Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-01-30
G'N7n2. S,cRalNnsa1.

In the Senate, on the Sth the Presumption
Bill was again the subject Of debate.
Mr. Mangum, Of n. c., proposed that the
consideration OF The bill should be postponed to
Monday next. If the friends of the measure
would do this, he would cooperate with them in
| behalf Of a vote on that day.
The postponement was agreed to without much
opposition, when brief debate Of some interest
followed.
Mr.. Crittenden proposed re.commitment oil
the bill, or gave notice that he should move re-
commitment with instructions, when the bill
came up for action. The instructions would be
that the committee on Public Lands should re.
port,
First, that the proceeds OF the sales arising
from our public lands should be given 10 the
several States upon terms named therein.
Secondly, that Preemptive right should be
granted to bona fde settlers upon the public
lands and no others, and that no man worth
more than $1,000 should have the benefit Of the
Presumption right. The amendment was or.
dered 10 be printed
MrxI.i linn of Mo. followed with notice that
he should move an amendment to the amendment,
which would propose the appropriation Of the
money from the Land sales to the improve ment
of the Navy and National defence.
During the brief debate Mr.. Calhoun said
that he should move an amendment proposing
the cession Of the Lands to the States.
Mr. Benton, before Mr.. Calhoun had given
notice Of his intentions, made hot war upon
Mr. Crittcnden's proposition, declaring it to be
the policy of the new Administration. lie thank
ed the Senator for showing his hand.
Mr.. Crittenden said in reply that his motive
for rising was simply to present proposition
which he had submitted to the Senate in writing.
He did not intend to debate it now, or to be
drawn into discussion by denunciation against
this subject.
| have always looked upon myself as too
humble man, said Mr.. G. to deem what | said
as Of much Importance; but the Senator is wei.
cone to all the advantage which, as party man
he can gain from my intentions so publicly made.
What am for, | am for always without con-
cealment, and without any disposition TO conceal
my intentions. This measure Of giving the pro
ceeds of the sales Of the public lands, it is well
known, is no new principle. have before de-
cared myself in favor OF it, and stand instructed
by my Legislature to vote for it.
Mr.. Benton replied and again declared the
Senator's policy to be the policy Of the new ad-
minisration.
Mr.. Crittenden spoke only for himself but
again told the Missouri Senator that he was wei.
come 10 all the advantage which could be derived
from his declaration. will add to them, said
Mr.. c. that will by my vote, give the proceeds
Of the sale Of public Lands to the States, and
then vote to raise a revenue sufficient for the
support Of the Government. The Senator ma y
make the most Of this avowal.
Mr.. Benton added word or two, when Mr..
Calhoun submitted his notice, which amused the
Senate, IS it nullifed all that Mr.. Benton had
been saying in regard to public debt, &C..
The Oregon.
Mr.. Linn Of Mo. gave notice Of an intention
to bring in bill for the extension Of the laws OIL
the United States to the Territory Of Oregon, and
for the organization of Court and Government.
Mr.. Linn, in giving notice of his intention.
accompanied it with some remarks in reference
to the Territvry ITSELF Mr.. l.. said he was not
for having the Oregon question postponed until
our North Eastern Boundary difficulties were
settled He believed that the territory in dispute
on the North East was necessary to Great Brit
ain, and he believed so from the fact of lis indis
pensabeness to her Canadian POSSESSIONS
Without the least shadow of a claim, Great Brit
ain has chosen to exercise Jurisdiction over thi;
territory. Beginningin an acknowledgment thai
the territory in dispute was ours, the Government
has gone on until our territory was claimed by
the government Of Great Britain.
Such said Mr.. Linn is the practice of Great
Britain in every thing pertaining to territory
In proof Of this Mr.. l.. stated some facts con
neoted with the jurisdiction Of the government
Of Great Britain over the North West Territory
The few people there had been brought unde
English jurisdiction even to the borders of Ar
kansas. Besides this exercise Of jurisdiction
Great Britain was bringing in her citzens--erect
ing british forts. There were now seven in mum
Der in the territory. In regard to the territor!
and our ownership, Mr.. Linn said, that if hi
property is worth possessng-nay, fit is no
worth possessing, he added, if it is ours-iG We
have any claim to it, let US maintain it. | an
not the man to yield the shadow of our claim II
the power of Great Britain, or to any foreign
power upon the face Of the earth.
Mr.. Linn concluded with asking leave t,
bring in his bill, which was granted. Whel
the bill comes up, Mr.. Linn will enter upon al
examination of our relations with Mexico. A
present it is referred 10 select committee 0
five members-Mr. Linn Of course to be appoint
ed chairman Oft the committee.
From the 81. Louis NelU Era.