The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-02-13

In the HoussE1be resolutions declaring it
inexpedient to - Campbell, of Ohio,
further time to tauVtestimony in the con-
tested election case involving his right to re-
tain his seat, was adopted.
The consideration Of the Presidents Kan
sas message was then resumed.
Mr.. Grow said that instead of communi-
eating any desirable information, il abound
ed in cpthcts and SANDERS against the peo-
pie Of Kansas.
Cir. Harris, Of Illinois, withdrew the res
o!u.ion he had previously submitted, and
after some remarks, submitting a resolution
referring the message and the Lecompton
Constitution TO a select committee of fifteen,
to be appointed by the Speaker, with in
structions to inquire into all the facts con-
nected with the formation of the said Con-
stitution, and all laws under which the same
originated, and into all the facts which have
transpired since the formation of the said
Constitution, and whether it is satisfactory
to the legal voters of the Territory, the com.
nittee to have power to send for persons
and papers.
The Speaker said Mr. Harris could offer
his resolution only as an amendment to Mr..
hughes IlOt!Oil 10 EtIcT the 10 Il se-
lcct committee OF thirteen.
Mr. Harris believed the ruling Of the
Speaker correct, and in order to at once as
certain the fate OF his resolution, moved the
previous question.
Mr.. Stephens in vain appealed to Mr..
Harris to withdraw thc motion, and then
moved a call Of the House.
Sir. Ciingman moved an adjournment.
E,i,S &C 1.t .ai-a tho nnnstipn min -i..I
with vociferations, no, no, Great disorder
prevailed. The House by yeas and hayes
first voted down the motion 10 adjourn, and
then u motion put to adjourn till Monday.
Both parties were evidently nerved for The
fight Somebody on the Democratic side
moved an adjournment till Monday. Mr..
Campbell, amid confusion, I.EafFs4ed that
the several motions for adiolT-In.oH n; be with
drawn, and the House come to a direct vote
on the pending proposition respecting the
message. This was received with laughter,
and cries OF no, no! YOU can't steal march
on US ia that way, and that is the very thing
we want to avoid. Mr. Keith moved an adj
iOurnlnent. Mr.. Stanton raiSed point OF
order Mr. Cobb asked To be excused from
voting, and also that the question be deter
mined by yeas and nays. Mr. Warren, this
being FRIDAY, moved that the private calen-
dar be taken up. Laughter The Speak
or asked them 10 please come to order and
knocked down with his gavel until they did
50. i motion was made from the Deinocra-
tic side for an adjournment, and membcrs
impatieHtly demanded the yeas and nays on
that question. Mr. Seward in a lond ice.
It's too late. Notion to adjourn was mega
lived by L majority. The Speaker an
n0uncei the pendin. question to 5e the ex-
cuSe OF NJ. Cebb from voting.
Mr.. HouSton-Tbat being al important
question, | VIII move for call of the House
LLauEhter.l l. involves the fate Of the
country.
Mr.. Washburnc, Of Ne, called Mr. Hous-
ton to order. The House a > o'clock again
refused to adjourn by a majority Of 81.
Seine Of the members passed off to dinner.
Mr.. Campbell again asked whether it was
in order for him to move lis compromise,
that all debate on this question be with
drawn, and that the House come to direct
vote on the proposition 20 refer the message.
Laughter
The Speaker thought it vas hardly in or
der. Another motion 10 adjourn was mega
lived.
From this time Until two o'clock Saturday
morning, the time was consumed in voting
on motions to adjourn, reconsider, excuse
members from voting, &C., &c, the object
Of the Lccomptonisis being to staye of, and
of the aHt:-Lecomptonists TO force Sc
upon Harris proposition.
1t about $50 \. " MIR. Qnitman said he
had a proposition to MAKE. Il was now ma
uiic>t that al this contest would come 10 no
practical result He had no authority to
speak lor his friends, but lie suggested they
cone to ihs understanding that al motions
subsequent to the previous question shall be
witLdIawn.
Jus; at this point tie House was thrown
into most violent excitement, and d fearful
scene of confusion tool, place.
NJ. Grow objected 20 Mr. Qlitman's max
iaE any reIna X.
M K ctt said, " II you ere going 10 oh
ilct. return 10 yonr own side Of tie House
Mr. Grow responded, This is 4 free hall
and every man has right to be where lie
peas-s."
Mr.. Ke,tt Their came up to Mr.. Grow and
said, = / want TO know what you mean by
such an Answer a that"
Mr. Grow replied, ~ mean just what
say-this is 4 free hall, AID man has Il
right TO be where he plcas-s"
Mr. Kcitt, taking Mr. Grow by the throat,
said, ~ VIII let You know that You are Il
ID Black Republican puppy"
Mr. Grow knocked up his hand, saying, Il
shall occupy such place in this hall as /
please, and no ni.ger-lrver shall crack his
whip over me
Mr. Keitt then again grabbed Mr. Grow By
the throat, and Mr. Grow knocked his hand
off second time. Mr. kcitt coming at him
again, Nh Grow knocked him down.
The reporter adds: The respective
friends Of both parties rushed to the rescue;
various members on each side engaged in the
fight, which took place in the area fronting
the Clerks desk"
Mr. Washburne, of H., was conspicuous
smong the Republicans. dealing -cavy blows.
T Speaker loudly and imperatively de-
manded order, and called on the sergeant-at-
arms 10 interfere. That functiOnary, carry
Ing his mace Of Office, together with his as.
sistants. hurried to the scene, and crow ded
into the thickest of the fight, in which at
least dozen members were engaged.
Some minutes elapsed before this truly
fearful contest was ended.
There was a dead calm in comparison with
the scene Just enacted, when Mr.. Quitman
moved they now adjourn and take the qucs-
tion on the reference OF the Message OF the
President on Kansas affairs, on Monday, at l
o'clock p. NJ
Emphatic and general responses from the
Republican side of mo, MOI" Confusion
began 10 break out airesh, when the Speak
err said ne would direct the Serscant-at.
Arms to put under arrest those who disye-
garded The order OF the House.
From to 81 o'clock the tine was wasted
on the rival motions. At that hour Mr.
Quitman submitted a rcsolut on that the
House adjourn till Mondhy next, when the
subject under consideration (the Kansas
Messase) shall be resumed, and the vote on
the impending proposition shall be taken,
without any further debate or dlatory mo-
tons.
Unanimous consent was given for the in
Production of the resolution which uas