The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-02-09
Tmemtp=SReentil Congress.
SECOND SESSION.
In SENATE.
TUESDAY, Januar

TUESDAY, January ., 1872
The PRESIDENT pro tenn. laid before the Senate
copies of the report and letters of the Commission
ers appointed by the President of the United States
to run the boundary line between the States Of Maine
and New Hampshire and the British Provinces; also
the annual report from the Commissioners of the Pub
lie Buildings.
Mr.. ALLEN presented the memorial of citizens Of
Trumbull county, Ohio, asking Congress to take into
consideration the propriey of establishing, in concert
with other civilized nations of the world, inter
national tribunal for the adjustment of national diff
cuties and for the purpose of avoiding the caamties
of war.
Mr.. WHITE presented a memorial from citizens
Of Indiana, demonstrating against postponement or
repeal of the Bankrupt law.
THE BANKRUPT LAVA BREACH OF DEcoRUM
MIR. BENTON presented memorial from citizens
of New York stating the great depreciation in the
prices of stocks and other property which has taken
place since the Bankrupt law has been in operation
and requesting that the bill may be repealed be-
fore the first day of May next, that it may
be amended to guard, as far as practicable,
against the evils of which the memoralists COM
plain After abiding to the distress which existed in
the country, and the great number ofpersons who had
applied for the benefit of the Bankrupt law in the city
Of New York. he expressed the hope that the Senate
would proceed to the consideration of the bill which
he had introduced to postpone its operation.
Mr.. KALAMAZOO presented several memorials
against postponement or repeal of the Bankrupt
law and remarked that, after the action which had
been taken by Congress upon the subject, he had
thought that there end Of it but no the Sc
from Missouri persevered in continual agitation
Of the subject If the gentleman would consent to
let this law alone they could alter it from time time
as experience might dictate, and he entertained the
opinion that far from producing embarrassment and
Distress it would be salutary law, and correct the
evils which were complained Of The Senator
however, had endeavored to give the law party
aspect and had charged upon the Wings the RESPONSE
bty of producing the distresses of the country but
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by their of policy, were themselves obnoxious
to the charge and after contributing to this Distress
had not the Senator heart to feel for those who
were suffering?
Mr.. BENTON, with great emphasis) 1t is false,
| The PRESIDENT Immediately called the Sena-
| tor to order, and
Mr.. CLAY arose and expressed the hope that the
order of the body would be preserved.
| Mr.. PRESTON said, that the scene which had lust
been presented was very discredtable and it seemed
to be proper to take immediate action to pre-
vent further disorder He expressed his deep regret
at what had taken place, and, in common with other
Senators, the greatest pain and modification.
! Mr.. BENTON. No pain at ALL sir.
| MIR. TALLMADGE said that it was a matter
which did not discomfort him, for every man knew
that he had confined himself within the limits of the
parliamentary law; and he would repeat
I MIR. BENTON, rising in his seat. 1t is false--it
is false.
Mr. CLAY hoped that the Senator would take his
seat until order should be preserved
Mr. BENTON, lin a loud tone) am in nv
| seat.
Mr. CLAY, (angrily.) If the Senator thus adj
dresses me he will receive corresponding language.
Mr.. BENTON Apply it, and ii will be followed
up by corresponding action.
Mr.. CLAY, Shaking his finger at Mr. BENroN.)-
The Senator knows, ay, he knows me well
When order was in measure restored
Mr.. PRESTON observed that there was rule of
the Senate relative to breaches of order in the body
and he hot ed that it would be adhered to-
| MIR. PHELPS moved that the whole subject be laid
! upon the table.
| Mr.. PRESTON desired to make point of order
MIR. CLAY said that it would not be in order unless
the Senator from New York, WHO was entitled to
the hoor would give way for that purpose.
| MIR. PRESTON was at a loss to suggest the mode
OF proceeding, but, ii was necessary to take some
decided action On occasion, when diff
Guilty arose between two members, the Senate
proceeded to consider, with closed DOORS what course
It was necessary to pursue and the Senate could now
take that method, or appoint committee. He NOV
cd that the Senate now proceed to investigation of
the subject with closed doors
Mr. LINN hoped that would not be done as no
good could result from it. Whenever personal diff
culties arose, they must be settled by the gentlemen
concerned or by their friends, out of doors and he
would never for moment aid in investigating a
breach OF decorum with closed doors,