The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-01-18

scene II sAe Hsuse.
On the 18th the following scene, or rather
set Of scenes, occurred 10 the House. WI
quote from the Tribuss's correspondence:
When tho House met, AIR. Sherman per.
emptoriIy inquired whether certain offensive
expressions in Mr.. Houston's speech yester-
dav, IN connection with the Speakership and
Helper book, had personal application.
Mr.. Houston promptly disclailnsd such pur-
pose, complimenting MIR. Sherman on his
courtesy, but contended that his disavowal
did not relieve him fully. MIR. Sherman
said IL the pending resolutions we're with.
drawn, he WIS prepared to express his opin-
ions without reservation, having no conceal
mcnts on any subject.
MIR. Harms Md and others endeavored
TO persuade MI. CLARK to comply with his
request, but he obstinatsly refused. During
the discussion the proceedings OF the coali-
ton conference, on Sunday, were disclosed,
confirming the the dispatch ia the Tribune
literally. Mr.. Haskin inquired of Mr.. Mo-
Rae If Horace CLARK, processing Anti-Le-
compton man, had agreed to the programme
by which Mr.. Hickman's plurality resolution
was to be voted down? MIR. CLARK inter-
Subsequently Mr.. Haskin obtained the floor,
and denounced Mr.. Clark's answer 40 i'm
pertinent, with other comments not heard in
the confusion. Immediately calls to order
we're vociferatsd from the Democratic side,
continued loud and vehement denunciations.
The CLERK raped violently, and finally called
the Sergeant who appeared 10 the
midst OF the confusion With uplifted mace.
At one moment the whole House was in
tensely disturbed, but the principal confu-
sion was among the Democrats, who surged
toward the center area, near which Haskin
stood. While speaking, his revolver dropped
accidentally from his pocket, which added to
the excitement, from the misrepresentation
that it had been drawn with hostile inten-
ton. was careful spectator Of the scene
and saw the pistol drop. Mr.. Haskin was
evidently unconscious Of what had occurred
until the weapon struck his foot.
With much effort order was gradually
and MIR. Harris, of Md, resumed
the floor, TO deprecate the scene which had
been witnessed.
After explanation by Mr.. Hill Ga.) OF his
participation in the Sunday conference, MIR.
Haskin stated the extenuating circumstances
under which he brought the revolver to the
House, and Mr.. CLARK spologized for giving
the provocation which led to the disorder
While the Democratic side affected such SEN
stbility at the appearance Of this weapon,
the fact 10 we'll known that most Of them
have been armed all the session, and more
than half the House 60 prepared for such
contingencies as we're threatened to-day. liz
= collision-which Appealed imminent for q
few moments-had occurred, there would
have been . serious reckoning. After CON-
slant insulting and unprovoked menaces,
the Republicans mean to defend their per-
sonal rights in their own way, whenever as
sailed.
Mr. Horace F. CLARK, the Anti-Lecompton-
tie, who wants to be every thing, politically,
and does not seem to have sense or resolu-
ton enough to be any thing in particular,
was at the bottom Of that days fuss, debate
and confusion. His good-lord and good
devil, nothing in particular position seems
TO be separating him decidedly from the few
earnest and true AntiLecomptonites among
whom he is ranked, and TO BIO earning him
the well-deserved contempt of the Democra-
cy proper. He was elected by Repu blican
votes, but, like George Briggs, his colleague,
has not the common honesty to represent the
sentiment which sent him back to the House,
and which he sought and pledged himself to
in order to get back.
1t is reported, and very likely with truth,
that Mr.. Briggs is on the bond of default
ing government Official, to the amount oil
$50, 900, and has been threatened with be-
ing held summarily responsible if he reflects
the sentiment which elected him, and dis.
charges his duty 10 an honest manner; and
that the old mail contracts Of Com. Wander.
bilt will be hauled over, and his new project,
knocked in the head, If Mr.. Clark, who i,
his son-in-law, does his duty to his oonstitu
ents. Mr.. Haskin, however, firmly main
mains his position, and shows the true eour
age and honor Of man.
IL The Musoatine Journal heads an arti
Gle thus: "a Democratic paper refuses Il
eat dirt" The paper referred to is the Du
buque Express and Herald. II is true. Ant
it is oreditable to that paper. The dirt il
too nasty. II has no stomach for it. Will
more independence than it's leader, Douglas
and far more pluck than he, it sustains itsel
manfully. We hope it possesses strength o
principle sufficient to sustain it throughout
to the bittar end. We shall see. This is