The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-15

The hour Of twelve arrived, while the Clerk cali
ing the roll, and the House adjourned The
sage 1t Is fad by some of the MEMBERS contained the
Presidents reasons for approving of the Oregon bill
A Brief Statement OF the Case between Col.
Benton and MIR. Butler-Arrest OF the Par
ties.
WAsHIsGToS, Aug. IA, 1s4s
Afew days ago, at the instance of Col Benton,
sent to the Herald series of resolutions against
the Brevet promotion Of Gen. Kearny offered by Mr..
Benton in executive session. and stated that Mr..
Buffers bill the punishment Of violations of the
secrets of the Senate, had not become law, had
NO fear of the penitentiary but If there any
sponsibity the latter, ask to share it with old
Bullion.
Whether this allusion to Mr.. Buffers bill excited
any suspicion in his mind or not do not know but
the result win show that the publication attracted his
attention.
On Saturday last, at midnight on a motion to ad-
journ, Mr.. Butler moved an executive session.
Mr.. Benton sal he did not hear him.
Mr.. Butler replied that the Senator from Missouri,
would hear him before he had done MIR. Butler then
went on to State that from paper in his hand
(which we suppose the Herald, containing the
aforesaid resolutions)-it would appear the Senator
from Missouri had violated the orders Of the Senate
and for the purpose Of enquiring into the truth Of
the matter he would move an executive session. or
words to that effect.
The scene then followed, in which Mr. Benton gave
to Mr. Butler the lie in his throat repeating it several
times
On Sunday, after the adjournment, heard ru-
mors of the necessity Of hostile meeting but they
assumed no definite shape.
To-day between and o'clock while at the Tee
graph office, gentleman present informed that Mr.
Mangum and MIR. Foote had been designated as the
friends Of Mr Butler and that Of them had born,
achalepge to Col Benton. We there upon thought it
time to act want of the law We repaired to
the Office of Squire Smith, Eighth street, and under
oath declared that to the best of belief the parties
in this case making preparations for breach of
the peace. Mr. Smith promptly despatched the police
after the Senators we have named.
At O'clock messenger came to this deponent at
Blackwell's Hstel, and informed wanted at
Squire Marshalls Office. We went over. Col Benton
there Justice Marshall asked for information
in the matter. We gave it. Col Benton remarked
that that all hearsay, and when asked if he
tempated breach of the peace, he laughed, and as
understood expressed himself perfectly ignorant of
any intended breach of law and that for himself he
was entirely innocent Of any such design, remarkng
that he lived up there the street. street. and did
not like to be detained from his family; but that he
would be there if he should be again wanted.
Justice Marshall permitted him to go home late in
the afternoon.
Mr. Mangum was brought before Squire Marshall,
and, after WHILE remarked that he had carried
note from Mr.. Butler to Mr.. Benton, and reply back
to his principal.
One of the officers of the law then waited upon Mr..
Butler, who, learn, about leaving in the cars
and securing his word Of honor in the meantime let
him of TIL morning. This was at his house. Squire
Goddard chief of the police then waited Col. Ben
tom at his house, stated the and that bail in five
thOueand he ed for tn
the law.
Mr. Benton upon his word of honor, was also let of
till to morrow.
The examination of the parties is to come of at
O'Clock, A. M.
Mr. Foote, who lives the Heights of Georgetown
has also been sent after.
Indepe ndenty of that respect for the peace
to all men, felt something Of the responsibility in
this matter and it is proud reflection, that citizen,
as humble as this witness, can, instrument of
the law bring the highest digntares into submission.
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