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and tbs question recurring the third reading on mo
ton, it Vas postponed till Monday next.

and tbs question recurring the third reading on mo
tioa, it vas postponed till Monday next.
FoxHALL rAsKER.
Mr.. BApoKA reported bill for the relief OF Commo-
dore Foxhal A. Parker, OF the Navy
MADISON PAPERS.
Mr. CRUTrESDES ntrodu ,sd blu for the purchase OF
Mr.. Madison OF the Remaining papers OF the late James
Madison, former President Of the Uatted state
The bill appropratss $4,000 for the purch OF said
o. their delivery to the Secretary OF STATE the
sum Of $4,000 TO b. paid over to Mrs Madison ana
Me- Buohausu Secretary OF state, Mr. Ma son, Score
tary the Navy and Me- Richard Smith, as trustees
the fund to be By them invested la stocks the interest
be paid regularly to Mri Naiisoa out the prin
cipal to remain inslsnable during her life though
to tbs disposition she make OF 1t in her last
Mr. CRrrrEvoEN sstsd that the bill be referred to
Mr. BERRiES proposed that the bill was the same as
that which passed at the last session II not without
dissenting voice by very large sority of the Senate
that was not necessary TO refer the bill but that II be
passed at once.
Mr.. CnrrrEsoES would be happy If that should be
done The bill Is exactly the that of the last
session. IL Is contract, Ia form proposed by the
friends OF Mrs Madison; and the bill here read for
information, by MIR. C.
SEVERAL VocEs-Psss IL over
Mr. CRIrrENDEN advocated the passage OF the bill
the value of his writings aud the merits and virtues OF
his venerated widow. The papers OF James Manson
OF character which would last for all time II is
largely the labors of mighty mind that hold
our seats here this day Every thing which he has len
on record Is OF great value one hunard ana hity
whole libraries OF other books bought by the govern
ment. Aud when We consider that these manuscripts
LEFT by Madison as legacy TO his widow, 1t would
be Apr pirate II could make the New Year happy
TO her in the passage of this bill He hoped the mo-
ton made by the senator from Georgia would prevail,
and that the bill would now be considered and passed.
Mr.. MILES, hope this bill cir will take the
Mr ALLEN-What is the bill before the Senate, sir
The VcR PREsIpESr stated the question
Mr. MILES, hope the bill, sir, will take the usual
reference.
Mr. CRIrrENDEx-I will withdraw my motion to refer,
preferring the motion Of the Senator from Georgia.
Another Senator about to speak.
Mr. Mr. = have fha Annr asr bona tta will
bs referred to committee. This bill should not be
acted without the usual consideration Its pretty
heavy sum, siri and If We 40 on in this way, doas
know where TO Doubtless these valus-
bs papers but II the bill is for the purchase of
portsnt that should know what they are-it will
quire some consideration. We knew the character Of
Mr. Madison and the value Of his writings but
want to know what they are. We had We supposed,
already purchased the valuable papers Of Mr. Madison
paying some s25 900 for them but it the case is
different and that the valuable papers still behsd
And don't know but If make this second purchase
the valuable papers may still be left behind II we go
on air purchasing all the papers great men LEFT by
them as ,cies, don't know where We are to end
move to refer the bill to the Committee on the Ii
brary
Mr. CRIrrENpES read from paper in his ha nd a list
tho Madison papers to be included in the purchase
lst The of the and those relating
10 the constitution Of Virginia Letters with Wash
ngton and Jefferson, ON the policy Of heir sdministn
tons, and notes OF confidential intercourse with Wash
ington public affairs Letters with Foreign Minis
ters Heads Of Departments, Army aud Navy ON ;ers
administrations 4th. Letters Constit utona sub
jecs 9Th Miscellaneous papers, ncudi, French sub
1sots natural history, private memoranda, &o, &c-
This would give idea of these papers MIR c knew
that the Senator from Connecticut acting from
sense Of duty; yet he hoped he would withdraw his
ton, and suffer the bill to BIZ passed.
the Vicr PRrHDESr-To refer to the Library Com
mittee?
Mr. CRrrrENDEN-I hope the Senator will withdraw.
Mr.. NiLss swell, sir, Withdraw the motion, and call
for the yea. ana nays on the passage Of the bill
Mr SEviER-l hops the Senator will agree to postpone
the bill till onday
MIR CRiTrsSpES-NIake 1t the special order?
Mr. SEvItR-Yes sir, Monday.
Mr. iRiTTESoKN-Ant the bill will be printed
Mr. SryIEs-Csrtaiuiy, sir
And the bill postponed till Monday next, made
the special order a ordered TO be printed
TO The MEMoRy OF T HAMnR.
message WAS Received from the House communlca.
thug che proceedings that body respect the me-
of igaiirr General Taos L IL amer late member
elect Of the present Congress.
On motion of Mr. ALLEN, the message taken up,
when the Sensor to the melancholy
duty OF the last sad rites Of official decea
ed General Hamer died ut Monterey ID December
1916, being then member elect to the present Cor
grers MI Allen for half hour enchainsd the Senate
and increasing auditory in the galleries. in detailing
the history OF General Ham.rs life the striking points
of his mind and heart and his services In the councils
Of the country and in the tented field In conclusion,
Mr. Allen moved the usual resolutions, which we're
unanimously adopted.
And the Senate adjourned accordingly. And accord
Ing 10 previous resolution, il adjourned to
Monday next.