The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-14

the fugitive saye-bill They all dragged into Thu
ssspp Now, sir suppose that this matter will be dis
posed OF when gentlemen shall conceive that they hav
talked enough that this committee shall be raised,
the matter referred TO abators to go out and settle
but they wish 70 leave one two resolutions behind
tag 70 the whole, and permit gentlemen 10 go on ana
talk about that Sir, this is mode OF moving the pre-
ySas question IN the Senate o. the United States z
the Senate with great respect that had the floor upon
the general propositions now growing out OF this ques
ton, upon the iughyeslave bill, two months ago, AM
have kept il ever since. But one gentleman has an
nounced will occupy the attention Of the Senate and
the country at such day. and another, will be heard
upon such day; and yet third, younger, perhaps
than they, taking his place by the side OF the speak
err watches when the last word dies from his lips
and says, "Mr. President" Sir. have done neithe
one thing nor the other; but ! mean to be heard
il before the committee is raisedbefore the arbra
tors are sent out | will not. for cannot, stand
here with sense OF sefrespec and talk about these
With great respect towards my friends around me- will
say that have agreed with the proprey OF the
of the Senate in yielding the floor day after day to sena
rous to press forward IN the delivery Of their sentiments
The proposition is before to postpone the matter until
half past twelve o'clock Tomorrow The senator from
Michigan, who has occupied the floor for heequarters oil
hour to-day, to contnne tomorrow. and suppose
as much more time will then be taken up When he has
concluded what binders OF those many gentlemen
who are waiting his seat from taking the ho0r and
likewise delivering their sentiments The general sub
ec IS here it is before the country and whether dis
cussed upon the resolutions of the honorable senator
from Kentucky, upon the fugive-slaye bill, upon the
California bill, Or upon this resolution Of the senator
from Mississippi is totally immateria II is to be dis
cussed and il will be discussed before the committee is
raised and sent from Inc chamber therefore think. ST.
of those who differ from me, that this resolution ought "a
stand over until o'clock to take it's chance with all
the rest. Then my friend from North Carolina Mr.
BADoERl can speak upon any branch Of the subject as
he may be disposed; but it ought not submit, to take
up the morning hoar.
Mr.. DAYTON concluded BY moving to amend. BY sub
shutting the hour OF one o'clock.
Mr.. FOOrE remarked that the senator from North
Carolina had the floor different question TO morrow
Mr. BADGER expressed his willingness that ne sub,
until Monday, and hato-morrow should be given up to
Mr., DA Wis, Of Massachusetts. There has been such
unusual mode OF assigning the floor to one gentleman
and to another make subject the special order fol
o'clock and then another special order for the same
time. that we have fallen into very great confusion.
the pleasure OF the Senate yesterday morning to
direct that the bill should be made the special or
der Of the day for one o'clock to-day.
Mr.. DOUGLAS. ! will suggest that will waive
Several SEsAroRs No. no. no.
Mr.. DAVIS. II the senator will allow me, will
make it all right The from Illinois is extremely
anxious for reason which he has assigned TO me, to
leave the city. This bill consider in the hands
Of the Senate. am willing, personally, to yield the
him speak to-day, provided il is the pleasure Of the
Senate that he should do So and if this bill can be made
the order Of the day for TO morrow, at o'clock Nor
do wish TO be displaced by these topics, which all
belong to subject of discussion hope that the
Senate will favor far, that the senator from ILL
nois takes precedence to-day, the census bill shall be
tomorrow. While am up, will make that motion
Mr.. FOOTE The senator will remember
Mr.. DAVIS, (continung.) And call upon the senator
from Mississippi to aid and assist me; Tor have been
n0gfu ell n aseIst ia
]. Mr. FOoTE The motion cannot be made while this
is pending
object in rising was TO suggest that would make that
motion, and TO request that such disposition Of this
matter before us might be made should moi inter-
Mr. CASS. am very unwilling to make any opposi-
ton; but must ask the indulgence OF the Senate to.
morning to terminate my remarks. have prom.
have already commenced should be separated four or
five days, when my sentiments are partly out.
Mr. DAVIS, of Massachusetts II is with the greatest
reluctance that make any possible objection to request
that the census bill shall be passed. to assist me in pre-
venting is being thrown over here from day TO day.
Mr.. FOOTE. We can take il up early next week
Mr.. DAVIS. Will the senator assign day when II
shall go through
Several SEsaroRs Move Friday.
Mr.. DAVIS. Then, Mr.. President, | move that il be
made the special order OF the day for Friday next taking
precedence OF all other orders.
The VICE PRESIDENT stated that the question could
not be taken upon tina, notion until the pending cues
ton was disposed OF. -
The question being then taken upon the motion to
postpone the further consideration OF the resolutions
submitted by Mr. BELL until to morrow il agreed
THE CENSUS BILL.
The VICE PRESIDENT stated the next business be-
fore the Senate 10 be the special order for o'clock this
day, to wit the bill providing for the taking Of the 18th
census
Mr. DAVIS, Of Massachusetts,, then repeated his mo-
ton
Mr. BRADBURY desired TO call the attention Of the
senator from Connecticut Mr. SMITH TO that motion,
was his (Mr B's intention TO call up the resolution
upon the removal OF officers upon that day.
Mr. SMITH. The speech of the honorable senator
made long ago, that the statute OF limitations has
run on any right that may have TO reply to it. Laugh
Mr. DICKINSON. The senator from Maine can re.
new the right by new promise. Renewed laughter
The question being then taken upon the motion TO
postpone the further consideration OF the census bill I'M
Ill Friday next and to make il the special order for
o'clock on that day, II was agreed to.
ADMISSION OF CALIFORNIA.
The Senate then resumed the consideration OF the mo.
ton to refer to the Committee on Territories the
OF the President OF the United States, transmitting the
constitution OF the State Of California
MIR. DOUGLAS arose, and addressed the Senate
THE remarks OF the honorable senator will appear al
an early day
Without having concluded, Mr.. d. gave way to a mo.
ton for adjournment; which was agreed TO.
The Senate thereupon adjourned.
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