Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.


THE CONTESTED SEAT IN THE ONO LEGISLATURE
--RIcH ScENE-ExcrrI>G TINES AHEAD!-There
was quite AN minated discussion in the Senate
to-day arising out of the question oil The disputed
sc ats OF the Hamilton county representatives
The morning session was closed with great ex-
element the debate having assumed quite per-
sonal character.
At the opening of the afternoon session, Mr.
Whitman moved that the roll of the Senate be
called. which was agreed .o He then moved to
dispense with further proceedings under the call
The yeas and uays were ordered The clerk MT
calling Mr.. Broadwes name, that gentleman
asked that his name be called
Mr. Whitman--I call that man to order
The Speaker either did not hear Mr. Whitman,
or not disposed to pay attention to him.
Mr. Whitman lin a loud key)--I call that man
to order.
Mr.. Broadwel addressing the SPeaker)-1 ask
that the clerk call my name.
The Speaker The clerk will call Mr.. Broad
wells name.
Mr. Whitman with much walmthl-I COM
nand the clerk not to call The name of that IN an.
The Speaker--I will call it myself, then.
Mr.. Whitman--I call the Speaker to order.
You Ito the Speaker) will do your duty, sir, by
ordering the Sergeant at Arms to put that man
(pointng to Mr.. BroadwelD out OF the Senate
Chamber
The Speaker ordered the Sergeant at-A Arms to
keep order, and then called Mr.. Broadwers name.
Mr.. 3. voted in the affirmative, and the motion
was lost. However, by consent. further proceed
! ingS were dispensed with
| Mr.. Payne took the floor, to make, he said
some disclosure, that would degrade the Speaker
! in the eyes Of all honorable men. He read paper
| (not signed, however, by the Speaker, which
contained pledge (in the event OF the election OF
.he present Speaker, that Mr. Johnson, the
! Democratic Senator from he disputed district OF
/ L.
question of his right decided by the Senate
! Mr. p also detailed an alleged conversation in
which the Speaker pledged himself to 60 with the
! Democrats az ainst recognizing Mr. Broadwell
The Speaker denied having any knowledge OF
the paper alluded to
| Mr.. Payne re-asserted his charge, and closed
his speech by saying that he would no longer re-
main in his seat under such Speaker. MIR. P.
said for proof of his allegations he would refer to
| Messrs Swift and fiamn.
Mr.. Swift made statement somewhat similar
to that Of MIR. Payne.
/ The Speaker denied it.
Mr.. Payne became quite excited, and heaped
epthets on the Speaker, but did not leave his eat
The Speaker was repeatedly hissed by the
I Democratic Senators.
Mr.. Dennison said that his confidence in the
| Speaker man of honor, not impaired in
the least by the statements made. This was
followed by very loud applause, in which all the
| Whg Senators united, in the midst OF which was
heard some hisses Mr.. d further remarked that
statements OF Mr. Hamlin were to him no proof ol
truth Applause and confusion.
Mr.. Whitman retorted. He called the Speaker
moral fostering eper, and other foul names.
In the midst Of a scene of great excitement
the Senate adjourned.
| j he Senate chamber was crowded to excess
| throughout the afternoon, and much interest in
the proceedings evinced by the partzans OF
both parties. report is IN circulation thai the
| body. r