n; and that, by the institution of
matrimony, woman was restored to the side of man, and became one
flesh and one being, he being the head. But this law of God and
creation is spurned by these women who present themselves here as
the exponents of the wishes of our mothers, wives, and daughters.
They ask no such exponents, and they repel their sacrilegious
doctrines.

But again, sir, our old views of matrimony were, that it was a
holy rite, having holy relations based on mutual love and
confidence; and that while woman gave herself up to man, to his
care, protection, and love, man also surrendered something in
exchange for this confidence and love. He placed his happiness
and his honor, all that belongs to him of human hopes and of
human happiness, in the keeping of the being he received in the
sacred relationship of wife. I say, sir, that this ordinance,
sought to be practically overthrown by these persons, was
established by God Himself; and was based on the mutual love and
confidence of husband and wife. But we are now asked to have this
ordinance based on jealousy and distrust; and, as in Italy, so in
this country, should this mischievous scheme be carried out to
its legitimate results, we, instead of reposing safe confidence
against assaults upon our honor in the love and affection of our
wives, shall find ourselves obliged to close the approaches to
those assaults by the padlock. (The "hiss" was here repeated).

Mr. LOZIER: Mr. Speaker, twice I have heard a hiss from the
lobby. I protest against the toleration of such an insult to any
member of this House, and call for proper action in view of it.

The SPEAKER: The chair observed the interruption, and was
endeavoring to discover its source, but has been unable to do so.
If, however, its author can be recognized, the chair will
immediately order the person to the bar of the House.

Mr. BURNETT: I have nothing further. The leading features of this
address are well known; and I do not wish at present to further
enter upon the argument of its character. I merely wish that
members be afforded time for consideration. I therefore move to
lay the pending motion on the table.

D. P. WOOD: I am surprised that the gentleman from Essex, who
professes to desire light, and to afford members t