The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-25

grade Of from three to x boats acc Sang TO tonnage
the inspectors being authorized 70 steamers nav
gatiDg rivers only from the obligation to >sy the life
boats herein provided except ope the being
suitable dimensions made Of metals furnish I'd with
al the necessary apparatus for use and safetySuch
steamers having other suitable provisions the lre
aervaton of life in Of fire other dis isasters
Amendments were adopted making the bill especially
apply to the carriage of passengers striking out the
words property" and navigation where they generally
The boilers Of steamboats, be inspected be
fore they are used and once in every sub
ectiDg them 10 hydIostac pressure no case shall
the working pressure allowed exceed this
Before proceeding further the morning hour expired
MINNESOTA OFFICE.
Ihe iouse passed the bill creating additional land
office in Minnesota
BusIrrss OVER TO NEXT SESSION
resolution was passed for the purpose OF continuing
the businets which shall remain unaoted upon from th
to the next session
THE LIGHT AL roLIrIcs--eEN SCOTT
DISGRAcEruL AND EXCITING DEBATE.
The House went into Committee OF the Whole the
Dill makDg appropriations for the support Of Light
Housss-he general debate having been previously limit
cd TO hour.
Mr. POLE (dem of Tenn said it was not his purpose
20 discuss the bill before them but to show among other
things that the whig party have gone liquidation
and cannot pay ten cents the doar lie at Bal
tnore when tho wbigs nominated Gen. Scott aud il
unoerstood f0i three foHr days. that Ken.
tueky Tennessee, and Virginia, had agreed TO
Seward snd the fact that Scott nominated showed
the bargain had been made.
Mr. CuLLoM. (wh'g) Of Tenn Il can't hear my COL
league. (These gentlemen occupied seats opposite
additional interest In the proceedipgs.)
MT FOLK Tn Ieply)-l wish, then, you would come
little nearer.
Mr CumoM-I understood ycu to say something about
Mr. PoLK-I say the man who NOW occupies position
asa serato from tennessee was to have been ncinated
with Fillmore on the ticket and that he betrayed his
interest. My colleague answer whether he was con-
nected with this betrayal.
Mr. CUILoN.-Aly colleague in the Senate can answer
for himself proclaim here that have entered into no
collusion public private and pronounce the rsinu
alton gratuous, unfeunded untruthful. and utterly
false Ee4r9g ="
The CHAnMAN--Mr. venable whig of N. C.-knocked
to order and much excitement everywhere manifest
Cd Many OF the members to their feet and rush
was made by the lobby occupants to the bar.
Mr. POLK resumed. saying there was but one way to
repeat, Senator Jones betrayed the whg party Of Ten
nessee and will make another chargcI will allow
this thing to into indefinite kind of responsibility
l will make it a fixed one say when my colleague
made the assertion at the City Hall in this city that
Franklin Pierce, or his horse, tainted, he lied
The CHAIRMAN and others called to order and there
was much excitement and apprehension Of personal
coDfict
MIR. CuLLom.-when my colleague insnuates that
have made false representation he s liar (Scnsation
Mr.. PoLE-I ask some friend to come to me.
Mr.. CuLLoM.-That's what say
mr. EDGERToN ldem.) OF Ohio-l ask that the fnality
resolutions be read.
Mr. Polk resumed saying that after all the libcral
unfair and shameful attacks Gen. Pierce it
necessary to review Gen Scotts history and hand down
to poserty denial that Scott is all that his friends
claim for him. and history would show this He then
spoke of Scotts persecution Of Worth Duncan Dickin-
son. Pillow, and others, being envous of their tame, and
not wishing them to share the Donors of the campaign
These soldiers were the victims OF Scotts vengeance
and Scott was not only unworthy civilian but is a
humbug-facts prove these things After
many things told TO him by the late Gen
Worth lie said that Scott sitting proud state when
Santa Annals commissioners to know whether
Scott would fight at Chapultepec not Scott played
seven hundred and fifty lives at Molino del Rey.
, Mr. WHITE (whigl of Ky rose. saying he understood
tho gentleman to make allusion to alleged under
standing between Scott and Santa Anna. lie wished TO
know whether the gentleman could produce other
cvide nee for this than by going TO the graveyard
Mr.. PoiE-I soy what have stated is correct and I
Mr WHrrr--I call for the proof
Mr. PoLK-I will say, in to the gentleman that
it not my purpose to engage in personal controversy
But learn that he has been pittc here to asa and
l say he understands the rules which govern gentle
men OF honor in bis country and mine and whenever he
asks will answer him.
Mr.. WHrr-l ask the gentleman to give way for per-
sopal explanation.
Mr. PoLK-Of course.
Mr. WHSE-1he gentleman says he understood that |
selected to be ptted against him. say it is false
and that whenever my honor Is assailed, know what to
resort to.
The excitement was now at the fever point all over
the hall.
Mr. PoLk-For fear Of Misrepresentation, tell the gen.
tleman he Ia liar
dozen gentlemen here jumped to their feet, while
others called to order and there was the greatest con-
fusion, amid which.
Mr. CHANpLrR (whig) of Pa said the scene was dis
racefu and moved in loud tone that the committee
rise
Cnrs-"Agreed agreed I" "ordcr. order"
every body tiptoe
Cnirs-DDown in front'--''order." aBang,n "bang,n
went the hammer.
Mr. Polk refused TO give way to Mr. Chandler saving
" j have the ioor.o
Mr. BAuY, (dem) of Va said the motion of Mr.
Chandler would not effect the object desired.
The CHAIRMAN said the motion of the gen emau could
not be entertained Mr.. Polk not yielding the floor for
that purpose.
Mr. CHArpLERThe language used in this House is ir.
titapg leading to quarrels and perhaps to boodshed
appeal to the House to sustain its dignity; such proceed
nGs are disgraceful.
Fortunately the excitement soon subsidized
Mr. Polk continued his speech in praise of Gen. Pierce
and in detracton OF Gen Scott representing the latter
in anything but becoming light and wound up by ma
king reference to certain document distributed by the
wings to ipjme Gen Pierce in the North they having
printed an article from the National Era showing that
Pierce is friend of slavery while documents Of
cbaTacter based on the New Boston Speech food
ing the South.
Mr. CuLLoM asked leave to make personal explana-
ton.
Mr.. STUART, (dcm Of Mich, Objected ony on the
ground that the general discussion had by pre-
yous order OF the House.
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS
To accommodate Mr.. Cullom the committee rose
when that gentleman expressed his regret that he should
occupy moment of the time of the House. at period
when they about to shake hands and return to
their homes lie had been respectful and kind to all
wings and democrats and had given occasion to his
colleague for an attack.
Mr.. Polk here explained, saying he alluded to what
with cowardce.
Dir corLum rerlicd-c blushed to- day at the conduct
Of his colleague
The SrrAKEn.--Thc gentleman is out of order
Nh. CoLLuM My remarks shall be kind My colleague
has sought kind Of notoriety do not envy lie has
been ringing himself into every speech delivered here,
and his hand is against every He assails the
tight and on the left and am astonished at the for
bearance Of gentlemen.
Mr. Polk 0n his seat)-I said you liar, andI say
so again.
Mr.. CuILoM-I will not assa the gentleman outside of
the record but when he tramples my sacred honor
will let him know that hold him and his braggadicio
bullying in utter contempt; and to Governor JONES'
will merely repeat that the charge against him is LIBEL
and the statement Is vile and infamous SANDER. /
cannot suppose the democracy has put the gentleman
forward to denoance General Scott vain foolish
and void Of all patriotism and honor not afraid
that this will ruin Scots fame High my colleagues
reputation is, he cannot damage General Scott.
Mr.. PoLK-I did not say Scott o coward but that
there Is evidence to show that Pierce coward
for, If Pierce coward Scott liar, and others
who say are liars.
Mr.. CULLoM ead the gentleman has qualified his
expression. heard no man denounce Pierce rs a
coward at the meeting alluded to- / merely referred
TO historical fact-namely, that Pierces horse
s,tpgf nd at.ta