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mcnt. resembling the resolution respecting
the Door-keeper. which was ruled out
and an appeal from the Chair was not
submitted.
Mr. Harris resolution was then adopted
The House thereupon proceeded 10
ballot, and five ballotings were had with
out choice. The vote on the sixth ballot
stood: M. Young &c. J. G. Walker 81 g.
Prindell AZ, 4. Forney 90, scattering 81.
The election is still progressing.
WASHINGTON. April IL, 1850.
SEaArE-Thc Vice President announ-
ced the committee on the navigation Of
the Mississippi River. as follows: MessrS
Corwin. Douglass, Davis, and Downs.
Mr.. Ewing submitted resolution for
erecting Custom House at Mobile.
Mr.. Downs submitted a resolution call
ing for information respecting the fulfill
ment Of the contracts OF the New Orleans
and Chagres Mail Steamers, aud where
the action of Congress was required.
Mr.. Dickinson objected.
HOUsE.-Mr. Robinson withdrew the
name Of Beckner, whose nomination had
been made for Clerk without his consuta-
ton. lie hoped that the Democrats would
therefore concentrate their votes on Mr..
Young.
Calls Of order from various parts of the
House.
Mr.. German renewed the nomination
Of Mr.. Walbridge.
The House then proceeded TO ballot.
The vote on first ballot stood: Young 72.
Prindell 81. Walker AZ, Clark 6. Beckner
4. Daw !, Stanberry 7, Forney 5, Smith ,.
resolution was offered declaring
Young elected, but it was objected to.
WASHINGTON, April II, 1850.
In the Senate, Mr.. Foote'S motion to
refer Mr.. Bells resolutions TO u Select
Committee, was taken up.
Mr.. Bcnton's instruction to the Com
mttee declaring that Congress has no
power over Slavery in the States. and that
Slavery ought mol to be abolished in the
District OF Columbia.
Mr.. Clay moved to amend by inserting
n proviso. that the Senate does not deem
it necessary to give in advance any specific
instructions on tho subject.
Upon this motion a debate ensued,
which lasted four hours.
Mr.. Benton moved to lay the Com.
mi,tec bill OIL the table. Lost: yeas "a,
nays 90.
Mr.. Clay's amendment was opposed by
Benton, Miller and Webster. as being out
Of order. 1t was subsequently sustained
by Mr.. Clay. and finally carried. Yeas
90, nays g.
Mr. IIamlln proposed an amendment
somewhat similar to Mr.. Baldwins.
Mr. Benton renewed his amendment.
with fourteen points, and demanded the
yeas and nays.
spirited debate ensucd.
Mr. Foote, in the course Of some re-
marks. became very personal towards Mr..
Benton. and INDUCED in some severe re-
heciions.
Mr. Benton becoming rather excited ap-
preached Mr.. Foote in menacing man
Der
Mr.. Foote retreatcd from the centre of
the Hall and drew his pistol from his
bosom
There was great excitement in the Sem
Several Senators surrounded Foote.
and Dickinson took the pistol from him.
Mr.. Benton meanwhile was struggling
IN the hands of his friends. who were en-
dcavoring to prevent him from reaching
Foote. lie (Benton) denounced Foote
rs an assassin. who had dared to bring a
pistol into the Senate to murder him. lie
said: IL have no arms: examine me:
carry nothing OF tho kind. Stand out of
the way. and let the scoundrel aud assas-
sin fire''--and uttering this sentence he
threw offthose that held him. tore open his
vest and invited the fire of his agonist.
After rcpc ated efforts on the part OF the
Vice President order was restored. Ben
ton and Foote having resumed their seats.
Footc rose and inquired if he was in .
order /
Benton. in a loud voice and much en- .
cited. demanded that the Senate should
take cognizance of the fact. that n pistol
had been broush, there to a~sassinate him. c
Mr. Foote said his conduct had been OF Il
the defensive character. lie had not in
tended attacking anybody. .
Mr.. Hale suggested that Committee
DC appointed to investigate the matter. !.
and that the parties be bound over to keep
he peace.
Mr.. Mangum moved that the doors of
he Senate be closed.
A motion 10 appoint a committee Of in e
'estiga,ion was adopted. and q
The Senate adjourned. 7
WASHINGTON. April Is. 1880. al
SENArE.-The Committee on Benton 81
md Foote'S difficulty are Messrs. Dodge Je
e Wisconsin. Webster, Shields, Bell.
ausk, King and Phelps. OF
Mr.. Dodge asked to be excused, offer
ng IS his reason, personal relations with 81
dr. Benton. He was excused. az
Mr.. Foote desired him to remain. Al
Mr.. Shields aud Mr. Rusk also desired
. be excused. but were refused. N