Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-03-16

In consequence of these suggestions, Mr..
Derren withdrew his motion.
Then ON motion of Mr. Sewer the Senate
went into Executive session.
HousE.-Mr. SAWYER, of Ohio, moved to
reconsider the vote of the House relating to
printing the report Of the commissioner OF
patents. Lost
On motion of Mr.. Crowell, of Ohio, the
House resolved itself into committee of the
whoc upon private bills.
After som, tim, speat without action the
committee rose, there being no quorum present.
1t was then moved to al ourn, and the House
divided upon the motion.
While the tellers were engaged IN taking
the question, a quarrel between Mr. Hlrrason,
ofGa.. and Mr.. Jones, of Tenn, broke out IN
the shape of fight, in which the parties EN-
ployed the weapons with which nature had en-
dowed them, with much industry and effect
The difficulty sprang up in tbc following
manner whenthey came Ia vote, Jones charged
Harralson with inconsistency. Some hasy
words followed until Jones gave the lc
Enraged at this, llarralson returned the lie
with a blow; allcr which they clincled each
other with great fury.
The confusion al this moment was indcsrri',-
abic.-The Speaker ia vain eudeayorng 10
as they started from then seats, Those in the
immediate vicinity Of the beiigerenis crowdng
around and attempting to stop them, added to
the noise OF the contest, combined to render the
whole supremey disgraceiul only the fear
lest serious harm might be done To one or both
OF the conbatants saved II from being disgusting.
At last, by the eXertiOns of the other mcni-
brrs, the brdwling Legislators were separated
W hen the heat OF the quarrel was somewhat
cooled oil, they returned to their senses and
manifested a degree OF shame for the outrage
they had committed. Each of them proceeded
Ia make an apology 10 the House they affirm
ed that up to the moment of the quarrel per-
f'ci friendship h ID existed between them; but
ofcoursc such shameful affair could not be
suffered to end in that manner.
Mr.. Palircy moved that when the House
adjourned II should ad ourn 10 Monday. in or
der that perfect calmncss OF feeling might be
restored before business should be resumed.
The motion WIS agreed TO.
Mr.. Jacob Thompson of Miss. Submitted
resolution for the appointment of "A select com
nittee OF five 10 inquire into the nature, causes
aud circumstances of the brawl, and to report
10 the House thereon.
Mr.. McLan', of Md, announced that the
gentlemen involved in this unfortunate difficulty
as far Us they were mutually concerned the
alir was at an end.
Mcssrs Harralson AMI Jones, the recent
b'lligerents, then shook hands in the presence
of the House.
\ good deal OF discussion of the subject |
foil owed, in which several membrs participated.
They cGntcndcd thlt the dignity of the House |
required an investigation with a view 10 CEN |
sure or expulsion Of the offending parties
Finally, Mr.. stephens, of Ga, proposed
Substitute for the resolutions ofMr. Thompson,
dispens ng with the committee. This having
b,,a adopted, the apology of the parties was 1
entered upon the journal, and 50 the matter
ended. Thea, the House adjourned.
washington, Monday, March l3.
In the House, Mr.. King, of Georgia, offered I
resolution to dispense with the desks of the I
members, which was laid on the table
Mr.. Slngerland offered resolution to sell I
the public lands At 30 cents per acre to actual \
settlers, in order to guard against the cxtortions
Of spectators.
Mr.. Murphy presented memorial from .
Brooklyn, \. Y, that the public lands be .
made free TO actual settlers.
Mr.. johnson, of Tennessee, offered rcsolu-
tlons declaratOry that farmers and mechanics
ought not to BE- overlooked in dispensing the
spolls lald on the table by vote Of 81 TO b II
Nh. Jacob Thompson offered a resolution
that the Judges of the supreme court be appoin-
ted for a term of years, Instead of lllc time
lad on the table. 50 to GS.
The speaker laid before the House communi-
cations from the executive department in rela-
to TO ocean steam services, patent Office, and
mails, which were referred TO be printed. Adj |
journed.