The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-09

are entitled TO- and which every member who has spo
ken upon this subject has received and because ne
happens 70 come late IN the discussion il Is no reason
thst he should BE- denied that courtesy
~, nI. DithlFSoN. would also add that think il is
apparent all that the speech OF the honorable senator
rom Iorida Is not against time willing TO vote
yesterday and the day before for an adjournment and
would Today u the honorable senator will withdraw the
remark hat he made yesterday 10 enable senators
70 vote with all good will certainly hope that the SEN
aye wi gave way to motion TO adjourn. so as TO give
me senator an opportunity to complete his argument,
which . evidently argument.
Mr., YULEE | as very much obliged to my friend
from New York, and would say e him that what said
yesterday said frankly and trulhfully; that was speak
ing at the time honestly 10 the subject and was desirors
TO discuss il with the best ability in my power; and yet
Al the same time, said what repeat that considered
the measure so monsirous which To be forced now
that should feel myself bound TO every constiiu-
uonal aud parliamentary in my power 10 avert
from my section so great a calamity.
Mr. Y continued his remarks few minutes longer,
Mr.. BADGER. ask the honorable senator from
FLORIDA Il ne will be kind enough 10 give way for q
Mr. YCLEE My throat is. indeed. very sore. have
Just received note also, which induces me to consent
that the motion shall be made.
Mr.. Badger hope that at this hour OF the day
the Senate will consent out OF consideration 10 the sena
tor from Florida, to which he certainly entitled TO adj
nan ana y not out Of consideration to him. then out OF
Mr., DOUGLAS. Those senators--friends OF Califor.
na-who happened to be absent yesterday want have
an opportunity to vote call therefore for the yeas and
Mr. BUTLER. move to postpone this subject did
not intend 10 take any part in this debate. bur certainly
think that thus courtesy ought to be extended to the
Tor IRON Florida II is evident now that he is giving
The results OF his investigation and deliberate research
upon this subject When that speech comes out, will
answer for IT, aud il due to him that should say So,
that il Will be as full of valuable information as any
speech which has been delivered in the Senate during
the session Il is evident that he is speaking to pur
pose, speaking honestly and fairly to purpose and is il
because he has come lae into the debate that all the
rules OF courtesy TO be violated under the sanction
OF numbers! Sir If gentlemen choose to resort TO this
mode Of forcing US 70 collision they will fnd very much
against my inclination, il is true that we are ready
come TO an ISSUE and try the rights of the minority against
the power OF the majority. must say sir, tatlf il is
the intention OF this majority to force us to collision
discredabe to intellectual assembIage The State OF
my freud IRON Georgia. Mr. BERnIES, all know, has
assumed such position towards this subject that would
De improper N every point OF view 10 deprive him OF the
opportunity OF making such exposition he may see
ht q The state OF the question: far it relates that
CONTINGENCY Then my friend from Florida has still to
conclude, and must occupy OF couse some portion Of
time. IL, therefore, It Is the determination Of the
jority TO force the bill 10 vote 10 be the ind
cation, have TO say that must give him all the
time can, by resortlng to parliamentary strategy,
which AN forced TO adopt. give notice 10 gentlemen
now, that II is not my wish 10 resort TO this course
IAN s ne and q a s to
II s useless to press matters with view to obtaining
vote o-night My honorable friend from Georgia is
under the highest obligations, which any upon this
floor could possibly be under, explain the position OF
hrs State upon this subject The senator from Lou
siana Mr. SoULEl has given notice that he wishes to
speak But speak particularly for the honorable
tor from Georgia There is wisdom, perhaps, some.
times, that those who have the temptation OF reward
before them are not always wise enough to see. will
not further admonsh them, urge further this appeal to
Their justice and nagnanimiy.
Mr. BERRlEN. As reference has been made by the
honorable senator from South Carolina Mr. BuTLERi
TO the position OF the State which my colleague and any
Ituilt sfuf thnfu faalf hat
the duty OF one OF us to set distinctly before the Sen.
ate the grounds upon which that State places her oppos
ton to the passage OF this bill will state again TO the
Senate that have not the slightest desire 10 stay the
proceedings OF the majority by any irregular proceedings
have at all times confined myself TO the discussion OF
tne S properly before The Senate must
state as plainly as can the grounds upon which rests
her opposition this bill Whether the Senate win be-
10 induce her 10 assume the position which she holds
they will not feel persuaded, refuse this courtesy
and they will believe that not their duty to act in
such way shall be calculated increase the unhap
py excitement which extensively prevails. am
determined TO submit 10 the Senate, at the proper time
such considerations have mentioned II the Senaie
shall consider II incumbent them TO require TO pro-
coed night shall do so, although this period of the
day am little In condition to do justice to the subject
or 10 myself
The question being then taken upon the motion. il
was decided in the negave--yeas 20, nays 23-as fol-
lows:
YEAS-Messrs, Aichison, Badger, Barawell, Berren,
Butler, Clemens, Davis Of Mississippi Dawson, Dickinson
Downs, Fooe. Hunter, King, Mason Morton, Norris, Rusk,
Se6a,tisn, sonle Sturgeon, Tumey, Underwood. and
NAYs-Messrs. Benton, Bright, Clarke, Davis OF Mas
sachuse Dayton, Dodge OF Wisconsin,, Dpdge of Iowa,
Douglas Ewiu Feloh. Greene, Hale, Haniin Phelps,
Walker, Whilcomb, aud Winthop-23
Mr.. S0ULE moved an adjournment; upon which ques-
ton the yeas and nays were ordered, and being taken
resulted--yeas q, nays Alas follows:
YEAS-Aessr. Aichnson, Badger, BanweI, Berrien,
Butef, Clemens, Davis OF Mississippi, Dawson Downs,
FoOte, Hnnter, King, Mason, Norton Rusk, Sebastian,
Sonle, Sturgeon, Tuney. Underwood, and Yuee-2l
NAYS-Messrs, Benton. Bradbury. Bright, Clarke, Da-
Wis of Massachusetts, Dayton, Dodge Of Wisconsin, Dodge
Of Iowa, Daaglas Ewiag, Fetch. Greene Hale, Hanln
Phelps, Seward, Shleits, smith, Spruance, Upham,
Wales, Walker Whiicomb, and Winthfop-A
SO the Senate refused to adjourn.
Mr. ATCHlSON. Mr. President, move the bill be
postponed until ~ o'clock tomorrow.
Mr.. F00TE. Mr. President, is il in order 10 lay an
amendment upon the table Z
The PRESIDENT. 1t is not in order. The senator
from Fonia has the floor.
Mr. YULEE yield to the senator from Mississippi
for that purpose
Mr. FOOTE. | WISH by the unanimous consent Of
the Senate, TO have laid upon the table that IL may be
considered.
rhe amendment was received
Mr. ATCHlS0N. MIR President, renew my motion,
and will say this, sir My opinion is although, II
do not go on voting upon this BILL may not pass this
bill through the Senate quite soon, but within day
or two as soon BY pursuing the ordinary OF adj
journment and giving gentlemen opportunity to dis
cuss u, yet, as we are only promised three more
speeches
Mr. PHELPS, (in his seat, throwing up both hands)
Only three, cir Laughter