The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-18

occurred DO think that il due to the dignity Of the
Senate and 70 the high character that this body has ever
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ator from Missouri intimately for thirtyhve years
have never known him break the peace or 70 carry
9u paSs ALWAYS n esl's s"y and ali
When Re arose and advanced towards the senator from
Mssissippi [ME FoorEl went up 70 him. 70 prevent y
could ANYTHING which would endanger the peace OF
this body thought il to be my duty to endeavor to
maintain the peace OF the Senate, The senator from
Missouri has been my bosom friend Tor thrynve years
and would stand by him in all situations in which
man could be placed upon earth; am otherwise than
friendly 70 the senator from Mississippi But sir il gem
smen have personal difficulties. the floor Of the Senate
Is not the proper place upon which to settle them There
ID plenty Of out OF the Senaehe streets large,
the grounds are spacious; and 4 70 said there are good
battle grounds. if gentlemen choose occupy them,
though most sincerely hope that none will do So But
sir due regard tor the respect and dignity OF the Senate
constans me 70 urge in the strongest that the sub
ect be referred TO committee for investigation, and such
action this body may deem to be due to its own char
Sir Ihave nothing to say about the violence Of the scene
the drawing of the pistol These their affairs,
and matters that they decide upon their
sponsbity but for the honor OF this body and for the
honor Of the whole country am certain that these things
and personalities sent here for greater and
bier purposes The Senate Of the United States has hereto
fore been considered as one Of the most dgnhed and
ourselves vndicate the Senate from the dsrepute
far be DONE which attaches in consequence Of
like this. hope am not troublesome. 1t is not
often, Mr. President that Tespass on the time Of the
Senate, and would have greatly preferred that any other
senator should have moved in this matter. feel that il
ought not TO be permitted to pass in silence No
regret more than do that such occurrence should
have ranspred in this hall between two members of the
body and Of the same political pary but as such is I'M
fair and proper point Of view. muve you. then, sir
that committee OF five be appointed BY the Chair to
investigate the whole matter and report all the facts to
The VICE PRESIDENT II is moved that a commit
tee of 6ve be appointed
Mr. MANGUM Mr. President. / have drawn upvery
hastily resolution to the effect the motion OF
the honorable senator from Wisconsin concur entirely
with all that he has said. had determined to propose
s g constitute NE om q
sin. While am up. will say that must decline being
upon the committee.
MaauM as fSs Ct ns %0 wifi ssS then fol-
lows:
Resolved That committee of be appointed in
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they have 10 send for persons and papers, and 10 ex
MI DODGE. Of Wisconsin. accept Of that Il ex-
Mr. CAY. have no personal feelings in this un-
happy controversy. think The course which has been
ras he facts which unfortunately occurred presume
under the eyes OF most OF the senators present. although
did nct zee 4 my attention being a. the moment called
not 70 far enough. think that the two senators who
are placed in this unpleasant relation towards each other
should Be required 70 enter into some cslgai,on9 and
the peace and that they should either voluntarily or OH
erwise 90 before magistrate, and give the necessary
pledges; or that they should both pledge themselves in
their places to the Senate that they will proceed fur
ther in this matter than what has occurred to day-ai
least not while the Senate Is session hope the sena
tors will readily make such assurances and think
would be highly credtabe Them both.
Mr.. MANGUM concur in that
Mr.. CLAY. II the senators would give such assu-
Mr. BENTON. have done nothing upon God AL
mightys earth to justify any charge against me OF any
intention 70 commit breach OF the peace and will rot
in Jail before will give any promise OF the kind
will not bind myself. am not armed, SIR brought |
nothing into the Senate. LISA lying and cowardy in
situation TO intimate that am guilty Of bringing arms
here, in order justify the cowardly act of another
have done nothing sir and will rot in jail before viii
give any pledge or promise whatsoever, which shall ad
mit even BY implication, that have been guilty Of any
Mr.. CLAY. did not make any alluson to what has |
passed. simply expressed wish in relation to the fu
ture reference 10 the future was in hopes that the
senator's might be ready to present obligations that
the matter should 60 no further
Mr. FO0TE. Mr.. President, feel the obligation as
much as any one have only this to say am con,
rights and am in the habit OF maintaining them upon
the floor Of the Senate, and disposed infringe
the rights Of others never threatened human being
IN NE WIN Pefeondl DANGER, anu consequently Il
never executed threat have arms in my
life Tor the purpose oil making attack upon any man,
nor unless had myself been threatened with personal
violence, IA have been now. My friends earnestly per-
suaaed being dminutive in size and in feeble health
and being actually menaced. 10 in my own de-
fence II was painful thing to do am not in the
habit OF doing 60 put on arms. supposing II possible
that might be attacked, and simply TOR the purpose OF
defending myself Having constitutional right TO bear
arms in my own defence, exercised il.
Mr.. MANGUM. Gnterposing.) hope the honorable
senator will indulge me one moment | move that the
doors OF the Senate be closed
Mr. F00TE I trust not
Several SEHAToRs. Oh, no.
Mr.. MANGUM. find il protested against on every
side, and will not insist on il.
Mr. FO0TE. | hope my friend will not insist upon
y when public explanation is necessary on my part.
now MT President, say again, that do now, and
small always, wear arms for Defence whenever suppose
myself IN danger. Sir, have assailed any man.
young or old In my hie either by menace or in actual
have done IT, have always preferred different mode
Of ssfng such matters, and consequently have always
kept the door wide open Tor honorable satisfaction in or
der 10 avoid anything OF this kind
In reply TO the senator from Kentucky, who s entitled
to the respect and praise Of all for his chivay and his
high sense OF honor, have hesitation in saying to
him that consider Il exceedingly improper to wear arms
for The purpoe Of attacking any one. 10 form scheme
for the purpose OF attacking any one. TO do anything
towards the execution Of scheme OF violence growing
out Of this alaf have no hesitation in saying that in
what occurred here few days satisfied. As
regards what has occurred here to-day attach very liz
lie importance to H. / have never made, and | shall
never make attack upon any member OF the Senate