Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-03-02
CON ores SION AL.
Correspondence OF the Baltimore Chronicle.
WASHINGTON, February Is, 1880

an hoar earlier than usual. with view no doubt
TO expedite the business which has been increas
ing in fearful ratio for the last two or three
weeks 1t is doubtful, however, whether much
will be effected by this move, the time spent 10
the committee rooms being always the most ad-
yantaccous for the public
A communica tion presented from deega-
ton in Florida. asking Congress to remedy the
evils which growing III the territory by the
creation OF corporations and banking institutions.
The resolutions Of the Legislature of Lousi-
ana expressing dissatisfaction OF the Suh-Trcas-
urv System, were read. Mr.. Mounton un-
drrstood to say that he opposed to the prin-
cpIes of the resolutions, and that be should take
occasion to offer his views The truth Is, how
eyer the Chair pays SO iItue attention II lis Dig
nitv that you scarcely hear word OF what
i Going on Besides which. it permits the bust
ness to De mixed up ''diselty pickelty." 50 that
YOU can scarcely tell what Is before the Senate.
II ALL however, comes alike to the dIgnltary that
fills i--he lolls back in his chair, and with great
kindness tells the Senate, "'fhe Chair will re-
ceive any morning business" There will be
some cause for jov when the Vice President
leaves the Chair 10 the President pro tenn, who
fills 1t with propretv and effect.
The bill To promote the progress of useful arts
was taken up and ordered to be cngrnsscd- this
bill relates 70 the patent otce, and makes provis-
ion for additional force.
The bill for the armed occupation OF Florida
was ordered 10 be engrossed for third reading
Immediately after which Alf. Benton SAID he had
received a ms mortal from the legislative council
in Florida in relation to the bill and which was eX-
nressiye of the satisfaction of the territory.
The bill for the relief of Mana Nj. Alexander,
the only surviving daughter of Gov. George MadI-
SON of XIV was taken up. on motion of Mr.. Crit-
tenden. who drew bright ard glowing picture OF
the services Of this ladv's father; his wounds, his
suHerings, his ruined health in aid oihis country,
and Il premature death in consequence thereof
this only surviving child in limited circumstances,
Hind and in a suffering state, asking from her
country a claim due to her fathers merlts-a clam,
said Mr. c.. founded on every principle OF justice,
equity and humanity combined
This bill was opposed by Messrs. Niles, Calhoun,
Hubbard Pierce, and Morris, on the ground that
it would establish precedent, that would take
millions from the Treasury. MIR. Calhoun called
for the yeas and NAYS, and it carried IS yeas,
II nays.
The bill TO prevent the interference OF Federal
officers in elections passed over, MIR. Cnthbert
who was entitled the floor not being IN his place.
SAFE KEEPING OF TIE PUBLIC MoNEY.-On
motion Of Mr. Wright this bill was taken up, the
question being on Mr.. Rives' substitute for The
Bill.
Mr.. Rivcs explained the object of the substitute
the main principle of which he said was con-
tanned in the LIST section, TO wit: that the money
should, as far practicable, be preserved from
the control of the public officers. He went INTO
a history Of the experience of Virginia in relation
to defalcations, which, since the adoption OF The
PRINCIPLES contained in the substitute before them,
had never occurred. Ii he understood the subject
properly, tins mode now pursued was to dePosIte
the public money the different banks to the Gre
dit Of those officers, by which II was entirely UNI
der their ntro.--the object, then, was TO place
temptations out of the way OF these oincers.
Mr. Wright opposed the substitute as connecting
h tn hon Ike lnia
it were determined TO make the banks al once the
agents OF the government. The proposition OF the
Senator to keep the money III the BANKS
while his proposition was to keep II in the hands
of government under restrictions OF law Suppose
a bank were to fail from negligence what would
be the consequence. Banks were corporations,
artificial persons that could not control. Mr.
w said he did not desire to protract debate, he
pre- sumed the opinion OF every man in the Sen
ate was made up, and the question could be taken
at once.
Mr.. Rives said it the Bonds not paid at
maturity. they were handed over to the DISTRICT
Attorney. The Senator spoke of the connection
which this bill contemplated. Was there any thing
novel in thata There was no further connection
in this than be had already shown to exist.
Mr.. Calhoun said. if there any connection
between the government and banks thatit should
be direct oe he would vote, however, for no pro-
position that would in any way connect the gov
ernment With the bdfihs-
Mr. Webster spoke for some time against MIR.
Wripht'S bill. unnecessary After all that had
been said about connections between the govern
ment and the banks, he could undertake to afiirm
that If the banks to suspend tomorrow, the
government would of necessity would be Obliged
t. do SO too 1t hardly appeared probable that the
measure could be investigated in another quarter
until the committee reported and shewei whether
the fault was in the law or the administration
He would vote, he thought, for the substitute ot
Mr.. r.
Mr.. Wright was not in possession OF information
from, the committee. but he would undertake to say
that the default going on for years 1t tins
bill had beer passed, did the Senator suppose this
default could have taken place? This bill propo-
sed proper checks, and if passed would prevent
like occurrence again
Mr. W. was speaking when this was sent
SESATE.-February 19.-When the bill for
the armed occupation of Florida. was on the
third reading, Mr.. Morris rose and hoped the
bill would be laid over until tomorrow. IN or
der that he might have time for thorough ex-
animation.
Mr.. Benton said the bill was one OF great
Importance: a bail of public character, and had
been before the Senate since early IN the ses-
;ion 7, bad been twice printed and laid be-
oil and he Of