The Madisonian., 1840-01-14

trary that she had an interest, 10 fall proportion 10
the value OF the territory in question: and she was
under strong inducements Missouri to retain u,
TO add 10 her strength and resources. Bul Mr. C.s
object was not debate bui TO have this subject sula-
bly, referred.
Mr.. NORVELL said that he should not have
risen, but for the alluson OF his honorable friend
behind him from Missouri, Mr.. Linn, 10 the Michl-
gan boundary. He had no doubt that his friend had
touched the right chord, when the decision OF that
question had been aScribed, 10 some degree 10 the
number of electoral votes controlled by the States
Of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, upon that occasion.
lie had, however, risen 10 second the motion OF The
Senator from Alabama for the printing and Teie-
renee OF the letter of The Delegate from Iowa II
was, he believed couched in respectful language. II
had relation 10 a boundary line between that Terri
tory and Missouri IN which the people Iowa had an
important interest He protested against the idea
thai they had nol interest in the question appear
ed, from the whole action oil this Government that
the Territories Of The Union possessed neither rights
nor Interests OF any kind He trusted that such
doctrine would be no longer entertained. In the
present controversy, he confessed his sympaihes 10
be with The people OF Iowa, but not, he hoped, SO
deeply enlisted as to induce him to do injustice 10
Missouri
Mr.. LINN said perhaps he had commilled an er-
ror in his language; but, he merely meant 10 say
that, as parry 10 this question, Iowa had no ine-
rest IN It. As question 10 be settled, Il lay wholly
USlWeeH the Oulleu anu Hi1Sopuii huu
would any body now Y that the decision Of Con.
gress this question would be binding on MissJu
ri Would any one say that missouri could De
forced into acquiescence TO il The ultimate appeal
was beyond the reach Of Congress, and u Congress
did not settle II, the courts were open. Mr.. L. pre-
erred that Congress should settle il but II they de-
iermined that Missouri had no right whatever 10 the
te rilory the decision would be met by spirit ol re-
sistance the part oil Missouri.
| Mr. ALLEN said he was not aware that the sub
ec of Presidential electors had any thing do with
the case oi the Michigan boundary. lie was then
member of the House of Representatives, and in a
speech a, that time, he had taken the same ground
which he should take now that after the settlement
of the controversy, Michigan had only resulting
contingent Interest in The question; but as party TO
the controversy, she had no interest al all The ques
tion wholly between Ohio and this Govern.
ment
But Mr.. A. had now risen chiefly 10 express his
dissent from the doctrine Of the Senator from Mis-
s1uri, as final appeal on this question. The United
States Supreme Court had no jurisdiction over this
question by the Constitution AMI into that jursdc-
lion il would not be drawn Ii was question be-
| tween sovereign powers with which that Court had
no right to interfere either directly or indirectly
| Mr. A. would remark, further that he had never
looked al this question the right Of Missouri or
the United States TO this territory. But he hoped
Congress would act on this subject purely in reie-
renee 10 such right as should be found toexist in the
formation OF the Constitution OF Missouri, and with
out any reference whatever to tn, Presidential cleo
! her have il without setting up a scarccrow The
| Presidential election Let her have exact and equal
| justice.
Mr. BUCHANAN said this was purely judicial
question: and one which required the Senate TO act
! upon IL with perfect calmnesS and deliberaion -
/ They would hear both sides; and If their decision
should terminate The controversy, il ought TO be by
It's moral weight and strict mparliality, after tho
| rough and calm inves ,atiun. But what was now
| TO be seen : The question was introduced as TO
! whether The Supreme Court would nave jursdic-
on in this case if it should be decided against Mis-
souri,. Could It be of any earthly benefit 10 Mlssou-
/ ri to decide this question in advance Mr.. trusted
| this question would not now be agitated. They had
/ had enough of the Ohio and Michigan war, without
entering now into an unnecessary controversy Lei
the question be settled on its merits by Congress; and
then, il Missouri should not acqulesce, she might
take that course which she should think proper. Mr.
B hoped The Senate woud go on and settle the real
I question in controversy.
/ Alter a few more explanatory remarks by Mr..
| LINN and Mr. CLAY, of Alabama, the memorial
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
I MIR MERRICK presented memorial from cIti-
zens of Maryland and the District OF Columbia,
suggesting that the science OF agriculture might be
promoted by reports from the Committee on Agri-
/ culture.
Mr. WALKER presented memorial from nu-
merous citizens of Florida in favor of division Of
| that Territory by the 'Suwanee" river. Mr.. w.
stated that great body of the citizens of East Flo
I rida were in favor OF such measure; they desired
that il might be formed into two States as their in
terests were in some measure separate and distinct
Mr.. w thought il matter of great Importance, and
well worthy the consideration of Congress.
4 Mr.. CALHOUN suggested that il might lie on
the table for few days. there were rumors that
Constitution had been formed. He agreed with the
Senator that 1t was, indeed, a matter Of grave i'm
port, and should be proceeded in with all due delibe-
ration.
| Mr.. WALKER assented, provided that the mo-
lion should be considered made (and so entered
on the journaD to refer il 10 select committee, and
that the Senator would call ii up in few days.
The memorial then land on the table
Mr.. WALL, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
made an untavorable report on the petition OF }. 5.
Rowlete.
Also reported bill to amend an act 10 provide
for taking the sixth census.
Mr.. CLAY, from the Committee on Public Lands,
reported supplemental bill 10 the act granting pre-
emption rights 10 settlers on the public lands, ap
proved June 22d, 1888, with an amendment.
MILITARY OCCUPATION OF FLORIDA.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the bill
for the occupation of Florida by armed forces.
Mr.. STRANGE addressed The Senate at much
length in opposition 10 the bill
Mr.. TAPPAN moved 10 recommit the bill with
instructions 10 make sundry amendments, the chief
Vi whirh was understood 10 be that the lands grant
ed for armed settlement should not come into posses
sion of the settlers till January, 1912
On motion of Mr.. WALL, the motion OF Mr.
Tappan, with his amendments, was ordered to lie on
the table till Tomorrow and the amendments 10 be
printed.
Alter an Executive session, the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE