The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-01
IN SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, June 3

WEDNESDAY, June ~
The PRESIDENT pro tenn announced that he
had signed the bill for the relief Of Mrs Harrison.
Mr. TALLMADGE presented a petition for a
National Bank signed by Is 20 600 qualified poters
in the city of New York The petltion pre-
scented in novel form, being wound a reel foot
and half high. The petition signed by a
double column Of names tlco hundred and my feet
in length
Mr. TALLMADGE, in presenting the petition, made
explanations to the character of the signers.
Though the majority of them belong TO the Wing
party, many also opposed to the present Admins
traton. Had time permitted IT would have been easy
to increase the list Of 80 900 qualified voters.
Mr. CLAY said he would add single word to the
explanations of the Senator He had himself con-
versed with the committee who brought the peti-
ton, and had heard from them many circumstances
of interest connected with the history of it, some of
which he related
Mr. BUCHANAN retorted and Mr.. CLAY re-
joined in playful way
Messrs. WRIGHT and MOREIEAD presented
Mr. HENDERSON presented petition of citizens
of Mississippi for a General Bankrupt law and
MIR. BUCHANAN presented remonsrance of
merchants of Philadelphia against such law.
Mr.. BUCHANANS resolution, calling for list
of removals and appointments, was then taken up as
the unfinished business of yesterday.
MIR. MANGUM observed that the resolution had
been under consideration more than week II gen
temen wanted information, all they ask and more
l.
But this not then object Ii is to occupy the time
with phppcs against the Administration. There
desire this side of the Senate to Withhold in
formation that wished. They were all willing to
vote for the demand of such information Immediately
But it not his desire to 90 into this discus
sion Mr.. Clay Not till the cool weather Not in
the dog days, certainly.
Mr. PIERCE. had wish to discuss the ques
ton now, but make one or suggestions to the
Senator from North Carolina, Mr. Mangum.
withdraw the resolution to permit OF explanation
The resolution involves certain great principles
worthy of discussion and all ask l. the poor pr-
vege OF the morning hour for the purpose of present
ing their views to the country These principles have
in former times, been the subject of free discussion
here without any effort from the party then in power
TO apply the gag. appeal then TO the courte,y of Sc
majors the oher side Will they no, allow us the
poor privilege of the morning hour hch does not en-
croach on the regular business of the day. In con
cluson, according to my PROMISE renew the motion
TO lay on the table.
Mr.. MANGUM was very anxious to yield every
thing due courtesy TO the Senator from New Hamp.
shire or 10 any Senator lie would under these CIR
cumstanccs, withdraw to allow the Senator TO state
his views for the remainder of the morning hour.
Mr.. PIERCE said he would be happy TO avail him
self of the privilege, hut only fifteen minutes re
manned, and he should be obliged to leave his remarks
unfinished.
Mr.. PRESTON hoped that the Senators on the
other side would be allowed to 90 on and discuss the
resouro ms freely.
MIR BENTON said tina, HE intended to discuss this
question: and that too without any mans permission,
but by virtue of his right Senator of the United
States.
Mr. PIERCE then, by general consent, resumed,
and spoke Til eleven O'Clock.
UNITED STATES BANK.
AZ eleven O'Clock, the "bl to incorporate the sub
scrbcrs To the Fiscal Bank of the United States was
taken up.
Mt HENDERSON moved To amend the first sec
ton, ninth line, 10y inserting after the words States
the following, the said heng citizens Of the
). or aliens res dent therein or corporations Of the
~ , or IT. States and Territories and section
teth, by inserting the same
Mr. BEN Ton was in favor Of a part of the amend
ment but was opposed to the exception IN favor Of
aliens and of corporations He made some remark :
In support of his views but declined offer an amend
ment