Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-24


Mr.. BENTON, from the Committee on Military Affairs
reported joint resolution for the settlement OF the CLAIM
of Don Juan Jesus Vigil which was read twice AM
committed.
THE OCCURRENCE OF YESTERDAY.
Mr. CHURCHWELL said: rise, Mr.. Speaker, to Of
fer an apology to the House for breach of its decorun
and rules yesterday. believe that those with whom
have been associated for the last three years mem
Der OF this body will bear testimony that have at eay
tried be respectful in all my intercourse with its mem
ber and to observe due regard for the rules Of thu
House. and hope shall always be found among those
who desire and make effort TO preserve the order anc
decorum Of the body.
Mr. CULLoM regret, Mr.. Speaker, that an unexpect
ed and unprovoked attack made upon yesterday
have precipated into any violation of the rules and
order Of this House have endeavored during service
here to maintain kindly relations with the members Of
this House, and to observe puncliousy the rights OF
all and the honor and integrity Of the body OF which
q member. Circumstances which had no control,
and which had contributed nothing to provoke by word
or Decd ELECTED from language which perhaps should
not have uttered II have violated the rules OF this
House ask it to be assured that was out OF no dsre
spect to this high forum But the ebultion which dis
played on that occasion elected by the exhibition OF
q deadly instrument which exhibited in conneSon
with the remarks to which responded, and felt con-
strained to take the course did.
Mr.. McMULLEN. l do not wish to interrupt the gen.
tleman from Tennessee, but rise to question of order
The SPEAKER The gentleman from Tennessee has
resumed his seat. Hi
Mr. McMULLEN Then Withdraw my question of
order ..".
Mr. MILLsoN said that the announcements which had
Just been made to the House by the gentlemen from Ten
nessee unexpected to him. He did not mean to say
that he did cherish the expectation and hope that
these gentlemen would each OF them see thatt was DUE
well their character and honor to the dignity
of the House. that they should tender the apologies they
had just made for the disorder Of yesterday But as he
had given notice Of his purpose to call the attention Of
the House question Of privilege, he deemed it due to
himself well the House. to indicate the course which
he had designed pursue In order that he do so
he would submit the following resolution:
Resolved That a select committee of - members be
appointed investigate the disorder which occurred yester
day House. in the of words and threatening
GESTURES between Mr. CHuRcHwELL and Mr. CULLoN mem
bers Of this House, and report thereon to the House.
Mr. NJ said that felt more than he did the pain
full necessity Of bringing this matter to the attention of
the House Occupying friendly relations towards both
of the gentlemen he felt that ne could do so without
subetng himself the suspicion shat he was Influenced
by any unworthy considerations. That the use OF warm
words and threatening gestures breach OF the pr
yieges of the House could doubt 1t was Of the
greatest Importance to the country at large that debate
should be free but if these disorders should be tolerated
many gentlemen capable of shedding light the deliber
atoms Of the body would doubtless be restrained from an
expression Of their sentiments by an apprehension Of
being drawn into occurrences OF this kind 1t was wen
said by member of the British Parliament, that blow
struck in the House was a blow at the Commons OF.
England ~. .... s... ,~"
He then quoted precedents both in England and the
legislative bodies the House satisfied by the tenders
of apology from the members charged with the dsordey
conduct Finding, then, that further action had been
taken in such cases. and the gentlemen from Tennes
see had both apologized, he after consultation with
friends, would withdraw the resolution.
MIR. ORR suggested an additional rule, which he said
would be the hereafter, in difficulties which might
unfortunately between members of the House. of
bringing the parties directly before the body while at
the time would invest the Speaker beyond doubt
with sufficient power repress difficulties upon the floor
The Speaker did not possess the power now.
The proposed rule read and provided
That if any member violation of the rules of the
House. shall refuse obey order of the Speaker made in
conformity herewith it shall be the duty of the Speaker
order the member offending into the custody of the Ser
geantatArms to be dealt with the House may direct
Mr. MILLSON declined accept the amendment to the
rules conceving that the rule laid down in Jeersons
Manual which had been adopted by the House for its
government sufficient for the purpose He had not
thought it necessary say any thing about the merits of
the controversy With them the House had nothing to
do. They should confne themselves to what had &C.
Mr.. McMULLEN renewed the resolution, believing it
due to both the members implicated that the occur
of yesterday should be investigated by committee
Lest however he might add to the hame he would with
draw the resolution. IT,. s.~-a. '..~..
Mr.. BROOKS gave notice that when his colleague
should offer his amendment to the rules he would move to
add thereto the following ~. =.
That any who brings into this House concealed
weapon shall be expelled by two-thirds vote"
Loud cries Of "good," "good."1
"Tha the Sergeant alarms shall to be erected
suitable in the Roundo where members Who addict
cd the carrying of concealed weapons shall be required
place them before entering this hall and that they shall be
exposed the inspection of the curious long the owners
are engaged in legislation"
[Cries of "good," accompanied with laughter and ap-
plause.
Mr. wASHBURNE, of Illinois, asked leave of the
House to make a personal explanation; but many men,
bers objected. .E..'..@~ .@ ~. -s" .."
THE GADsDEN TREATY. , "a.
The SPEAKER laid before the House message from
the President of the United States communicating nfor
nation that the Government Of Mexico has agreed to the
tween that Republic and the United States signed In De-
cember last and requesting the necessary appropriation
enable the Executive to exchange the ratihcatons
thereof.
This message was referred to the Committee of Ways
and Means and ordered to be printed copy OF 1t Will
be found under the editorial head.
The SPEAKER also laid before the House a message
from the President in reply to resolution calling for the
correspondence Of Minister to Turkey with the State
Department: which was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.
Also message from the President in response to the
resolution calling for copies Of the instructions OF Pres
dent Monroe, in December 1929 transmitted to our d
plomatc agents abroad the subject Of the issuing Of
commissions to private armed vessels together with the
responses Of foreign Governments which was referred
to the Committee Foreign Affairs and ordered to be
printed
CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILL.
On motion of Mr.. HOUSTON, the House then wen,
into Committee Of the Whole the of the Union
(Mr. ORR of South Carolina in the chair and resumed
the consideration of the bill making appropriations 70,
the civil and diplomatic expenses Of the Government
the year ending June go 1885, the pending question be
ing on the amendment Of Mr.. PRESTON, making appro
pratons for the completion Of various custom houses