10 all and trust they do mott We
viii act in proper protection to ourselves by
rejecting every word ofthe startling display o.
deceit and buncombe that is attempted 20 Do
foisted upon the excited attention ofthe people
And. perhaps no vote J may cast in this as
-enbly will give me more pleasure than voting
for the substitute proposed ty the gentleman
from Hardy.
The course pursued by my party is a reason
able one, 10 is Il fair one. Justice and equity
seem 10 demand it as eminently proper, re-
gardless Of the policy of abundant precoufioa.'
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