The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-09-11

that than the report of the investigating Committee
which had been made by the gentleman near him. Mr..
Dawson. Mr. s. here quoted the report in reference
to Mr. TROOPS conduct stating that for period Of
nine years he had utterly dsregarded the law prescr
bng the duties of his Office and the orders ofthe Trea
sury Department. and had rendered the very object OF
his appointment nugaory and that through his neg
lect Mr.. SwaItwouts defacation had gone on accu-
mulating for years. Nor lei il be said that this was
&c arte statement created by party spirit for it
had received the sanction Of honorable gentleman
from Virginia, who stood high in the political
party with Mr.. Throop himself, and with the gentle
man from New York, Mr.. McKeon.
Mr.. s. here quoted Mr. Hopkinss Enforcement of
the report Yet with this report the truth of every
word Of which the gentleman from New York would
not after this deny staring him in the face Mr. Van
and for two years to draw his $ 500 out the Trea
Mr. s. observed, in conclusion that If John Tyler
should veto hundred bank bills, he would excuse
him on the ground OF obeying his conscience; but if
he could far forget his duty if he could far listen
to the whsperings Of deprayed ambition as to keep
officer like this in honorable and lucrative sta
ton, ne would deserve the contempt and execraon of
every honest and honorable man. He rejoiced to
learn that this Enos T. Thraop was to be recalled.
Mr.. FILLMORE said he was informed that Mr..
Tbroop had been recalled and was on his way home.
Something like order having been restored n 4
BREACH OF PRIVILEGE. .1ls
Whilst Mr. FILLMORE was in the midst of
sentence, the Reporter (who bad noticed Mr.. Wise
cross over to the seat Of Mr. Sany and had observed
those two gentlemen in conversation apparently of
very excited character Mr.. Wise raise his hand
violently and aim a blow at Mr. Stanly, who as in
met or returned il. violent fight fol-
lowed and in less time than il can be described in
this report Of mingled uproar and fight, such
the Reporter in many years experience has never
witnessed on the floor of the House. ensued Messrs.
Wise and Stanly were lost to the sight of the Report
er in the general rush, whilst Mr.. Arnold, of Ten
nessee, and Mr. Butler, of Kentucky, noticed in
violent personal struggle striking at and graphing
with each other, Mr.. Dixon HI Lewis and MI Gil
mer, and others, Were in the midsf sndcavoring
to quell the disturbances, which had now reached
point at which seemed impossible to arrest its pro-
gress. The members had rushed from all parts Of the
Hail. some rushing over and others standing upon the
tables literally png themselves one the other and
several canes were by the Reporter raised up
i in the act of striking. The Speaker during this
paid the least regard to his voice and he called in vain
on the officers, none of whom were observed by the
Reporter with the exception of the doorkeeper who
was endeavorng to close the doors and windows
against the crowd from without who attempted to rush
within the halls. s@4 a1sas! l6t
The general melee (of which the Reporter was ia
king notes) continued from two and half to three
minutes. 1t then subsidized, il appeared, though by
what direct process the Reporter could not understand
but he heard the voice of D' VI A >ar q T'%t . X
MIR. WISE, who had returned to his seat, address
ing the chair ...-...,@ "A
entire statement under the head Of Breach of Prvi
lege" is given by himself according to his notes.
and that part of it has been submitted to revision
Mr.. WISE said he had risen, perfectly cool, for the
purpose of apoogizing to the House in the hum
BILE manner and of asking its pardon, as he most sim
cerely did, He had in its presence, under the excite
ment of the moment violated its orderan excitement
ch he cntIid moi ha had wit
messed what had passed between the gentleman from
North Carolina Mr.. Stanly) and himself in the
Of the debate and had heard the language used
by that gentleman towards him. He (Mr. W. had
passed over to that gentlemans seat in order re-
monstrate with him in friendly and private way.
The gentleman from North Carolina was excited,
and he Mr.. w } becoming so, they were soon en-
gagged in hot words. Our friendly relations, tontin
ued Mr. W., were interrupted will not state to the
House enthusiastically all that took place; but he
peated to what he had said, and gave him warn
ing that he had met me in the spirit in which -
Mr. W., at the close Of the sentence which was
thus lost to the Reporter, was interrupted by
Mr., ANDREWS, of Kentucky who said that he
objected to the gentleman going into the facts, which
he hoped would be ascerained by committee of per-
sons wholly uninterested. %t& Aaa
Mr. WISE. have but few words to say
Cries of " Go on, 60 on. In the warmth of my ex-
element used harsh language, and the gentleman
returned To me word which could not brook, either
here or elsewhere. Never, whatever may be the con-
sequences, will brook that word. struck him. l
have offended against the House humbly ask its
pardon and submit myself to any penalty which it
may please to impose.
Mi. STANLY then took the floor, and said he had
not risen ask pardon Of the House. II he had Of
Tended against tiff he had been guilty Of any viola
ton of its rules he would submit to any penalty the
House might impose even to be expelled to be forced
to resign. But Continued Mr.. 81 ] believe have
done what any other man on this floor would have
dene under similar circumstances.
The honorable gentleman from Virginia, MIR.
Wise whose insolence will not say Is notorious,
came round to my seat, not, as he says TO remon-
strate-no not to remonstratebut to scold, TO lee
ture to brow me- he does every body who pre-
sumes to differ with such high born Virginian as he
u.s. could not tolerate it.. told him what UNDER
stood him to have sad and what had said in reply
He then said " / want to warn you" To which |
replied, aNo, / will not take your warning" He
then said g Come out of the Hall with me-" and
started towards the door. replied No, sir; you
have heard what said; you can take your own
courses I have nothing more to say" He then said,
You deserve my contempt;" and said, Sir, you
Mr.. WISE. That is not the fact
Mr.. STANLY. That is the state Of facts. as
sert il before my constituents before this House. and
before the world. . .a.a. y.
The gentleman then raised his hand and struck
me; and IL the members Of the House had not inter-
fercd would have given him the severe punishment
which he deserves for his nsolence.
Mr.. INGERSOLL rose and offered the following
resolution: ..... @aa .H