The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-19


him at the paper which had been read By the Clerk
Represented the Chicago district (Mr: wsntwoth who
Of internal improvements (Laushtsr) The sentiments
read alleged to have been expressed oy Conven
Governor and Lieut. Governor. Now. he (Mr. McC)
undertook to say, the authority Of members OF that
Convention, who were now here, that the address was
unauthorized II made by individual not posses-
sing the best character subject Of the duty OF the
States to pay their debts The address was brought in
about the time of the adjournment Of the Convention
Il was not approved; and was referred to committee,
who acted it. He put the attack and the pur-
pose Of the attack at ne % sha moi s
public man; if he did, he would DO unworthy OF seat
on this floor :,
would have read the paper himself he had obtained
MIR McCLKssaNp had letter addressed to him giving
history Of address and its origin and an extract
read The democracy Of Illinois had denounced the
system of expenditure aud appropriation as useless
end unequal expenditure where the ecu OF improve
ment were not Of general importance. And now he
asked his friend Mr. Tibbaits to allow him to pro.
pound Q question, as follows You have become my
censor VINO did you vote for in 1882 Who In 1885,
for the presidency Did you not oppose Martin Van
Buren, in 1870 Were you not in favor Of national
bank And you to become my censor a. q democrat!
Mr. TnnArrs remarked that what he had caused to be
read BY the clerk appeared In the iinoi: State Register
Whether the address had been adopted by the
ton not he did not know II was matter Of fact be-
tween the gentleman and the ends now here to whom
alluson had been made. He read extract from the
Resis to show that the committee of the convention
considered they had right revise the but
unanimously agreed to publish as II passed the con.
vention So much for the assertion that the gentleman
had not represented the democracy Of Illinois He then
continued and concluded his remarks in favor Of the bill
msnt Of his colleague lMr Crozisr to improve the no
vgation Of the Tennsssee river He asked another col
lsagu: (r Johnson1 whether he would vote for the
amendment which he Mr. J) had heretofore proposed
Mr.. JOHNSON remarked, that when he submitted his
amendment, he expressly said, that If Congress had
power to make appropriations for the Improvement Of
The Mississippi they had the right improve
the Tennessee river II constitutional the other
was.
Mr.. CocxE said he had asked single question, not
for an argument.
Mr.. JOHNSON now asked question If his colleague
Whether his (Mr J.s) amendment would not accom-
psh better purpose than that Of Mr. Crozer flor the
Improvement Of the Tennessee riverD
equivocaed. He wished to know whether his colleague
believed the General Government had the power to i'm
prove the Mississippi rver he answered in the affirm
atve then he must admit that we had the power to
prove the Tennessee.
MIR JOHNSON observed, that he would make known his
views when the subject came up in its proper place.
Mr.. CocxE then concluded his remarks
Mr.. KINo of Massachusetts, spoke of the mportanc
OF improving several points in that State.
Several amendments to the bill were sent to the
Il was now two olock the hour to whichthe debate
on the bill was limited by resolution adopted on for
mer day.
The House proceeded to vote on the amendments and
Mr. TIBsArTs said he was instructed by the Commit
tee on Commerce to report sundry amendments, and
commenced reading them, when
MIR Corr to question CT order. It this that
they had acted the latter of the bill they could
not 60 back ami act on the frat (Confusonl
Mr. KNa, of Georgia, said he could hear nothing of
what was going on.
The CHAIaM4N raped with his hammer. and called to
order, and there were cries Of "order" ORDER" and
" take your seats," in various parts Of the hall
Several questions were asked OF the Chair; but what
they were, who propounded them, we could not as
Mr. TssArrs still retained the noor and was proceed
Ing with the duty assigned him by the COMMITTEES on
Mr HousroH, Of Alabama, objected to the gentleman
to the House. not to the COMMITTEES Of the whole
The CHAIRMAN said the gentlem an from Kentucky was
in order.
Mr.. THOMPSON, Of MississppL-Lst the amendments
MIR. Housror.-It 10 not competent for the gentleman
70 make an argument. He mas had his hour. and We
Mr.. TIssArrs.-I was not making an argument
Mr.. Hovsror.-what you did say better than your
A Vorcs-" Mr. Chairman, object to the course Of
the gentleman from Kentucky at once" And another
Mr. Corr Did understand the Chair to say that We
could act on one portion Of BILL and then another
Mr. Coss Il submit whether the gentleman from Ken
lucky can offer more than amendment 1t q time.
The CaAInMAr.-Ony one at . time.
M. Coss.-I hope. then. he will be confined to it,
Mr. HovsToS suggested in effect that the bill be taken
up and read by sections gentlemen could offer their
sns ,dmenss, and il would prevent confusioa
have been through by this time.
The Clark then read the several clauses
OF the BILL and amendments were submitted a. be pro-
gressed.
Mr. HOLMES offered amendment which was voted
down amidst laughter viz For improving tho haIbors
Of Texas, two millions of dollars !"
An amendment, to appropriate the proceeds Of the
sales Of the public lands construct railroad to Ore
gon, shared the Same fate.
rand another was similarly disposed ofappropristing
million of dollars for that purpose
Mr.. BsoDHEAp proposed 81 900 for improving the
mouth Of the Columbia River, but the amendment was
good humoredl, rejectedy.
The question was taken and lost the following Of
fered by Mr. Brock onborough, that all moneys ia
the treasury the LIST Of October next exceeding
million of dollars, be distributed among the several
States according to the provisions of the act of June
lSa5.
Mr. PAYNE (sportively) offered an amendment to dis
tribute surpluses for digging, dching ferries rivers
&c. &c, among the several States.
Mr. JoNEs Of Tennessee, proposed a substitute for
the bill that 900 be distributed for internal i'm
provements among the States according their federal
representation.
An for improving the harbor at Gal.
weston, Texas, was rejected.
large number of amendments having been dispos ed
Of at fifteen minutes past four, motion was made that
the committee rise, and 1t decided in the Affirmative
The SPEAKER resumed the chair, and called to order
and
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