The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-10


the dignity OF the House be promoted by curing mo
the facts No two reports would be similar IN egaaa 70
them and they would get into another dithculiy before
they could finish this He moved 10 lay the resolution
on the table; but withdrew It.
| Mr. DUER could not say from experience that the IN
quiry would result in no good But the House ought not
to pass over the matter his opinion, because the par
ties reconciled and had apoogzed to the House
We should give publicity 10 the facts by this course
The newspapers would report the whole affair whether
we inquired into il He did not desire that any no
should be taken of this particular case but he hoped
that the committee would report resolution or rule Tor
the prevention OF future cases, by the expulsion Oh the OIL
tenders
Mr. WICK would be very sorry, he said, to see this
resolution adopted He concurred with the gentleman
from Georgia to the past experience OF the House on
this subject The facts could not be ascertalned win any
degree OF certainty In the former cases where the com
mttees had been appointed and made reports the rouse
had declined to act the reports and the same would be
the Ii II desirable to change the rules OF
the House, to prevent such occurrences II coud De
done in the ordinary mode and without the Intervention
of this committee of inquiry, Another reason: the
course proposed would not sustain the dignity OF the
House. but would bring into dsrepue, II not contempt
ways a subject OF laughter and ridicule among our
soveregns. No rule could ever prevent these little
exctemens We OF the west and southwest will
get into them occasionally The affair is over, and
there is no harm done Why then, should we make
grave affair of it, He trusted that every member of the
House would pass You "d
men They are of impulse. They are not always
so prudent the universal New Eng land nation You
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to expe or censure member in such case' The gen
tlemen have done Just what might have done myself,
under circumstances. We will do these things, and
you cannot make laws to prevent them and we do not IN
tend any harm by it, Nothing but evil would grow out
of the investigation The country would hold it In scon
or least that would be the case in the south and west
The people there did not think that this House had deal
of dignity to be inured and IN this case the parties nad
settled the matter, and had committed no great outrage
on its dignity. He hoped the resolution would be voted
Mr. G. w. HOUSTON desired TO know from the
Chair whether the facts of the reconciliation and apology
of the parties the House would appear on the Journal
The SPEAKER replied that they would be entered, in
conformity with precedent which he referred TO-
Mr. BEDINGER said, he seriously hoped the resou-
origin of the difficulty? IL cannot ind out the origin
of the Mexican war, how can we get at THIS both OF
the parties are war men and as they nave maue ,a
Mr. BAYLY was, he said at the time when the reso,
luton was offered in favor of it, and would have voted
for it. But he thought it would be improper, after both
gentleman had offered retraIn and had made mutual
explanations He therefore suggested to the gentleman
not obtain the object that he had in viewthe proven
ton of such occurrences in future and the gentleman
himself did not desire any action IN this case
Mr. TUCK gratifed by observing the tenderness
DISPLAYED all sides, towards the gentlemen concerned,
and he fully participated in it. But he though the oc-
currence deserved some notices as Illuminating TO me
House The country would regret IT. and he hoped such
notice would be taken of the matter as would lead to the
establishment of rule to prevent such scenes He
hoped that rule would be passed tha would Ra, an
amendment TO the resolution providing that SAID COM
mee be instructed to inquire what shall be done to pre-
vent similar occurrences IN future. he moved the pre-
Mr. STEPHENS gave notice that he would offer sub
stute declaring that personal difficulty having occur
red between Mr. HARRISON and Mr.. JONES of Tennes-
see and been settled amcably i was not necessary that
the House should further notice it,
Mr. RocKHlLL protested against the previous ques;;
ton saying that he wished speak but two minutes, and
he did know that he should trouble the House again
| this session.
The demand for the previous question was not sus-
Mr.. ROCKHILL said he would call the Chair to wit
ness that he had not said single word In this House
and he did rise to refer to any matter that had
occurred here but to what the gentleman over the way
HE did not know where he hailed from-had proposed
for the prevention of such occurrences IN future The
gentleman must stop the existence OF the human family
before he can stop such things (sad MIR. r. have
never had difficulty in my life, but might get into one
before you say Jack Robnson-ust as quick as that
| hope no rule of this kind will be adopted. All wish
is that when such things do occur they may terminate
as pleasantly as this has terminated Why, should we
be 0i Wbv Should o hHe
tee to investigate it, when no two witnesses would be
found TO agree upon what occurred The gentleman
wants rule for the expulsion Of members in such cases
have no fear that shall be expelled; but might be-,
and therefore object to 1t.
Mr. GlDDINGS said il appeared to him to be the SOL
emn duty OF the House to express It's IN
some manner to the insult offered to it. With the
most friendly feelings towards the gentlemen who were
would tnat SuCn case
ought not pass without the expression OF disappro
baton In all kindness to the parties he hoped that the
resolution would be adopted.
The amendment proposed by Mr.. Tuck was rejected
50 to u.
I The question being on Mr., STEpHENs's amendment,
viz:
"The gentleman from Georgia (Mr. HArALsoN) and the
gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. JoNEs) having apoogzed
to the House for breach of order commited by them
during the sitting OF the House to-day
Resolved That said apology be accepted by the House,
and that further proceedings be taken In relation there
to-"
Mr. FARAN suggested, as modification, the add
tiona words: ''the House viewing the occurrence with
Misrepresentation"
Il Mr. STEPHENS said that unnecessary. He did
not accept it.
The question being taken on the amendment it was
decided in the affirmative
i The resolution as amended, then agreed to- and
! The House adjourned to Monday
The following petitions and memorials have been pre-
sented under the rule and referred to the appropriate
committees:
u BY Mr. BLANCHARD. The petition Of John Dearmont,
of Holdaysburg Pennsylvania, praying for law to be
passed which shall empower the Postmaster General to
make an allowance Mr. Dearmont, his contract No
1901 and praying that may be referred to the Commit
tee on the Post Office and Post Roads.
BY Mr.. BOWLIN: The memorial OF the Steamboat
AGENTS ST. Louis, asking the speedy action
upon system OF to guard against the recur
renee of accidents steamboats, referred to the Commit
tee of the Whole the state OF the Union
By Mr.. CHAPMAN The memorial OF the corporation OF
Georgetown upon the subject OF the navigation oil the
Potomac and asking an appropriation Tor the improve
ment of its channel r r g,