Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-16
WHAT IS DOING IN CONGRESS

WHAT IS DOING IN CONGRESS ?
We are frequently asked, " what are they
doing in Congress these days." and "why
don't you publish some sketches Of their
proceedings" &c. &c. We have published
but little, we know, and the reason is OBJ
vious-there has not, thus far, to our mind,
been but little Of real Importance transacted
by that body. Party speeches, and poIiti-
cal intriguing has been the order Of the day.
and the interests Of the nation entirely ne
elected to give political demagogues an
opportunity to effect their purposes. The
following dlsgraceful and unprecedented
outrage is the latest intelligence we have
from that AUGUST body; and we suppose
the Globes threat that "rlvers Of blood
would be split" &c. is to be verified, and
that the Halls of Congress are to be desc
Grated as an example.
From the correspondent Of the Baltimore
American, April 21:
A scene of unparalleled excitement occurred in
the Hail Of the House of Representatives this
morning The excitement is tremendous, and an
outrage like it has never heen known in Congress
| have but time to give you the following intorna-
| ton
! Mr.. SALTONSTALL was commenting upon
certain official documents in relation to the conduct
and expenditures of the Government.
| Mr.. WISE made some remarks in explanation OF
this document-thc Globe of this morning having
| commented upon it, Mr.. Wise appealed to the
| Il, b;e IN documents
prove that what he said was true.
| Mr. SALTONSTALL resumed his remarks.
and while he was speaking, Mr.. BYNUM, of n L.
came to the part of the House ia which Mr.. Gar
| land of Louisiana, was sitting. In the hearing Of
| Mr.. G. and while addressing him, he stated that
! the document was suspicious paper, and lh'lma,
| ted that Il was corrupt. Mr.. Garland maintained
that it was true All this conversation was be-
tween thr two members, and one or TWO in their
vcinity1 Mr.. G. appealed to Mr.. Linn Banks and
others in proof of what he had said Mr.. as |
understand, confirmed it.
B. thai as it may. hard words soon passed be-
tween the two members. The lie was given by
| Mr. Bynun, and Mr.. Garland, in answer to IT.
seized Mr. B. by the throat, and struck him two or
three times Mr. B. in return, after scratching the
face of Mr.. Garland drew knife. He uttered
horrid imprecatons in O voice which was heara III
the Hall.
Mr.. B was seen by the crowds in the galleries
with his knife in his right hand, aud heard using
the most brutal language, "liar' puppy "scouh
drel," &c.
Mr.. Garland no less excited, but more silent
continued to deal heavy blows against his antago
mist. As soon as could be, the two members were
) separated by Mr.. Evans, and Mr.. Banks, aided by
hose around them. After the separatlon' Mr. BY
mum still attempted TO reach Mr.. II. and 70 star
him with the knife which he brandished in the ar
The Speaker in the mean time took the Chair'
he mr. AVN
members, but their friends protected them. Boil
now Withdrew from the bar Of the House. and par
ta order was restored During the interruption
the members had left their places, and all upon tn
outside Of the Hall rushed in. Order was at Length
restored.
I Mr.. DRoMGooGLE, of Va, called upon the
T.. members to stop the quarrel where 1t was Inc
honor of the country required that the diSorde
, should be quelled.
Mr.. WISE asked the Speaker what order cou'
be taken.
MIR. UNDERWO Of KY. moved for the ap
5 pointment Of Select Committee. He said tha
The nation would not tolerate such conduct. II
= proposed a committee Of five to investigate tn
: causes OF the quarrel. The motion was unani
mously seconded
D Mr.. CONNER, of N c. spoke feelingly and eo
q quen,y of tie gross outrage which had been com
/ mittcd.
? Mr. BANKS, of Va. sad he spoke under feel
ings which he had never before experienced. II
was for investigation.
Mr. BRIGGS also spoke appropriately upon III
i question, and with great effect.
| Mr. ANDREWS, of KY thought no good coul
come of debate. and moved the Previous Question
c which was promptly seconded, and the Select Com
mi'tee instructed TO take order Immediately in reie
ence to the outrage
:, The SPEAKER announced the committee a
IS follows; Mr. Underwood of KY, Mr. Butler, {
u Hy., Mr.. Briggs, of Mass, Mr.. Clifford, of Man
). and Mr.. Cooper Of Ga.
@ The publication which gave rise TO these disgrace
(. full proceedings, is contained in the lntcligencer
d the 22d, and is as follows:
I The FIRST part of it. being all that relates to Il
d finances, is an exact copy from Executive doc
t, ment ilS, II. L. Cd Session of the 25lh Congress
L The residue excep, 50 far as relates to the exrac
N from official documents, is, the reader will observ
he unofficial.
Is OFFIClAL--PUBLIc EXPENDITURES FROM 1884
Id 1888
s. Letter from he Secretary Of The Treasury. transm
In ting stGtemsnt Of expenditures, erc!aSire Of
o. pubic debt, for eaeh year, from 1924 n 1888.
June IS, lSSS.-Read and laid upon the table
y TREASURY DEPARTMENT. June 27, 1888,
IN SIR: In obedience TO the resolution of the Hou
re Of Representatives Of the 25th instant, have
H. honor to clay before the House statement sho
"a ing the amount Of expenditure, ercHSipsoj The pr
+ Tic debt, for each year, from 1924 to 1885,"
~ am respectfully, your ohedent servant,
+. LEVI WOODBURY.,
n Secretary Of The Treasury