The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-09-22

ton of an honorable gentleman from Virginia, who
stood high in the same political party with Mr. Troop
himself and with the gentlemen from New-York,
| (Mr. M'Keon)
| Mr.. S here quoted Mr.. Hopkins endorsement of
the report. Yet, with this report, the truth of eve
ry word of which the gentlemen from New-York
would not after this deny, staring him in the face,
Mr. Van Burcn suffered this man to revel in luxury
at Naples, and for two years to draw his 4,500 out
Of the Treasury.
Mr. S observed, in conclusion; that if John Tyler
should veto hundred bank bills, he would excuse
him the ground of obcying his conscience but if
he could so far forget his dutyr if he could so far
listen to the whisperings Of depraved ambition, as
to keep an officer like this in an honorable and lu.
cxccration of every honest and hsnornblc man. He
reioced to learn that this Enos T. Throop was to
be recalled.
Mr.. Fillmore said he was informed that Mr..
ThroOp had hcen recalled and was on his way home.
BREACH OF PRIVILEGE,
Whilst Mr. Fillmore was in the midst of q sem
tencc, the Reporter (who had noticed Mr. Wise cross
over 10 the seat of Mr. Stanley and had observed
those.two gentlemen in conversation apparently of
very excited character) saw Mr.. Wise raise his
hand violently and aim blow at the face of Mr..
Stanley, who as nstantancously met or returned it.
violent fight followed, and, in less time than it
can he described in this report, Of mingled
uproar and fight, such as the Reporter, in many
years. experience, has never witnessed on the floor
of the House, cnsued. Messrs. Wise and Stanley
were lost to The sight of the Reporter in the general
rush, whilst MIR. Arnold, of Tennessee, and Mr..
Butler, of Kentucky, were noticed in violent per-
sona struggle striding at and graphing with each
other Mr.. Dixon H. LOWS and Mr.. Gilnler, and
others, wero seen in the midst, endoavoring to qucll
the disturbance which had now reached point at
Which it seemed impossible 10 arrest its progress
The members had rushed from all parts Of the Hall,
some rushing over and others standing upon the
tables, literally piiing themselves one on the other
and several canes were seen by the Reporter raised
up as if in the act of striking The Speaker du-
ring this time had resumed his Chair informally but
no ono paid the least regard to his voice, and he call
ed in vain on the officers, none of whom were OBJ
served by the Reporter, with the exception Of the
door keeper who was cndeavorng to close the doors
and windows against the crowd from without, who
attempted to rush within the Hail.
The general melee (of which the Reporter was
taking notes) continued from two and half to
three minutes. 1t then subsidized, it appeared,
though by what direct process the Reporter could
not understand; but he heard the voice of
Wise, who had returned to his seat, addressing
the Chair.
[The Reporter thinks il proper 10 remark, that
the entire statement under tho head Of "Breach OF
Privilege" is given by hinIsf according to his own
notes. and that no pant of it has been submitted to
revision.
Something like order having been restored-Mr.
Wise said he had risen for the purpose of apoogiz-
ing to the House in the most humble manner, and
of asking its pardon, as he most sincerely did. He
had in its presence, under the excitement of the
moment, violated its order-an excitement which
he could not repress. The House had witnessed
what had passed between the gentleman from North
Carolina (Mr. Stanley and himself, in the course
of the debate, and had heard the language used by
that gentleman towards him. He (Mr. W. had
passed over to that gcntlemans seat in order to 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 very hot words Our friendly relations,
continued Mr.. w., were interrupted. will moi
state to the House crcumstantially, all that took
place; but he repeated TO what he had said, and
I gave him warning that he had not met me in the
spirit in which L.
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 10 the gentleman going into the facts
which ho hoped would be asccrtaincd by commit
tee of persons wholly unintcrested.
| Mr.. Wise. I have but few words to say
[Cries of $50 on, 60 on."l In the warmth of my
excitement used harsh language, and the gentle
man returned to me word which l could not
brook, either here or elsewhere Never, whatever
may be the consequences, will brook that word
struck him. have offended against the House;
humbly ask its pardon, and submit myself to
any penalty which it may please to impose.
Mr. Stanly then took the floor and said he had
not risen to ask pardon of the House. If lie had
offended against it-f he had been guilty of any
penalty the House might impose-cvcn to be expell.
ed. or to be forced to resign. Blu. Continued Mr..
81 believe have done what any other man on
this floor would have done under similar circum-
stances.
The honorable gentleman from Virginia, (Mr.