The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-16

be discharged from The further consideration Of the
and that be referred 10 The Committee on Military Al
fairs which was agreed 10. ,4ssa5
Mr. r. also, from the same committee 10 whom were
referred the documents ln yeation 70 the clam OF Nancy
Dewta 10 the reissue OF a military bounty land war
rant submitted an adverse report upon tue same whch
was ordered 10 be prinieJ
Mr.. DAVIS, OF Massachusetts, from Inc Committec on
Commerce. reported bill anendatory OF an act entitled
An aci allowing drawbacks upon foreign merchandise
exported in the original packages 10 Chinuahua and Fan.
"a "a. In Mexico, and 10 the British North American
provinces adjoining The United Staes approved March
B. 1885, and for other purposes which was read, and
passed 10 d second reading.
whom was referred the memorial OF William A. Chris
tan, submitted report, which ordered to be printed
accompanied by bill for his relief.
Mr.. u. also, from the same committee, 10 whom was
referred the memorial OF the heirs OF Andrew d. Crosby
submitted report, which was ordered 10 be printed ac-
companed by bill for their reef which was read and
passed TO second reading
REsoIvTIoNs
Mr. WHITCOMB submitted the following resolution
which lies over, under the rule
Rered That the President the United States be re-
qnesed 70 iniom tue SENATE on what day since the last
pds q pilot on board the lakes, the
i Of the order for his reya and the day which his
niited g the Senate copies Of all charges, completes
a sny s exhibited ssa. NE aid ,ohn Webster
nifty OF being heard thereon
Mr. BRIGHT submitted the following resolution
which was considered BY unanimous CONSENT and agreed
Rssopsd That the Committee on tile Post Office and
Post Roads be instructed inquire into the expedency
Iowa, Far West, Moorevle and Mowrovia post Office
TO 70 Hendricks county a SAD State also post
~ Of Morgan, 70 Gosport in the county OF Owen
Mr.. KlNGsubmitled the following resolution which
was considered BY unanimous consent and agreed to:
Rsoved, That the Committee the Post Office and Posi-
the padf nj
1sblshing Post,rouie from Selma via Cahawba and
UniontoWn, 10 Demopolis, in the State Of Alabama.
Mr. BRIGHT submitted the following resolution !;
which was considered by unanimous consent and agreed
Rs,opsd That the Committee on Finance be ns ructed
payment Of fair compe Tor the Of al such
as have been may hereafter be appointed des-
organization of the treasury, and for the collection safe
keeping and disbursement Of the public revenues" ap
BILLS INTRODUCED ON LEAVE.
Mr. FELCH, in pursuance Of notice, asked and OBJ
tanned leave to introduce bill TO provide for the survey
for The settlement of the titles and claims to lands and
the granting OF donation rights therein which was read
first and second time by its title, and referred TO the
Committee on Public Lands.
MI BORLAND, ia pursuance OF notice, ash ed and OBJ
tanned leave 10 introduce joint resolution concerning
communication between the Mississippi and the Pa
cic ocean which was read first and SECOND time BY
it's title and referred TO the Committee Public Lands
Mr. MANGUM, by unanimous consent obtained
leave to bring in joint resolution Tor the relief Of VIM
H. Thomas winch was read hfst and second time, and
referred to the Committee on Indian AhAks
NOTICE or BILLS.
Mr. FO0TE gave notice Of bill to amend the act en-
titled IAN act establish the territorial government Of
Oregon" and "An establish the territorial govern
ment of Minnesota"
PERSONAL EXPLANATION.
Mr. FOOTE. wish TO call the attention Of the Senate
report Of portion Of the proceedings of YESTERDAY,
in which there some little feeling connected with
hat we ahnud n
extent watch reporters, who. though they
highly respectable and intelligent persons, and generally
very delicate matters In the Republic Of this morning the
honorable from Iowa Mr. DoDGEl Is reported
using language me that he did not and the state
meat might lead to the false impression that there had
been quarrel in the Senate betw cen us Now, there
has been quarrel between us, and we do moi intend
10 have any. The reporters report him saying to
me that "was INDUCING in personal remarks. The
senator moreover denounced the measure to admit Cali
fornla as scheme--a plot He (Mr was friend OF
that measure, would vote Tor II, and would not allow any
man 10 denounce II as alsunworthy scheme. Mr. r.
discaimed any intention OF rejecting upon the senator
from Iowa or his friends" etc.
Now the simple fact is that the honorable senator did
call TO order. He said that he understood in
duglng in rather personal remarks OF calling this
ure for limiting California scheme. and suggested
explanation. as might be understood as calling his mo-
uves 10 question: that be Intended 10 support the meas
ure dad discaim any such intention, and am author
zed by him TO make this explanation.
ADMISSION OF CALIFORNIA.
Mr. SEWARD, stating that the half hour, which, upon
his motion, had been allowed to be appropriated to the
transaction of morning business had TRANSFERRED. said he
felt bound thai the Senate the consdera
ton OF the unfinished business OF yesterday, the motion
10 refer the Presidents California message
The question being taken upon the motion, il was
The VICE PRESIDENT stated the question upon the
amendment proposed by Mr.. BENTON TO the motion TO
refer TO the Committee on Territories.
MIR. BENTON arose and said that the amendment he
offered to the motion opened very large field, and held
out many points OF vie which senators would wish TO
consider and, il had been suggested TO him since he
made the motion yesterday, that il would be well
10 lay II ill Monday he would make motion that
The consideration OF this question be postponed TIL Mon
day next
Mr. F00TE said that The honorable senator from South
Carolina Mr. BUTLER had the floor and wished TO make
some remarks upon this question, and he hoped would
mo-, be postponed, until be had the opportunity.
The VICE PRESIDENT. The chair did not before
understand that the honorable senator from South Caro-
Ina had obtained the floor.
The floor being then assigned to the honorable senator
from South Carolina
Mr. BUTLER arose. and addressed the Senate in OPP
position 10 the proposed instructions to the Committee
the Territories THE remarks OF the honorable sc aior
as well those subsequently submitted by Mr.. BADoER,
are withheld for revision. --REpoRTER
Mr. WEBSTER / do not propose TO 20 into any ex-
tended remarks upon fhis profoundly important matter
My purpose mainly is TO in the sentiments Of the
honorable senator from Missouri Mr.. BENToS1 and the
honorable senator from South Carolina tNr BuTLrR1
in the propriety Of giving TO this subject COOL calm,
and deliberate consideration and discussion the Senate
This ia n that anltafes the whole country Ia