The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-28

consideration Of the bill under discussion, he would
move It's recommittal to the Committee on Terrific
Ties, with instructions.
Mr.. WESrC0TT for the purpose Of enabling
the senator from Missouri Mr.. BERTOR 10 offer
his resolution TO recOmmit, would, for the present,
Withdraw the motion to postpone the further consld-
Grafton of the subject until the LIST Monday in De-
cember next He did so, however, only 10 allow the
resolution to be considered; which could not be while
his (Mr. W.'s) motion was pending, and he intend
ed at the proper time TO renew IT,
Mr. BENTON then submitted resolution, in
substance providing that the bill be recommitted to
the Committee on the Judiciary, with instructions
to amend II by inserting provisions, first, for extend
ing the jurisdiction and laws of the United States,
both civil and criminal over American citizens in Or
egon, to the same extent Great Britain has extend
ed her-aws and jurisdiction over her subjects IN
Oregon by act Of Parliament. Secondly, TO report
ab for the full and perfect government Of the ter
rtory, to take effect after the termination OF the con-
venton. Thirdly, to provide for territorial legls-
ature and for the administration Of justice, for the
defence of the territory, by forfylng the mouth OF
the Columbia; for commerce, by establishing Gus
tom houses; for organizing the militia; and 10 pro-
vide for the security Of navigation by erecting light
houses, &c. Also, providing for the establishment
Of the boundary OF said territory by treaty. and IN
al so established, the line OF 49O to be regarded as
the northern limit.
Mr. CASS signifed his intention to submit his
views 10 the Senate upon this subject, in reply 10
the honorable senator from Missouri, at such time
AZ would be most convenient to that body. The
gentleman from Missouri Mr.. BEEToE had, to
his own satisfaction, entirely Snnhated the line OF
$40 4O as the northern boundary of Oregon. lie
still hoped however, 10 see II resuscltated ana re-
established.
Mr. SEWER expressed the conviction that the
proper course would be to refer the bill to select
committee the instructions Of the honorable sena-
tor contemplated several various objects, and he ex-
pressed the hope that the senator would consent so
10 modify his resolution.
Mr.. BENTON said that he had no objection so
10 do.
Mr.. ATCHlSoN observed that there al
ready before the Senate bill reported from the
Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads,
which embraced portion Of the amendment which
ais colleague desired to obtain by the recommit.
nenL Another portion of the amendment would
Ne embraced in the bill reported from the Committee
IN Public Lands respecting donations Of lands 10
settlers The subject Of the establishment OF Indian
rgencies had engaged the atehuon Of the Committee
N Indian Affairs. In short, there were various
bills embracing all the measures recommended by
the President Of the United States, which had been
reported from the several appropriate committees.
For one he could necessity for special
committee but considered the Judiciary Committee
the proper reference Of the subject for conhdera-
Iion
MIR. SEWER then WlthuTe" MS mouoh W IeieI
10 a select committee.
Mr. HANNEGAN observed that further debate
upon the subject WIS expected. The honorable
senator from Michigan Mr., CA,s had signfed his
intention to speak with reference thereto, and no
doubt there were others also who would desire an
opportunity; he moved, therefore, that the further
consideration Of the subject be postponed until Mon
day next ,.... 49,. A. u
The question being then taken on Mr. HAsSE-
GAs's motion, it agreed to.
Several messages in writing were received from
he President of the United States.
On motion Of Mr.. JARNAGlN the Senate then
vent into Executive session. and after some time
pent therein, the doors opened and the Senate
adjourned.