Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-12-31

out Of doors.
Mr.. DAVIS again attempted 10 ask II is ques
ton.
But Mr.. BAYLY Cooking very apgry) pc
remptorily refused to give way, and said he
would not be interrupted.
Mr.. DAVIS Gin a very loud and excited tone
of voice. 81 will not permit the gentleman TO
make false reference 10 me"
Mr.. BAYLv, (bristling up aud looking very
sayage,) "Does the gentleman charge me
with making false reference 10 himl"
Mr. DAVIS. Yes if
MIR. BAyLY. Ii is lie.
Here the gentlemen were both called to or
der by the Chair, and general cry Of order
orler-order. was heard throughout the House.
Here the controversy ended, and Mr.. BArrY
proceeded with his speech.
The city has been filled with rmmors IN re-
lation to the quarrel between these gentlemen
there is no doubt duel has been on the Ia
ps. and may yet take place, though the ru-
mors now are, that the the matter has been
settled am inclined, however, 10 doubt the
truth Of the rumor, though hope ii may prove
10 be true Gen. BAYLY has been arrested and
put under bonds in the sum Of $1,000, TO keep
the peace Mr.. DAVIS would not be arrested
and so left the city, and is understood TO be IN
Baltimore awaiting the further progress of
things The friends Of the parties, are gentle
men Of the highes! honor and good sense, and
If possible, will prevent fight, Inconsistent
with the honor Of the parties Mr. DAVIS
friend is Gen. BARRow. Senator from La,
and Gen. BAYLY's, Mr.. Burr IS. c., and
Mr. SEDDoN Of Va, both the House. The
whole affair originated in the excitement and
passion of debate, and can be explained and
settled
Mr.. STANTON, from theMemphis, Tenn. Dis
uict, succeeded in next obtaining the floor, and
made an admirable defence Of the Administra-
ton and the war. He is a native of Aexan-
dria, but emigrated some years ago to Tenn.
He is a self made man, and deserves great Gre
dit for the progress he has made in life. Mr.,
GoRnoN of New York came next-he is a lit
the way he raves as a cauiion"-he went the
whole hog about every thing, and had the le
lcny Of getting the smiles and encouraging
words of Mr. KENNEDY of Ia, who every
now and then cried out chats right GORDON"
chats the true Democratic doctrine, &C., &C.,
&C." Mr.. RooT, OF Ohio, made most pow
erlul attack on the conduct of the war-he shot
from his culver the arrows ofstrong argument,
wit, humor and sarcasm. Judge BowLiN of
Mo-. came up to the rescue, and said much
about "ad and comfortable justice and
righteousness Of the war, and sustaining the
positions Of the Message generally.
Mr. BRoADHEAD of Pa. asked lhesuspension
OF the rules to introduce a resolution requiring
the Secretary of the Treasury TO inform the
House, on what articles the duties imposed by
the act of 1916 can be enhanced, to what ex-
tent, and what additional revenue would &C.
crue therefrom. The House refused TO enter
tain the resolutions, by vote Of 60 TO 81
Significant Mr.. THOMSON of KY, has Of
fered preamble and resolutions, declaring the
acquisition Of territory by conquest, rcpugnant
TO the genius Of oar Republican Constitution,
and to require from conquered nation, pay
ment for the expenses of the war, UNJUST and
that when Mexico acknowledged her ndebt-
edness, and agreed to the Rio Grande as the
boundary, her provinces should be restored to
her. The House refused 10 take up the mat
ter. 4 Dnl has passed for the admission of
Iowa mo the Union, and as her Representa-
tives are here, will doubtless take then seats
next week
In the Senate, Mr.. Barrow Of La, has Of
iered a resolution calling on the President for
information whether any Agent had been sent
by him 10 HAVANA, in relation to the return
Of SANTA ANNA 10 Mexico, and calling for all
correspondence in relation thereto. Tuesday
week is appointed for its consideration OBJ
serve several Senators in their seats for the
first time since the commencement Of the ses-
SION.
The Dinner at CoLEMAN's in honor Of the
Landing ofthe Pilgrims, was most brilliant
affair. A splendid dinner, fine singing, and
speaking graced the occasion.
Annexed you will find the reply Of the Pre-
sldent to Garrett DAVIS resolution of inqu-
~. You will find ali of the accompanying
documents published in the Union tits rath-
er strange that the President had not time to
look at these important documents before he
sent his Message to Congress.
10 HE House Of Representatives.
Of the United States.
In compliance with the request contained in
the resolution Of the House Of Representatives
of the 18th inst, communicate herewith.
reports from the Secretary Of War, and the Sc
cretary Of the Navy, with the documents which
accompany them. The documents contain
all ''the orders or instructions. TO any Naval.
Military, or other officer of the Government.
in relation 10 the establishment or organization
OF civil government in any portion Of the ter
rltory Of Mexico, which has or might be taken
possession Of by the Army or Navy of the
United States"
These orders and instructions were given TO
regulate the exercise Of the rights of a beige-
rent, engaged in actual war, over such por.
tons OF the territory of our enemy rs by mill
To .trr H., L.. l. r. .