Ourpurposeis. above all things. to ascertain the truth. and if byblindly obeying a given rule with regard to parol testimony. or written testimony. we are compelled to do violence to our convictions regarding any essential fact.we are bound in the discharge of our parliamentary duty to disregard that rule. no matter how ancient or honored. It is the letter that killeth. it is the spirit that maketh alive. In the case before us there is but one fact to be ascertained: Was this man naturalized at a certain time and place. as he alleges ? If so. he is entitled to his seat. There is no question as to any legal defect in the process. any error in thejudgment of the courtif naturalized at all.he was duly and properly naturalized. The sitting member presents to me satisfactory and ample evidence of this facthis own sworn testimony. fortified and made impregnable by other testimony. There is no attempt made to impeach his characterthat is unimpeachable.
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