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The Daily Dispatch: April 21, 1862., [Electronic resource], Small arms against gunboats. (search)
oved 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 at Washington, but which I did not think could occur in this country, and it should be punished on the first offence. Mr. Clark, of Mo.--Oh no, do not be harsh with it. It was merely admiration of excellent sentiments expressed out of time and place, 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. Se