The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-19
A Day In the House.
From Vanity Fair the Punch Of America


CONDENSED IRON 1nR DAILY PAPERS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, 1860.
Mr. SHERMAN, Of Ohio who has thus far refraned from
speaking with special view to ultimately becoming
Speaker, said that Mr. Houston OF Aabama had been
dugiDg In pleasantres at his expense Mr. Houston had
called him burning, whitening curse and shame and
bad otherwise jocularly expressed himself He desired
TO know the gentleman from Alabama had intended 70
s'emase him as personal whitening curse and shame,
Mr. Houston, Of Ala, replied that no one but ravng
and nexpreesble idiot could suppose as the gentleman
from Ohio had done that any personal application In
tended. he simply considered Mr.. Sherman treason
able and infamous character besides being sngy
Mr. SHERMAN said every one ought To be satisfied with
so noble disclaimer He had never concealed his opin
ions and he would say TO Mr. Houston frankly and with
the sincerest regard, whenever occasion demanded
"Youre another"
Mr. Houston then observed that In political sense no
one could deny that Mr. Sherman was lmsy and dshon
orable and also suled various ways to considerable
extent say nothing Of his being foolish and ncenday
from early infancy.
, Mr. SHERMAN agreed In tho main with the honorable
genteman's sentiments but suggested that would be
personal convenience him to have the resolution offered
ciaIirg him TO be an offensive and ignobe object with
drawn because nterfered with his appetite, and gave
him unpleasant visions ms. - night :. - , =, ..
solution, and he objected TO the withdrawal
Mr.. sExHAx cordially reciprocated the honorable gen
Mr. CLARK, Of Missouri, rose and announced physical
inability 10 cit still in his seat 30 he would stand BY his
MIR. sherman he would cay that eentisman was not it,
politically to iron shirts in third class laundry As he
himself represented virtuous community be could only
say-what you going TO do about H
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 10 work entitled 1The Impending Crisis"
written by one Helper, in relation 10 which he would
offer some feeble remarks.
Mr. HAsKN Of New York, said the feebcr the better.
Nr. CLARK said it was none Of Mr.. Haskin's business,
and that he would then and there eight him for the beer
Mr. HAeKN remarked that bis colleague very
good circus rider but that he certainly could not keep
Court, or the bar Of any house IN Warrington -
Some evil disposed person here cried "Order." This
was the signal for instantaneous uproar. The cry was
echoed all sides, with the natural and usual conse
qucnces The Clerk grew pale with envy Is tho shouts Of
the honorable gentlemen overpowered the noise OF bis
eave Mr. Haskn threw his revolver upon the floor, and
invited somebody's mob Then ensued rare pegging and
stopping unexceptonable cncbng, entng and planting
Of one twos pimple and in wind. The Sergeant at
Arms having length detected foul blow tc part OF
II the disturbance continued be should be compelled 70
exclude the reporters
Mr. Kn1r o. South c.rolina said people ensertaines
ermty towards another their true plan vas ~ ~
be did, and never let IL be known.
Mr.. DAvIDeoN, Of Louisiana, despatched a.. ior
bis broad sword and double 6arreI suSes"ao ,,., a..
Mr.. WNsIow, Of North Carr = ~ss'''0u 'na' Ne
Mr. CLARK, Of nssourAs Mr.. Hahn von1 ~ ia
,,.! x.. nonf throwing his pistol upon The SopS
t,cs'y respon:Mlned that be had never before ussd
p,sto - nonor,ole way, and be trusted that hk
snek 700 harnhy upon him.
UzE begHsd @ s.y that he had accidentally bssa
aSce H. Sa =. ns wnned TO add, that In using tho IAN
ue oio Pr colleague he that he wond aeht
I'D !or ne political and not for The personal beer
II. EnDGH, Of Tennssses, observed thaa The HOUSE |
,cu,5 very PLEASANT day and that such events
,oulo os very Wen pleased 70 have thorn happen osser
~ ~ appeared now very quiet and groWine
81! ou'' no moved N adjournment, which was carried