Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-17

Mr. MASON reported bill dpproprlating 900 for
the completion Of the American cemetary the
city of Mexico; which was ordered to be engrossed
for third reading.
The resolution appropriating S., 900 for the pay
men OF the reception and entertainment of kossuth,
his late visit the capital, was taken up. After
a long debate, It was agreed to-yeas 81, nays 6.
After the consideration of the executive business,
the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES,. The session of the
House was devoted TO general speeches in Commit
tee of the Whole, nonnally the homestead bill OF
Mr.. Johnson, of Tennessee. The speakers were
Messrs. Marshall, of California, Bell and Gable, of
Ohio.
Mr.. Marshall spoke at some length and with much
warmth in defence of the claims of Judge Douglas
to the Presidency. After he had concluded and after
some remarks from Messrs. Bell and Cable. the
House adjourned.
The Senate engaged on Friday the 18th, in
considering private bills, number Of which were
passed.
The House. on the same day, engaged in con-
siderng the resolution providing for continuance OF
the work on the Capitol. Several speeches were
made, and among others Mr.. Brown of Mississippi,
spoke. He took brief retrospect of the Southern
movement on the Slavery question-alluded to the
Stale Rights and Union men Of the South. and de-
Tended the former. After Mr. Brown had concluded
Mr.. Wilcox, one of his colleagues, took the floor
Mr.. Wilcox said was informed that was to be
devoured this morning by my trlend for such hail
him to be, and he is such but, really, the storm is
have fallen harmless at my feet. My colleague says
that the Secession party in Mississippi existed
chimea and that there IS no party In favor OF seces-
sion. had thought that the gentleman had too high
regard for truth rise and nake declaration so
baseless of truth.
Mr.. Brown. desire 10 ask my colleague wSether
he say that have been guilty of faIsehood
That inference may be left upon the minds of some
gentlemen.
Mr.. Wilcox. have spoken boldly my language
cannot be misunderstood on that point.
MIR. Brown (who was standing near the gentleman.)
Do you mean o say what have stated is false q!
Mr.. Wilcox. If you mean TO say that there is no
party in Mississippi i'll favor of secession, it is false
This believe to be substantially the purport Of
the dialogue.
Mr.. Brown, directly the last word was uttered
struck Mr. w ilcox blow in the face, which was re-
turned. The parties then closed. In they
were surrounded by majority of the members Of the
House. The utmost alarm and excitement prevailed
in every part of the Hall. There calls for the
Sergeant-atA Arms and the Doorkeeper. In vain the
chairman of the committee endeavored to enforce or
der. Messrs Brown and Wilcox separated al
about the time
The Speaker came in and resumed the chair.
MIR. Ciingmdn anu other gentlemen addressed the
Speaker amid the general confusion.
Mr.. Bayly, of Va, demanded that the Sergeant-at-
Arms take Messrs. Brown and Wilcox in custody.
The Speaker directed the Sergeant-at-Arms and
the other officers to do their duty.
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS.
Mr.. Brown. of Mississippi asked unanimous con-
sent TO make personal explanation. Cries OF
agreed, "agreed -" nobody objects."l
The Speaker again called to order, requesting gen.
ileInen to take their seats.
MIR. Brown then said 4: During the six years that
have occupied seat This floor, am not sensible
of having violated decorum committed any breach of
the rules of the House. l deeply and painfully re-
greet that there should have heen any necessity of my
doing / shall not recur 10 the circumstances
under which l was induced to perpetrate act in
the presence of the House which l know TO be a
breach of its rules and a violation of Parliamentary
decCrum-a thing which certainly would not have
been guilty of except under very pressing and extra
ordinary necessity. l apologize TO the House, sim
cerey and earnestly from my heart. apologize to
the representatives Of the people, and express to them
ing deep, heartfelt regret, that should have been
gagged in any transaction which could by possibility
reflect dscredit on the councils of the nation. More
than this, under the present circumstances. cannot
say. The House, | trust, will receive my apology !;
and throw myself on the indulgence OF the country,
and ask its pardon. | offer the guarantee which my
past life in the service OF my country Affords that
like occurrence will take place except under some
other very extraordinary and pressing circumstances.
Mr. Wilcox said II is matter of deep regret that
have rise, after having become identified
with this body, to make apology for breach of
its rules. During my indemnity with this House, so
far as in me lies, have discharged all the duties de-
volving upon representative of the people, and
have complied strictly and rgdly to the rules and
regulations governing this House. That the quiet
and epose of this great deberatve hall of the nation
should have been disturbed under circumstances Of
the kind and character which transpired few mo-
ago, again repeat, is matter of heartfelt
row me. 1 tender apology to the House
mean what say the language of my heart. l in
tended disrespect-l am incapable of ito the
representatives of this nation; and now permit mel
for once and forever, desire to enter my dis
clamer to that effect. But, my honorable COL
league alluded indirectly. to the unpleasant difficult
ty. permit to say l consider the wrong and out
offered by him to me to justify me in the course
which pursued. ] have nothing further to say, ex-
cept claim the Indulgence and forgiveness of you,
who, know, mdgnauimous and generous.
Mr.. Johnson, of Arkansas, moved that the gentle
men be excused.
Mr.. Clingman suggested that no proceedings had
been had, and he hoped that would be found
against those gentlemen.
arrested by order Of the House.
The Speaker remarked that arrests had been
made by the Seargeant-at-Arms.
Mr.. Johnson, presuming that his motion was I'M
Withdrew it.
Several Intellectual motions were made to adjourn
over till Monday, and the questions determined
by yeas and nays.
The resolution of Mr.. Ciingman, to close the de-
bate on the Capitol Extension bill! in hour after
the House shall again go into committee passed.
And the House adjourned. .-... --..
Mrs. Snc4air's (Iate Mrs. Forrest,) share of the
profits at Bro"gham's Lyceum have amounted TO
G.. II r -1,,,s.