Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-12-18
Private Correspondence Of the Herald
Scenes In she leuse-Pesisisn Of Parties.

WAsHIseroS, Sunday.
Nh. BENxErr-I have spent the whole Of the
past week in this city OF sin and folly, and now de
sire to spend about hour in describing two
three scenes Of disorder and black which
have witnessed in the House Of Representatives,
and ia giving Won little insight into tae intrigues
and chcansry chat distinguish the movements Of
some IT the various factions now at work for the
promotion Of their own selfish purposes.
The fact is sir the reports OF the letter writers
convey no adequate idea Of the tumutuous and dis
graceful rocerdngs that have taken place in the
hall OF the House Of Representatives, Stree the PEE
riod assigned by law for the organization Of Con-
gress Whether the congressional reporters are
afraid toportray the scandalous exhibitions OF party
luminosity and personal vruence that are daily TO be
witnessed in the House; or, whether they are sub
jeoied 10 that species Of influence which has always
sofiened down the reports in the Inteligencer and
other Washington papers-and sugared over the re-
presentations OF the correspondents of the Wall
street press, do not undertake 10 say The effect
has been the same in either case. The public
not at al aware OF the extent Of the violence brutal
~, and degradation of some'of the members Of the
House If Representatives. Certain meay -mouthed
gentlemen affect 10 think indecorous aud discredi
table TO describe the rascaty OF the members. They
are mistaken altogether. The infamy is not in the
representation, ut in The performance. And with
your permission, will present a faithful picture
your fifty thou and readers, aad show the DULLES and
backguards who infest the capitol that least one
paper has the rnness to expose of their enor-
mites ,and under all circums spe ak the 9Th
1t il admitted, all hands, by rejecting men, tina,
the w nigS are wrong In respect 10 the contested
seats from New Jersey. The returns, on which the
Governor issued his certificate, notoriousy in.
correct and false. Aknowsdge Of this fact neces
sary in order TO understand the course adopted by
the Van Buren, men in the House.
The wings, rendered desperate by their repeated
defeats in every part Of the country determined
10 make stand in the House, and compel the admis-
sion Of the New Jersey members, BY intimidation
Every day the WING fighting cocks come into the
House, armed to the teeth with pistols, dirks and
bowie knives, and whenever Profit, Of Indiana,
White, Of Tennessee, Graves, Garland, Thompson
any other Of the fire eaters, move from one part
of the hall to another, they almost formly
observed to place their hands their coat pockets
obviously to prevent their weapons from hitting :he
ether members in passing
The proceedings Of every day have been one con-
tnued scene of tumult, disorder and rot hut until
Ihursday, there was no very striking exh btion of
personal violence. or any particular Indications Of
The volcano that was smoulderng beneath the noise
and clamor that pervaded every part of the House.
On Wednesday morning, immediately after the
House was called to order, Mr. Turney, Of Tennes-
Chair made the day before be decided BY the House.
The House divided. and the decision Of the Chair
was reversed Mr. B,isg, then made motion; but
you id fool" : What the HI do you know about
it, you id stupid jacksss4" These, and similar
yells and ejacnis tions prevented tke Chair from
hearing him.
Mr.. Turney then jumped up in great fury
MIR. Speaker Mr. Chairman, mean-I rise 10
point of order"
'sD-n your ORDER" roared a member; "you are
the most dsorderly curse in the whole meeting
Mr.. Turney then made his voice heard above all
the din and tumut.
Mr.. Chairman, appeal from your decisio., and
will stand here and appeal until The day 81 judg-
meDt, II You CONT ne 10 de ide In this way
Here the shouting. kissing, and olapping were too
much even for Turney's lungs
90 der-order" "D-n old Johnny @; he amt
III to be there" I" Shit yoar mouth, you noisy de.
q. " n 70 a
sDeak;-they were greater ftols for sending you
han you were for coming" Sounds like this, min.
gled with stamping, grooming and yelling, filled the
Hall for several minutes. When the members were
out Of brea h, Turney again undertook TO make him
self heard.
"Mr. Chairman, fellow citizens-This course
eanno. long continue We must have order, or we
settled hy wager of battle, the sooner we begin the
Stanley Of South Carolina, sprang out Of his seat,
ran round in front OF Turney. shock his fist in his
face, and said, "D-n your eyes, il that's ur play,
IN take you for my man"
DR.. Duncan here undertook to speak, but the boot
ing and yelling became than ever.
Shut the drunken fools mouth 70 "Damn the
bIackguard-kick him out Of the house %
Duncan persevered, and Rice Garland, raising his
voice to the highest pitch, said,
who the devil will tolerate your insolence, you
cowardly scoundrel-you miserable liar-take your
seat, you id son-of.a bs*sh."
MIR. Bell here sprang to his feet, exclaming TO
Everett and Line DIN, who sat near him,
-"This is too id internal bad-buncan is a poor
curse, but Garland ought not TO attack him in this
way here. Won't the fellow fight 81 Here he raised
his firm voice,
"Mr Chairman, this state Of things cannot be en-
dured. live have no respect for ourselves each
other ct ms regard our constituents far 10 alb.
stain irtn scenes like these. ! raise point Of or.
der, Sir" More confusion here ensucd, aud there
was every indication that the meeting would break
up in a general row; but some Of the members had
sense enough left TO know that the thing had already
been carried far enough and the violence Of the
partially abated.
The position Of parties in this city at the present
time Is extremely curious. There are four rival
claimants for the sfcc Of Vice President, and the
friends OF each press their pretensions with great
earnestness and perseverance,. Mr. Forsyth wishes
TO be Vice President, because the duties are light
and il is one step towards the Presidency. Mr. Van
Buren supports the claims Of Mr.. Forsyth. because
he desires TO get him out Of the State Depart
ment. on account Of his great incidence. Mr.. For
syth has every qualification for the Office Of Sec-
laziness is an insuperable objection.
Col. Dick Johnson wants TO be reelected on &C.
count Of the $1,000 and because il be IL taken of the
Benton sustains johnson rs the only man among all
troublesome 10 him hereafter.
Gov. Polk Of Tennessee, is supported by a ccnsid
cradle portion Of the party, at the head OF which is
Gen. Jackson
Mr.. Buchanan, Of Pennsylvania, has his own views
in this matter, and he will manage his affairs with
the tact and skill that distinguishes all the move
.r(. ..fS s.0xls. e.tn.