The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-15

'ng his fellow msn prosperous and happy, and his
country rising in wealth and strength. To accom-
plish that have labored as have labored | have
gained nothlng-I expect nothing personally. The
policy which has prevailed has been conducive TO
the wealth OF individuals, but not 10 mine. Hon
cradle senator's may we'll say that are working
not for ourselves. They may say
Sic vobis, fertis arstra
for we have worked like oxen in the harness, not
for ourselves but for the interests Of our country.
Others have reaped and gathered in golden har-
vests from the fields which we hyue ploughed
and TILED, have no repinings-no enyyings-
no regrets, though have gathered none my
self But | have this consolation, sir--ths
prde-ths exutauon--that | have labored in
a just and honorable spirit Of patriotism, for
the interests of my country. | see it-and rejoice
TO see it-rising in strength in wealth, in power.
And II is to me--however feebly have discharged
any duties connected with tit is 10 me source OF
satisfaction that | have been in very humble
degree fellow-labOrer with others in building
up and advancing, and upholding the interests,
and happiness, and honor Of this great people,
Here the honorable gentleman resumed his seat.
long pause followed, broken by the voice Of
The PRESIDENT. "Shall the question be
PUT"
Another pause followed, and then
Mr.. DAVIS rose and said; Mr. President; II
no gentlemen on the other side wishes 10 address
the Senate, would desire TO submit few remarks
but do not wish TO proceed all tomorrow.
MIR. LEWIS hoped that the Senate would pro-
coed in the consideration Of the bill.
Mr.. X. JOHNSON. Will the chairman Of the
Committee Of Finance inform me whether any gen
teman on his side Of the chamber intends 10 part
cipate in this discussion
Mr.. LEWIS replied that he believed one gentle
man did intend to speak on the subject tomorrow.
Mr.. SEWER hoped that the question would be
taken at once.
The PRESIDENT. "shall the question be now
pui'
Mr.. DAVIS then moved that the further conside-
ration Of the bill be postponed Till tomorrow at u
o'clock.
The yeas and nays were called for, and being
seconded, were ordered and taken, with the follow
ing result:
YEAs-Messrs. Archer, Barrow. Benton. Berrien, Cam
eron, Cilley .. NJ. Clayton. Thomas Clayton, Crit
nagin, Johnson Of Louisana Johnson Of Maryland Man
gum. Miller, Morehead, Niles Phelps semps. Sturgeon
Upham, Webster. and Woodbridge al
NAYs-Hsssrs Allen, Ashley. Atehison, Aherton, Bag
by, Brueae, Bright Calhoun Cas-, Chalmers Coquitt
Nc DUNE, Pennyeae Rusk, SEWER speisht Turney
and Westcou-A
SO the motion was adopted
PRIVATE.
The Senate then proceeded to the considerat ton Of
the private calendar, and passed bills with the fol
lowing titlesi
An act for the relief Of Isabella Baldridge,
widow Of Captain John Badridge.
Bill for the relief of Edward Bolen.
An act for the relief Of Charles NJ. Mckenzie.
Bill for the relief Of the heirs of Crocker Samp
son, deceased.
Bill for the relief Of Henry II. Marsh, Of Miehi-
gan.
Bill for the relief Of William b. Keene.
Bill granting pension TO John Clark.
Bill for the relief Of Alexis Ayot
A message was received from the House Of Repre-
sentatives, announcing that said House had passed
bill to authorize the issuing Of treasury notes, and
loan.
The Senate then adjourned.