The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-02-19


cusslon by the resolutions of the senator from VH-
gnia, (Mr. Rives). But it was obvious that Sena-
tors had not had time sufficiently to examine them
with the amendments, and that time might be al
ferded for printing and perusal, he moved to post
pone the subject till Tuesday next
Mr.. MILLER moved an amendment to the original
resolutions, asserting the Justice and wisdom OF the
distribution of the proceeds OF the public lands-but
not acknowledging the power OF assumption.
Mr. KING opposed the project as one of the most
ever G any 20 anS
expectation OF relief which might be entertained by
the States.
Mr. WRIGHT believed the vote on the Bankrupt
law of the most importancc-the one being merely
an expression of opinion and the other legislative
action.
Mr. CALHOUN said he was not of those who
believed these resolutions to be OF mere abstract
nature He held them to be propositions OF the first
magnitude-the greatest ever presented to the UNI
ted States, and that man who anticipated the
result of this question, anticipated as bad as 1t
might be. This being the case, they were In his
opinion under the highest obligations to themselves
to the public credit to the States, and to the world
to give fair and direct expression OF their seIlt-
ments upon it. Thus believing, although ne con;
sidered the Bankrupt law as unconstitutional ftnd
demanding immediate attention, 1t was nothi ns,
essentially nothing, when compared with this ques-
ton. He should consider time well spent In this
discussion, even If 1t occupied every remaining mo-
ment of the session. The two hundred million
stock project required full and ample discussion;
he say he deemed pregnant with the greatest
hoped they would present it in an affirmative form,
that the Senate might act upon it, The age in which
we live an extraordinary one, the tremendous
effects of which would run far beyond the present
generation, and he wished this important sublec {
acted upon Immediately.
Mr.. HENDERSON said that the first time he ev err
heard this prososition of assumption was IN the Sc
nate and he deemed their previous action upon the
subject sufficient expression OF their opinion: He
read their of 1885, declaring the improprie y OF
such act, and its direct violation OF the Cor stitu
rs tto Init Sfofoo
Messrs WALKER and BAaBY raised the cry OF
'British influence, "&c.
Mr.. ALLEN asserted that he had not q expressed
himself this subject in whisper, but loudly and
| distinctly. ae
| 1t was not the mere value of the 200 mi lions of
stock that involved in this question, blu the pow
er Of taxation, the annullng OF the State constitu-
tons, &c. This question, under British gold infu
ence, &c. would exert the most terrible, and dan
gerous influence in the next Presidential election
ever seen. II this government did not take deci-
| sive stand on this question, but remain in an ambi
guous position, the sharp sghtedness of foreign capt.
| talists would exert the influence of their money
here to affect it, and 1t might lead to contest with
| England and all Europe, &c. &c
Mr.. CONRAD's motion was negatived by yeas 19,
nays g. and the subject was put over Till to-mor-
The following were the ayes and nays on that mo-
YnA.-Messrs. Archer, Barrow Dates Bayard Berrion.
tnHson Msnsum MarlicR Miller Morehead Smith, of
| Indans, sprague, and Tamadge-l9
ruOn Henderson RDg Inn McDu
Tsplan Walker, wilcox, williams. woodbury., wright
| and Young-23.
The Senate then adjourned.
This sketch and the vote will give you an idea of
the feeling of the Senate this important subject
| In the HOUSE MIR. Briggs from the Postoffice Com
mittee, reported bill authorizing the Postmaster
General TO direct and require that the postage Of all
letters and other mailabe matter deposited in any
| post office of the United States, and directed to
| TIE OH he nre-pa n. yyh ha
printed.
Also, from the same committee, the Senate bill to
prevent the establishment o. private expresses on
mail routes, and for the prevention otfrauds the
revenue Of The Postofce Department.; which was
referred to the Committee of the Whole on the state
| OF the Union.
This last, you know, is the bill against which the
whole reading public cry out. The following was
the vote on the bill in Committee =
For the bill Against ii.
Russell, Of Ohio, Brockway, Of Conn,
Owsley, of KY, Floyd, ofNew York,
Plumer Of Tenn, Hopkins, OF Virginia
Kennedy, of Indiana.
You see, all the western men, who know nothing
about the newspaper business, and very little OF pc
rodcal literature were IN favor OF this most unjust
bill.
Mr. PENpLEToN reported bill authorizing the |
President to divide the whole country into two |
great Military Districts Git is now divided into nine)
and to assign Brigadier Geneyalt to each.
A bill was passed to allow John Wolienden, the
old sailor in the Philadelphia Naval Asylum, sos
year He was 40 years in the service.
Mr. ADAMS, from the committee foreign affairs,
reported the Senate Bill 10 settle Oregon (Which yoR
have already prnted), without amendment, and al
so similar bill OF the House, without amendment. |
But the committee reported that neither bill ought 10
BE- passed They were referred to the committee OF |
TIE whole.
Mr. KENNEDY, Of Md again tried hard to get the |
warehouse bill made the special order for
row, but to no purpose.
| Mr.. BURNELi. offered the following, relative to
| the navy
/
hereby directed report this House al the next ses
sion OF Congress- statement Of the several
posing the squadrons Of the United States for the six
years. together with the othe commanders such
squadrons and the name OF the officer commanding each
of squadron also the foreign ports which
each vessel hes entered during the time Of her emanpg
on her station while proceeding to it, ana the time
which she remained in each of said ports and where
public service has been Of unusual detention that
he state the same and ALTO whether in his opinion sny
such vessels have remained unnecessarily long in foreign
| ports whether the attention Of the commander of any
squadron has in all such been called thereto what
such have been and what proceedings have been
instituted in relation to them and that hereafter the
rotary of the Navy report this House annually the
commencement of each sessienof Congress- statement
| as above, applicable to the current year
| Objected to.
Mr. BuRNELI said there had beeen great abuses in
the naval SERVICE and he wanted the country to see
all the facts
WnE-I call the gentleman to ORDER sir he's dis
cussng the resolution after an objection to it.
BURNELL-Pm only, then, following the gentle
mans own example.
WISE (warmly)-Sir, deny that ever set such
an example. Itwould take three months to answer
this resolution.
The House refused to suspend the rules
Mr. SNYDER offered the following
Resolved That the Committee the Judiciary enquire
whether ssmuel R. Belts district Judge of the u States
for the southern district of NJ York. refused entertain
complaint of murder, alleged TO have been committed
the high upon the ground that he had other business
of civil nature to occupy his time; and to report to this
House The proper proceedings to be taken on the ooea
sion.
The clerk read the opinion of Judge Belts, which
You have already published.
The resolution objectedfo
The Committee oftbe Whole were then discharged
from consideration of the bill 70 SUSPEND ,'e Enc