Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-01-26

period, that the language used could no
be correctly noted, but was something like
the following:
Mr.. MeRea could not answer now, bu
would when be got through. (Gives way
for the question:
Mr.. Haskin repeated his iuterrogatory
when . .rr -.
Mr.. Clark excitedly said to Mr.. McRea
that's none Of my colleagues business
Great confusion.
Mr.. Haskin, still on the floor, spoke in :
loud toae, saying he wanted to show il
what position his colleague had stood
His colleague claimed to be an anli-Le
compton Democrat, but had been circus
riding.
There were loud and repeated cries Of
sOrderr "Take your seatm
As the disorder was increasing, mem.
Der nervously called for the Sergeat-at-
Arms.
Many members arose TO their feet, and
some rose to the main aisle near which Mr.
Haskin was standing.
Mr.. Keitt's voice was heard amid the
calls for order and the Clerks hammer,
saying-"Whenever there are personal
grievances they should be settled out of the
House.
Cries of Order! Order!
Mr.. Harris, of Maryland, who was near
the side cf Mr.. Haskin, claimed the right
to the floor at the Clerks hand.
The excitement constantly increased, un-
til every one seemed to be apprhensive Of
personal collisions.
Mr.. Keitt advanced 10 the main aisle,
continuing to talk, as did Mr.. Cobb, oi
Alabama, and others.
A number of members were speaking at
the same time, the clerk in the meanwhile
smartly rapping with the gavel, while the
Kisses from the floor and galleries, and
cries of "Order" from all sides of the
House, added to the'general tumult.
Cries Of "Take your seats !" kissing, and
the clerk rapping, were frequently repeat
ed.
Soon the Sergeat-at-Arms advanced,
Displaying his mace of office and command
ing the peace.
Quiet was finally partially restored.
Mr.. Harris, of Maryland, claimed the
floor.
Mr.. Morris, of Pennsylvania, objected to
all proceedings till order was secured.
The Clerk requested the gentlemen to
take their seats, with which invitation they
complied.
Mr.. Davidson, of Louisiana, wished to
say that when he next came to the House
he would bring his double barrel shot gun
with him. Laughter.)
Mr.. Harris of Maryland, was astonished
at his friend from Louisiana. 1t seemed
the gentleman was disposed to make game
of the House. Laughter.) The very best
evidence that gentlemen could give of their
own self-respect and jignifed demeanor
was to organize the body, and show that
these temporary excitements can be quiet
ed as rapidly as they arise, and can never
again be renewed on this floor. (Applause.)
They should conduct themselves as digni-
nifsd Representatives of dignifed peo-
pie. Renewed applause.)
MIR. Clemens, of Virginia. Will the
gentleman give way?
Mr.. Harris, I will not. Harris then ask
ed question of Hickman, who replied
that he was willing to dispose of all the
pending propositions without debate, or
he was willing TO withdraw his proposition
if gentlemen thought an organization could
thereby be advanced.
Mr.. Harris asked whether Stevens, of
Pennsylvania, would withdraw his pending
point of order?
Mr.. Stevens replied that he was willing
to vote on it instantly, and on all the
pending propositions, without further de-
bate.
Winslow moved that the House pro-
eeed to vote for Speaker.
Clark, of Missouri, exclaimed: Never,
till the House vote on my resolution.
Harris, of Maryland, remarked that he
would hereafter present the substitute
agreed on by the committee for Clark's res
olution.
Clemens, as a member of the Virginia
delegation, said he hoped he would never
again witness such scene as that of to-
day, whether in public or private life. He
was standing four from Haskin, and when
the latter addressed his colleague, Clark,
who had said it was hone of his business,
he saw Mr.. Haskin put has hand in has
breast, and Meretrona fell revolver!
There were Immediately loud cries for
"Orderw 81 eFc
Harris, of Maryland, said that he did
not yield the floor to Clemens.
Hill, of Georgia, claimed the floor.
Morris, Of Illinois, knew all the circum-
stances attending the disturbance, and
hoped Clemens would not add fuel TO the
fame. -
Numerous gentlemen sprang to their
feet, calling out "Mr. Clerk" wishing to be
as entitled to the floor.
Clemens, Of virginis, yielded to an ap-
peal from Millson, saying, as he took his
seat, that Haskin should be held POLITICAL
ly responsible for his conduct.
Hill explained his agency in the COM
mittee which prepared the substitute.
Haskin rose, saying that be regretted the
scene which had taken place.
Burnett, of Kentucky, would object to
The gentleman proceeding unless he would
say that be would not indulge in personal
reflections.
Haskin replied that he did not so intend.
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