Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-02

Mr. G. Davis, from that Committee, made the
minority report on tho same case. The re-
ports, and arguments Of the contestants, were
ordered to be printed.
A disgracefil scene occurred in the Hall of the
House this morning n few minutes before the
Speaker took the Chair, in which one Of the ac-
tors was Mr. Weller Of Ohio, aud which is well
calculated 10 add TO the unenvable fame already
acquired by him, from his course in the debate
with Mr.. Stewart last week aud from previous
transactions. 1t appears that Mr. Schriver, a
correspondent of the Baltimore Patriot, had repre-
scented Mr. Weller and his remarks unsatisfactory
ly, for which he was called to account and with.
out descending 10 particularly hard words ensued
and gave way to blows, Mr.. 5. being knocked
down and beaten. The parties were separated by
the officers of the House aud tie Hon. gentle
man is held to bail to keep tho peace, in the sum
of $1,000, Remarks are unnecessary.
FRIDAY, Jan 26.
HOUSE.
The assault upon the Wing reporters was re-
newea in different shape but in hardly less
despcable and contemplate manner. MIR. Chas.
j. lngcrsoll, OF Pennsylvania, rose, and read from
the U. S. Gazette, an extract from letter signed
Oliver Oldschool, and which lie affirmed 10 he n
MIR. Sergeant. He complained that the report
was false statement, aud demanded to have Mr.
.. dismissed from the floor.
MIR. Morris of Philadelphia, rose AMI defended
MIR. s. lie said lie was gentleman oil honor aud
veraciiy- and did not believe he would make II
statement he had any rens IN TO suppose untrue.
Mr.. Adams said in reply to Mr.. lngersoll, that
he was ready TO endorse the statement. II was all
rne-and he would here say that the remarks
and questions OF Ingcrso oere impairment. Mr.
A. proceeded to speak with much severity, of the
remarks on The OCCASION (the presentation of the
Massachusetts resolutions both Of Mr., lngersol
and also of MIR. Saunders oil N. c.
Mr. A. went on to spGak at length, OH the reso-
lu'Ons of the Massachusetts Legislature, and dis
Claimed in the fullest manner, having any thing
TO do with the authorship Of the resolutions
Henry A. WISE Of Virginia, who enlcriains
deadly hostility against Oliver Oldschool, for some
deserved structures upon himself here endeavor-
ed to obtain the floor, with view, no doubt, to
give full and satisfactory reasons to Whig Senate
why he should he confirmed to Rio, by his anna
BILE, forsiving, and just frame of mind. lie per.
sisted 10 claim the floor, although il was conceded
TO G.. J. Ingersoll-but the Speaker refused TO al
low his claim. Mr.. l. IN reply complained ofthe
offensive course Of Mr.. Adams towards himself,
personally. The time before the closing of the
mail, is TOO brief 10 enable me to speak, us tomor-
row | shall endeuvor to do, Of the offensive and
disgracciul attack Of Mr.. lngersol upon Mr.. Adj
ans. MIR. King of New York, rose and COM
menced reply to Mr.. lngersoIl, in explanation
OF the origin of the Massachusetts resouo1-bul
was interrupted by Cave johnson of Tennessee,
!. e. according TO the views of MIR. Johnson. The
Speaker, however, permitted him to 90 OH and
he made very handsome and noble vndcation
OF Mr. Adams He explained the origin of the
resolutions, but was constantly aud repeatedly in
terrupted-and although the speaker hal allowed
others TO discuss the same subject, he called him
To order, and directed him 10 take his seat Mr..
Clngman (Whg) moved to let him 20 OIL.
The House permitted him 10 20 on, however,
without taking tho yeas mud nays-but he was
stopped ngain by au interruption from Mr.. Par
menter who wished to correct al error in the for.
nation Of the Committee
Mr.. X. is still speaking as am compelled to
close my letter. Bost. Alias.
SATURDAY, Jan. 81.
The Senate was not in session to-day.
In the House, Mr. Wise from the Committee on
rules made minority report (sgned by nlr.
Mr.. Chapman and Mr.. w., and conrurrei in by
Mr. Z. J. Ingersoll. Its only material variation
from Mr.. Adams's, is with reference to the 2ls,
rule. The readoption of this, of course, it fuvors
and in case Of failure TO do this, it recommends
10 the Southern m ,mbers to take no part in the
voting upon the questions connected, but TO use
their efforts at home for the convocuton Of con-
venlion of members from all the States 10 consult
and determine the extent Of the powers of the
Federal Government over Slavery, &c.) The re-
port was ordered printed.
Mr.. Cave Johnson and Mr.. Black made unsuc-
to the reporters and reports Of the House.
The report on rules was again discussed by Mr.
Wright Of la. lie opposed the 2 LIST rule, as cacu-
lated TO arouse instead of allny excitement, and
advocated the reception and disposition of these
petitions by direct refusal; maintained tho con
stitu,iena power of Congress over slavery in The
District OF Columbia, but the inexpediency Of its
abolition, in consequence of its Immediate con-
nection with slavery in the Suites, &c.
MIR. Stiles, of Georgia, spoke eloquently and
warmly in favor Of the 2lst rule, and denounced
foreign interference with the domestic institutions
Of tho South 40 "more speedy in 8 operation
more sure in its consequences, more fatal in its
results" than any other danger that threatened
the Union. lie then referred to the great increase
of abolilionists from their number ten years SINCE
when the few obscure fanatics of the North who
advocated abolition at the South excited the de-
rsinn and contempt of The whole country. "Ihe
spirit Of abolition has advanced aud is advancing"
said he. "t increases by opposition; it triumphs
by deleai;" and unless its fame was soon arrested
in this Hall, it would prove 10 our Constitution,
whose elements it was now melting with fervenI
heat, It's last great conAagralion.
A challenge from Mr.. Shriver TO Mr.. Weller
conveyed by Hon. VIM. Cost Johnson is said to
have been the result TO day, Of The unfortunate
meeting day or Two since OF the two former upon
the floor of The House behind the Speakers chair,
Some arrangement" il is probable will be IN ade,
so that the public will be relieved of alarm at the
prospect of fatal issue from this honorable"
fair.-Tribune.
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