Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-01-07

stood IT, when used it i'll that SENSE, ana Tcsivt ''
any man should have brought II before 'h's |
I Jo M, know what the gentleman has sah ABOUT VIZ
fr or the 9TH Of June; but if he says III iaS'uacs
Thai that affair was not honorahly settled by bo. li
then he SAYS or insnuates what ne "i' ho' -! -
ns;nuate on the ground and lie contradic'S VIAL ""S
said and done then; but sar DID not near ti'c
nan and do not know exactly what he did say II the
gentleman Will harrow up that old affair." which all I'M
5ersood was honorably settled at the tme then let MN
proceed Or if he should undertake 10 pouhce Oh me
to become my lecturer here or elsewhere say 10 nun
that this House is not large enough 70 iola Us
M sir this House hold us both, nor Inc "or"
retain us alive regret that these private hatterS
should ever have been brought before tins iousc' 'S
d. not belong IT.
Mr. STANLY here rose, and put an intrrrnga'oTy 70
Mr. Bynum, to which he wished reply; pu' was ho'
distinctly heard by the Reporter
AIR BYNIM said that the member had asked Tor
civil answer to question which he said he had put IN
civil way If the member was in earnest, ana c"u'a
bc relied on he had objection to answering any civil
question put to him III proper spirit
Mr. STANLI understood tn ask OF inc gentle
man from North Carolina MIR. Bynum) II the word
"buy" or "poltical champion, was intended oy nun
in an offensive sense: whether he intended to nave
literal or political construction
Mr. BYNUM said he did not know that he could
make any other explanation to the question than he
had eiytn He had said that he had used The word
..6vIin' in the sense he Ind explained before winch
was one who was in the habit Of thrusmg himself on
every occasion in debate and cndeaVorhG 10 0r""e"t
aud bully others out of their opinions ana It that was
moi satisfactory the member iught act a. ne chose
in relation 10 it, as he had further explanation 10
make. s >,
though unsatlsfied.
The SPEAKER here interposed to put stop to the
discussion which he said was of such nature as could
mot be permitted 70 on: and that the gentleman froh
MARYLAND Mr Jenitcr) had merely risen, as he under
stood him, to make some correction OF matter "h'ch
personally interested him.
MIR STANLY was again understood 10 say llat re-
rcucc had been made to him by his colleague (lr by
num) in his reply 10 the gentleman from Maryland,
which he conceived needed some notice ne sa'u u
was usual with him to cultivate with gentlemen The
most friendly rc!atons-and particularly 50 with per
sans from the State which he III part rcprcscntcd-'la
he felt his heart warmed to meet any SUCH but on MS
arrival here he had cautioned his friends and colleagues
not to introduce him to his colleague MI byhuh
for il they did he would hold them personally response
bic He made some further remarks not heafu SUM
GENTLY distinct 10 be understood
Mr. BYNIIM said that this place was not the proper
one to settle these private matters II me mehoer
would but 70 to the Rotunda, he would satisfy hih-
To which Mr.. 5. made no reply, nut sala something is
he sal down, abont Mr. b. hcggng his liic, which was
moi understood Mr. B. then rose and sad, "Nhcn
and where, puppy, puppy puppy; and tie matter
here closed.
Mr. KEN rose and said
| Mr Speaker: | have made an effort this morning to
1
The memory OF deceased friend and collcague-a duty
which required earlier attention, but from the delay
in our organization, it was always unpleasant TO my
feelings TO offer them, until the restoration OF ORDER
and the House sefhad once again returned to Its pro-
nor and characteristic decorum 1t appears to me that
now il the prope, moment may alay, i'll some de-
gree the smothcred passions which unfortunately seem
| 10 be gathering around some of the gentlemen upon
this floor for the hand of death has been too
busy during the past year, to need any addona pro-
/ Il, If IA rnIpp tIpSs -
Indeed from that ruthless spoilcr who escape =
The old the Young the humble and the great, alike
strick ken with his uncrring shaft and wc pcrchance ae
left 10 mourn dcsoatIOn which sooner Or later also
| awaits =,
To some however, death presents no terror, but like
welcome hubin"rr of rest, he is hailed with cordial
greeting and dying friends are looked upon as
| '.--Pionerrs 10 so"th
Those harS of terror and adherence naturr throws
| Cross our ohstrucrd path, and thus TO make
/ Welcome As port from ever! Storm"
| Few however have left this earthly tenement more
TO be alncnted than my friend and colleague, William
w Potter tor none possessed more aniable qualities
| or cniovcd n more virtuous heart.
His assdunus attention to his duties here promoted
disease thai baiied all human skill, and marked hun as
a premature victim 10 its raragcs. With conscious
ness of his approaching end, he fully prepared TO
roturn the dust 10 the earth il was, and the spirit to
! God who gave IT, Thus, in the meridian OF has days
was taken from a mind rcp!cic with all the acquire
,r.,t, that patriot cherished, statesman priced.
IndpitiraEle 10 has lhelr
tears have designated how well they loved him who
never BETRAYED their confidence talteed III devotion
TO their best interests
As husband he was exemplary for his affection and
Kindness and soothe the anguish OF the part
ner of his bosom, save He who spakc as never yet
man spake.
Happily, indeed for human suffering, there is an an
tidote for every aicton the benign prcceps OF our
holy religion They teach us that-
.IIcaven gives Us friends bless the present scene;
V,su, tltrm IN Drgu re lis VI.
To that only solacc has the bcrcavcd widow looked
for strength and consolation the promised hope that
shey who dwell in righteousness shall shine as the
stars for and ever.
| offer the following resolutions;
Rrsoircd, That this House has received with deep
sensbilitv the communication of the death of WILLIAM
w Porter a Representative of the State of Pcnnsyl-
vania.
Resolrcd That the members of this House will tcsti
~ their respect for the memory of the deceased by wear
| ing Grape on the left arm for thirty days.
Resoirrd That as further testimonial of respect for
the memory of the deceased, this House will ad journ
until tomorrow at IL o clock.
The question was then put, and the resolutions were
unanimously adopted after which,
Mr.. KEN moved that the House now adjourn.
| Mr. WADDY THOMPSON requested MIR. keim to
waive his motion for the adj ournment, 10 enable HIM to
make motion for rcconsdcrlng vote, which, unless
it be done at that time and entered the journal, it
would not be i'll his power 10 move al any other time
| MIR. KEN acccdcd to said request.
| Mr. THOMPSON moved that the vote ordering the
printing of the map of the seat of in Florida,
companyng the report Of the Secretary of War, be re-
considered.
| The que stion on adjournment then putt and car
ried in the affirmative; and
! The House adjourned till tomorrow, ~ o'clock.
NoTCE.-To oar Friends Customers, and The Pube.-aying
determined 10 wind up our present Groery business an" !"
the sale OF al kinds OF produce and merchandise eh"a We