New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-03-11

Join IN any such proceeding ana consequently DC
fested the conspiracy. Mr.. GIDprses was how
ever advised TO resign, and even by some who fell
friendly 70 him. Bat such concession TO intimi'
dation or servity he declined to make and held hi,
post in spite Of all opposition.
la the month Of February lsi2. Mr. GDDiSe;
made speech on the bill FOR the relief Of the own
ers of the slaves on board the slave-ships Com
met" and Encomium." This speech resembed
too much philippic-too little an argument il
was made without notes, and Unexpectedly -
/ which may accoun, for and to degree excuse IT'S
hat violent character. There Is no ADM
rer Of Mr. GIDDIsGs, however, but must regret
that he ever allowed himself 10 be drawn into re-
elimination. Wholly unprecedented, unjustliiable
snd unprovoked as had been the taunts and con
tumelies 10 which he had been subjected by the
madness of faction. yet greater would have been
his triumph if he had forborne retaliation by a
double victory he would have subiued his enemies
and himself Perhaps however he had endured all
the infrmity our common nature was capable Of
scene followed the delivery Of this speech,
such as never occurred before, and for the credit OF
the House srd country ]; is to be hoped never will
occur again. 4 personal assault was made upon
Mr.. GDDlsCs BY 4 Southern member.
The newspapers Of the day contained the par
ticulars of the affair from some OF which the FOL
lowing account is condensed:
While Mr. Giddngs was speaking this member
was seen standing in front Of the Clerks desk evil
IDENTIFY much excited After Mr. GlDDSGs had
ceased he was observed to approach the aisle
where Mr. g. was standing and violently to push
him on, Of it. As Mr.. GIDDISGs turned round to
see who his assasnt was, he passed close by him
with his right hand inside Of his vest apparently
taking hold Of his knife. Mr.. GlDDlSGs recognized
him and addressed him by name; he stopped, aud
with his hand still on his Bowie knife, came back
20 -,.ithin some four feet Of Mr. GIDDINGs and
ICED himself in a menacing attitude directly in
front Of him.
Mr.. GDDINGs inquired Did yoa push me =
ami looked him directly in the eye as lie spoke
Il did" was the reply.
Intentionally ?" asked Mr.. q.
Yes"
For the purpose Of insultp sgain asked Mr.
GIDDNGs
Yes, was again the answer
We'll sir replied Mr.. q. we are In the habit
OF leaving those men who wsntonly insult others
to the contempt Of public opinion
By this time the friends Of the member inteffered
and led him from the hall. The excuse offered Tor
his conduct at the time was partial intoxicaton.
On the sd February Of the same year, SIR. GID-
pIses made speech on the improvements OF the
Western Harbors. and gave statistical history Of
Western Commerce. He showed he understood
4 81. ;nfo Ia, hrnu for.
ward and the arguments he sdluced availed much
to produce sound opinion in the House In relation
to such important public matters.
The first Session of the XXVlllth Congress COM
menced in Dec. lsi3, and was rendered somewhat
memorable by the repeal Of the rule OF the House,
popularity known aud properly described as the
Gag Rule by the enforcement OF which rule
all petitions on tho subject Of Slavery were laid on
the table withou, being read or printed Mr.. Ad-
ans aad Mr. GIDDAGs,-thc two great apostles OF
Freedom-had combatted this rule ever from It's
first adoption and sought its repeal During the
nerding of the question upon the repeal, at the
commencement of the Session OF which we now
sneak. Mr.. Adams made several strenuous but iu
etIectual efforts to gain the floor. Mr. GiDDiNGs
was more successful by constant and Jealous at
teDton he obtained the floor, and occupied bis brief
bo,r in q forcibe argument against the rule. 1t
WINS reoonled. The vote in favor OF the repeal was
the first triumph achieved by the Freemen over the
Services Of the North
The petition from Massachusetts, praying an
amendment of the Constitution, which ag,atod so
deeply the House at this Session, vas referred to
sslect Committee, Of which Mr.. Adams was Chair
man. and Mr. GlDDIsGs member The duties Of
this Committee ware very laborioos and exhaust
ing. aud. although appointed in December, they
did not report till April. No more than two mem
bers of It agreed upon the same report. Mr. Ai-
ANS and Mr. GIDDiNGs submitted report, drawn
no bv the former 1t twas 1n able production and
worthy the great name OF the aathor'
On the 2lst Of MAY. OF the same Session, Mr..
GrppISGs made speech upon the annexation Of
Texas-a speech evincing much in its prepa-
ration. He was interrupted several tines during
ia delivery, once by Mr. Paine of Alabama, WHO
undertook to browbeat him and failed, and another
time by MI Belser of the same State, but in more
Parliamentary manner. On this occasion Mr. GID
p1Scs declared that he would support any man for
the Presidency who sustained the Coustituionsl
,isbts ofthe Free States. This declaration, from
his position in regard to the Slave question ard the
influence he WAS supposedto exert IN Consequence,
gave much satisfaction to the Wings.
SON after tire bill making appropriations for the
Indian Department then pending Mr. GioDlNCs
70 expose the corrupt Prscilces under
the treaties of the United States with the Creeks
Cherokee and Seminole lndans. Ths offended,
among others. Mr. Black OF Ga who made very
abusive attack upon Mr. GiDDiNGs, charging him,
nmoar other delhquences. with abusing the frank
ing privilege. In reply. nr. GlopIscs said that
after having been often supported as he had been
by most respectable coust 1ency. be could not
consent 70 take lessons from one Nho had been dis
csrded bv those 10 Nhom be was best known Mr..
Black had been defea ed the Fall previous IN bis
canvass for rec ectonl While Mr. GiDDNos was
speaking. he discovered NJ Black had left bis seat
on the opposite side OF the House. Turning round
10 the right. he found the member from Georgia
standing near him with al upliited and threatening
cane. So far from beiog deferred 10y su'h demon
STATIONS. Mr. GDDINGs continued his remarks In
lang, ,re much more bitter End severe, saying