The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-29

properly--at heart He hoped that the senator
would not press his resolution at the present time.
Mr.. ALLEN observed that although Il might not
be wise 70 pass the resolution at this time, Il was
nevertheless wise on the part of the senator from
Indiana 10 introduce it, because its bare reception
nearly effected tbs object desired by fixing the at
tenton Of the Senate and the people upon the sub
ect of adjournment and point Of time when il
might be expected. Under all the circumstances,
he though that weeks delay would be no disadyan-
tage, as it would enable the Senate TO determine
more correctly as TO the course which the public
business was likely TO take
Mr.. NEGAN stated that he had no objec-
ton TO aceede TO whatever course a majority Of the
Senate might be disposed TO take. In reference TO
the relative importance of the referred TO
by the senator from Alabama, Mr.. BAGBY, he
must be permitted TO express honest difference Of
opinion. The legislation upon the tariff was tenn
porary; il might be repealed, amended, or modified
at each session Of Congress, whereas, the legislation
in relation TO Oregon, was lasting, and forever.
Mr.. BAGBY said in reply, that he did not wish to
be understood as undertaking the importance OF the
Oregon question; he had said that 1t had consumed
a disproportionate quantity ofume.
The question was then taken upon Mr. MAN
GUNS motion to postpone the further consideration
Of the subject until Monday week which was
agreed to.
The Joint resolution from the House, rendering
the thanks Of Congress TO General Taylor and the
officers and men under his command, and for other
purposes, was read first and second time.
DUTIES oF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Mr. BERRIEN, pursuant TO notice, asked and OBJ
Iained leave introduce bill relative TO- and nereas-
ing the duties Of the Attorney General, which was
read first and second time, and referred TO the
COMMITTEES on the Judiciary.
PosT oFFIcE APPROPRIATIONS.
On motion Of Mr.. LEWIS, the Senate resumed
the consideration of the bill making appropriations
for the expenses Of the Post Office Department for
the year ending June 3Oth, lS47.
Mr.. HUNTINGTON submitted a few remarks
in relation the provisions IN the present postage
law, for the compensation Of postmasters, and the
action Of the Pos master General in relation thereto
IN accordance with the opinion Of the Attorney
General Mr. II. argued that the opinion of the
latter officer, although honest, was erronsous, and
he submitted amendment TO the bill under con-
sideration, providing distinctly for the pay Of the
pOstmasters.
Mr.. SPEIGHT submitted a few observations in
opposition to the present postage law. lie would
be satisfied to the present law repealed, and mat
tiers left as they were before its passage.
After some further conversation between senator's
SIMMONS, McDUFFIE, NILES, and CAL
H0UN, in the course Of which several amendments
were submitted,
Mr.. ALLEN moved that the further considera-
ton of the bill should be postponed, and the amend
ments, together with a letter from the Post Office
Department. which had been read, should be print
ed; which motion was agreed to.
WEST POINT ACADEMY.
The joint resolution from the House in relation to
the appointment of a select committee to examine
into the condition of the military academy at West
Point, and the progress of the students, read
first and second time.
Mr.. DIX submitted amendment providing for
the appointment of committee of three on the part
Of the Senate, to act in connexion with similar
from the House. instead of appointing
Joint committee, as proposed by the joint resOlu-
ton.
After some conversation between senators HAY
WOOD, WEBSTER, and DIX,
Mr.. SPElGHT moved that the JOINT resolution
should be laid on the table, which motion agreed
to.
CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATIONS BILL.
The civil and diplomatic appropriation bill from
Inc Housed was read first and second time, and
referred to the Committee on Finance.
On motion of Mr.. ALLEN, the Senate then went
into executive session; and after some time spent
therein, the doors opened, when the joint re
solution in relation to the examination Of the militia
~ academy at West Point was again taken up, and
indefinitely.
The Senate then adjourned.