Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-30


would act the Government he would for anndyidua
would consider well before he would submit to any exaco
He would consider diligently whether the site was actually
wanted by the Government That is exactly my argument
II is not considered Indispensable then ought not buy
it at ALL will so with the Senator and not submit th.
axortion, If be extoion to make the demand But
would press upon the Senator the inquiry whether having
erected lighthouse in its wrong, is worthy Of the
Government to proceed upon technicaiiyf II could be
donewheher il would be worthy of the Government to give
tenant the full value whatever he asks and then
make the remainder worthless and by adrot manage
ment to get the spot laid off TO itself, ask whether this
would be worthy of the Government unless the demand were
unreasonable
As have already stated know nothing Of the facts Of the
know nothing OF the circumstances that have anpred
since the Government became the joint Of the If
mistake not was conended the part of the officers
the Government that the Government had prior right to
this property that they could exclude settlers and
claimants and strongly of the opinion that if the Gov
eminent could dispense with the property would be DONE
But consider would be unworthy conduct on the part of
the Government whatever it would be the part OF ndv
duas because might have the power get of
spot of land which to build lighthouse to do it in dis
regard Of the rights of individuals
But the Senator from Maine has suggested that this not
claim set by the Government but that is individual
claim that the Government is in state of composure in
gard to IT, That may be far their having the Of
the property and the possession Of but presume that the
rights of individual claimant be wholly disregard
ed and that when he applies Congress remedy private
injury individual grief that the Government occupies
puay MS properly and refuses TO compensate him TOR IT. he
has right to be- heard cannot conceive that there is the
slightest improperly in asking for redress in such case It
Is the only remedy the individual has hope the Senator
from Louisiana will allow the bill to lie For my
part shall not vote for the bill it be made appear that
The proposed site is not important for the safe navigation
the Mississippi at that place.
Mr.. DAVIS, of Massachusetts, If the honorable Senator
from Tennessee understood implying that the Of
any property was seeking to build up his interest the
pense of the Government he greatly msundersnds me- The
position assumed by my friend from Tennessee this Shall
the Government after having given increased value pro-
pery be required when becomes necessary to purchase that
property to pay for according to its increased value
the gentleman that when matter Of that kind sub
mitted court and jury, the occasion which the Govern
ment has for the property is never taken into the account
enters into their consideration and has ever
within my knowledge instructed jury, where property
required for public use either for railroads. canals lighthouses
for any other purpose that in consequences Of the urgency
of the demand the value is enhanced Not at all its value
estimated upon very different considerations But says the
gentleman, you have strong arm, and you ENTER
nousy upon the property your coenant you take posses
sion and hold it. Why, evidence this, The Gov
ernment in anticipation of want at early day. erected
lighthouse, and suppose they still have possession Of it but
have evidence that the Government keeping the
tenant He has right to enter upon the property and
do he pleases with his undivided moety II well
tied principle Of law that each Of the cstenans has the right
to enter into and enjoy the property and that coenan
has right shut another Now do understand
that this individual coming here with complaint that the
Government has shut him out They have taken this little
positon Is true, and nave apped 10 the exences oil the
Government They have probably exclusive possession Of it,
WE'LL now the party has right to meet the question he
sees fit and have it equitaby adjusted do complain Of
this What object to is the paying extnvagan price
which cannot be justified by the circumstances the
wish to upon evidence to its value.
Mr.. JOHNSON of Louisiana. have no lesre TO press
this bill final vote at this time. quie willing that
it should be deferred for the present
The further consideration of the bill ten postponed
until tomorrow.
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COAST Survey.
The following message received from tn President Of
the United States
To the Senate Of the United States:
communicate herewith, in compliance will the request
contained the resolution Of the Senate of the 9th instant
report the Secretary Of the Treasury with the
ing statement prepared the Register Treasury
exhibits the annual amount appropriated of the
coast survey, from the commencement OF said survey.
JAMES h. POLK.
WAsHIseros, DECEMBER %, 1s4s.
The following the referred to NJ the above
sage:
Statement If the annuci appropriated account Of
the coast surrey, from the commencement Of said surrey,
rendered IN compliance cith resolution Of the Senate Of
December l9, ls4s.