The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-07-05
CONGRESSIONAL FLARE yy.

The telegraph advised US a few days since oil
a flare up between Messrs. Churchwell and Cul.
om in the House. The following is full &C.
count Of the affair
HousE-The bill to aid Minnesota in the
construction of railroads therein, by land grants
was taken up for consideration.
Mr., Stevens, of Mich, who was on the floor
yielded it to Mr.. Churchwe, and that gentleman
asked permission TO make a personal exPla-
nation.
Several objections were in'erposed.
MIR. Churchwell.--I feel compelled to throw
myself on the charity of the House for one
moment.
The Speaker reminded him that half dozen
gentlemen objected.
| Mr.. Nc Mullen desired to know whether il
would not be competent to submit motion te
show the gentlemen to proceed.
/ The Speaker rep'ied-Frovided II affected
the privilege of member of this body.
| Mr.. Churchwel said he considered it.
Mr.. Washburne. Of Ill hoped the gentleman
would ce allowed the privilege he asked. He
wished 10 PROFOUND question. the gentlemen
having called him an Abolitonst Yesterday
Mr.. Churchwell said it would be recollectet
that through The whole of that Pecaliar debate
yesterday, good humor prevail I'd The point
made by The honorable gentlemen was few
words, not of an off 'nsive character, had been
inserted in bis previous speech. He regretted
to find liberty had been taken by one Of the
gentlemen (mcaning Mr.. CuI om) to insert Ian
guage after the close Of the debate which was
not uttered on this floor.
[rhe language referred TO by Mr.. Church.
well, as attributed in The Daily Globe to Mr.
{ uom, is understood to be as follows -"
positively deny that was congratulated by 9
single Abolti"nist upon she occ sion, and gen.
tlemen should learn 10 be little more particular
in making those sweeping and random charges
intended TO affect others, without the semblanct
nf truth or fact to sustain Them. Being untrue
these charges al fall to the ground"
There was much confusion during these pro
ceedings, and we have stated the snbsta..ce O
the remarks % Mr.. Chnrchwell, who amid thu
cries oi ofder, pronounced the language falls.
I--infamouslY false.
MIR. Cullom, who's at about Is feet from Mr.
Churchwell before the last word was prnnoun.
ced, sprung from his seat and with fists uprais
ed. and exclaimed. "God damn you - ant
:" Damned rascal !" maue desperate effort tt
reach Mr.. ChurchweI He was instantly
Sc zed by his CO collar legs and BODY, seyera
voices calling out, /" No words, Culom.
"SepeIate them,' "Serg, ant at arms" &c.
MIR. Churchwell, too, restrained from
advancing towards his colleague, TIE person.
in the main isle formed an impossible barrie
apart from those who held the belIigerents
Crowds quickly gathered around Them, and III.
greatest possible exc'emen, prevailed, both or
the floor and in the galleries.
The Speaker banged and raped TO order
loudly calling on gentlemen to take tie.
seats.
The Sergeant at Arms rushed up FIRST to Mr.
Cullom, and next to Mr.. Churchwell, holding
up his emblem Of office--the mace.
Cries of order, order, were resumed, and the
Speaker still endeavored to restore it.
Mr.. Seward moved that the House ADJOURN,
The Speaker said he would entertain no
questions until order should be restored ana
again and again requested gentlemen 70 DC
seated
Quiet was finally restored. Mr. Cullom re
turned to the lobby. 49,
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