Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-04-30
Correspondence q n NsW-YOrh Express.
WAsHINeToN, April 20, le4O.

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nounce an event which he said was some-
what unexpected to others, but not SO to him
self. He had hoped that the life OF the VEN
cradle man would have been prolonged |; but
he received this morning letter announcing
the death of his predecessor, HUcH l.. WHITE.
The position which he occupied, said Mr..
Anderson, as a member of this body-the
distinguished station he held here-the gen.
eral regard in which he has been held by all
who knew him-have induced me to present
the resolutions have before me.
Mr.. White emigrated to Tennessee in ear
ly life, and was amongst the pest ana noblest
Of her citizens. In all his relations of life he
had secured for himself the respect of his
fellow citizens, and the strong attachment of
his friends. He was literally educated
| More than once he was called to the dis
charge of the duties of a judge upon the
bench of the Supreme Court. He was elect
ed to the legislature, and filled the duties to
the satisfaction of his friends and of the state.
He was State Commissioner, and was af-
forwards elected to this body.
It is unnecessary that / should speak of
those who were associated with him. His
death is public loss, and the people with
whom he is buried will so regard it. / re-
eret extremely, said Mr.. Anderson, in clo-
sing, that we have met with tbs toss-a loss
which will be felt at home, here, and thro'-
out the Union.
| Mr.. Anderson closed his remarks by offer
ing the usual resolutions to wear Grape on
the left arm, and to adjourn.
Mr.. Preston said he hardly knew whether
| il became him to second the resolutions
which have been offered. Hugh l.. White,
said Mr.. Preston, have known all my life,
and from my earliest recollection, remember
| him. He was man always and universally
loved and respected by those who knew him.
| No man was ever more highly appreciated
| I never can cease to remember his early les
sons. / remember him from my earliest
childhood, and his virtues are deeply en-
craven on my mind.
have known him, said Mr.. Preston, all
nv life. As native of that part of the coun-
try where he resided these impressions were
made, and they are held in common with
those which prevail in all that region. No
individual was ever more highly appreciated.
When first knew him he was at the head of
the financial affairs Of Tennessee, and of
that section of the country. l can never,
said Mr.. p, cease to remember the peculiar
effect and powers Of the deceased. The
times were then analogous to the present.
The banks had suspended specie payments
the country was suffering-there was no con-
fidence, and great and general distress pre-
vailed through the land.
The single name of Hugh Lawson White
was then tower of strength. The power of
the name of Hugh l.. White % or % years
gone by, was greater than of any one man
before or since. His Roman sternness of
characteristic Cato-like nature-all endear-
ed him to the people and gave him great
moral influence.
WASHINGTON, April 81.
A Roso and Fight in the House of Represen-
tatiues.-A scene of unparalleled excitement
occurred in the Hall of the House of Repre-
sentatives this morning. The excitement is
tremendous and an outrage like it has new
er been known in Congress. l have but
time to give you the following information.
Mr.. Saltonstall was commenting upon
certain official documents in relation to the
conduct & expenditures of the Government.
Mr.. Wise made some remarks in eXpla-
nation of this document-the Globe of this
morning having commented upon it. Mr..
! Wise appealed to the clerk, to his colleagues,
and to public documents to prove that what
he said was true.
| Mr.. Saltonstall resumed his remarks, and
while he was speaking Mr.. Bynum of N. c.,
came to the part of the House in which Mr..
Garland, of Louisiana, was sitting. In the
hearing of Mr.. G. and while addressing him,
he stated that the document was suspi-
cious paper, and intimated that it was cor
rupt Mr.. Garland maintained that it was
true. All the conversation was between
| the Two members, and one or two in their vi
cinity.] Mr.. G. appealed to Mr.. Linn Banks
and others in proof Of what he had said
Mr.. Bynum, as I understand, confirmed it.
Be that as it may, hard words soon passed
between the two members. The lie was CIV
en- by Mr.. Bynum, and Mr.. Garland, in an
swer to it, seized Mr.. B. by the throat, and
struck him two or three times. Mr.. b. in re-
turn, after scratching the face of Mr.. Car
land, drew knife. He uttered horrid i'm
precautions in voice which was heard in the
Hail.
Mr. B. was seen by the crowds in the gal
leries with his knife in his right hand, and
heard using the most brutal language, liar,"
puppy" scoundrel," &c.
MIR. Garland, no less excited, but more ST.
lent, continued to deal heavy blows against
his antagonist. AS soon as could be, the two
members were separated by Mr.. Evans and
Mr.. Banks, aided by those around them
tempted to reach Mr.. G., and to stab him
with the knife which he brandished in the
air.
The Speaker in the mean time took the
Chair. Sergeant at Arms was ordered to
arrest the members, but their friends protect
ed them. Both now withdrew from the bar
of the House, and partial order was restored.
During the interruption the members had
left their places, and all on the outside ofthe |
Hall rushed in. Order was at length restor-
ed.]
Mr.. Dromgoole, of Va. called upon the
members to stop the quarrel where it was.--l
The honor of the country required that the
disorder should be uuelled.