WILLIAM DARLINGTON

On February 25, 1820 Congressman Felix Walker, 1753-1828, (Democrat, NC), rose to make a speech on the Missouri Bill when all practical debate was over and the result was a foregone conclusion. He was urged by his colleagues to desist, but he persisted claiming he wanted to make a 'speech for Buncombe,' a county in his district.

On February 25, 1820 Congressman Felix Walker, 1753-1828, (Democrat, NC), rose to make a speech on the Missouri Bill when all practical debate was over and the result was a foregone conclusion. He was urged by his colleagues to desist, but he persisted claiming he wanted to make a 'speech for Buncombe,' a county in his district.