The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1858-02-11
KrITr cuoKEs GROW, OF PENN!
Grow Knocks Keitt noyunI
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Mr.. Koitt struck Grow, bat the parties were
separated by their friends, and they exchanged
words in an evidently excited and menaclng
manner
Mr.. Kett again dealt blow at Mr.. Grow, when
the latter knocked him down.
Crowds of their respective friends rushed to
their rescue, the various members on each side
engaging in the fight, in the erea. fronting the
Clerks desk.
Mr. Washburne, of Illinois, was conspicuous
among the Republicans, dealing heavy blows.
The Speaker loudly called for order, and
called on the Seargent. at Arms to interfere.
That funCtouary. carrying his mace of Office,
together with his assistants, hurried to the scene
and crowded into the thickest of the fight, in
which at least a dozen members were engaged.
Some minutes elapsed before the truly fearful
contest was quiCted.
The members having reluctantly returned to
their seats there was a dead calm, incOmparisOn
with the scene just enacted
Mr.. Quiman moved that they now adjourn
and take the question on the reference Of the
Presidents Message on Kansas affairs on Mon,
day, at P. NJ. Emphatic and general respon-
scs from the Republican sideof "Nol Mop and
the confusion began to break out afresh when
the Speaker said that he would direct the Ser
geant.at Arms to put under arrest, those who
dsregarded the dignity Of the House.
Mr. Campbell Of Ohio, said that he foresaw
that disagreeabe feelings would result from the
exciting questions connected with Kansas, and
was called to order by Mr. BarksdaIs
Mr.. Campbell said that he wished the gentle
man from Mississippi to know that he was his
peer.
A member Of Congress who was witness tc
the difficulty in the House between Messrs
Grow and Keitt, gives the following particu
lars:
Mr.. Grow objected TO Mr.. Quitman's making
any remarks.
Mr. Keitt said, 'If you are going to speak oil
this subject, return to your owa side of tn
house."
Mr. Grow responded by saying that this is
free hall, aud every man has right to bs Wher
he pleases,
Mr. Keitt came up to Grow and said he want
ed to know what he meant by suchan answer a
that
Mr.. Grow replied that hc meant just what h
said, that this io a free hall, and man has
right to be where he peases.
Mr.. Kcitt, taking Grow by the throat sal,
II will show you; you know that you are
damned Black Republican puppy"
Mr.. Grow Knocked his hand up, and saying
81 shall occupy such a place in this hull as
please, and no niger driver can crack his whi
! over me-
Mr.. Keitt than again grabbed Grow by ii
, throat and Grow knocked his hand away.
Mr.. Keilt came at him again, whom Gro
knocked him down.
The fight took place at 30 minutes to two c
clock, this morning.
At half past 6 o'clock this morning, Mr.. Qui
man submitted resolution that the House a
iourn till Monday next, when the subject und
consideration, the Kansas Message, shall bo I
sumed, and the vote in the pending proposto
, shall be taken without iurthey delay, or dilato
@ motions.
An unanimous consent was given on the |
h troductiSn ofa resolution, which was agreed
r and the speaker announced that the House h
o adjourned until Monday, when the subject W
come up in special order.