Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-03-13

Mr. WILCOX remarked that he had been informed thu
he to be devoured this morning by his frlend-f'
sucn he hailed him. and such he wasbut the storm ma
passed. The missiles weak, and had fallen hariie
at his feet. -,
His colleague had said that the Secession party in OH
sssppi existed chimera and that there was no par
there in favor of secession He had thought thai "
gentleman had too high regard for veracy to make az
claration so baseess Of truth.
MIR. BROWN Of Mississippi. ask my colleague if h,
means to say have been guilty Of falsehood That in
ference might be left upon the minds of gentlemen.
Mr. WILCOX. have spoken boldly, and my Language
will not bear any demonstration upon this point
Mr.. BROWN. Do you mean to say that what said
was false?
Mr.. WILCOX If the gentleman says that there is no
party in Mississippi in favor of secession, it is false
Mr.. BRowS (both gentlemen being their feet and
very near ogether then struck Mr. wilcox, and the two
immediately clinched each other. Numerous members
nterposed to separate the gentlemen which accom-
plished in few moments.
This difficulty having caused great deal of confusion
motion was made that the Committee rise which was
agreed TO.
Mr. BAYLY, Of Virginia, then demanded that the
Sergeantat-Arms of the House take the members into
custody.
receive no motion NTH sRe Sfsl 70 order and said he
Several gentlemen called for the report of the chairman
of the Committee of the Whole.
The SPEAKER directed the Sergeantat-Arms and the
officers under him to take into custody those gentlemen
Order having been somewhat restored
Mr. SEYMOUR, of Connecticut, 1.-THE chairman of the
Committee of the Whole reported its proceedings the
bill which had been under consideration.
Mr. CLINGMAN offered resolution close all debate
on the bill pending in Committee in one hour after the
Committee shall again resume its consideration.
Mr. STEPHENS, Of Georgia, moved that the House adj
journ; which motion negatived.
The question recurring the adoption of the resolu-
ton of Mr.. CLINGMAN-- 8#
Mr. McMULLEN moved that it be laid on the table !;
which motion was disagreed to Yeas 78, nays 102.
The resolution was then adopted under the operation
Of the previous question.
Mr. BROWN, of Mississippi, asked the indulgence Of
the House to make personal explanation and
having been given, he proceeded nearly as follows
My explanation shall be very brief During the six
years that have occupied seat upon this floor,
not sensible of having violated the decorum of the House,
or Of having committed any breach Of its rules deeply
and painfully regret that there should have been any
cessty for my doing to-day shall recur to the
circumstances under which induced to perpetrate an
act in the presence of the House which knew
breach of its rules and violation of parliamentary de-
coruma thing certainly could not have been guilty of
except under very pressing and extraordinary crcum
stances apologize to the Housesincerely, earnestly
from my heart apologize to the Representatives of the
People and to them my deep and heartfelt regret
that should have been engaged in any transaction which
could by possibility reflect dscred upon the councils of
the nation. More than this, under present circum-
stances cannot say The House, trust will receive my
apology. | throw myself upon the indulgence of the
country, and ask its pardon and offer the guaranty
which past life in the service of my country affords
that like will not take place, unless under
other very extraordinary and pressing
am the last man wlfuy to violate the decorum of the
House, in the smallest particular, much less to vo
late it in manner fragrant to attract the attention
of the House.
Mr.. WILCOX then and said: 1t is matter of
deep regret that have to RISE after having be-
identified with this body, to make apology to it
for breach of its rules. During my identity with this
House have endeavored, far in lies, to dis
all
tive and to comply strictly and rgdly with the rules and
regulations which govern the body That the quiet Of
this great deberave hall of the nation should have been
disturbed under circumstances of kind and character
which transpired few moments ago, repeat is mat
ter Of heartfelt to tender apology to this
House mean and feel what say 1t is the language
of my heart / intended disrepect whatever-I am
incapable of ito the Representatives Of this nation
And now permit me, and forever to say that de-
sire to enter disclaimer to that effect But sir my
honorable colleague indirectly alluded to the unpleasant
difficulty permit to say that consider the wrong and
outrage offered by him jusfying me in the course
pursued have nothing further to say, only that claim
the indulgence and forgiveness of you ALL whom know
to be magnanimous and generous.
MIR. JOHNSON, of Arkansas moved that both the gen.
tlemen be excused.
Mr.. CLINGMAN suggested to the gentleman from Ar
kansas that there proceeding yet and he hoped
none would be found necessary
Mr. JOHNSON inquired of the Speaker If the gentle
men not placed under arrest by his order?
The SPEAKER replied that he issued such order,
but, the SergeantaArms not being present it not
executed.
Mr.. JOHNSON presumed, in that case, that motion
would be necessary and he therefore withdrew the
he had submitted
Several motions then made that when the House
adjourn o-day il adjourn Monday next; oil of
which were voted down.
Mr.. STANTON, Of Kentucky, moved that the House
resolve itself into Committee of the Whole The state Of
the Union.
Pending which, the House adjourned.