Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-02-23
IN SENATE-February 18th, 1885

| IN SENATE-February 18th, 1899
Mr.. Hubbard, from tho Committee on claims,
reported bill for the settlement, of claims the
part OF New Hampshire.
| Mr.. Benton reported a bill prov idng payment
for horses lost by the Missouri Volunteers in tho
service of the country.
| Mr. Wright reported the bill for the support Of
the army for 1899. This bill has passed the
House.
Mr. Buchanan took the floor and spoke some
two or three hours against the bill, which he de-
| nominated worse, infinitely worse than tho far
famed sodiion laws That law did allow the Of
fender 10 give the truth in evidence, but in this
he WAS not allowed TO DO so. IL effect n
gag-iaw, without even the rodeoming principle
that pertained TO the other In this bill the truth
could not be given IN svidencc-tho truth hero
what constituted the crime; if "a poor post master
said word against any candidate whom he be-
lieved unfit for tho station, he was 10 be tined
$500, TO be dtsgraced and rendered forever in
capable of holding office, 10 matter what may
have been the truth of his nssertions-was that
Law that would be tolerated by the people OF this
coantrys He thought not, because II was con-
trary to the spirit of the CONSTITUTE, n. 1t was
moi that the alien and sedition laws were so dan
gerous ia themselves, that they met with tho
deep rooted opposition they did; but because
these laws violated the Constitution, and 1t was
that law which Frustrated the party that brought
it forward. and this bill would PROSTATE any par
ty in tho world that would dare 10 sustain it.
HOUSE.-Air CsInbreleng hoped the House
would, before proceeding to the unfinished bust
ness, allow him to present a memorial
Objection being made from various quarters
Mr. Cainbrelen said that the memorial was ono
of great Importance, and objection having been
made, he thought II his duty To ask suspension
of the rules, that tho memorial might be receiv-
ed.
Several members asked the nature of tho mem
orial Mr. C.mbreong stated that il was me-
49, ILL Of q nprt Nav hnFf
complaining OF the proceedings OF the Select
Committee Of int estigatl"n while In that city
After some debate of desultory character on
tho priority of business, Mr.. {. withdrew his mo
ton to suspend the rules, saying that he would
again Offer the memorial at the expiration OF The
morning hour.
The House then resumed the unfinished bust
ness of the morning hour, being tho consideration
of the report from the Select Commrttee on Pub
lie Lsnds asking To be discharged from further
consideration ct the same.
The question pending the motion OF MIR.
Robertson TO recommt the report, with insirnc-
ton to report "a Joint resolution authorisng dis
tribu,ion Of the public lands among the states.
Mr.. Robertson being entitled 10 the floor, went
in to the merits Of the land question, and advoca-
ted the resolutions offered by him as instructions
to the Committee, a few days ago, proposing
distribution IF tho public domain among tho SOW
eral S,a,os IN proportion their federal numbers
He opposed the scheme for reducing the price OF
the public lands the ground that any poor man
BY days labor, could purchase IN tho new states,
as much land he could cultivate He reminded
the House that any poor ioafer who slept on the
pavement in New York nightly stretching HIM
self ont for ono night, under the orange groves ct
Florida rise the next morning, by virtue OF MS
pre-e1ption right, lord oil the land
He maintained that the plea fof reduction Of
tho price was no. for The welfare Of the poor
nan, but for the benefit Of few rich sPecuia-
tors.
After advertine 10 the policy of tho several
states in relation the public lands, the remarks
# Mr. r. were cut short by the expiration OF the
,our.
Mr. Canbreeng then renewed his request for
cave 10 present the memorial from the Collector
# the port Of n. Y,
Bu, objection being renewed,
Mr.. Cambreleng moved suspension Of The
Jules.
Mr.. Menefee enqmired If the memorial com-
blamed of the conduct OF the Investigation Com
nittee now IN session.
Mr. Cambroeng commenced reply, but was
"a lied TO order on tho ground that state
IF the contents Of tho memorial could not DO
made at that time.
On the motion to suspend the rules for the pur-
pose Of receiving the memorabilia yeas ann nays
we're ordered, and resulted yeas l24, nays 20,
no, two thirds so The rules were not suspend
Mr.. Clarke on leave laid on the table win
view 10 have printed substitute whfch ne III
end.d TO offer for the bill now before inc fio"s"
,ro, ding for the safe keeping OF the PuDhe mo
ney. 80
Mr. Naylor then asked the House to CONSIDER
, resolution offered by him On former day. re-
ating 10 the conduct Of Commodore Elliott "hiie
IN the Mediterranean.
Mr. y alluded, in very strong language, 10 inc
-nanv charges now pending against the Commo-
Tore charges involving the greatest moral ta'Pf
tude, He charged that while, cruizing IN Inc
he had filled the ship foil OF nor
ses asses g. other animals, thereby causing me
crew 10 be deprived Of their berihs, and making
i, necessary for them too sleep IN inc aa'nP
dews on deck Mr.. n. then rccapifaiaIe" u -
charges of cruelty brought against the Co'nno
dore bv Mr. Barton, and demanded Tor 'ne noh-
or of our navy and Of the country thas an ihFesu
cation should be had. He also alluded 10 tno
case of Col Hunter, who having suffered meg
r;,;es f,,,n the Commodore, had written resPect
al letter To the Department complaining :" 'se
me hut the letter opened By the Com, VINO
instead Of transmitting II 10 the Depart"sa,'
c.used Cour. Marshall TO be convened 20. %
trial of Col Hunter, who was acquitted
concluded by expressing fervens wish INA. ."s
subject might be referred 70 a select conn
MI Mcclure hoped, after what mac Dss1 y.
tina. an investigation would De ins'io. A..
though. the honor Of our navy imPefss s.,,ch.
manded il, Charge after charge bac Deen 80
ag.ins, Commodore Elliott, and ex pare