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when Mr.. Pnrmcn,er moved that further proceedings
under the call be dispensed with, which motion was
| adopted.
Several communications from the Secretaries Of the
Navy and at War read, and referred to the APP
prOpraIe Committees. |
Mr. Mckay moved that the rules be suspended, and
that the House resolve itself into COMMITTEE of the
Whole for the purpose Of continuing The debate on the
Tariff bill The motion wns adopted, and MIR Hop.
kins took the Chair.
Mr. Wright, of H., resumed his remarks in favor Of
the bill, and in opposition to The protective policy
He maintained that the operation Of high protective
Tari was particularly injurious to the West, &C.
He spoke out his hour.
Mr. White followed, and devoted his hour to a de-
fence Of Mr. Clay against the old and stale charge Of
bargain and corruption that had been 'evided by Mr.
Boyd Of Kentucky, in letter recently published BY
him. At the conclusion of Mr. Whites speech, some
remarks were ntcrchanged between him and Mr.
Rathbun, Of New York, in low, conversational
tone, which were not heard at the Reporters desk
1t was understood however, that Mr. Rnthbun re-
marked that the changes of bargain and corruption
that had been made against Mr. Clay could be proved
Mr. White replied that it libel. The result oft
was that Mr. X. struck Mr. White, who returned the
blow. Immediately the members all rushed to the
spo,-the gentlemen were separated, and for few
moments tho greatest confusion regned in the Hall
| A stranger from Kentucky, who was IN the Hall
rushed within the bar and intcrfercd, when he was
taken gu, by one of the officers. When outside the
report Of pistol was heard and was afterwards as
ccr,aned that the same person had shot John l..
Writ, one Of the Wachmen of The House in the thigh.
|
/ When order restored in the House. Uhe Speak
er being in the Char) Mr. Hopkins the Chairman Of
the Committee of the Whole, reported the proceedings
which had produced the ntcrrun'ion and disorder.
lie attributed it to Mr. White and Mr. Rn,hbun
| Mr. Dromgoole then submitted proposition for
having the two offending members taken into the Gus
lody Of the Sergeant Arms, and brought before the
bar of the House to answer for the offence.
Mr. Hardin suggested that there no precedent
for this proceeding, and said it had been the custom Of
the House to have such matters examined into bv a
COMMITTEE Considerable time spent in deter
mining on the course OF proceeding proper on the &C.
casion. number Of gentlemen gave their views up
on the suhiec', and various other suggestions were
made, and resolutions offered in regard to the course
Mr. White rose and addressed The House. and cx-
pressed his regret at what had occurred but could not
agree 10 hold him elf pledged of the resolutions
proposed, act further in the matter. He could
not foreell what mi.ht 10 require him TO act IN
consistently with such n pledge. Tie however. cx-
pressed his deep regret a. the occurrence and other
wise npologiscd to the House for the VIC alton of the
rules Of order and decornm which had taken place.
Mr. Rnthbun also addressed the House, aud sad he
: had acted under the influence of the excitement he
under at the time He appoogised 10 the House.
and stated that he harhorcd no resentment towards
; the gentleman from Kentucky. He spo'e in this
strain for some ten minutes Both gentlemen acted
with great GOODNESS and proprety, and neither
ed sentiments that were in any way l'crednhle
Mr. White neain spoke, and expressed himself sat-
isfcd wi Mr. R'th' un's explanation, and unless that
gentleman acted further he (Mr W. did no. stand in
n hostile attitude towards him.
Mr. Rn,hbun then and extended hi hand, which
9 Mr. White received and shook and thus was recon-
l ci1tion eff 'cied.
= Great satisfaction manifested. on all sides, at so
q gratifying termination of the difficulty The per
in the galleries, and others, slgnalizcd II by loud
clnpping. When every one supposed that this AMIGA
bic adjustment of the affair TO Terminate all pro-
ceedngs the subject, Mr. Holmes and said he
ldered il incumbent on him. in the discharge o.
: his duty, TO Offer resolution for cxpeing Mr. White
y and Mr. Ra'hhun from the Hou.e.
Messrs Chapel, Of Ca and Belser, Of Ala, supper
ted the resolution Mr. stephens Dickinson, and 9th
II ouse did not to he in mood favorable 10 coo
$ action on the subject he would move an adjournment
" Mr. Dromgoole objected to an adjournment, anc
called the attention Of the House the of The in
Z. dividua who had been shot He said il was necessa
c ny steps should forthwith he taken in that mat
ter Some further discussion took place when re
o solution was adopted providing that Committee o
IS five should be appointed, to investigate the crcum
IS of the rencounter, and to report bill to NEE
J. all OF breach Of the peace within the capitol
he also 10 investigate the circumstances attending tn
woundng of officer of the House. and to ascertain
W and rrport what connection that transaction had Will
r. the alfir between Mcssrs Wl,i'e and [2nthbun.
SENATE Mr. Benton appeared in his scat to-day
u Mr. Johnson of In, presented memorial from Bn
d. lie Pcyion District Attorney for The District of Louis
" lana, who says thar case has been pending in III
A. Circuit Court there, Of an individual charged with p
s. racv the high seas-thnt there have been two trial
u in which thcJury coud not agree allegation of in
T. ed party n desperate character and prays som
d. action Of Congress tina, may reach such cases.
e. Mr. Huntington presented memorial fran natnra
' Zed citizens oil Connecticut, who ask that some pro
e. lection may he extended to them, by action of Cor
gress, whereby, in Of war; they shall not be pu
H. sued traitors.
:, Mr. Buchanan presented memorial from the So
v ciey OF friends in Pennsylvania, demonstrating again
b. the annexation of Texas.
H. Mr. Crittendan presented memorial from either
H. Of Lake and Labanon countess Pa, Directing TO an
,I,ap in tha Tnr,H
IT, Several adverse reports from Committees were Il
- ken up and concurrcd in by the Senate.
r. The bill from the House. making appropriations f
d Western rivers AMI habors referred 10 the Con
N, ntroe on C1nnerce.
n, Senate bill No. lOl, being m act supplemental
I'd an act regulating the pay Of the Navy THIS bill
IS designed 10 provide, by permanent law, for loss
IL arising in the Nary from such accidents The wreC
d. of the Concord, the burning Of the Missouri, &c.
X Mr. Pearce moved amend nen., which n
N cep,ed, allowing 5000 to the Enanecr and $3.50 to i
oy Assistant Engineer, these officers having been om
er el in the bill.
Pss Mr. Choae moved amendment, increasing {,
'I' amount allowed 10 some Of the petty officers. T.
Nr' amendment was briefly discussed by himself al
I'm Messrs Ravard and Aliens after which, Mt the
N st1nce of Mr. Baynrd, the bill laid ide, and
or, Wright continued hi. speech the Tariff.
WEDNESDAY,, April "a.
lns House. OF REPnrsESTATIvEs.-T proceedings
ei ded yesterday by the adoption of resolution direct,
Ith the appointment Of Committee Of five members
the investigate the circumstances attending the
ion ter between Messrs Rathbun and White and Gems,
NC ing them for their conduct. The Committee cons
rsl Of Messrs Sanders, Adams, Dromgooe, Hardin a
o! Reuben Chapman.
LIST The person who wounded the officer, was order
- to remain in the custody Of the Sergcan-nrA Arm
not until the further action of the House Mr. Writ
Of Waterman, who was shot, is said TO be very bar
for wounded. The ball entered the thigh high up, a
be although the bone is broken, the injury is
serious one. The ball has not vet been extracted
ate though examination has been made by the ply
Clans.
crs To-nAys PRocEEniSGs Mr. White and ash
ere, the indulgence of the House 10 make personal
airy pann ion. tie said for the first time in his life
felt called upon TO notice a publication in newspa
kel in reference 10 himself
un- The chair remarked that he could only proceed
iso- the unanimous consent of the House. Objection
made by several gentlemen on the other side Of
by Hall.
Mr. r.. J. Morris moved to suspend the rules, to
nge able Mr. White 10 make an explanation.
thai Mr.. Cobb, Of Ga. suggested 10 Mr. Morris TO MOI
ec. his motion so MS TO include in il Mr. Kennedy, of
in'y diana, who also desired to make per sona expa
'ria- ton.
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