Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-05

From or Evesiag Edkion OF Saturday,
From Warrington.


tan wAe caused -Agpeardace Of the galleries CONFER.
sssion thsre-Caprsn Maryatt and Foreign 7rarelers
oenerallySis Buckingham and teaperance-Felir run-
dy-a Pa-pMl-Bals against Dusiling-Delegate for
the Dsict Of COlzmbiaNe@ Regulations as to Reporters
and Strangers IN the Hoase-Appropriatioa and Sub.
Treasury BMs-hr. Fan Burens Literary Patronage.
WAsHIkGroN, March LIST, 1898.
had been rumeured the day of the funeral of Mr.
Clley that something would be done in the House in
relation 70 the daul when should assemble yes.
terday therefore, resolution submitted by MIR.
Fairneid 10 appoint a committee of seven members
inquire into the causes which led the death of MIR c.
and 70 be empowered send for persons and papers
enquire whether any breach of privilege had been
mitied.
This gave rise to discussion which continued most
Of the day. Several amendments proposed and
among these authorizing the committee inquire
into the expediency of reporting bill prohibiting duel
ling in future. On the hand it contended that
II woad be improper to form the House into a of
honor 10 decide personal disputes,hat the invest.
CATION weuld result IN no good. and only keep up the
excitement which exists. That objection would be
made 10 the amendment or any plan by which the bar
barous and horrd practice oduellng might be stopped
but legislative enactment il thought, suf
fcient effect the ob ect On the other hand II
urged thai il due thes character of the House,
and the parties concerned in the duel that nvestga
ton should be instituted that the public mind might be
satisfied by minute and statement of the rel-
ancholy transaction Mr. Bell thought that the minds
of members not prepared TO decide upon the sub
lect this time, from the excitement under which they
abored and therefore moved postpone its cunsidera
ton I'LL that day week. This motion rejected !;
and as the members began manifest some warmth
and the previous question was not seconded il
moved 10 lay the resolution the table but the motion
rejected by large majority. The resolution OF
Mr.. Fairfield was finally adopted.
The indignation excited against Webb has been so
great In Baltimore, that understand several were w.
ing in wait for him in that city expecting him pass
through it, in order to and feather him. do per-
haps something worse.
The galleries of the House very much crowded
yesterday from the anticipation of the debate that took
place. The ladies apparently deeply excited and
attending with great interest to what said, either
from curiosity to hear some further particulars of the
late duel the apprehension that something might be
said In debate, that would lead another. The beaux
looked serious and the bellies occasionally grave and
Pensive-almost all 'ete es suspended, except
when the clerk calling the yeas and nays AT such
tunes The tongue was put In motion, and buz heard
throughout the gallery. "Were you at Mrs -
party last night?" said pretty girl in green, with
smiling countenance, to her escort with splendid pair
OF whiskers, which he smoo,hed down every and
then with his fingers.
"Oh certaiament. Who could miss such fine music 7"
Il perceive that the fashonables much affect
ed by the death Of member of Congress
"Oh no-why should they? What is a member more
than another man. The sun, you observe, shines as
brilliantly if nothing had occurred and nature under.
goes change at the exit of the distinguished of
The human race"
But don't you think Mrs s. sings exaui.
stcly 2"
Never heard her equal, upon honor. In "some love
roam" and the brave old oak" she beats Russell
all hollow"
1t delightful" said the lady, "but like these
sources mlscdles"
They charming, upon honor-music always
makes feel pathetic, and | could sometimes have
wePt the of her voice. and I'll be hanged
if could tell wherefore-l suppose You made a
quest OF the heart of Peter Simple" Of course"
Not 1.-The GOTH"
Il made several advances ,eo-and cast the mos,
looks htath took n}nfr nfy
any else in the He is decidedly in.
tolerabe, than his dog fend, Snarleyow."
Rather rough upon honor, and makes good lion
Il wonder If he has been accustomed fashion
able society he would be quite Godsend TO Mrs
He wants polish monstrously" said the fair one
and looks like bear than li.s. Iwonder how
such creature could write novel"
Oh nothing easy than TO write such mass Of
vulgar trash as snareyow-any seamen could spin
better yarn"
But YOU viii find that the fashionables and those
who wish be considered will be running after him
aad after they have Toasted and feted him till he is ready
die of surfe he will most likely return the favor,
b b s.i.s them nook !" his next work. as parcel
They should profit by experience; BAIL Hall and
his ugly wife, "a matehless pair" and a suffering,
awkward, limping fellow called Hamilton, treated
with the politeness and courtesy the English
man you mention. and they Showed their gratitude by
abusing countrymen when they returned home. Old
Madame Trollope received int good society,
and therefore she excusabe for the asehoods she
published 20 gcta penny"
It's safest to let such cattle alone But think
you the Congressional temperance meeting last night.
How did you like Silk Buckingham"
$500 he is fluent and rapid in speech, and com
plimenteS country and this city, very highly"
He may be temperate in drinking. but Judging from
his appearance, would think he all alb.
stemious ia the article Of food"
"No-upon honor, he looks John Bullish for that
and like his countrymen, he may give version OF
his impressions in America when he gets back Eng
land"
Didn't you think the President of the Society, Felix
Grundy. looked rather fat and rosey for represen
lative OF temperance
Il can't say 1 ever noticed him 1 suppose, how
ever, he is fair specimen of Congressional temper
ance, which consists in stuning and swng. day and
night with but litte cessation
The members will deserve great praise ifthey
coed in putting down both Dwelling aud Incorporate
drinking"
DO you think :" said the beau-"upon honor, il
viii be easier 10 talk about II than TO do IT,"
IL doubt whether they will be able to put a
stop dueing, unless they make IL obligatory on the
constituents to send Congress VINO will use only
such language the floor, nary be entirely unex.
cepuonabe and ii.oHensive."
''Tbe root must be destroyed. before the tree can
be killed"
but understand there is to be party tonight.
on the Hill"
!" Indeed bless me how strange. whose is y"
"A Colonel somebody's; don't know him. Some
parpeap 4 presume, who wants 10 be fashionable"
a. ao--but thew about - adjourn. Allow