Mr. Carlile, of Virginia, appealed to Mr. Sumner “to withdraw the amendment, and allow this subject to rest, at least until the next session of Congress.” This he declined to do.
Mr. Buckalew, of Pennsylvania, thereupon moved to amend the amendment by adding, “nor in civil actions, because he is a party to or interested in the issue tried.” Then came the following passage.
Mr. Sumner. I am in favor of that proposition, taken by itself; but I do not wish it put upon this.
Mr. Gratz Brown (to Mr. Sumner). That is just what other people say about yours.
Mr. Sumner. I understand that; but I wish to secure this justice.
Mr. Buckalew. I wish to secure the additional justice provided by my amendment.
Mr. Sumner. I will vote for the Senator’s proposition by itself. Let him move it when mine is carried.
Mr. Saulsbury. I do not wish to say anything about the “nigger” aspect of this case. It is here every day, and I suppose it will be here every day for years to come, till the Democratic party comes into power and wipes out all legislation on the statute-book of this character, which I trust in God they will soon do.