The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-05

the meeting OF the Senate nierposes. in my opin-
,on ,nsurmountable objections 70 his confirmation;
Whether foreign minister should ever go abroad
upon mere executive appointment, unless IN rare
cases Of public urgency, may well admit OF doubt
az not say this as a party man. because know full
well that no such has recently been imposed upon
these appointments BY any administration But as the
session Of the Sense approaches the becomes
ne more improper. and utterly indeensibe when 4 oc
ours upon the very eve, OF It's commencement saw
paragraph IN OF the city papers only three or Tour
days ago, stating thai distinguished citizen for whom
have much personal respect. had LEFT Kentucky on the
22l OF December 10 proceed upon mission 10 Mexico
lie VIII never receive my vote 70 remain there 40
not understand This nnseemy haste this fight from the
Judgment o. the Senate, as though confirmation were
and sort OF obligation consequently imposed upon this
depository Of portion OF the executive power 10 con-
form its action TO the action Of the President. trust
that such motives will influence conduct but that
we shall take which, while asserts the rights
OF the country will restore 10 The Senate its efficient con-
troll, and will yield nohingl will not say 70 the cupid
lily, butt win say the earnest desire Of Office which
was never more powerful nor more powerfully displayed
Mr. SEWARD. / rise, SIR not 10 the principal
question which has been discussed with much ability
and with much eoquence by the distinguished senator
from Mchigans rise to subordinate and incidental
Question and would not venture 10 call the attention OF
the Senate TO that questions not that IN the sua
ton In which am placed with regard to that particular
subject would be derec,0n Of duty social POLITICAL
and moral, TO be silent when ought 70 express my pro-
found regret that speech SO eloquent. npon pfincl
pies SO noble, and discussing policy SO vast 80 great
should have been embarrassed at the close BY per-
sonal aiuson which has been made to the honora-
bic gentleman who fills the mission which it is pro-
posed to abolish and that the subject Of the pr0prety
ss SS So bs 81 A s sS ss s been
distinguished post abroad should have been opened here,
At this time, and on this occasion. before this Senate, in
would have trusted that personal kindness and political
magnannlity would have dictated that i should have
been reseryeb until the minister was called 70 pass the
ordeal which the rules and customs OF the Senate pre-
scribe. find myself exceedingly embarrassed the
ffend-the personal friend the unwaverng friend-the
devoted friend Of this foreign representative, have
documents IN my possession to extenuae, and as be-
lieye remove, The accusation OF precipate fight
from before the Senate OF the United Sates and yet
they are Of such nature. that in justice to the domestic
them 10 The world can only, therefore, say, that hope
that the distinguished senator, and all others who de-
clare their opinions against the confirmation OF this
individual, will suspend their Judgment until can
have the opportunity, within the rules. and customs
Of this court, 10 remove the objections, 1t il be IN m
power TO do which have been presented as the basi
for refusing confirmation to this genemah ~ |
Mr. CASS Mr. President, may be allowed to say one
wordl With respect 10 the personal feelings OF the hon
Gahe senator from New York with reference to the in
no more favorable than my own. So | have already
stated. we'll that he Is fitted to fill this position
But, Mr. President that honorable will observe
that this is grave case-one which may well call for
the legislative examination of the American Senate.
not question Of personal fitness. but question ari
sing ot Of hs departure under peculiar circumstances
that may require, perhaps the enactment OF law TO reg
uaie the departure OF foreign minister's under these cir
cumstances and TO the Senate iwpoper control
come up have no, alluded 10 it have said and II
repeat. that This gentleman is fitted for the duties Of
the siaoa to which he has been appointed But do
say, sir that those circumstances to which have au
ded may well attract the attention OF the American people
M FoOTE addressed the Senate at length. in reply to
Ills remarks will appear in next, having been de-
iered at the request Of the honorable senator, for evs
Mr.. HALE Mr.. President as this resolution pro-
poses avery great change in the foreign policy Of this
country in of IFS adoption hope the vote will not
De pressed II the present Tine but will be postponed to
Mr. FOOTE said that for one, he would vote for the
posponemen 10 enable senators the other side OF the
Hale sSsSsa Sss had few word. which
he wished 10 say, bat he did not then wish to take up
the time Of the Senate He would therefore move 70 lay
the motion refer the table, for the present. and stated
that he would himself call il up again.
Mr.. CASS observed that this was only resolution OF
inquiry and any debate upon could be had when il
Mr.. HALE / know As well as the honorable senator
from Michigan, that il only resolution OF inquiry II
but, resolution Of inquiry. is open to fair and
before from the committee, backed up with their
decision for il against IT, Or il may be that the
mit.ee in its prudence and discretion may make the same
disposition of il that the chairman OF the Judiciary COM
niiee minated would be made Of another matter which
proposed 10 refer 10 themthat is, 10 take that
II should not see the light again. II II was sent To them.
That may probably be The with this resolution. But
is before and such wide field this has
been opened. covering not only The merso Austria but
also Of General James Watson WebE 4 seems 10 me that
this is a fair place 10 meet il in; anc wish that il may
be postponed until such time as shall suit the convenience
Of the Senate. as have few words that wish to say,
though but a few.
Mr. KING suggested that it be postponed To- certain
Mr. HALE Withdrew his motion to lay upon the table,
and moved that thu further Consideration OF the resou
lion be postponed ill Monday next. at which time he
would himself call il 40 again
Mr.. FOOTE said, as he wished his resolution TO be-
the order OF the day Monday, he would suggest
a SENATOR remarked that the Senate would proba-
bly, adjourn over Tomorrow.
Mr.: F00rE Then suggested that it be postponed 10 /
Tuesday next
Mr. HALE not acquiescing in the suggestion. the
question was taken upon his motion to postpone until
Monday next which was decided in the affirmative.
Mr.. DOWNS gave notice OF his intention 10 ask leave
Of the Senate 10 introduce bill authorizing new seIec
lions OF land 10 lieu OF worthless school sections
toys Of inferior quality, and for other purposes
On motion, it was
Ordered Tha, when the Senate adjourn be on
Monday
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration Of ex.
ecuive business and after some time so SPENT the doors
were reopened,
And the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.
After he reading q Tie journal
Mr.: JAMES THOMPSON inquired Of the Chair wha,
was the order OF the day,
The SPEAKER replied. the execution OF the reso. |
lut,ou Of officers of Hooso.