The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-02-11

Will De seen elsewhere. Mr.. Keitt, OF Soul
Carolina, one Of the heroes Of the Sumner az
fair, tried to play off his ch,valry rpon Mr.
Grow, Of Pa, and was knocked down by tn,
latter, as he richly deserved. This was OF
the Attn inst. The parties apologised the mex
day, and the Union saved for that time.
twill also be seen that Lecompton has sus
tanned defeat upon what appears to be tes
vote in the House. by majority Of 3, but wa,
sustained in the Senate BY majority If 6.
The army bill makes no grogress forward
and will probably be defeated.
The Minnesota bill was reported by Mr.
Douglas, from the committee on Territories
whereapon followed long debate, the lie.
compton forces insisting upon postpuning il
for the Pacific Railroad, and the opponents ol
that measure assisted by Mr.. Crittenden, Of
KY, earnestly advocating the claims Of Min
nesota to precedence as privileged question.
Important from washington.
Fight IN the Hsmse-Kansa. Rs0iasism Trans.
ferred to Wdshington--The end not yet.
.ss .,a WASHINGTON, Feb. s.
The Honse was il session all night, mainly
engaged in taken the yeas and nays on mo.
tons to adjourn, eating, smoking, sleeping,
&c.
At about half past o'clock serious ARRAY
occurred, which is thus narrated by member
and witness.
Mr.. Grow objected to Mr.. Qaitmsn MAXI. e
any remarks.
Mr.. Keitt said il you are going to object,
return to your own side of the House.
Mr.. Grow responded, this is free hall,
and every man has right to be where he
pleases.
Mr.. Reitt then came up to Mr.. Grow and
said-I want to know what you mean by
such an answer as that?
Mr.. Grow. l mean just what say. This
is free hall, and man has right to be
where he pleases.
Mr.. Keitt(taking Mr.. Grow by the throat)
said. I willlet you know that you are dam'd
black.republicsn puppy.
Mr.. Grow knocked up his hand, saying,
shall occupy such place in this hall as please,
and no niger driver shall crack his VIII: p
over me.
Mr.. Keitt then again grabbed Mr.. Grow by
the throat, and Mr.. Grow knocked his hand
of, and Mr.. Keitt, coming at him again, Mr..
Grow knocked him down.
The reporter adds: ssThe respective friends
Of both parties rushed to the scene. Various
members on each side engaged in the fight,
which took place in the arena fronting the
clerks desk.
Mr.. Washburn, Of Illinois, was conspicuous
among the Republicans, striking heavy blows.
The Speaker loudly and impe atively de-
handed order. and called on the Sargent at
arms to interfere.
That functionary, carrying his mace of Of
&c, together with his assistants, hurried to the
scene OF the fight, and rushed into the thick
est Of 1t, In which at least dozen members
were engaged. Some minutes ELAPSED before
this truly fearful contest was quieted.
Farther difficulties are unprecedented.
From A to 81 O'Clock the time was wasted
on the rival motions.
At that hour Mr.. Quitman submitted reso-
luton that the House adjourn till Monday
next, when the subject under consideration.
the Kansas message, shall be resumed, and the
vote Of the standing proposition shall be taken
without any further delay being occasioned
by debate or dilatory motions.
There was dead claim in comparison with
the scene just edacted, WREN Nr. Qnitman
moved that they now adjourn and take the
question on the reference Of the Message of
the President on Kansas affairs on Monday, at
1 O'Clock, p. N.
Emphatic and general responses from the
Republican side Of No, No. Confusion began
to break out afrssh, when the speaker said he
would direct the Sergeant-at.Arms to put UNI
der arrest those who disregarded the orders Of
the House.
Mr.. Campbell, Of Ohio, said he forssaw
feelings would result here from
the exciting question connected with Kansas
affairs, when he was called to order by Mr..
Barksdale.
Unanimous consent was given for introduce
ton of the resolution, which was agreed to,
aad the Speaker announced the House adjorn-
ed till Monday, when the subject will come up
as the special order.