The southern press., 1852-03-13
Mr.. FLORENCE desired q lnow whether ~

! Mr.. FLORENCE desired to know whether the
COMMITTEES had come TO any definite copclusion-~
whether they agreed in opinion with the chair
man-and whether any certificates of the perma-
nency Of the walls had been given
Mr. McNAiR said that no vote had yet been
taken he knew nothing Of any certificates, but
there had been considerable conflicting testimony.
Mr.. FLORENCE. | mean testimony--not
certificates.
Mr.. McNAIR said that il was true there had
been conflicting testimony: Still he had his own
opinions, already expressed, on the subject He
had been disappointed as to the manner in which
the work was done.
Mr. STANTON, OF Kentucky, took the floor
ana proceeded TO vindcate the manner in which
me work had been performed, and urge the neces-
slly o. speedy appropriation. lie charged that
there was an outside influence at work 10 break
up the contract. Men who took such works omen
nad the misfortune TO meet with opposition from
ignorant, petty minds. There was most always
certain description of cattle standing by to annoy
them, ana 10 come about the House and annoy
members with complaints about the work 81
Mr.. McNAlR. To whom do Won allnde,
Mr.. STANTON. Imean your particular friend
Mr.. Goldman. '-'s'1'
Mr.. STANTON continued, and insisted tba,
the work had been well performed, and read GER
tiicates, &C., TO show it.
MISSISSIPPI PoLITIcs--A Personal ALrERcArroN.
Mr.. BROWN of Mississippi, took the floor in
reply 70 his colleague Mr., WiLcoxl in relation to
the political parties--Union and State Risbts--;n
that State. He gave history Of the causes which
had brought about their organization, which he
commended did not now exist. He replied 10 Mr..
w 8. assertion that the State Rights party had re-
Gently been trying to 'sneak back into the De-
mocratIc party, and went on to show that the
Union organization was composed largely If
Whigs-that one, or more, of its organs n Mis-.
sissippi, was formerly conducted by Whig edi
tor-that Gov. Foote had prescribed Democra,.
and appointed Wings to oaice-that the former
State Rights party had assembled with $50 dele
gates and nominated delegates to the Baltimore
convention under the old Democratic organization
while the Union party with only SO had done The
same under their present name, &c. He yindica
TED the democracy of Gen. Quiiman which had
been attacked by the Union party, and said tI1a,
Gov' foote mad formerly endorsed him, while ne
now charges nm with having acted with j. q
Adams. Mr.. BRowN argued that the Democratic
party OF Mississippi held to the doctrines of the
kentucky convention, which resolved that where
tnere was no common arbier among the States.
ellher mad right to judge for itself Of the mode
G. naher OF redress II was not true that the
olate gnts party IN Mississippi went into the
eiecton with dIsunion inscribed on its banner.
Mr.. d. concluded fifteen minutes before his
hour had expired, in order, he said to hear and
answer any questions which might be put to him
Mr. WILCOX said that he had been informed
that he was to be devoured this morning bv his
frend-for such he hailed him, and such he sun
posed he was-but really the storm was past.
Ills missiles were weak and had fallen harmless
at has (Mr. Vs. feet. His colleague had tai
the ground that secession in Mississippi was q
mere chimera. He had declared that there has
been no one in that State in favor of. secession
Tie (Mr. w. thought the gentleman had too high
regard for the truth TO rise and m assertion
SO baseless OF truth.
Mr.. BROWN. ask my colleague ifI,e means
% say have been guilty of stating falsehood7
Without an explanation that inference might be
eft on the minds Of some gentlemen.
Mr.. WILCOX. l have spoken boldly. NV
language can bear no INSTRUMENTATION.
Mr.. BROWN. Then you mean TO saw thar
what have said was Alsei
, Mr.: WILCOX. | say that when you remark
sion you tell a falsehood.
Mr.. BRO WN here struck Mr.. Wucox. who
STOOD IN the adjoining seat, and both closed with
each other. There was a rush of members and
others to the scene of combat, and great con-
usIon prevailed. Several by-standers seized upon
ne comoatants, ana IN about minute succeeded
n parting them Mr.. Wilcox, standing in n
;hair, cried out /" Finland mel can wbip him -,
VOICE. move that the committee rise
ne motion was agreed to, the committee rose
md the chairman Mr. SEYMOUR reported that no
progress had been made in relation to the subject
under consideration.
The Speaker having resumed tbe chair
r.BAYLY of Virginia, demanded thattbe Ser
take both gentlemen into custody.
Inc Sergeant-at-Arms not being present The
speaker sent messenger for him, and ,as soon as
ie appeared, ordered hum to assemble the officers
!, the ll1use and take into custody all persons
Who should continue the disturbance
There was still great confusion prevailing.
Mr. STEPHENS, OF Georgia, moved an ad-
ournment, which was lost -"
Mr.. CLlNGMAN moved suspension of the
ules, SO as 70 enable him to introduce resolu-
aIamlA a.
louise, lmaking an appropriation for the new
wings OF the Capitol in half an hour
ne yeas and nays were ordered. and the mo-
Ion was rejected-yeas 70, nays 100.
PERSONAL ExPLAEAros.
Mr.. BROWN rose, to personal expIanatiX.
nd sa that, during the six years he had been
IGNORED with seat IN this House, he was not con-
elous OF ever having violated that decorum which
hould be observed here. lie deepIv and main
ully regretted the necessity which conneIlsd NJ,
o apologize for the part which he had taken in
ne recent violation ofdecoum, TO which he would
hude only TO say that Il was produced on his
'art, by extraordinary circumstances. He wouId
poiog'se to the House for the part he had taken.
'ut could not say more than this under nresen,
lie would pledge i,imselftba,,ha
anne thing should not occur again, except under
ONE other extraordinary and pressing circum-
stances.
Mr.. WILCOX apologised to the House Of Rem
ese"eu'es O' the Nailon Tor his part in the mat
er. IL was a subject Of heartfelt aoyro,v ~ III,
0 be compelled TO make such an apology az soon
iter becoming member Of the House, with the
ules OF which he had always endeavored 10 strict
ana rlgidiy comply, and TO which he had in
ended no disrespect. As his colleague mir.
5sows) bad alluded to the late unpleasant dill.
ulty, he (Mr. W. wished 10 be permitted 10 saw
hat he considered that the wrong and ou,racs ~
cred by the former justified him (Mr. W. in
he course he had pursued.
Mr.. JOHNSON, Of Arkansas, moved that the
gentlemen be excused.
yoIcE. That's not necessary. Let the
Mr.; JOHNSON. | thought they were in the
ustody Of the Sergfant-st-Arms But will with
raw the motion.
ected
AT half past o'clock the House adjourned.
PETfTIoN PRESENTED UNpER THE RULE.
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