The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-25

making the charges He could only say that he
believed what he SAID without producing particle of
evidence OF the fact.
Mr. wHlrn produced his testimony which was that Of
Thomas hitchie Thomas IL Benton, james H. Buchanan,
and carter Beverly (the last of whom
cpal circulaors OF the caumny, but who heartily
peated OF by pronouncng the charge unjust, untrue
ana siahaer) MT Iyer's testimony then re- pro-
duced because the Official organ had jus, republshed
and endorsed with the sacrilegious sentiment o-"true
on hing lhus holy writ brought in to sustain a
SANDER. MIR White said he could adj the testimony of
bar ana Kendall but he would not produce such tes
mohy Sir white then produced the name OF Laay enc
In testimony OF the good name OF Henry Clay and lastly
that OF John Quincy Adams OF the parties accused
who gave his testimony during his recent tour TO the
West
MIR. Whites hour expired while he upon the floor
and while he about answering another charge made
by members OF the House against Mr. Clay, connected
with whiie laborers" Mr. KENNEDY, of Ia said he
the members who signed the charges referred to-
and that they true scene of excitement and
fusion wa going on here which ended in storm
Mr. wHITE asked for extension Of time which the
Chairman could not granted.
Objections were heard all sides of the House when
MIR. R,THBUN in his place and said warmly and out
of order and while occupying Immediately in front
OF Mr. WhiIe-"Never mind, will prove il upon him -
Mr. WHITE pronounced it false THE charge OF "fase.
hood" brought Mr. Rathbun to his ieet Turning round
he aimed blow at Mr. White, which either warded
OFT or returned
cIes to order were IN vain. The Speaker resumed the
Chair and order hardly restored when the report OF
pistol heard in the lobby lust outside the doorwhch
restored order in the Hall
a member from Ohio, Mr.. McCauslen, was conducting
Mr. MOORE OF Kentucky stranger out OF ths Hall very
summarily. Mr.. Nj. protected he lame &c. but
neverhe ess he was put out Tor what deemed
just interference When the door he drew pistol with
the intention OF defending himself from Mr. McCauslen
While in the act of firing struck his hand and
the pistol went Off wounding John J. Writ, one OF the
watchmen of the Capitol The ball passed through the
thigh OF Mr.. W., but the wound was not mortal.
Both Mr. Moore and Mr. Writ went to the Sergeant at
Arms Mr.. NJ is under arrest.
To return to the House.
Mr. DHoMcooLE proposed the arrest Of the two members
by the Sergeant at Arms.
Mr. SAUNDERS of North Carolina proposed committee
OF inquiry and various motions submitted amidst
great confusion
Mr. WHITE begged that all these motions might be with
drawn and he would then submit statement which he
hoped would prove satisfactory.
MIR WHITE then expressed his sincere regret and poig
at the He knew that reflected
dscredt upon the country and dshonor upon the House
Mr. RATHBUN IN like manner pronounced proper apol
ogy which ended in the two members shaking hands in
the presence Of the members which called forth
spontaneous burst of applause from the galleries
MIR DRoMcooLE withdrew his motion for arrest.
HOLMES, however, moved the expulsion of the men,
bers
Mr. CHAprELL, of Ga. desired their severe censure
Some proposed thing and another, until a
dozen Of motions were before the House
Mr.. STEWART, of Pa. moved the Previous Question,
which seconded.
The resolution then adopted authorizing Select
Committee Of five members to inquire and report upon
the whole subject, including the assault of w Moore
carried.
p s. Mr. WHITE stated to the House that he had never
known Mr.. Moore.
The House then adjourned