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Domestic News
May 13, 1840
Vermont Telegraph
Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont
What is this article about?
A House committee investigated a disgraceful altercation between Reps. Bynum and Garland on the House floor but reported no new facts or recommendations, likely resulting in no further action or punishment.
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Messrs. Bynum and Garland.—The disgraceful scene which took place between these two individuals upon the floor of the House of Representatives, has been made the subject of an investigation by a committee of the House appointed for that purpose. The committee have reported, but offer no new facts, nor do they venture any opinion or recommend any specific action. This disgraceful affair will undoubtedly be passed over without further action on the part of the House, and those guilty of this gross insult to the people and the country be suffered to escape the punishment they so richly deserve.—Farmer's Cabinet.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Bynum
Garland
House Of Representatives
Disgraceful Scene
Committee Investigation
What entities or persons were involved?
Bynum
Garland
Domestic News Details
Key Persons
Bynum
Garland
Outcome
the committee reported no new facts or recommendations; the affair will be passed over without further action or punishment.
Event Details
A disgraceful scene occurred between Messrs. Bynum and Garland on the floor of the House of Representatives, leading to an investigation by a House committee. The committee's report offers no new facts, opinions, or specific actions.