The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-05-08
CONGRESS.
FRACAS IN CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, April 23d

a lew days ago, some body revived the
stale Islander of bargain and corruption against
Mr. Clay in 1925. Hon. John White, late
Speaker. pronounced it false. Mr.. George
. Rathbun the member from the Cayuga dis
trict, n. Y. whose seat is directly in front of
Mr. Whites turned round and told HIM the
charge WAS capable of proof. To this Mr..
". replied by reiterating that the charge was
false. Mr.. RathLun Immediately aimed a
blow al Mr.. White which was returned, and
after exchanging several mere blows, they
were separated by the members. During the
ailray, fellow named Moore. rushed in up
on the floor to take Mr.. Whites part, but
was Immediately seized by Mr.. McCauslin
of Illinois and put out of The HaIl-whcreup-
on he drew pistol and fired at Mr. McCaus-
lin, but missed him and shot one of the door
keepers in the thigh. lie was siezed, and af-
ter some hourishing OF bowie knife was Sc
cured, and viii, we hope, he severely punish
ed. MIR. White and Mr.. Rathbun subse-
quently apologzed to the house, and shook
hands. So there ends this chapter of Con-
gressiOnal etiquette.
Wednesday, April 81.
NoUsE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-T pro-
ceetings ended yesterday BY the adoption OF
a resolution directing the appointment of a
Committee of five members to investigate the
circumstances attending the rencounter be-
tween Messrs RaihbuI and White, and CEN
Surfing them for their conduct. The Com
nlittee consists of Mossrs Sanders, Adams,
Dromgoole, Hardin and Reuben Chapman.
The person who wounded the officer was
ordered to remain in the custody Of the Ser
Seaut-at-Arins. until the further action of the
House. Mr.. Writ, she watchman, who was
shot, is said IA be very badly wounded. The
ball entered his thigh high up, and although
the Bone was not broken, the injury is very
serious one. The ball has not vet been ex-
trac:ed, although an examination has been
made by the physicians.
4 motion was made that the rules be sus-
pended for the purpose Of going into Commit
Tee of the Whole on the Tariff bill. The
motion was agreed to.
Mr.. J. Brinkerhon, of Ohio, being entitled
TO the floor, addressed the Committee at
length, in opposition 10 the protective policy.
Mr.. Wethered, of Maryland, got the floor
next, and though young man and a young
member, lie made practical and conclusive
argument in favor of the protective system.
The debate was continued by Messrs Ken
nedy, of Maryland. aud Morris, Of Penn.
SENATE.-The following memorials were
presented and referred. Mr.. UphaH, from
citizens Of Vermont, demonstrating against
the annexation Of Texas. Also, against any
change in the Tariff. rhe signcrs say that
they are farmers and before this Tariff was
adopted, they had OF hand n arge amount
of agricultural products. which had accumu-
lated, because they could find no market for
them; but the adoption of the present Tariff
opened a ready sale for their articles.
Nlr. Buchanan, two memorials from Penn.
10 favor of the present Tariff.
Mr.. Tallmadee, three memorials from
different parts Of New \ ork, against the an
nexation CT Texas. Also, large number OF
circumstances against any change in the ex-
listing Tariff.
Mir. Crittenden, memorial from Ohio,
against the ratification of the Treaty with
Texas.
Mr.. Tappan, from citizens of Brainbridee,
Ohio, against the annexation of Texas. Also,
petition for communication between Lakes
Superior and Huron.
Mr.. Walker, the proceedings of a Tyler
meeting in Philadelphia, in favor of the re-
annexation of Texas.
Mr.. Francis, the protest of the Legislature
of Rhode Island against any interference by
Congress, with the internal concerns of that
State, as without authority, and having a
tendency TO excite spirit Of discomfort and
insurrection. Mr.. F. moved that it be laid
on the table and printed-so ordered.
On motion of Merrick, the Post Office bill
was taken up.