The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-03-02

During proceedings In the House, Wright,
OF Tenn, approached the seat Of Mr.. Sher-
man, the member from Ohio, for the purpose
OF speaking to that gentleman Mr.. s. was
of opinion that Wright acted in menacing
manner towards him,--s sharp controversy
having recently occurred between them in the
Honse, Indignantly threw handful Of
waters in Wright's face. The latter made an
attempt to strike him. Mr.. s. put his hand
to his side pocket to pull out, a. supposed, .
weapon. Mutual friends Immediately inter-
Tered. Watkins and Savage conducted
wright to his seat, amid great confusion and
excitement, which soon subsidized.
kumors Of duel are current.
Senator Trumbull said he had been re-
quested to present memorial from q Sena-
tors and SO members OF the House OF Rem
rescntatives Of Indiana, stating that IL Was
important to their rights a. we'll as the rights
OF that state, that there should be speedy
discussion in the case Of Fitch, who claimed
70 have been elected 10 seat 10 the Senate
lie said the request Of the petitioners seemed
80 reasonable, he trusted he would receive
the favorable consideration Of the commit
mittee on Judiciary, and that they would
make report on the subject.
Toombs remarked that he was prepared Il
make report now and proceeded to read Il.
Il sets forth that the committee found some
important matters Of fact alleged by the cau-
didates relative to the manner in which the
election was held, are denied BY him, and
hence it had become necessary to take tho
testimony Of persons residing ia Indiana for
better assurances of the disputed facts. He
offered resolution that though in the case
OF contested election Fitch be returned and
admitted to seat from Indiana, the sitting
member and all persons protesting against
his election be permitted to take testimony
on the allegations Of contestants and Of said
member, touching all matters therein CON.
tanned before the judge Of district court OF
United States, or any Judge Of supreme or
circuit court Of state Of Indiana BY the 6rst,
giving ten days notice Of the time aud place
OF such proceedings in some public gazette
printed in the city Of Indianapolis.
Toombs remarked one Of the most impor-
tant questions involved ia the consideration
OF the testimony Of this election HAs, wheth.
or those who acted ~ SenatorSfn General
Assembly were legally entitled TO their seats
or not; this was controvertcd point and the
committee We're unable to report the facts
to the Senste without 6rst taking the testi-
mony.
resolution hes over, under rules Of reports,
ordered to be printed.
MISERY IL CiScisNArL--The following lit.
tie incident is worthy to be recorded by the
genial pen Of Chas Lamb, whose great heart
beat warmly for suffering humanity. The
dcssi'ution it portrays is inlescribably touch
ing. God help the poor, we say, il the fol-
loving Is no exaggerated picture Of their
suferings:
Recently, in Cineinnati, where fuel fam.
Inc has been raging, one Of the city officials
saw man come out Of m alley, with load
Of wood on his shoulders. lie went up TO
him and charged hin with stealing il. The
reply was--s'l have stolen it. Ny children
are freezing with cold. have no wood and
NO money. The man from whom am taking
TINS has plenty Of wood. When better times
come, will 60 and tell him what hays done
ana pay him. II you wish TO pst 10 il jail,
VIII 20 to the ststion. house with you with
cut a word, but, sir, for Gods sake, let me
take this wood home frstl"