The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-22

py that least respectful in my personal in
lei courss.
The members begsr to assemble around Mr. Church
we'll
TIE srEAxm-Geniiemen will please resume their seats
or disorder must be the consequence
Mr. CnrAoHwHL resumed-l hope have always been
TO, nd among those who desire who an effort
u preserve, the oroer and 0ecorum Of this BODY.
Mr.. CuIInS (~big) Of Tenn regret an unexpectcd
sbd unproyoteo attach ycsterday may ba We pre.
cpoted me into any violation of tho rules order Of
this House havt endeavored during my service to
mantaiu kindly reations to observe the punotious
rehts Of all, and tho honor and integrity Of this body
Circumstances over which l had control aud
having done nothing to provoke them by word or
deed, ELECTED from Inc Language which otherwise I
ruIss Of the House, ask the House to bo assured
II was out Of disres ect to this high forum the
ehullition which displayed was elected BY the eKhi VI
ton OF deadly instrument ia connection with the re-
maihu TO which felt justified in responding.
Nil. MoMuIIsN (dem) Of Val do not wish to inter
Many voices exclaimed, oh no'i--" Let him 20 on"
The s,rANEs The gentleman from Tennessee, Nc
NJ. MiZlsoN, (deai OF va,-The announcement just
made to the House by the gentleman from tennessee
was somsNLat unexpected to me do not mean to say
did not cherish the expectation aud the hope that
both these gentleman would it due ~ell to
thsE own character and honor TO the Hsuse to ten
Ger the apology which has just been made for the dsor
de- o. yes.efday; but as had gvln notice OF M pur
Iosc to call attention to question of privilege deem
prevent recurrence OF such and Indicate the
ccnrse had designed TO pursue and In order to do
1bss select camsee DO mon, tod 70 ovs
eate tho diaor whoh esterdsy in the use OF
this Scuss and 'sir tnst
M llI1scs-No man feels thsn do the painful
necessity OF bringing this matter 10 the attention the
of these gentlemen felt could DO so without being
liabie to the Suspicion that was moved by unworhy
That the use Of warm words aud threat
log gestures Is breach OF the privileges Of this house.
II is of the greatest importance to the country at
large hat sebae should be Free and that oil gentlemen
shono 3. privileged to be engaged in it, Many capable
Of shedding Light on questions presented would be
strained from expressing their views should there be
apprehension that they would involved in the heat Of
proceedings sach we witnessed yesterday. 1t WAS
truly said BY British statesman that "a blow in Par
lament was blow at the Commons. repeat, such
occurrences have tendency to restrict the freedom
q debate, and prove detrimental to the public at
ss 1nrs snss s difficulty. Pssn, s
Of the deooraln Of the British Parliament They were
almost uniformly brought to the notice of the House.
and the parties offending required to make atoncment
for having Offended its dignity lie AcWse referred to
violations Of decorum in the United States ouse Of Re-
pressnatves saying that in Ill the he had cited
the Hous had forborne to taac any further action after
tenders O ample apology by the offending parties there
FORE apologies hsd been made to day he had after
consuliaion concluded to withdraw his resolution He
vas not unaware of the Importance Of preventing the
curTencc Of these He did not know that the al
ttration os tie rules necessary Jeersons manual
which the House apopted as part Of its rules provides
the proper course 10 be pursued towards the offenders
against its dccorum and Its dignity
Mr.. oGn, (dera) Of S. C.--Alow to suggest there
contToyertea question which is necessary to be
with sufficient power to suppress personal culties
and therefore offer the following as an amendment to
this House resing to obey the order Of the Speaker
made in conformity thereUith, the Speaker shall be
antholizsd All to order member so offending into
with as the House may oirect'' Can there be any
doubt that is the law now The Speaker has not here
o,oe felt authorized to crect the Sergeant
arrest an offending member. CA vocesThats truc'')
The chairman Of the Committee Of the Whole has no
such power If member refuse obey tho order Of
The presiding ocer it is the duty Of tho House 70 take
the matter in hand.
Mr. MIIsoN-I do not consider an amendment TO the
rules absolutely necessary for according Jcersons
manual when warm words assaults INDUCED ia by
them @ not q s e
ter any further. reasons, which the gentleman
will appiesiae why the amendment he has Just intro
duccG shall not lc considered to- day.
The Srsly1 did re gentleman of Virginia yield the
focr 70 the gentleman Of South Carolina to submit the
Mr. NnIsoN-I only yielded to hear it read.
The SpEAkE1-Tben il is not before the body.
Carolina obtained tho floor for the purpose.
Mr. MHIsoS-I have not thought 1t necessary to say
anything to the merits Of the controversy The House
selves to what occurred before the House. Therefore,
in view of the fact that legislative bodies heretofore
seemedto be satisfied with the atonement of members
Offending, and in view Of tx fact thn such have
occurred and passed, even without notice. and in
sderation the fact that both the gentlemen from Ten
nessce have rendered apologies, withdraw the resolu
tion.
Mr.. wH1usR, (dem.) ofN. VI understood from one
drawn him. Is there any Of the kind on records
Mr. Mui soS-I know nothing Of that kind in this
would state that in the records 1t Is mentioned that
several Of the parties drew their swords.
Mr. MoMunlS-I object TO the withdrawal Of the rcso
luton.
The srEAExR-Thc gentleman had the right to with
Mr.. McirlIES-Then I renew It,
Several gentlemen insisted proceeding with the
regular order Of business.
Mr. MrlsoS--My only purpose in introducing my reso-
luton was to enable me to redeem pledge yesterday
Mr.. oRR-l hope the gentleman of Virginia win not
T9vse % hs Of painful to
is disposed to lot the matter rest shall Monday
endeayor to introduce the rule Of which have given
notice.
Mr.. MoMU1IES-I ara not clear in my own mind as to
the explanations Of the gentlemen. Thought it due 10
select committee am not entirely satisfied with the
explanations am the last man who would desire to
the rules OF the Housc and its dccorum violated. am
as likely as any one being mpulsed to violate the rules
and whenever do desire to be dealt with according
y end some Of the friends of Mr.. ChurchwelI concur
with that this matter ought TO go to select commit
tee: but viii not further the important time
Of this House. had intended to present my views but
resolution. (voiccs, g THAT'S right') ''" -
>, Mr. BIooxs, (dem) Of s. C-l give notice that when
the sh % pf my Colleague orf shall come sf
,slaticn. will read my amendment send IL
the cicrA, as write poor hand.
Criea Of g Read, read read -
Er. bEcoks--l will do 80 If csn. daughter
lie read as follows -
concealed apon, sta be expelled by two third
Cries Of "Good, good
Resolved That the sergeant at shall cause
erected suitable rack, In the Rotunda where members
who are addicted 70 carving concealed shall bs
they shall posc shcm 70 the inspection the
long as the owners are employed in legislation.
Renewed cries Of gcod' accompanied by laughter and
applau.e.
Mr.. WAIBunS (wbig). Of I'LL ask moment to
make personal explanation
A VoioE-I object.
Tie STANDARDIZATION is made.
Mr.. WAsBBuES.-By whomy
The SpEAgER.-Thc gentleman has no right to PRO-
pound the interrogatory.
suflRIS1fkDESCY ARwoRIRs
Mr.. KETr (dcm.) Of South Carolina from the select
committee the subject Of the superntcndency Of the
national armores, made minority report favorable TO
the present system Of military suporntcndcncy Ordered
TO be printed.
PRIVATE BUsIvrSa.
Some business mainly Of private character then
transacted
The srEsxyR laid before the House several executive
communications, including the following -