The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-04-05

petition from citizens of Alabama, fray.
ing that the blessings Of Slavery may be
extended to every State in tho Union.
Mr. Foote moved that the bill organi-
zing territorial governments for Etoh
and New Mexico, be taken up for the
purpose of making it the special order for
an early day. A most exciting passage
at arms between Foole and Benton en-.
sued.
Mr. BeEton as the friend of California
gave notice TO those who desired her ad-
mission, that they must now stand by her
California was entitled to the considera-
ion of the Senate and her right was not
to be postponed.
Mr.. Foote replied with warmth, ndulg.
ing in personal attack upon Mr.. Ben
toms course, impugning the motives of his
action and intimating ,ha; his new born
friendship was not for the sake of the
people of California, but because of the
presence here Other Senators, whose adj
mration, TO back him up and sustain him
in the Senate, he was looking for with
the most feversh anxiety. He also con
tended that the California question had
no precedent by right.
Mr. Benton. | believe this is The A
merican Senate. believe by the laws of
the Senate and the rules of detorutn, per-
sonalilics and attacks upon motives are
forbidden. The attacks which have been
made upon my motives are false and cow
.aadly.
Mr. Foote, after some remarks;replied
to the charge of cowardice and said
feel bound to say now, when the Senator
dares to remove certain stains which cling
to his escutcheon. of which | know the
history as well as any man in Christen-
dom, illusions 10 which ought to cause
his cheeks to be suffused with deep
blush of shame; or if the Senator remains
in his present attitude. without regard to
that special discredit with which he
knows | am familiar, and that paling
cheek acknowledges the terrific fear OF
that which it knows have Witnessed
whenever he comes out frankly and boldly
without shielding himself behind his es.
tablished cowardice that he is never pre-.
pared to hold himself amenabe 10 the
laws whcih govern gentlemen, | am pre-
pared to meet him on that footing.
Mr.. Benton. pronounce il cowardly
To give insults when they can not be chas-
tised.
Mr.. Foote. He Is blackguard
Mr.. Benton. Is language to be used
here whcich could not be used in an oyster
cellar or tavern.
Vice President. The Sehator is called
10 order.
Mr. Benton, continhing) 1t is time
to stop such language here in a place
where cudgel cannot be applied t.
him.
The Vice President repeated the cal
10 order. Alter some further cullouuy
Mr.. Foote said he would stand by all b,
said, and if Mr.. Benton would proceed
in the matter he was ready to meet him
Mr., Dickinson moved to lay the pend
ng motion on the table, which was a
greed to.
The Senate then resumed the cohsid
eration Of Mr., Clay's resolutions. Mr.
Chase having the floor, spoke dpon tn
general ques Ton of Slavery vhdicatihg
the course pursued by the great body O
anti. slavery agtatots. He had not con
cluded when the Senate adjourned.
| ' WASHINGTON, March 81.
SENATE After The reception of pet
: tions, Mr.. Benton rose to a personal eN
plauation. He charged Mr.. Fooie wit
incorrectly reporting himself yeslerda
and denied the right Of any Senator t
modify his expressions in personal tia
ter as reported Mr.. Foot was repre-
sented to have said that Mr.. Benton wa
shielded by his age and his open dist
y vowal of the obligations of the law ,
honor. This was false. Let any ma
. offer him (Benton) an insult where
could be properly chastised and he woul
soon wave his oge. He would now Civ
notice to Senators that if his age faile
: to protect itself from the abusive lal
i gut age which would not be used in tn
veriest brolhel, he would henceforth pr
y Iect himself cost what itmight.
u Mr.. Foote said he made no uninstiij
D. BILE ate ration and aVowed the report
o his own, and in conclusion he wanted
know if Mr.. Benton considered hmse
F.! amenable to the laws of honor IF no
lei him say so.
d Mr.. Benton made no reply, but indull
d ed in contemptious langage.