North Texas Enterprise. (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, April 3, 1874 Page: 4 of 4
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Tim Enterprise.
Kvmln 1st cnees ol Sumner
ft was n>i angry Congress which
AHsomblml in 1856. The views in-
diertod in the speech of Mr. Sutnper
causod considerable excitement. The
trouble in Karisas led utmost to a
civil war and exhausted the atten-
tion of Congress, and wo find Mr.
Stimher, on the 26th of May, 1860,
making a speech on this subject
which has become a landmark in
the histoty of emancipation. Mr.
Humnor entitled his speech “The
Crime Against Kansas; Apoligies
for the Crimo and tho True Komo-
dy." lie attacked the Southerners
for their ofTorts to auppress free
speed), and in the course of tho do-
buto made a bitter porsonal allusion
to Senator A. P. Butler, from South
Carolina, and compared hitn and
Senator Douglas to Sancho Panza
and Don Quixote. “Tho Senator,”
said Mr. Sumner, “copies tho British
officer, who, with boastful swagger,
said that with tho hilt of his sword
he would cram the stamps down
• ho throats of tho American people;
and ho will moot a similar failure.”
Towards the end of his speech he
again alluded to Senator Butlor and
to the egotism of South Carolina,
and said, “The languago of the Sen-
ator was in favor of slavery." In
comparing South Carolina with
Kansas, Mr. Sumnor said that Kan-
sas would bo welcomod a frso state
and “ministering angel," while
South Carolina, in the cloak of dark-
ness which sho hugs, lies howling.
This speech was dolivered on the
19th and 20th of May. He was fol-
lowed by Mr. Cass, of Michigan,
who insisted that the address was
unpatrlotlo and un-Amorican; by
Senator Douglas, who insistod that
the speech had been commit!cd to
memory and practised on before a
glass, while a negro boy held a pan-
tile and wntchod the contortions.
Senator Mason denounced Mr. Sum-
ner for bis allusions to Senator
Dougins, to which Mr. Sumner re-
plied, advising him to avoid express-
ing himself in “gusts of vulgarity,"
and to remember that tho bowio-
knifo and tho bludgeon were not
elements of Senatorial dobate. Then
came this singular sceno :—
DEBATE BEFORE THE WAR.
Mr. Sumner—Ferocity cannot udd
dignity to this body. The Senator
from Illinois has pourod forth state-
ments utterly without foundation,
heaping upon him personalities that
nro brutal. No person with tho
proud form of man-
Mr. Douglas—Say it, say it.
Mr. Sumner—I shall say it—that
no person with tho proud form of
ft man can bo allowed to discharge
from him indecent personalities.
1 he animal witli tho natnoloss name,
whose natiiro it is to discharge ven-
om, is not a proper model for an
American Senator. Will tho Sena-
tor take notice?
Mt. Dougins-I shall, and certain-
ly shall not try to imitate you in
that respect. (Laughter.)
Mr. Sumnor—The Senator again
switchoe his tongue and again tills
tho Senate with offensive odor.
THE ASSAULT ON 8UMNER-
At tho closo of this debate tho
Senato adjourned. That was on
Wednesday. On Tuesday after-
noon, May 22, 1856, about half-past
ono o’clock, after tho sossion of tho
Senate, which was simply to pass
n resolution of respect to a doceasod
member, Mr. Sumnor was sitting nt
his desk in tho room now occupied
by the United Slutos Supreme
Court. Ho was writing, Proston S.
Brooks, member of Congress from
^outh Carolina, ontcred tho cham-
ber, and advancing to Mr. Sumnor,
said:—“Mr. Sumner I have rend
your speech on South Carolina—1
road it carefully, dollborntoly and
dispassionately—in which yon have
libelled my State and slandered my
whito-haired old relative, Senator
Ipitlcr, who Mas abRont, and I have
come to .pur ish you for it." Mr.
Brooks tlion struck tho Sonator
8oiuo dozen blows on tho head with
his cane, which was of gutta peroha,
about ono inch in diameter, and
was broken by tho assault. Sumo
Ronators woro present. John J.
Crittenden, endeavored to removo
Mr. Brooks, but ho was supported
by Mr. Keith, member of Congress,
nnd Mr. Edinundson, Virginia. Mr.
Runnier, ivrfectly uuconsciui:*, •uiik on the
flour, til bloody, dreadfully bruised, and he
rumnini-d there until he wm railed by hit
I nriul«. We all ol ui mint remember tho
extraodinsiy excitement oceuiimod by this
event. The Massachusetts Legislature
unnuimouity nailed reioliitiemi; meeting*
were held nl! over the country lo the
lu thn Rer.nte Mr, Wilson, m.w Vico Frei-
ideut, ottered a resolution calling attention
to tie fact, and a committee wui appointed,
rompcied Al Democrats, to inquire into the
muuiilt. In tbc House a committee wn
Ulan Ml Irunted Indignation meeting* were
1,,-ld thrmghi lit the country. South Caro-
linn parsed rrnlu'bms endorsing the rafltaii
who a fee ul ted the Acnatnr, while MiiMapkn
sot's paused rrackitmii* poud< inning hi* con.-
durl, Del ate! of U moit angry charaoter
were Indulgi'd in, in uu h io that Senator
puller went m tar in to ml, Heiiator Wilm
a liar. A inn tin/ nai held in New Znrk,
nt w 1,it'll Wn . Al Erarti, VI use*Taylor and
Wiu. C. l'rjsi.t were iirraeut, and aperchea
were made t v t h*» King, A', II Morgan
and 11.my Ward lleecla r ; and fiarllv a
ri p< rt wi.i |.re,rnted expalliiiR llr Brook,
from the 111,me, the runeeqai n>e being thut
that gentleman leiiRiiedai Weprftenlalirc
and wa« luiiuediaMy afterward re-elected
treat South Cniulma. The rwa't waa
s gued by Lvwi- L‘, Campbell, F. E. Spinuel
and A. AI. C. Pennington. At tho remit of
thi. attack Mr. Suuuier wu ,-,impelled | rae-
tieullr to retire from public life, lie vuitod
Kuropu lor a long time, and it wn* thought
he uoeer v ould recover, /hit by Iheeltmti
of eni.nrnt phyiiciam in Pan*, and after
undergoing an extraordinary treatment, ho
w aa la far recovered In 1 -60, when the cum-
puixn lor the Pre*ideuey opened, that he
made n ipeeeh on the barbarian! of ilarory,
and took a prominent pari in lupport of
Liacolu and Hamlin.
o. w. MONSON,
BOOT MAKER,
Boubam, - - Texas.
GENTS’ TRENCH CALF,
MOROCCO ROOTS,
Tongue Pump ami Kip Boots,
MADE TO ORDER.
JfrjMlrln g JVrutty VOfte.
SOUTHERN HOTEL
J. C. BURNS. PROPRIETOR
NORTH SIDK PUBLIC SQUARE,
SHERMAN - - - - TEXAS.
The only first-class hotel in the
place. Terms reasonable. The best
of faro and accommodations.
Bdp Satisfaction Guaranteed.
LIVERY & SALE STABLE.
i
Auledoe & McKbe,
SOUTH SIDE SQUARE ,
BONHAM, Texas
ITn#rif« properly cared for—Bug gn u,
Haeki, and Horae*, {on hand for hire at all
lime*. OhargM reasonable.
STRATTAN & COOPER,
Whclcsolc and Retail Dealers in
H ardware,
Stoves and Timvaro,
ALSO, MANUFACTURERS OF
Hum Iron and ®oppmwah,«,
NORTH TRAVIS ST„ SHERMAN, TEXAS.
C2T Solo Agti. for the celebrated Jewett & Root cooking itovo. Every itove warranted.*
JOB WORK DONE ON SHORT NOTICE.
NEW GOODS!
B-, Mllli
-IIAS JUST ARRIVED FROM NEW ORLEANS W1TH A-
NEW STOCK
OF
Staple Dry Goods and Groceries !
Just such as the people of the country need. He invites all his old
customer* to call and examine his goods and prices, before investing
elsewhere.
At the old Alexander Corner,” Bonham,
S S ardware,
__ Stoves,
Tinware,
Iron, Stool, Orpord°r’s Tools, Nails,
Horse-sliocs, etc., etc.,
In fact, a general Hardware establishment.
(fl^T Roofing, Guttering, Piping, etc., put up in style to
order.
H. R. STEPHENS,
DODD CITY & STEPHENSVILLE,
Spring and Summer Goods, just arrived!
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES—ALL SORTS.
$20,000 WORTH AT THE TWO HOUSES I
All my old customers are invited to call and see mo and examine my
new stock, and prices, before purchasing elsewhere. v4-n26-6m
New Book Store !
I. A. Steagall & Co.,
Booksellers and Stationers,
Keep Constantly on hand all Standard oliool Books, Novels, both t
and pamphlet; Miscellaneous Literature of all kinds. \Ve also keep a
seleetion of
Pocket cutlery, Photograph Albums,
Ladies’Writing Desks, Gold Pens, Wnll Paper, Pictures nnd Picture Frames,
Moulding, Bibles, Ilynm Books, Note Books, BIiujk Books, Writing Paper,
intiul Paper, Envelopes, &o. All of which will be sold on liberal terms for
n*h. 4-8m3tn
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Family
Groceries,
MAIN STREET,
DENISON,
TEXAS
Whcro you will find constantly on baud a fino assortment of
CAKES, PIES, FRUITS, CONFECTIONERIES,
Fresh Oysters, Gold Lunches, Etc.,
MIT Bread always on hand nud furnished to families to order. ,
Mr. EwltltC solicits tlie p'ltronnge'of all, and in toads'to soli on terms
that will merit it. [no 1 tl.
PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY. '
WEST SIDE OF FUBLIC SQUARE. UP STAIRS.
J. L CAYLOU returns his thanks to *11 for past favors, and respectfully
s, licit* the patrmogo of all those who desire n nice picture of themselves
or friends. Bo nas n new sky light and guarantees put foot satisfaction.
NO CILYRG IF AYE FAIL TO PLEASE.
Gem pictures'
Photographs
25 cents each,
$4,00 per dox.
keu All kinds ol pictures Iramcd to order *«•
DR. J. S, DORSET.
PliTMlelan nnd Surgeon,
Offers lis prof visional services to the pub-
Itc. .'11! nulls promptly answered.
Office in rear ol Lanins’ store, Sparger
bu.tiling, west side Square. 2.1
Gram,
COHEN St THROWER, Proprietors
Oor. East -md Mulbervy Streets, near
Union Depot.
J. R. usscll, S. B. Allen, D. \V Peak
1‘ivnt. V. Pres. Cashier
FAKNIN COUNTY
'HERMAN,
TEXAS.
E. C. WHEELER,
LU3lUF.il 31
and Dealer in
Sash, Doors. Blinds, Mouldings, etc.
SHERMAN, - - TEXAS,
BsSc Yard near Traus-Contlnenta!
Depot. >*26 Cm
L EA Tll TE A ND SHOE FIND-
INGS,
Of All Kindi.
A Lu g Rtock of French calf skin*
always on hand, also a large stock
of Texas made saddles,
HARNESS
Of all kinds, and everything in
mv line nt a* low pficcs as any
house ill the state.
t*gr I will not be undersold.
Main Street, next door to Star Store.
J. M. SHEKDER & Co.
DENISON,
TEXAS
WATERMAN. WIEL & STAR,
•‘The Original Star,”
Wholesale and Retail Dcalcier* in
Dry goods,
Clothing, Boots,
Shoes, Notions,
etc,, etc.
Main St., near Austin,
pt, Worth, Tex.) Denison, Texas.
Cbctopa, Kan.)
wAil
Bouliaia, Texas.
CAPITAL, - - - $100,000,00.
t)I KKOTlt-S
D. W. J'onk,
U. E. Brown.
R. B, Semple,
J. R. Russell,
S. B Alien,
Richard White,
Chart
es Carlton.
Do a general Banking Business.
Interest paid on Time Deposits.
Collections made on all nccossiblo
Points, and proceods promptly
Remitted at current rates.
4 19-tf
i arber shop.
JIM nnd 30B RAGSDALE, would
respectfully uunonneo to their old
friends mid patrons, that they will
remain in tho same place for the
year 1874, and will continue to work
a the same prices. Shop one door
south of the Burney House.
Boots bracked in good stylo.
Texas Pacific Kail Way.
Trans continental Division.
Connects at Sherman with tho trains
North and South on Texas Central Railway,
nnd at Brnohston wilh .Stage Go’s., a daily
lino of Concord Conches for Paris, Clarks-
ville nod Texarkana, Junction Cairo and
Fulton Railway
Leave, Arrive,
4,50 P M. Sherman, 9,50 A. M.
5 25 Choctaw, 9,15 *•
6,05 “ Savoy, 6,35 "
7,00 “ Bonhan, 7,45 •<
7.35 “ Dodd, 7.10 “
8.35 “ Honey Grove, 6,20 “
9.25 *• Brookston, 5,20. “
George Nobles,
Geo. Supt.,
Marshall Tex.
Goorgo L. Bands,
P:v. .Supt,,
Sherman Tex
N, C. Proffitt. j, w. Burr
PROFFITT & BARR.
DAIRY & GARDEN.
We sro prepared to furnish the
citizens of Bonham with milk, and
will soon ho able to furnish them
vegetables, which wo will sell at
reason aide rates. Those desiring
anything in our lino will find ns at
the widow Lee’s p!uc«, several blocks
south west of tho square.
■P/fATH-BED OF GEN. LEE.
A magnificent 14 x 18 inch Engraving. The
lAniil) yf nd frionds ure grouped rorrowfullv
arouiorthn old hero’s denth-bed. The accne
ii so touchingly beautiful, the sentiment ol
the picture is so sweet, nnd tho characters so
hfe like that everybody admires it. ft is truly
n gem of art, one which should hang in every
Southern homo. 8eut br mail, pout paid, on
receipt of 20 cents, or 3 for 50 centsT
Addres. w M nurrnw,
200 Slain street,
Bristol, Tcnn.
ty Agents wanted for this and a variety of
other fine engravings. From three to ten
dollars a day can easily bo made.
R. B. 1U.IJI. B. 8. JOHN'S Q
ALLEN & JOHNSON, _
Dealers Is
Fancy and Family
RKO0ERIB8,
Provisions, &c.
Highest uiurket price paid for
country produce.
Ju'y 24 nol-Sm.
FAMILY SUPPLIES
BY
A. J. CLENDE.YEfl.
NORTH SIDE OF THE SQUARE,
SUGAR, COFFEE,
BALT, MOLASSES,
BACON, BEANS,
FLOUR, .MEAL,
And everything usually kept in a I uni
grocery. nuuu ■uituikou. xbiuis • vt*ir
Fifty Healing Stoves lor rale At Cost. I
you don't Dclieve it, como aud see, at the old
Alexander Corner.
Chas. Davis.
CASH DRUB STORE.
M. SMITH
L.[P. SMITH
Smith & BrOtber,
(Successors to Alien & Alexander.)
D racists
—AND—
S|«f|trarics,
BONHAM. TEXAS
We respectfully a*k tho patronage of ail
former customers of Messrs. Allen & Alex-
ander, and our friends of Fannin cenuty.
Physicians prescrlplloas carefully
Filled at all heurs-
Bonham Seminary,
FOR
Males and Females.
THE next Session of this Sehsnlfwill
L open on Wednesday, 3 d day of Sop.
tombor, 1873. The Session will he divided
into tno terms of Four and Fjve Mouths,
respectively, First teiin will close 23th
December, The second will hrging 1st
Monday ia January, and closo on 5th
of June, 1874.
The Ipeatiun.'of this school I s (peculiarly
fnvornblo for a flrst clnss Institution, lg
the first place, it is easily accessible, being
eituatediin theTrunsGontinoiitai Railroad,
which in a short time will be completed to
this point. Secondly, Bonham is cpnerded
to bo one of the heallloest towns in Texas
And ln-tly, it posscssesja moral and inte|,i
gent population.
As to tho character of the School and
kind of Students sent forth, tli('7leach.r«
would confidently refer lu Ihe labors pq
formed during the pust six years.
Rates of Tuition from 82,50 to #5.00
per mouth. Board, with.washing, fuel and
lights, 815,60 per mouth. Charges Speoie,
hut Currency received at N. Y. quotation!
to bo paid punctually nt close of Term. Nq
deduction except for protracted sickness.
CHAS. CAItr/rOX, Prinoipal,
F. J. ABERNATHY.
Prin. Primary Dept.
Bouhaui Texas, July 29th, 1873,
Clark & stuy vosant,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
812 N. Commercial Street,
ST. LOUIS.
BAl.ES
Cotton, III d e s, F a r s, A e.
Our Specially, and
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED,
Strict personal attention by member of
firm given to clai.sifiication and sale.—
Highest market prices, quick sales and
prompt rolurns guaranteed.
Rotor to Banks and Merchants in St,
Louis, and our numerous customer*,
throughout the /South-west.
DEALERS ALSO IN
FLOUh,*a,PHOVI8IONS, GROCERIES,
WAGONS. AC.,
At Lowest Price* for Oa»h.
CF“ Prices furnished on application. FI
PROPRIETORS OP THE CELEBRATED
IMPERIAL BITTERS
$5.50 Per Single Caso'
CLARK & STUYVESANT.
HOrSE PALAcE.
(orroaiTK burnkt nous*,)
Bonham, Toxan.
Horses, Hacks and Buggies ;
FOR HIRE.
Horse* oared fur in the bo«t of stylo*
Mv price* ahull bo a* raaaunabble a* and
other able in Ua.ihvin
Tnauklut to my old patroua for their lib-
eral pntronage in the pact, I hop* to merit
a continuance tl the tame in the fuure.
CF Satisfaction guaranteed, -ft**
L C WILSON,
Bonham, AngnstlD th, lyf73.-no4-ly.
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Burnett, Tom R. North Texas Enterprise. (Bonham, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, April 3, 1874, newspaper, April 3, 1874; Bonham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth912973/m1/4/: accessed June 2, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bonham Public Library.