Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-03-31
cCO the Associated Press)
DAVIS VS.. BUTLER.

DAVIS VS.. BUTLER.
just before the conclusion Of MIR. Davis re-
marks in the senate, to-day, an incident Oc-
CURED which excited considerable comment in
the galleries and upon the floor. Representative
Il. +. Butler of Massachusetts, who was occupy.
ing the seat of Senator Thurman, Immediately
adjoining that of Senator Davis, had been for
some time intently observing Mr.. Davis, as he
proceeded. The latter, apparently FESTIVE and
disconnected under the steady gaze Of the Mas
sachusetts member, and speaking with his usual
warmth and earneStnesS, suddenly faced that
gentleman, and, continuing his argument
against the credibility Of the exaggerated kukluX
stories, SAID; "rhcse fictitious charge; are origi-
mated by parties to affect the coming elections
The legislatures to be elected are to choose one
third of the members of this senate and it is
with view to using this political capital for
these diabolica and devlliSh ends that these vile
and slanderOus stories of Outrages emanate from
the brains of political scOuDdrels and ruffians."
MIR. Davis then took his seat, and, observing
that Gen. Buffers scrutiny continued, wheeled
his chair around so as to meet the latter's gaze
more defantly. The two gentlemen then sat
stolidly staring, or rather glanng, at each other,
TO the amusement OF the galleries and the evil
dent disquietude of the senator's around them,
who seemed to fear that personal collision
might ensue. MIR. Stevenson. colleague of Mr..
Davis, had, meanwhile, taken the floor, but the
attention of a greater part of the senate was en-
crossed by the seemingly bellicose appearance
OF the two gentlemen, who still eyed each other
with no very approving glances. After a full
minute spent in this way, Mr.. Davis rose from
his chair, and, addressing Mr.. Butler was
heard to say by senators near 'What do you
mean by attempting to browbeat me in that
way? You are damned scoundrel, Sir" Add
ing, after pause: eyes, sir, repeat it, you are
a damned scoundrel, sir"
with request made 70 him, privately by Mr..
Casserly, came from his seat on the other side
OF the chamber, and interposed to prevent
continuance Of the scene. Mr.. Davis then re-
sumed his seat, and Mr.. Butler, after looking
in another direction, for few moments, rose
and went over 10 the republican side, and short
ly after left the chamber, 1t is reported that
when addressed by Mr.. Davis, Mr.. Butler re-
piled: u don't know you, sir! dot care for
you, and don't want to speak to youP' 1t is
also stated that, prior to this occurrence, and
while Mr. Davis was delivering his speech, Sem
ator Bayard, sitting near him, suggested to him
to free himself from the annoyance of Mr.. But
ler's scrutiny by an appeal to the vice president
but Mr.. Davis replied that he did not need the
protection of the senate, but would take care of
himself.
PRIVATE DINNER.
The president gave a private dinner to the
San Domingo commissioners tonight at six
O'Clock, at which were present Messrs. Wade,
Howe and White, and Senator Chandler and two
ladies, in addition to Mrs. Grant, Miss Nellie
Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Judge Dent, and Miss Felt.
After dinner the president and Gen. Porter at
tended the reception of the Pennsylvania repub-
lican association at Liberty hall.
THE INCOME TAX.
Commissioner PleGsanton has decided that
salaries paid by the United States during the
last five TOnths of 1870 are exempt from the
income tax, and persons whose income last year
was less than two thousand dollars are not re-
quired TO make any returns nor afi1davits that
their income was less than that amount.
THE SAN DOMINGO REPORT
Is still in the hands of the commissioners. 1t is
doubtful if it is sent to congress tomorrow.
CONFIRMED.
Among the postmastars confirmed this after
noon were, G. G.. Benedict, Burlington, VT;
Benjamin d. Hopkins, St. Adams, VT; Edward
5. Merrill, Pennington, Me-; Horace Ford, Bid
dcford, Me.
TREATY.
The president to-day transmitted to the senate
for ratification, treaty of commerce and navi-
CATION between the United States and Italy.
GOING TO VOTE.
The Connecticut clerks in the departments
will be granted leave of absence TO attend the
election Monday.