The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-21


OF any conferences with any human being, but that
they are the result Of my own deliberate rejection,
aided by SOME little experience Of the nature and
tendency Of our political system. The first OF The
series OF propositions, which have The honor 10
submit, contains no new matter IL proposes
The establishment Of the oneLerm principle, and 10
extend the presidential term TO six years, instead Of
-four years, an now limited by the constitution Of the
United States l deem IL unnecessary 10 say any
thing In favor Of that proposition, because believe
Il has received the general sanction Of public Of
all parties, and Of the country a, large. The second
series Of propositions regard as the the most i'm
ponant Of all. Although propositions have been
hitherto made 10 both houses Of Congress, having
for the object the publication of the administration
Of the government, and the ssiabli shment of the
principles Of the government itself on u more secure
and permsnent foundation; but so far as my recol-
lection goes, the proposition which have now the
honor 10 offer has not been Submitted before this
time TO the consideration Of Congress- Of the peo
pie Of the United States OF all the objects that
cuped the attention Of the trainers OF the consttu-
ton, no one obtained larger portion OF H. than the
s<paration-tbe permanent separation of the powers
OF the government, and the distribution Of them 10
three separate and distinct bodies AS Il now stands,
the consultation carries out that great vital princi-
pie in theory. The object Of my proposition is TO
carry out that principle in practice. IL is designed
10 establish permanent b2rrier between the exec
uuve and the legislative departments Of the govern
ments ne ulfu pTOpOslllOn mas Dcfu suUHltleu
the confederation Of Congress and the country and IL
"a this-to render membei Of both houses Of Con-
gress ineligible 10 certain specified Offices during the
time for which they have been elected members Of
congressto wit the Office ofSscreiary Of States Of
Secretary Of the 'freasury Of Secretary OF War Of
Secretary Of the Navy Of the Attorney General Of
the United States; ond Of the Postmaster General Of
the United States. The object Of that provision Is q
carry out s further that great line Of separation
and of demareaiion between the different depart
mrnts Of this government In submitting this reso-
luton, | wish TO be INDUCED with another re ark
have not been influenced by any ungenerous, any
unkiud, any Improper alluslon IN the present, or
any past administration Of the government. The
cries Of intrigue, and reaehery, and corruption
whatever influence they may have exercised IN
other quarters-haye made no impression on my
mind. On looking back TO the foundation of the
government find much TO approve, 10 commend,
and to admire in the practice and conduct OF every
administration. BY their successive efforts they
have elevated us from the humble and dependent
condition OF handful Of prosecuted eoonis To the
highest rank amongst the nations Of the earth. One
other remark desire TO make. have not been in
,riotism, purity which have always pervaded the
councils Of the nation since have had the honor OF
participation ir the direction Of public affairs. On
the contrary, am free to acknowledge that at all
times there have been members OF Congress who,
with my fullest appreciation, might have been ele-
Nutcu W nlSntbt OfHCfs OF
and amongst the men whom regard as thus quai-
fed account Of their talents, patriotism, states
manshp, and everything that fits man for high
Office, ] recognise with perfect sincerity gentlemen
who opposed 10 me In politics. have brought
forward this resolution irrespective Of men, Of par
ties, and with the sole view Of laying deeper the
foundations and carrying out that great principle
mean the separation ofthe departments Of the gov
ernment--a principle, in the faithful adherence To
which depends, in my humble opinion, not only the
purity, but the very existence OF that govern
ment
and passed to a second reading.
| Ii was also, on motion Of Mr.. b., ordered to be
printed and laid on the table, to be considered
future day.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
The act from the House Of Representatives en-
titled san act TO regulate wrts of error from the
district court Of the United States for the middle
district Of Alabama twas then taken up, read frst
and second time, and referred to the Committee on
the Judiciary.
AuGAESrArios OF rHE NAVY.
On motion of Mr. FAIRFIELD, the bill hereto
fore reported by him, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, providing for the augmentation Of the naval
force Of the United States, and for other purposes
was taken up, with view to assign day for its
conslde ration.
The bill was read first and second time, and is
as follows, viz
Be enacted BY the senar and House Of Rrprsssn,airss
hs Cned Sfass e fasIica in Congress asssnb!d Thai
the President Of the United States be- and he is hereby
thorzsd to cause TO be- bui equipped and employed in
vessels of to be constructed OF iron practicable
w Three the class Of rgstes FIVE
src D. lind be further enacted That the President be-
and he Is hereby, further authorized H. in his opinion
sion congress public exgencies should require H. to
to be completed all the frgates soops war
service all the soops vessels OF war now in ordinary
sEc find he further enacted That the President be,
and he hereby authorized to purchase collect such
naval supplies materials and ordnance as his Judgment
may deem the public interest requires limiting the
to the appropriation for this purpose acknowledgements
s.ca Aud Be atarther enacted, That In carrying into
effect the first section Of this bill the President be- and
hereby authorized 70 cause said ships vessels to be
built under contract IT, In his opinion the public interest
SEC. lind farther enacted That for the purpose Of
carry Ing into effect the foregoing provisions the OF
1--WE million six hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars
to witt Tor the building and equppng the ships and
provided for In the first section OF this bill million
nine hundred and twenty thousand dollars for completing
the ships and vessels now upon the stocks million
five hundred and twenty thousand dollars repairs
ships and vessels 10 ordinary six hundred and twenty
thousand dollars for the purchase Of naval supplies mate
rails and ordnance five hundred thousand be and
the same hereby appropriated be paid any
sre nd Jts Cd. Tha, 80 much Of the frs,
sect on Of the act approved March 3d. isi5 entitled
making appropriations for the naval service for the
ending the s6h OF June Is.6ns limits the whole number
Of petty officers ordinary seamen lands men
and boys In the naval service thousand five hun
dred, be, and the same 70 hereby, repealed
The PRESIDENT announced that it was now
before the Senate M in committee Of the whole.
| Mr.. FAIRFIELD remarked, that when he called
up the bill, he designed TO name day for its con-
sderation but from the diversity of opinion which
he had heard expressed in this particular, and con-
sdering the time named by some of his friends as
too far distant, he willing to let the bill stand
in its place on the calendar in regular order.
Mr.. SPElGHT inquired whether he understood
the senator from Maine az not pressing the consId-
Grafton Of the bill at this time.
Mr.. FAIRFIELD replied affirmatively.
Mr.. SPEIGHT had no general remarks to make.
He, however, considered this to be one Of tho most
important measures introduced during this session.
He was opposed to the bill at this time; but not for
reasons which had been assigned If we were to
have war, let Us go the whole hog. But first let
US wait to see whether this evil was 10 come upon
us, and then equip the army and the navy He
was opposed to taking up the subject by piece
meal. In the opinion Of senators, nothing was
kuovn with certantv Thereforc he waa ~ Hing