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The Daily Dispatch: April 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], Small arms against gunboats. (search)
sident problem (Mr. Ore) desired the gentleman to cease, and instantly ordered the disorderly persons in the gallery to be removed by the Sergeant-at-Arms. Mr. Wigfall, of Texas.--I hope, Mr. President, we will do more than turn them out. Applause in the galleries of the Senate is something that might be expected from the mob , and perhaps inexpressible. Mr. Yancey himself approved the sentiment, and urged the gentleman from Texas to make some little allowances for liberty. Mr. Wigfall--Yes; but if you permit applause you will afterwards have to endure hisses, and moreover I want it distinctly understood that this is no public arena. Several gentlemen interjected remarks in behalf of forgiveness for this, the first offence, and finally Mr. Wigfall acquiesced, contenting himself with having brought the matter to the notice of the Senate. Section second of the bill was stricken out, and the act was passed. The Senate soon after took a recess till 7½ o'clock P.