The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-26
THE UNION.


think OF BENJAMIN Franklin, that there never could be
good war or bad peace that peace was better than
war; and therefore that would take the best peace thai
could get tried 10 make the peace better but when
found that had got the best that could get took
sir, with no purpose OF provoking controversy
with the senator from Massachusetts, any one else
that alluded 10 this matter He says, and says with
great truth, that i the remark mol made under the
impression that there was discrepancy. he does not
know what i was made for state distinctly that do
believe there is difference, and very wide one, be-
tween the position assumed by the honorable senator in
is4s and the position assumed by him few days since
an mistaken d, = s am not alone y i ss
been the most aterng words and the highest commenda
ton bestowed upon the honorable senator for the posi-
ton he has taken IN 1885, from where, for the
first time in his life he has had anything savorng Of
commentator. II will be found in newspaper pub.
shed in this city, the most constant most uniform and
man from the North thai has stood up for northern rights
and the honorable senator among the rest until the
speech made the other day. aude to the Union. And
lation exhausted to find commentator to bestow
upon the honorable senator for the which he took
in that speech BY paper which, Up to that moment had
but every man who stood with him. II am mistaken,
this very astute and sagacous editor is mistaken; and
the whole country is mistaken, also.
tves would sooner almost lose my life than suggest
that the honorable senator, in making the change, has
been governed BY anything but the high and patriotic
motives which have been imputed to him and the other
honorable senators who have made effort settle this
disracng question which disturbs the country, but I
cannot shut my eyes to the convictions OF my judg
ment; and when see a man occupying the position
which the honorable senator occupiesa whose fame
part OF the inheritance OF every Of New Hampshire,
q Least 4 not q ne whole county, when zee nun sak
ess which dear to every northern man when see
him, in this great contest in issue, when the eyes OF
terests OF unborn millions throughout the countless gene
raons in which the world shall exist are suspended ;
when see man occupying such q position, in contest
like this, taking course diereH from that which he has
hitherto pursued, cannot shut my eyes to the fact; and
have simply called attention to 1t, without suggesting
anything improper or discourteous towards him. And
think that II an issue is be made between my candor
and intelligence and that OF anybody else in this natter
the verdict OF the country must be, that there is
marked and wide difference between the position occupied
in ls4s
Mr.. WEBSTER II is not question Of motive, sir
do not throw myself back for protection upon purity of
sistency The gentleman says that he quoted this
tract without saying that there was any inconsistency
and yet his whole argument now seems to DC intended to
prove that there is one, He says the whole country
thinks Sir, do not take that gentemans understand
ing for the opinion Of the whole country Nor do take
him to be competent witness 70 prove what the whole
counry's opinion is, any more than would take any
other gentleman. He can speak for himself he
have impression; and he is taking very large juris
dction for himself when he stands up here and under
takes to say what is the opinion Of the whole country
that any member OF the Senate has acted Inconsistent
part demur hesitate, doubts repel the authority
shall moi say what the opinion Of the country is.
do not hold myself competent to do that and yet trust
that am nearly as competent as the honorable senator
who attempts to lay down what the sentiment OF the
whole country.
Alter all, sir believe it comes pretty much to this
The honorable senator's observations, II they do not
little flavor. odor perfume fromthe fact which is
not il seems agreeable to him, that certain portion
of the public press, not heretofore favoraby inclined,
have now come out IN an unusual strain OF commenda-
/ ton OF course.
TAT the request Of Mr. HALE. append the follow
ing.-REP
By reference % the Journal of,he Senate appears tina.
the motion made by Mr. BADGER amend treaty with
Mexico to leave all the territory except what Tex
as claimed as. as within her boundary Mr. WEDsTER voted
The yeas nays were as follows on the ssba
these words stand Of the h article of the treaty ~
YEAS-Messrs Allen, Ashley, Achison, Aherton, Bsgby,
Cameron Cas- Davis DelDon ba poua
la Downs, Fetch, Fooe Hannegan, Hunter. Johnson OF
Maryland Johnson OF Louisiana, Johnson of Georgia. Lew
is, Mason, MOORE Niles. Rusk Sewer, Sturgeon, Tumey
TAYsMes.r. Badger Baldwin Berrien CLARKE Cor,
win, Davis OF Massachusetts, Greene, Hale, Miller PeaTce
Phelps Spruance, Underwood, Upham, and Websterl
| THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
Mr.. BELL. desire the attention OF the Senate to
subject which think interests the body generally.
wish to be permitted 10 offer resolution connected with
it, refer TO the printing Of Congress II we do not get
at by overriding 81 the morning business in some
No objection being made Mr.. B. resumed have
resolution which is not exactly in conformity with my
own judgment, but which has been suggested 10 me as
the most expedient and now offer il in the form OF
Joint resolution:
Resoiped That the Committee Printing be instructed
inquire and port whether any, and what arrangement
legislation is necessary effect more prompt and
proper execution of the printing OF Congress
| Mr. BELL. wish TO make few remarks in regard
TO the subject The second clause of the OF 1916
drawn up in such terms in relation TO this subject 10
make il little difficult TO know what is the proper
10 pursue 10 remedy the evil which we have all felt The
second clause OF the act regulating this subject is in these
words
Sac g. And be IL farther rssoiped That a committee,
consisting three members of the Senate and three
befs OF the House oil Representatives shall DO chosen by
their respective houses which shall Committee
on Printing, which shall have power adopt such
may be deemed remedy any elect
delay part of the the work
ordered by Congress, and make reduction
the npensaon allowed refuse the work altogeth-
should IL be Inferior 10 the standards and in all the
and securities shall be responsible any
ased expenditure upon the
OF The committee shall audit and pon
all for prinns; but bill shall be acted upon
for work that is actually executed and delivered and
which they may require 70 be properly authenticated
| II has occurred 10 me that the committee possesses
uade this clause oil the joint resolution OF 1916, complete
they may think proper to exercise that power under
stand that the committee have had this subject under con
sideration, and find their power given to them in such
general terms that they have not been able 10 act upon
this subject understood the honorable senator from
Arkansas, Mr. BoRLAxD1 the chairman OF that commit
tee state the fact the other day And ii is to relieve
this committee from that embarrassment that | think it
necessary for the Senate TO adopt some resolution in
order TO relieve them from that difficulty in the future
k.. that