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ty of Annexation with Texas. The Senate soon
after, on the motion of MIR Archer, went into Exc
cutve session.
In the House, the motion to reconsider the vote
whereby the Western river appropriation bill
was passed, was rejected. An Intellectual effort
was made to get up the Eastern harbor bill. Mr.
Mckay called up the motion of which he had
given notice last week in reference to the Tariff
bill. The rules were suspended and the House
resolved itself into committee of the whole on
the bill. The bill was then read through. Mr.
G. j. lngersol moved an amendment making the
bill take effect on the LIST of January, instead of
on this question. Mr. Lewis thought that if the
bill was good one in January, it would be bet.
ter in September, and still better in July. Mr.
Stewart proposed January, 1916. The House
adj Grned without coming to a vote upon any of
the propositions made.
In the Senate, Tuesday, the bill from the
House making appropriations for Western rivers,
&c. was referred TO the committee of commerce.
Mr. Wright continued his speech on the Tariff.
Mr. Benton appeared in his seat to-day.
In the House, the Tariff bill was taken up-
MIR Hopkins in the chair. Mr. Wright, Of India
ma, continued his speech in support of the BILL
He asserted that the Tariff of 1912 was the most
oppressive that ever established in this coun-
try, since its government was organized, and that,
In its exactions, individual rights were lost sight
of, and associated wealth alone was legslated for
Mr. White of Ny. followed, and after apologising
for the course Of remark he should adopt referred
ecl, ,l,r al, Il
had been endorsed in some form by members on
this floor. The charge of bargain and corruption
was reviewed, and utterly refu,ed. He then
spoke of the Islander against Mr. Clay in regard
to "white laborers." Mr. Kennedy of Ia here
interposed. and said he was one of the members
who signed the charge referred 10, and that il was
true. Mr. White said that any one who would
certify to the charge would certify to falsehood.
Mr. Whites hour having expired, he asked an ex-
tension of time, which was refused. Mr. Henley
of Ia observed that he also had signed the charge,
and he desired that Mr. White might be allowed
TO proceed. Considerable sensation was mani
Tested. Objections were made in various quar-
ters, when Mr. Rathbun Of n. Y. rose and said
with much warmth, and without addressing the
chair, "never mind, We'll prove it upon him."
The charge is that Mr. Clay had said that sswe
must have black slaves white Ones for our
wives and daughters could not be expected to 90
into the Kitchen" Mr. White retorted sit is
false" or something 10 the same effect. Mr.
Rathbun (whose seat was near) Immediately
turned round, and aimed blow at Mr. White,
which was either returned or warded Off and
scene Of general disorder followed. Among the
persons who FASTENED towards the parties was
man by the name of VIM. S. Moore, of XIV. (not
a member) who wac seized by Mr. McCauslen, Of
Ohio, In rude manner, and thrust out of the
House. Mr. Moore drew pistol which was dis
charged, and v-oun5ed Mr. int, one OF the no.
lice officers Of the capitol, badly in the thigh.
The object of Moore was TO shoot Nc Causlsn,
but the discharge at the time is supposed to have
been accidental, which probably saved his life.
AS soon as order restored, Mr. Dromgoole
moved that the parties in the strife on the floor
be taken into custody. Other propositions were
also submitted, but before any action was taken,
Mr. Rathbun rose and in few remarks apologised
TO the House, and disclaimed any continued feel
Ing OF unkindness towards the gentleman from
Kentucky. MIR White then rose and in his turn,
abiding to the remarks of Mr. r., said he should
be wanting in the feelings Of civilized man if
he did not meet at once the tender of kindness
| from the gentleman from New York; whereupon,
MIR Rathbun rose and turning round extended his
hand to MIR White, which was accepted, amidst
the spontaneous approval of the House Mr.
Saunders moved the appointment Of a select COM
mittee to investigate the affair which, (after some
warm remarks from Mr. Holmes who had come
into the House after the disturbance, in favor of
the immediate expulsion of the members,) was
adopted. Mr. White was then allowed TO make a
statement in regard to Moore, who fired the pis-
toll. He said he was an entire stranger to him {;
he had never spoken to him, nor did he know of
his being here in the city. Moore is in custody.
On Wednesday, Mr.. TalImadge presented two
memorials from New York against the annexa-
ton of Texas. Mr.. Tappan and Mr.. Upham pre-
sented similar memorials from Ohio and Vermont.
Mr.. Walker presented one from Tyler meeting
( in Philadelphia in favor of annexation. The de-
bate was renewed on the Pos.-oflice bill, and the
bill finally engrossed.
In the House, the Tariff bill was under dis
cussIon. Mr.. Kennedy, of Maryland, made an
excellent speech upon it.
On Thursday, the two houses were engaged in
paying the customary tribute of respect to de-
ceased member, the Hon. Pierre b. Bossier, a
member of the House Of Representatives from
Louisiana.
On Friday, the two houses attended the funeral
of Mr. Bossier, and no business was transacted.
| On Saturday the Senate did not sit.
In the House, the discussion on the Tariff was