The men whose professions of returning loyalty to the Constitution
have been trusted by the generous confidence of the American
people are now to give evidence of the sincerity of their
vows. The people will thoroughly understand this matter,
and will not likely to be deceived again.
We do not think proper to enter here upon a discussion of
the evidence by which the claimant of Mr. Kellogg's seat
seeks to establish charges affecting the integrity of that
Senator. Such evidence can be found in abundance in the
slums of great cities. It is not fit to be trusted in cases
affecting the smallest amount of property, much less the
honor of an eminent citizen, or the title to an object of so
much desire as a seat in the Senate. This evidence is not
only unworthy of respect or credit, but it is in many instances
wholly irreconcilable with undisputed facts, and Mr. Kellogg
has met and overthrown it at every point.
GEORGE F. HOAR,
ANGUS CAMERON,
JOHN A. LOGAN.
The Democratic majority presented their report, without asking
to have it read. Then we of the minority presented ours,
and had it read.
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