Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-27

ibS. the TeSoiutiOnS Ol MT. NlicS III the De-
nate, or of Mr.. Dromgoele in the House,
would probably be the ones on which both
Houses would eventually concentrate
This seems now to be the effort; and many
contend that some such project, it has been
ascertained, will also pass the Senate by
very considerable majority. Possibly all
this may be so |; bu, it is a very easy thing
for the advocates Of the measure to be over
sanguine OF its success; although, | must
confess, that there has been very rapid and
percePtibls changes in its favor for the last
few days.
The trial Of Mr.. Moore, the person who
shot one of the door keepers Of the House,
in the fray last winter between Messrs.
Rathbun, Of New York. and White, of
Kentucky, was had to-day, before the civil
authorities Of the District Ths accused
was found guilty in part Of the charges pre-.
ierred against him, and as the expenses
have necessarily been heavy, ana the in
convenience great to the accused, it is sup
posed that the sentence, which will not be
pronounced until next month, will be moth
Ing more than nominal fine. The evil
denc, adduced on the trial. understand,
dlves'ed the ense Of much Of that forid and
romantic fiction with which it was embe-
lIshed in the accounts published las, winter.
JANUARY lIth, 1915.
On motion Of Cave Johnson, the rules
OF the Hous, were this morning suspend
ed for one hour, for the purpose Of receiy-
ing reports from the standing committees.
Gen. Clinch from the Military Committee,
reported bill making appropriations for
the commencement OF Notifications at the
mouth of the Gennessee river. on Lake
Ontario, in the state Of New York the
hou: for which the rules were suspended,
having expired, the House resolved itself
into committee of the whole on The state Of
the Union, MIR. Hopkins, Of Vig;n,a, in
the chair.
Mr.. J. P. Kennedy, Of Maryland, being
entitled TO the floor. addressed the commit
Tee in opposition to the annexation Of
Texas. lie quoted the message Of Gov.
Porter of Pennsylvania, Of Gov. Wright
OF New York, and made some POOR al
'emP.s at w.t. He is not happy, nor an
attractive speaker, although evidently a
man Of intellect, and is deficient in ar
rangement and logic, and seems to be
moro ambitious Of amusing the House, than
>f Instructingit it. He spoke out his hour,
when
Mr.. Morse Of Louisiana, succeeded Mr..
Kennedy, and addressed the committe in
avor Of the measure, The arguments on
both sides Of this question. at Ieas; those
Of any force, have been exhausted some
days since, and what is said now is merely
repetition of former arguments.
When Mr.. Morse had concluded, Mr..
Tibbats Of Kentucky. had the floor as
signed him, and the committee rose and
reported progress.
number Of communications were re-
received from the executive departments,
which were read and rsserred to the ap-
propriate committees.
The House adjourned.
am happy to state, tina. the difficulty
between Messrs. Clingman and Yancey,
botn members OF The House, is likely TO
be adjusted. The rumor is very current
in town this morning, that despatch has
been received by Morse's Telegraph from
Baltimore, stating that explanations had
passed between the beligcren,s, that they
had become reconciled the honor Of all
parties saved and satisfied, and tina, they
were coming back unscalhed.
The report is probably true, as the par
ties are young men, and they have been
followed By a number Of their more elder
y and discreet friends, who left here de-
termined 10 bring about a reconciliation if
possible.