Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-02-23

Mr.. Peyton, both Of which have been
published, the latter turned towards Mr..
Garland, without rising from his seat land
said, "Mr. Chairman, l wish you to in
form this witness that he is not to insult
me in his answers, if he does, God damn
him, will take his life upon the spot
He then rose and turned towards Mr.
Whitney, and said ~ wan; you to un.
derstand, sir, that claim no protection
from the Constitution, and if you insult
me, you damned dog, l will take your
Ile." Mr. Wise rose and advanced to
the side Of Mr.. Peyton, and, addressing
himselfto Mr.. Whitney, said: Eyes, this
damned insolence is insuherable." Mr..
Garland ,and other members Of the Com
mlttee, were during this time, endeavor-
ing to preserve order, and to prevent an
adray MIR. Peyton turned from Mr..
Whitney, and, standing with his back to
the fire, said, by way Of soliloquy, or
without addressing himself to any one in
particular, "hithero, l have treated him
with marked, ,respect-damn him--I have
treated him just as if he had been gen
tleman; to be thus insuted by damned
thief and robber! damn him, he shan't
do it," While uttering the last worcs
of this sentence, he became apparently
more excited and turned toward MIR.
Whitney, who rose and said he claimed
the protection Of the Committee while
he was before it; when MIR. Peyton said,
-"God damn you, you shan't speak
you shan't say word while YOU are in
this room; if you do, l will put you to
DEATH" and made towards him, at the
same time putting his hand in his bosom
Mr.. Wise, who had previously gone
round the long table, and placed himself
near MIR. Whitney, here interposed; and
he, with Mr.. Garland, who was standing
between Mr.. Pcyton and Mr.. Whitney,
and Mr.. Martin, who was by his side,
endeavorng to calm him, and to prevent
his going towards Mr.. Whitney. Mr..
Wise said, "don't Peyton; damn him,he
is not worth your notice." or words TO
that effect. Judge Martin here moved
that the examination Of the witness be
suspended. Mr.. Hamer opposed it; and
addressing himself to the chairman, went
on to make some remarks, but l do not
recolect them.
Cd lnterrogatory.--What was Mr..
general demeanor as a wit
ness? Wele any indecorum or disre-
spect on his part towards the committee,
observed or complained OF, or in any
manner censurcd by the committee.
Answer in substance. with the
exception OF the answer in writing of Mr.
which was the subject Of the
resolution afterwards adopted by the
l saw nothing of any indeco-
'um to the committee or any intention of
t; nor at any time, except as above sta
ed, did l hear any complaint on the
part Of any member Of the committee.
Inter 8. in substance Please state
whether the conduct ofWhitney through
he whole unhappy scene in question
was or was not cool, collected and for
Bearing; whether he did or did not mani
est by word, deed or gesture any dispo.
'iiion to disturb said committee, and
whether his manner was such as would
20 to show that he. intended an assault
N Mr.. Peyton, or that he stood on the
defensive merely?
Objected to by Mr.. Mason Of Ohio,
'ut objection overruled by the House.
Answer.--So far as saw or heard,
he conduct Of Mr.. Whitney was cool,
collected and forbearing heard him
Jay nothing but what have stated in
ny first answer. cannot say he did
lot assume an attitude Of assault towards
Mr.. Peyton, but can say that if he did
did not see him.
The Counsel Of the accused here sta
ed that they had no more questions to
ask.
Question of Mr.. Calhoun of Ky. I
In substance did or did not Mr..
Wise endeavor to prevent any collision
between Mr.. Pcy,on and Mr. VI hi,Uey.
Answer MIR. Wise did intefere, as
stated in the first instance. He laid his
hand on Mr. Pcyton's breast, and en-
deavored to prevent the collision. ] do
not, however, recollect that he pushed
him back.
Question in substance. Did or did
not Mr.. Wise privately request the mem
bers Of the committee not to rise, ill af-
ter sufficient time had been allowed
after the close of the examination Of MIR.
for him to Withdraw, so as to
prevent them coming together without
the presence Of the committee to restrain
them, and did Mr.. Wise declare his in
teniIon TO be to prevent the collision?
Answcr.-I answer aflirmatively to
the whole question.
Questionable MIR. Wise do more
than denounce the insolence Of Reuben
M. Whitney to the committee, and in
attempting to p, city Mr.. Pey,on, did he
say more than that Il. NJ. w. was not