New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-13
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This has been among the most exciting days Of
the sessiOD. When the House met, Mr.. Sherman
peremptoriy inquired whether certain offensive
expressions in DIR. Houston's speech yesterday, Ia
connection With the speakersbip and Helper book,
ad personal application. Mr.. Houston promptly
isclaimed such purpose, cOmplimenting Mr. Shcr-
man on his courtesy, but cOntended that his disa-
yowal did not relieve bim fully. Mr. Sherman
answered that if the pending resolutions were
withdrawn, be was prepared to express ks epia-
ions without reservation, having no concealments
on any subject.
Mr. Harris (Md.) and others endeavored TO per-
uade Mr.. CLARK (Mo) to comply with his request.
hnt he obstinatey refused. During the discussion
the proceedings Of the Coslition Conference, on
Sunday, were disclosed, confirming the dispatch in
The TRIBUNE literally. Mr. Ilaskin inquired OF
MIR McRae if Horace Clark, protesting Anti
Iecompton man, had agreed to the programme by
which Nr. Hckmsn's plurality proposition was to
be voted DOWN. Dir. Clark interrupted, saying it.
was none Of his business. Subsequently DIR. Haskin
obtained the floor, ard denounced Mr. Clark's an
swer as impertinent, with other comments not
heard in the confusion. Immediately calls TO order
were vcciferated flom the Democratic side, aud q
rush made toward Mr. Ha-kin, who continued
loud and vehement denunciatIcDs. The Clerk
raped violently, and inally called the Ser
geant-at- Arms, who appeared in the midst
Of confusion with uplifted mace. At one momeat
the whole House was intensely disturbed, bat the
principal confusion was among the Democracy, who
snrged toward the center area, near which Mr.
lIaskin stood. While speaking, his resolver acct
IDENTITY dropped from hi, pocket, which added 70
the excitement, from Misrepresentation that it had
been drawn for hostile Parpose. was careful
spectator Of the whole scene, and saw the pistol
drop. Dir. Haskin Was evidently unconscious Of
what had occurred until the weapon struck his
foot.
With much effort order was gradually restored,
and Mr.. Harris If Maryland resumed the floor to
deprecate the scene which had been witnessed.
After explanation by Mr. Hill (Ga.), of bis par
ticipation in the Sunday conference, Mr. Hsskin
stated the extenaating circumstances under which
be brought The revolver to the House, and Mr..
Clark apelcgized for giving the prOyocation which
led to the disorder. While the Democratic side
affected such sensiblity ct the appearance Of this
weapon, the fact is well known that most of them
have been armed all the session, aod more than
half the House GO prepared for such contingencies
as were Threatened to-day. II u colsion--whick
appeared imminent for q few minutes-had occur
red, there would have been serious reckoning.
After constant insulting ard unprosoked menaces.
the Republicans mean to defend their personal
rights i'll their own way, whenever assailed.
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
Information is received that Mramon has or
ganzcd force of over three thousand for the pur-
pose OF attacking Vera Cruz tots mouth with con-
fdept expectation of carrying it, and terminating
the struggle. Mr McLane streaty was obtained,
after earnest resistance by Juarez last alterna-
i've for preserving his position. LerdO had been
sent here for the purpose of raising money, and
failed. Mr. Belmont, to whom application wss
made, conditionally promised, if the treaty WA
negotiated aud ratified by tho Senate, advances might
be obtained.
Under that prospect, Mr.. McLsne succeeded
when it was least expected, aud when Mata Juarezs
representative here was about giving up his real
oence, having abandoned all hope.
TIE sPBAKERsriP.
Tie disorder to-day prevented any test on the
Speakership but the opinion now is nearly unsni-
nous that no combination between the Democracy
and Southern Opposition practicable, and every
duy wdebs the breach. Ne purpose of abandoning
Mr. Sherman is entertained. If he was dropped
Immediately distracting rivalry would ensus
among the friends of the four candidates without
prospect of concentrating on either.
THB SENATE.
Mr.. Pugh replies to Mr.. Green on Popular Sow
eregnty and in the of his speech sharp pas
sages occurred between Messrs. Douglas, Davis,
Mason, and Green, as tO the consistency Of Mr..
Douglass course on the Territorial question, the
Interpretation Of the Nebraska bill the scope Of tho
bred Scott decision, and Mr.. Douglass removal
from the Guardianship Of the Committee on Ter
ritories. The evident design manifested was to
prescribe him at Charleston by combination Of
Southern opinion here.
Mir. Reynolds returned to-day.
PosT-OFfICE SCRIP.
No Post.0ffice scrip for the quarter ending the
3lst Of December has yet been issued BY the De-.
partmept though many accounts are adjusted
Bankers here refuse any further puscbases, owing
to the uncertainty VI the organization.
In cases where contractors have thrown up
mails, Mr. Holt has directed new arrangements
to be made at The same prices, wsieh generally in
wolves q substitution Of weekly fss tri-weekly ser-
vice.