Speech of Mr. Doddridge, in the Case of Samuel Houston

This is a transcript of the speech given by Mr. Doddridge in defense of Samuel Houston before the House of Representatives on May 9, 1832. Houston was charged with contempt and breach of the privileges of the House for assaulting the Hon. William Stanberry, a sitting member. This document provides insight into the legal and political proceedings surrounding the case, offering a detailed examination of the arguments presented during this period in American history. It sheds light on the concept of congressional privilege, the nature of justice in the 19th century, and the political tensions of the era.This historical document is invaluable for anyone interested in American legal history, the life and career of Samuel Houston, or the workings of the U.S. House of Representatives.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.