The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-02-04

dents Message, and the papers relating to the
boundary difficulties between the State of Missouri
ana the Territory of Iowa, presented report,
Which Mr. Davis said he thought was calculated 10
aliny The excitement on that frontier. The report
was received and ordered to be printed.
NJ Bynum Of N. &. then took the floor, and
made Tong and worthless speech on the Abolition
question, endeav orng to show from tho journals
OF the House, that tie Wing party in that body
had long been the supporters OF Abolition meas
ures and that the Loco Focos had sustained the
"pecnliar Institutions of the South. | am per-
ieciy willing to grant the position, and let him
make the most of it.
Just before the House adj ourned we had
"scene" growing out Of Mr. Bynum's remarks, of
which Will give you correct full longth por-
trait
Mr. Bynum in the course of his remarks, de-
clarod that the Hon. Luther & Peck Of N. Y. Il
member of the House, was a Northern Wing Alb.
olitionists. believe he did not speak of him by
name, bui pointed him out very distinctly. Mr.
Peck has been several years in Congress, and is
man OF great shreWdness and capacity, and of per-
feet dignity Of character. lie possesses uncommon
independence of mind and undoubtedly holds such
men as Mr. Bynum in the most utter deestaton
and contempt.
When Mr. Bynun pointed him out as an Adolf
tionists, Mr. Peck rose and inquired if the gentle
man from N. Carolina alluded to him if he did,
he said what not true.
Mr. Bynum replied, leaning forward in an insult
ing manner, that he alluded to person named
Peck say he is Wing AboIi,onist, added he
with sneer l say he is Wing AboIitionist -
Does the gentlemen deny it /? Does he say that
state IA iasehood
MIR Peck rose, and very calmnly answered. say
Sir, that ha states what is not true.
Mr. Bynum Immediately added then | pronounce
him a Jtachgaard and a scoundrci! And in say
ing this, he intended TO insult him
Mr. Peck replied that the gentleman had done
all he could to insult him, but that thing he
was incapable Of doing
Mr. Bynum then turned towards Mr. Peck, and
shaking his fist added, apparently in a violent pas
sion-oir, yOu are a Hackguard, -Mggor, an do
OiiORiStS, &c &c.
Bynum then called to ORDER and aroogized
to the House for his misconduct.
Washington, Jan Is, 1910
Mr. Bynum of n. Caronu, has occupied the
floor, in The House, nearly all day, with second
edition of his prolix, pilhiess speech, showing
from the journals Of the House, and the newspa-
Pers of the country, that the majority of the Wing
party are Aboltioniss, and that the Locofucog are
the supporters Of the peculiar institutions Of the
South. lie has consumed nearly ten hours, in all ;
and venture to say, that II more worthless, wire.
drawn string Of remarks, never fell from The lips
of the most garrulous demagogue that ever held a
seat in the House.
When Mr. Bynum closed his remarks, taoelrc
members rose to secure the floor, each man being
ready for speech ; the Speaker disposed of the
talking privilege to Mr. Cost Johnson of Md, tho
stated that he had a proposition 10 submit to the
House, on the subject of Abolition, which he
thought would meet the views of gentlemen from
~, pats Tue Cn'on-Noltp, SCUM, East ana
West He then went into an explanation OF his
views of the question under discussion and will
probably continue his remarks on Monday
The Senate did not sit today Mr. Sturgeon, the
new Senator from Pennsylvania, appeared yeser-
day was qualified and took his seat. The specl of
war, that alluded to day or two since, has pas
sed away, for the present.
Washington, Jan. 81.
In Senate, MIR DAVIS presented the credeni iais
of Hon Daniel Webster, who was qualified and
took his seat.
MIR WRIGHT presented the ere dentiaIs of Hon
N. =. Tallmadgo, who appeared, was qualified and
took his
Sundry memorials aud petitions presented,
and among the number, the Vice President present
cd one from Town, PRAYING for the establishment OF
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