The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-06-07

now believe that was drawn up with caution ana CIR
not responsible FOR and rise simply to acqut myself OF
all such responsibility. took Tor granted az was
assured that the book was TO be sold at reasonable
reasonable price. am not responsible for it, There is
much Information contained in the volume and think II
is very valuable work Tor all parties in the discussion
now in progress,
THE CUBA EXPEDITION.
Mr.. YULEE. | now renew my motion; and before the
vote is taken will stale that II is my purpose in moving
TO take up this message to propose its reference to
mittee shall not deem 1t necessary upon my part to
make any remarks al this time. Ii other gentlemen
desire to discuss the notion il then go 10 some
Mr BRADBURY hope that the honorable senator
from Florida will not press that motion II will be recol
ected that the honorable senator from Iowa has the floor
upon the resolution that under consideration yeser-
day, and which trust it is the purpose of the Senate 10
consider to-day IN order 70 have final action upon y II
this message is taken up may lead 10 debate II the
motion be Withdrawn, propose to call for the orders OF
the day. ofwhch The resolution in relation to removals
from once will be first IN order; and after the honorable
senator from Iowa has made such remarks he wishes
Mr. YULEE do not feel at liberty TO withdraw the
notion have made y, because felt it to be my duty
under the circumstances When the message re-
eeived upon my motion, II was laid upon the table
Ordinarily the order to print would have been made But
stated at the time that would not make that motion,
should no more OF il till the next session deem
II therefore my duty not 10 let the matter remain upon the
table on my motion, will say in addition that have
very strongly OF the opinion that the proceedings Of
the Executive have been in many particulars remarkably
viclaye OF the constitution OF the country Il has APP
ce, and i seemed proper il should 20 acommtee be-
fore being taken up for debate My intention is 10
reference II a debate grows UP, have said that
Mr. WEBsTER Allow ii, s me 0 70 ask the honorable
member how he supposes that this can pass without de-
bate, after such remarks as he has made He has ex
pressed very strong opinion cmnsllye OF The course OF
who entcans that opinion may express IT. and those who
entertain opposite opinion may expessi; and that is
debate am not ANXIOUS myself 2 enter INTO any de.
the country ought to do. and are bound BY stplations
with Spain and other governments Of Europe for more Than
twenty years, to do Now. to send tothe country decla
ration OF an opinion nearly decisive against the course
pursued by the President and then to hope that the sub
ec can be taken up and passed without debate, reminds
me OF what occurred in my professional practice many
years ago clergy man. not very experienced IN the al
fairs OF this world, had very important case TO be de-
cded and the most eminent counsel engaged to make
his argument. His lis, counsel was heard, and then the
clergyman said, Then, there is no necessity to say
another word Let the jury 80 out and decide the case
NJ FodrE. wish to make one remark All the
time had the honor hear the very pespcuous speech of
the honorable senator from Massachusetts upon This mat.
ter thought it would be necessary that differ
ing with him in that matter should answer him. If that
should be so, a debate, and an extended one would be
likely 10 ensue because the speech Of the honorable SEN
ator from Massachusetts, will not 60 unanswered. i,
MIR. fULEE. The question ~ my mind was as TO the
appropriate time Tor discussion have doubt that the
subject deserves and will receive discussion But il
simply pass an order TO print, and leave the discussion
until the papers come before us in printed form, there
can be no discussion this session And il we have dis
cusson in advance Of an examination OF the papers,
shall be without the light necessary proper apprehen
sion OF the subject supposed that, by reference TO
committee the papers could be examined and digest
ed and report made exhibiting all the material facts
That report might be made in week. might be printed
very soon, and the discussion proceed at once My OBJ
jet was, therefore, to reference without discus
son. in order that the discussion might take place when
the Senate lad obtained such knowledge of the facts
the report Of committee of the body would afford
Mr.. FOOTE Mr.. President, simply rise for the
purpose oil stating that the declaration and doctrine of the
honorable from Florida, the present occasion.
not exactly consistent with his doctrine and action
recent occasion on this subject When the senator
from Florida first introduced this subject he did not
lent himself with simply offering resolution calling for
information but discussed the whole subject at large, and
ses 10 deliver that speech OF his alluded 10 Just now
The general views contained in that speech are
~ to be answered suppose, by some Of us who enter
tam different opinions. The honorable senator from
Florida Is not acting therefore, by any means consistent
ly with himself, when he urges us to act upon
subject and debate it afterwards His course formerly
fore, move to lay the whole matter the table.
Mr.. YULEE. Will the honorable senator withdraw
that motion for monentl
Mr.. FOOTE. will for moment.
Mr.. fULEE. perceive that il is the desire OF the
Senate to discuss the matter in advance Of reference and
as stated when arose that did not desire to interfere
with other business, will not press the motion now but
will move that II be laid upon the table, and will take the
earliest opportunity which may suit the convenience OF
the Senate TO move It's consideration.
REMOVALS FROM OFFICE
Mr. BRADBURY moved that the Senate proceed 10 the
consideration OF the orders of the day which was agreed
to-
The VICE PRESIDENT stated the first order of the
day TO be the unfinished business of yeserdaythe reso
luton submitted by MIR BRADBURY, in relation 10 reno
walls from office.
Mr.. CLAY. Yesterday, was in hopes that the cues.
ton would be taken understood that il would be taken
in half an hour Instead oil that, very excited and ami.
mated debate arose. which consumed the whole day. and
which, il IL to be continued in the spirit in which il was
carried on upon yesterday, will consume the whole week
Now, sir If there any practical benefit to result from
this measure other than that which may have been OBJ
tanned by the Excursions pro and about the exercise
OF the power OF dismissal from office, not very des
rous 10 nerpose any objection would not now, sir il
had not consulted the worthy senator from Iowa,
the subject should be postponed to appropriate
time. Ii he had had any desire 90 on to-day, should
certainly have waited until he had finished his speech be-
fore madsany inerpositon. myself should have wished
TO speak upon the question: but for my utter disincna
ton to discuss ii when il would interfere with so much
adopted Is there senator here that believes that any
other answer could be returned than that the Executive
conceves himself not authorized but rather restrained
his own view OF the constitution from making any an
sweri Does anybody believe that the information called
for will be transmitted TO us suppose, them il is
mere discussion upon high party topic, at time when
II Is question before the country, whether the Union
shall exist % foster any party at ALL and at moment
when degree OF painful anxiety exists over the whole
country as TO the disposal OF this question hope IL will