Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-01-21
Day in the House.
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cospEysEp FROM TnE pA1LY rAPERs.


cosDExsED FRo4 the pAILV rAPERs.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, 1850.
Mr.. Sherman, of Ohio, who has thus far
RETAINED froul speaking with a special
view to ultimately becoming Speaker, said
that Mr.. Houston, of Alabama, had been
indulging in pleasantrics at his expense
Mr. Houston had called him a. burning,
whitening curse and shame, and had other
wise iocularly expressed himself. He
desired to know if the gentleman from
Alabama had intended to stigmatise him
rs personal whitening curse and shame,
or merely as political one.
Mr.. Houston, of Ala, replied that no one
but a raying and inexpressible idiot could
suppose, as the gentleman from Ohio had
done, that any personal application was
intended. He simply considered Mr.. Shcr-
nan REASONABLE and infamous character,
besides being stingy and not at all manly.
That was all.
Mr.. Sherman said every one ought to be
satisfied with so noble disclaimer. He
had never concealed his opinions, and he
would say 10 Mr.. Houston frankly, and
with the sincerest regard, whenever occa-
sion demanded-"You're another"
Mr.. Houston then observed that in
political sense no one could deny that Sir.
Sherman was nimsy and dishonorable,
and also sullied i'll various ways TO con-
siderable extent, to say nothing of his
being foolish and incendiary from early
infancy.
Mr. Sherman agreed in the main with
the hon orable geRtlcman's sentiments, but
suggested that it would be personal con-
venience to him to have the resolution
offered by Mr.. Clark, of Missouri, now be-
fore the House, declaring him to be an
offensive and ignoblc object, withdrawn,
because it interfcrcd with his appetite,
and gave him unpleasant visions at night.
Mr. Houston said that for his part he
was man of resolution, and he objected
to the withdrawal.
Mr. Sherman cordially reciprocated the
honorable gentlcmnu's friendship.
Mr. Clark, of Missouri, rose and nnnoun-
eek physical inability to sit still in his
seat so he would stand by his resolution.
Without calling in question the integrity
of SIr Sherman, he would say that gentle
man was not fit, politically to iron shirts
in third class laundry. As he himself
represented q virtuous community, he could
only say, what are you going to do aboutlH
Mr.. Harris, of Maryland, conceded with
everybody that had thus far taken part in
the debate.
Mr.. Clark, of New York, begged to call
the attention of the House to u work en-
titled "The Impending Crisis" written
by one Helper, in relation to which
he would offer some feeble remarks.
Mr.. Ieskin, of New York, said the fec
bier the better.
Mr.. Clark said it was none of Mr. Has
k;n's business, and that he would then anu
there fight for the beer.
Mr. Hnskin remarked that his colleague
was Il very good circus rider, but that he
certainly could not keep hotel, as he was
ready to testify before the Supreme Court,
or the bar of any house in Washington.
Some evil disposed person here cried
"Order." This was the signal for instan-
tancous uproar. The cry was echoed on
all sides, with the natural and usual con-
sequences. The Clerk grew pale with en-
Wy US the shouts of the honorable gentle
men overpowercd the noise of his gAVcl.-
Mr.. Haskin threw his revolver upon the
floor, and invited somebody's mob. Then
ensucd rare pegging and stopping, uneX-
ccptionable clinching, feinting and plant
ing of one twos on pimplc and in wind
The Scrgcant-at Arms having at length
detected a foul blow on the part of an in
experienced new member, interposed, and
said that if the disturbance continued he
should be compelled to exclude the rcpor-
tiers.
Mr. Keitt, of South Carolina, said if Peo-
pie entertained cnmity towards one anoth-
err, their true plan was to do us he did, and
never let it be known.
Mr. Davidson, of Louisiana, despatched
n messenger for his broad sword and dou
Bile bnrrclcd shot gun.
Mr. Winslow, OF North Carolina, sugges
ted that the House proceed to business.
Mr.. Clark, of Missouri, said NcYerI Gap
plausc.)
Mr.. Clemens hoped that Mr.. Haskn
would be held politically responsible for
throwing his pistol upon the floor.
Mr.. Haskin explained that he had never
before used pistol, except in an honorH-
BILE way, and he trusted that this single
failure TO put it to the Legitimate use would
not be visited too harshly upon him.
Mr.. Clark begged to say that he had ac-
cidentally been discourteous. He wished
to add, that in using the language he did
to his colleague, he meant that he would
fight him for the political, and not for the
personal beer.
Mr.. Etheridge, of Tennessee, observed
that the House had passed very pleasant
day, and tha1 such events would sometimes
occur. So far as lie was concerned, lie
would be- very well pleased to have them
happen oftener; but as all appeared now
very quiet, and as it was growing very
dull, he moved an adjournment, which was
carried.
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