Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1832-05-16


not able to do Stanberry carried him about on
the pavement little time, whether he extricated
himself or Houston thrust him from him, am not able
to determine. thought he thrust him from him. as he
passed him. he struck him and gave him trip, Stanber-
ry fell when he fell he still continued to halloo indeed
he hallooed all the time pretty much, except when they
scufling saw Stanberry, after receiving several
blows put out both hands in this way he then lying on
his back. did not discover what his hands, or
if any thing was but heard sound like the swapping
of gun-lock, and particles of fire.. Houston APP
peared to take hold of Stanberrys hands and took some
thing from them, which could not see. After that,
Houston stood up erect, still beating Stanbery
with stick the head, arms and sides, Stanberry
still kept his hands spread out After Houston's giving
him several other blows he lay his back and put up
bis feet Houston then struck HIM elsewhere Mr. Stan
berry, after having received several blows ceased to
halloo and lay, thought perfectly still. All this
time had not spoken to either the parties interior
ed in any manner whatever. now thought Stanberry
was badly hurt perhaps killed. from the in
which he lay. stepped up to Houston to tell him to
desist but without being spoken to, he quit of his own
accord"
The examination of witnesses continued during
the remainder of the 23d and the Gath, but the state
mens already given present the main facts in the case
April 25th.-Mr. Ewing was called on by Mr.. Stan
berry to prove discrepancies between the state
ments of Mr.. Buckner the stand and those made by
him in conversation the day after the ARRAY The
suit was substantial confirmation Of Mr.. BIS testimo
ny Mr. Rne1nar was again called upon to give
detailed account of particulars of the rencontre,
which he had before stated in general terms After Mr.
B. left the stand Mr.. S. said that the last witness chad
stated what absolutely untfue;' that though he
Senator, he did not feel bound to respect him
as such, and that he should call Mr.. Benton, of No.
to discredt him as a man of truth. -tl
The next day. April Goth, Mr. Ashley, of Mo- ofe red
the following preamble and reso[ution:
"Wiliam Stanberry, a member Of this House from
the State of Ohio having on yesterday, when CIV
evidence declared IN this HOUse
testimony given by the Hon. Alexander Buckner, Sena-
tor from Missouri who had given testimony IN the case
of the trial against Samuel Houston, was destitute OF
truth, and Infamous; which declaration OF Sald STAN
berry is ndecorous and dsrespectu to the House, the
witness, and the Senate of which he is member:
Therefore
'sResolued That the Speaker of this House call up-
on the said Stanherry in his place, to rerct the said
indgnity, and disrespect, which he has oeed by an
apology to this House, and that he be reprinanded by
the Speaker .
Mr.. Ashley while remarking upon the resolution was
interrupted by Mr.. Taylor, who called for the question
whether the House would then consider the resolution
After discussion, the question of consideration
taken and carried-ayes l47, nays IL.
Mr.. Stanberry then and made very humble
apology for the indignity offered to the House, said
no man could be sensible than himself of the indie
corum OF the language he used and made few remarks
by way of explanation and apology to Mr. Buclner.
Mr.. Ashley thereupon withdrew the resolution Mr..
johnson observed that due the character of Mr.
Benton and to that of his colleague that he either be
called to testify be permitted to explain 9TH
way; and requested that the following paper be read
"Nlr Stanberry's reference to me as witness, who
would discredt Mr.. Buckner was made without my
knowledge, and not warranted by any sentiment
ever entertained or expressed by me. '---
sd "THOMAS H. BENTON.n
Mr.. Key then proceeded to his argument in defence
of the accused, which he continued till requested to
give way to a motion to adjourn. t...I
We insert to-day the proceedings of the Convention
lately held at Springfield to nominate electors for the
LIST and 9Th Judicial circuits. The convention pay
very handsome tribute of respect to Col johnson,
requesting the delegates to the Baltimore Convention
from this State to endeavo to procure his nomination
to the Vice Presidency This be esteemed nothing
more than tribute of respect-a testimony of regard
for WORTH and talents useully exerted Col Johnson
nomination is scarcely within hope; the gentlemen of
the convention, presume, have but faint hopes that
it will be effected 1t would seem, however, that they
not willing to pass unnotced, this juncture of
affairs, man who, both by his acknowledged ability
and known integrity in public SERVICE entitled to
fdence and support We give the proceedings to our
readers they sent out by the conventions without
resortng to the very unworthy example that has been
set us, of bestowing opprobrious and scurous
epithes upon the meeting the members of it, for the
purpose of bringing them into dsrepule with those who
may be willing to believe with the Heald that ga name
is every thing"
The INDIANS. Our latest from the hostile par
ty of Indians at the North by way oSt Louis Infor
nation recev'd there the 7h inst that Black Hawk
and his band, amounting to about 500, who had gone
up Rock river time before, maneting determined
hostility, the return reported also that
they had expressed willingness to gveup the Menom-
inee murderers and resolved to sue for clemency
The detection Of their allies the Winnebagoes and Pot
awatomes, it is said, has induced them take this
course. 81 5-
The report of the Bank Committee has been submit
ted to the House of Representatives accompanied with
ne he 4