The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-06-24
Scenes In Congress.

Stthes Nv NuuStes.
A correspondent Of the New York T,ass
thus describes scenes in Congress
am now a frequent visitor to the Capi.
tol, but seldom 90 to either House with.
out seeing or hearing something which
serves
ITO show he very age and body OF the Times
Last evening at o'clock had occular
and auricuar evidence Of the march of re.
finement amidst the assembled wisdom and
worth Of the nation. As the scene possibly
will not be reported, will describe it.
About two-thirds of the members were
present. Many were going TO or returning
from dinner. One fourth Of those in their
places were on their feet, screaming " Mr.
Speaker |" and aourishing bills or resolutions
as il that instant were the crisis of each res
pective life. Mr.. Smith of Virginia--dis-
tingashed in the pleasant coloquism of the
House as extra Billy, from some popularity
of his early years connected with the dis
bursements OF the Post Office ID apartment
had erected himself u barrier to all bust
ness by objectingto every mans proposition
irantcaly calculating, while tossing his arms
like the yards of ship in q storm, Gentle
men, you just let me through and you may
go on. These words were key to the
scene. Some member had objected to bill
patronized by the member from Virginia
and he avenged himself Ivy furnishing the
whole House.
While the storm was at its height, Mr..
la (fLn 90 ln .,l.-
tions, announced that he rose to question
Of privilege. The foam and yeast subsidized,
and MIR. Harris proceeded very little way
in exposition Of the claims Of Mr. kingsbu-
ry, delegate from the lapsed and extingush-
ed Territory of Minnesota, to retain his
seat, when he yielded to member from In
diana for explanation. Instantly. Mr..
Hughes of Indiana sprang to his feet, OBJ.
jecting to Mr. Harris yielding the floor, up
on the ground that he could not thus farm
out the privilege Of speaking on the ques-
ton. Mr. Harris mildly explained that he
had no desire TO restrict the rights of other
gentlemen, and was only following custom
in giving way for Interpolation. The speak.
or affirmed his right to yield for explana-
tions.
Mr. Hughes still objected, aud charged
Mr.. Harris with "a deliberate purpose 10
contine debate BY an abuse of his own priv
ilege, to particular set Of his friends and
pet opponents. Then ensued these remarks:
Mr.. llarris-The gentleman has no right
TO charge mt with that design, nor to throw
out any such intimation.
Mr. Hughes The gentleman from ILL
nois has heretofore done so, and means TO do
SO now.
Mr.. IIarri,-1hcrc is no authority for
that statement.
Mr.. Hughes--The statement is true
Mr. Harris-Thc statement is false.
Mr. Hughes-You are liar.
There was no unusual excitement when
these euphonious epithcts were uttered.
Mr.. Harris said few words upon the m-
putation of falsehood, which gained no atten-
ton and the matter passed of. all quiet
aud comfortable, rs Mr.. Weller would have
observed.
Nor are maxims of dccorum better defn-
cd or practced in the Senate. Day before
yesterday Mr. Chandler, of Michigan, re-
lerred TO letter from Gen. TOtten, inclosng
an estimate OF the cost of improving st.
Clair Flats. The following explanation
took place
Mr. Jefferson Davis--1his is not an esti.
mate.
Mr.. Chandler-Whyy
Mr.. Davis--lt is not prepared by the sec
rotary OF War
Mr.. Chander-It is sent here by the Sec
rotary When the Senator from Mississippi
was Secretary did he ever with his own
hand write an estimate or did he adopt those
of the head OF the bureau!
Mr. Dayis-The question is impcytinent
and silly.
Mr.. Chandler Your answer is imperti-
neni.
~ few minutes after Mr.. Chandler rose
and stated that he had not heard the epthet
silly which he now learned had been ap-
Piled TO the question. He now rose TO say
that be regarded that addition as insolent
and mpudent.
Mr. Davis You know your redress.
Mr. Chandler Sneringly --Rniress
Even this does not approach in eoarscncss
the passage beiwee Green and Cameron, a
month ago.
The Carolina Spartan supplies new in
y,dcnt in the life Of Aaron Burr. regarding
the death Of his daughter 1t PROCESSES TO
derive iys information from an OH and dis
t.nguished citizen Of Charleston now dead
Burr. in hs many intrigue, compassed
the ruin OF the wite OF the captain oi a coast.
or between New York aud Charleston. To
remove the captail, Burr corrupted his sail
ors 20 mutiny and destroy him. On the ont.
ward voyage no opportunity offered and the
execution OF the plan was deferred until the
rturn tip. Unfortunately % this very yes
eel Mrs Aliston took passage. Her fate
was an awful retr.blt.0a upon her abandon
n father. lie never looked up after. and
doubtless from the CONVICTION that the sins
u the father wrre visited upon tie child.
Oar informant vent 10 NeS York to look