The Evansville journal., 1846-01-08

lS4l as evidence that we will pay if we are
only taxed These positions are only refer
red 10 bring to the view of the Senate the
nature of the ISLANDERS which they. have en-
dorsed upon the people of the State, by the
vote to print and publish Mr.. Buffers letter.
When the committee was called for, he had
asked for the authority of Mr.. Butler, which
was 10 bring him before that committee as
the accredited agent of our bond holders,
but he was met by the remark that the conf
mittee would investigate the authority, and,
if proper authority was not produced, the
negotiation would Immediately terminate.
Certain information has reached the Sen
ate of "a want of authority; but so far
far as the Governor is concerned, he, like
the committee, has turned deaf ear to the
call ofthe Senate for specific information.
Was the Senate to be treated thus? So far
| as IT has been intimated that he furnished or
loaned his opinions 10 other Senator'S, he did
not aspire TO any such honor, for he was
chobliged TO other Senators for the light
which they had furnished him.
1t has been argued that the reason why
he opposed the measure or propositions of
Mr.. Butler was, that he had other interests
another measure, rival to that of the Wabash
river. He would say to the Senator fom
Vander6urgh, that he was in favor of the i'm
provement of the Wabash, but he would never
consent to involve the State to the amount
OF one cent TO forward his favorite measure.
Could that Senator say as much in refer
ence to the great measure which he advocat-
ed, the completion to the canal?
He was astonshed at the remaks of the
Senator from Palke, in sustaining the
views of Mr.. Buffers letter Mr. B. charges
that the State has acted in bad faith and
wrOngfuly towards her creditors, in not COM
plying with her pledged faith, which set a.
part the tolls and proceeds of the canal for
the payment of interest upon her bonds
Senator from Parke by his votes, has shown
that he does not think with MIR. Butler, that
these tolls are scacredly set apart 10 pay in
terest on bonds, for here is his vote a few
days since, against the repeal of the act
which authorizes canal SCI ip to be received
for water rents and tolls upon that canal
1t has been said that the State has not
paid one cent for the construction of the
Wabash and Erie canal; but he would ask
il the hard working hard fisted yeomanry, as
our brethren of ofdemocratic party style the
people, would not have 10 pay every cent
of the cost Of this canal. The canal east of
the Tippecanoe, is now indebted TO the a
mount of 2.200,600, and the lands and
means to pay this sum are being FILTERED a.
way until the State will be called upon 10
aid in the payment of this debt.
He would state, to the Senate explicitly,
that he did not intend to, nor should he be
drawn into the merits of the Wabash and
Erie canal; but he hoped that the Senate
would end this matter Of frutless attempt at
nego lation.
Mr. Edmonso thought the opposition had
too soon exhausted their objections. Why
was every other committee of this Senate
treated with courtesy, and so much obloquy
heaped upon this joint committee? Why
was fire brand thrown into the Senate, and
the spirit of reputation sent abroad? Men
who had frequently rallied against Tepudia
tion now refused TO permit this committee TO
make its report to the Senate, showing the
reason and condition of the Stlte. ooh,
consistency thou art jewell" He contend
ed that committee was justified in employing
a clerk and printing portion of its docu-
ments for the convenience of the committee.
He was truly astonished to find himself sur
rounded by men of such dignity that they
could not condescend to receive an agent OF
their creditors without they came cap in
hand, bowing and scraping, aud asking US to
please 10 pay our indebtedness. He did not
think such objection valid which complained
of the time and labor, bestowed by the COM
mittee appointed 10 consider this subject, as
that committee had not taken up any time
which took them from the discharge OF their
duties in their places as Senators. lie hop
ed the Senate would act consistently and
Justly to the committee and to our creditors,
and not break up all prospects for an amie-
able adjustment of our Indebtedness.
Mr.. Read rose 10 point Of order. lie
believed that the resolution was notin order,
because it required joint resolution OF both
Houses to dissolve the joint committee, for
the reason, that the same power which en-
acted a resolution or law was requisite TO
repeal or amend that resolution or law, ex-
cept when it expire by its limitations He
had The letter Of Mr.. Butler lying on his ia
BILE, and he must say that he considered 1t
highly Objectionable. But he saw no reason
why the authority of Mr.. Butler should be
questioned. He had all the power that any
agent Of our bondholders could have, be-
cause those bonds were transferable, and
passed by delivery, and were liable TO be
transferred each day, as we transfer bank
notes from one person TO another. No regu
lar power of attorney, with seals and sigma
lures, need ever be expected TO be placed in
the hands of any agent. He must call tor
decision on the posnt of order, as he believed
a. yxuhi icl,