Washington sentinel., 1854-06-21
House Of Representatives.

States for railroad and school purposes having
been announced az the first business in order,
Mr.. PERKINS, of Louisiana, moved that its
further consideration be postponed for two weeks,
in consequence OF the absence of Mr. BENNETT,
who introduced the bill And the motion was
agreed 10. - #
On motion of Mr.. BALL, resolution was
adopted, calling the Secretary Of War for copies
Of a survey Of the Ohio river, and explanatory
maps and notes with reference TO the improve
ment of the river al Marietta. ,s
RAILROADS IN MrYYEsorA--pERsoN oNAL AFFAIRS.
The House proceeded to the consideration Of
the bill heretofore reported, 20 aid the Territory
Minnesota by granting lands for the construction
of railroads therein
Objection having been made to the second read
ing OF the bill, the question occurred. shall it be
rejected and decided in the negative--yeas %,
nays 95.
MIR. STEVENS, Of Michigan, being on the floor,
yielded il to
Mr.. .CHURCHWELL, who asked the consent
OF the House to make personal explanation
Objection was inteIposed by FIVE or Six gentle
men 8t
MI. CHUCHWELL remarked that he felt com
PEELED 10 throw himself on the charity of the House
for one moment. Ii would be recoected that
throughout the whole OF the peculiar debate yes
terday, good humor prevailed. FsG "A
The objection having been repeated,
Mr.. McMULLlN desired to know whether it
would not be competent, by motion, to allow the
gentleman 10 proceed. A t$s
The SPEAKER replied il would not, unless on
question of privilege affecting member Of the
body. Ft
MI. CHURCHWELLs said he considered this a
question OF privilege.
A voice: We had personal explanations yes
terday; one day is enough TO devote 10 such pur-
poses.
mr.. WAsHBURN, of Illinois, expressed the
hope that the gentleman would have The privilege
accorded, as he wished 10 ask him question re-
specting himself, as his name had been mentioned
in debate an abolilionist. s44S 2t IA ii
MIR. .CHURCHWELL said the point made by
An honorable gentleman was that few words not
OF an oifensve character had been inserted in his
printed speech. He regretted 10 find a liberty had
been taken by one OF those gentlemen tmeaning
Mr. CULLoM) to insert language after the close OF
The debates, which was not only false, but infam-
ously false. Great exciiementl
MIR. CULLUM immediately rose, calling him q
d---d rascal" and with upraised hands, was in
the act OF rushing towards Mr.. CHURcHwRLL, when
gentlemen near ny Restrained him !; and similar
part was acted towards the last named member.
Me-srs. CULLoM and CHuRcHwELL were probably
about fifteen ieei apart al the time of the occur
renee. These gentlemen, il may naturally be sup
posed, were intensely excited, as was everybody
In the Hall. Crowds gathered around them in q
moment, and soon the Sergeant.at-A Arms hurried
TO the scene bearing aioft his mace, or emblem Of
authority. .Es
Amid the confusion, the Speaker and other
gentlemen called TO order.
Mr.. SEWARD moved that the House adjourn
The SPEAKER said that he would entertain
no proposition until the House should come 10
order, and he again requested gentlemen TO re-
sumo their seats. rA
Order was soon restored and the House pro-
cceded 10 the consideration Of the business legin
maiely before it.
Mr.. Mr.aCHURCHWELL returned the use Of the
| floor to M sf 6ft.a 5E6R e
Mr.. STEVENS, Of Michigan, who moved the
previous question, under the operation of which
| the bill was ordered 10 be engrossed for third
| reading Yeas 80, nays "a.
The House, after refusing TO refer the billto aid
the Territory Of Minnesota in The construction o
railroads therein, TO the Committee of the Whole
on the state Of the Union, and to lay il upon the
table, and, after declining to go into Committee o
| the Whole on the stale of the Union, passed the
| bill-yeas 95, nays H.
Mr. MILLSON gave notice that tomorrow he
should introduce question Of privilege relating
to the recent violation Of the order and decorun
of the House.
Voices: i" That's right, ," g good, good.'
BOOKS.
The House then passed the joint resolution pro
.yiding for the distribution Of tho usual book,
among new members,
| And adjourned.