Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-01-19
the Droppin. of that Revolver.

The Hresolver" scene in the House Of
Representatives, yesterday, is given by the
Cincinnati Gazette's dispatch thus:
There can be no doubt that Fl. F. Clark,
of New York, has FOR some time been
pledged TO vote for Democrat, when the
occasion requires it. Mr.. Huston yester-
day said, l know that Mr.. Clark will vote
for Democratic Speaker"
Mr.. CLARK instantly rushed over to Hous-
ton and appealed to him to withdraw the
statement. He replied that he could not
say lie knew positively, but was satisfied
that Clark would vote for Democrat.
Clark's position is only deplorable, but
treacherous. He pledged the Republicans
of his District, and the Anti-Lecompton
members, Messrs. Hickman, Haskin and
Schwartz, TO assist the election of Sherman
beyond all contradiction.
Mr.. Haskin, of New York, wanted TO
know if Mr. Clark, of New York gaze his
assent to the programme of those opposed
to Mr.. Sherman Mr.. Clark told Haskin
it was none of his business, and immediate
ly vent over and apologizod to Haskin.-
From this grew upa scene, the like of which
has never occurred on the floor of..the House
of Representatives. Mr.. Haskin arose to
call Mr.. CLARK TO account for the language
he had used. The Democrats tried to
choke Haskin of, but he persisted, when
a cry Of "Order," "Order," was raised on
the Democtatic side, and Barr, of New
York, took his stand by Haskin, crying in
his ear, "Order," .Sit down." etc. In the
excitement, Haskin unbnttoned his coat
siagle breasted one-and with sudden
jerk of the collar, a revolver fell on the floor
from his pocket. There was instantly a
grand rush towards him from all sides of
the House, and the scene which followed
beggars description. In the midst stood
the famous Keitt, of S. c., swinging his
shaggy locks, breathing vengeance and des-
truction. He, with several others, raved
most frantically. Most of the Republicans
kept their seals and Haskin maintained
with much GOODNESS his position.
He attempted to speak again, when
fresh storm arose with cries of "Put him
out," ""Choke him off, &c. The Sergeant
alarms appeared and partial order was re-
stored. Irritating words were spoken on
both side.
Messrs. Harris, of Nd, Hill, of Ga,
Ethrdge, of Tenn, and others made con-
ciliatory remarks. Mr.. Hask n explained
the accident of the falling of the pistol,
which he placed in his pocket last evening,
to protect himself late at night on his way
home. Your correspondent and others were
with him last evening when he put it in the
pocket from which it feel. He lives some
distance out, and passes through the most
dangerous part of the city. II cannot for
a moment be supposed that he anticipated
any trouble in the House to-day, because
Mr.. Clark began it.
1t was Mr.. Haskin,s purpose to expose
the violation of pledges made by Mr.. Clark
to his anti-Lecompton colleagues at Phil
adelphia in November last. The Demo-
Gratis knew this, hence the effort. to silence
him. The House adjourned, but the feel
ing is most intense. Keitt, of South Car
olina; declares that, had he dropped bis
pistol, he should hare said: "Gentlemen, l
carry arms when and where l please, and
shall continue to do so.
When Mr.. Haskin proposed that here
after no person should bring deadly weap-
nos upon the floor of the House, not a Re-
publican responded. They are determined
to protect themselves. The Democrats all |
go armed. Why not Republicans.
.This was what was known rs the Sunday |
night programme which was, for Mr.. Clark, of
Missouri, to withdraw his resolution and then |
the different factions TO unite on Hamilton. of
Texas, and thus defeat Sherman. The plan |
failed as CLARK. of Missouri would not assent to |
it.-EDs. HERALD. II 0