Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-20
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HOUsrONs AEREsT.-Houston was arrested by
the Scrgeant-at-Arms on Saturday evening, and
being brought before the House MonGay, the
following proceedings occurred
The Speaker informed the House that the writ
which directed under its authority to the Ser
gcant.at-Arms, commanding him TO take into Gus
tody the body ofSamucl Houston * keep the same,
subject to the further order OF the House had been
duly executed sc. Mr.. Davis, OF Massachusetts,
offered resolution directing copy of the charges
made by Mr.. Stanberry TO be furnished Mr.. IIous-
ton, and that The latter be brought to the bar of the
House on Thursday next to answert to said charges
Mr. Mitchell, Of South Carolina proposed sub
stue for the resolution. directing that Gen. Hous-
ton he discharged from custody 4 dcsuI;ory
discussion ensucd, in which Messrs Hawcs
Wckliilc, Doddrdgc, Drayton, Fitzgerald Ar
mold, and Root, participated Mr. Mitchell even
tual!y Withdrew his amendment. Mr. Davis, of
Massachusetts, then modified his resolution so
as as to cause the defendant, Houston, to be
brought Immediately before the House. Mr. Speirht
offered an amendment regulating the mode OF pro-
cccdng In the case, which, after various suggest
ions, withdrawn by the movcr-Ancr some
further discussion, Mr.. Davis in consequence of
an amendment proposed by Mr.. Foster, made an
additional modification Of his resolution. Mr..
NIcklitie moved amendment TO the resolu.
ton, which was accepted by Mr. Davis and
thus modified, the resolution was adopted
General Houston was then introduced into the
House by the ScrGcant-at- Arms, and was shown
Chair The Speaker informed him in substance
that he had been ordered into custody upon com
plant made by William Stanbcrry Member of
the House, path, o. having assaulted and beat
en- him for words spoken in debate III his place
III the llousc-ihat if he desired the assist.
ancc Of counsel, the Attendance of witnesses in his
behalf, or if he wished for further time to prepare
! for his dcfencc-he would signify his wishes and
/ TIC House would take them into consideration.
/ General Houston replied that lie die, not
wish the assistance OF counscl-that he did
| require the testimony Of witnesses in his be-
halt-that he had been but at that moment
Informed of the nature of the charges against
him-that the subject was of great inipor-
lance and involved the liberty of an Ancr-
can ciizcn-and that he would be prepared
III Fl hours and be ready TO proceed to trial
on the charges. Gen. Houston then withdrew in
the custody Of tho Sergeant at Arms. The Speak
or stared the of General Houston To tho
House. Mr.. Davis, OF Mass. offered resolution
for the appointment OLA Committee oT Privileges
TO consist Of seven Members, prescribe the mode
Of proceeding on the trial which was agreed TO-
when tho House aGJouruod.
The names Of this Committee are not vet an
unccd. Judging from the temper of this Com
muuity, the vote it, TIC House, and the nature Of
the offence, Houston cannot escape the punish
mcnt which his conduct deserves Let Congress
stranglo the first overt attempt 10 introduce the
Nashville tactics" as Benton said I.epislatc
hereafter, with PISTOL in belt