The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-06-26

give
the public lands 10 the actual settler but instead Of that
the priesnssad oi Offering he lands % settlers Al
towards which the sentiment Of the country now OBJ
viously tending will make the motion. Mr. President,
move to strike out much relates to the increased
4 Mr.. SMITH. Mr.. President asa member Of the Com
mtee on Public Lands, wish to say very few words
upon this subject The committee has reported all these
bills in conformity with what has been the practice OF
Congress upon this subject II il the intention OF the
honorable senator TO bring this subject TO the consdea
tion Of the Senate tis to be regretted that he did not
submit the motion when had the first bill OF this
character under consideration Now, sir have no dif.
fculiy in saying that would myself cheerfnly adopt
as q Uey s. y anas
ingly the policy Of increasing the price OF the interme.
date sections which reserved to the United States If
they would grant the alternate sections for the purpose
OF encouraging these works Of internal improvement
without seeking any equivalent by doubling the price Of
should myself 20 most cheertuy for that course but
had supposed that Congress not ready at present to
adopt this rule OF conduct. II has been the uniform
were first made TO seek equivalent to the treasury Of
the United States BY doubling the price OF the nerme-
date lands Now, whatever may be the opinion OF the
Senate on this subject, doubt exceedingly whether any
can become law that shall grant the alternate
Hons for the purposes indicated in this bill without such
equivalent. @
twill be recoeced BY the senator there has been no
difficulty in carrying bills oil this description through the
Senate and that considerable number oil them passed this
body a the last session They went to the House OF Repre-
senatives, and there they met with strong opposition
they were all defeated. confident that no bill can
now pass which is not based upon the principle under
Or three at this session, do not remember precisely
how many trust that the Senate will reject the amend
ment proposed by the honorable senator from Ohio
Then, sir, deemed expedent at future time
take up this subject and reduce the Increased sections
the ordinary price, for one shall be disposed 10 give
favorable consideration to the measure am sure that
n.la
have difficulty in coming TO the conclusion that the
United States would hnd abundant equivalent for
these cesaon n the development Of the resources Of
the country, in the facilities secured the Transmission
OF the mall and IN great variety Of other advantages
which i is not necessary now to particularze believe
that We shall all ultimately come to the conclusion that
should be consulting the public interest BY making
grants for objects such here specified, without
requiring any increase OF the intermediate sections
with this feature and striking il out would be quite
in my opinion TO embarrass and endanger the bill in
some Of its stages, seems to highly inexpeden for
TO accede to the view OF the honorable senator We
take up the question hereafter and Congress pass
bill adapted to all which shall require the applica
ton Of the principle contended for BY my honorable
footing OF equality.
In regard to one other subject Mr. President, which
has been adyerted to by the honorable senator il
to me that proper that should be discussed at
the present time. II isa very different question from that
already adverted to refer what he said in relation
TO cession gift OF the public lands to actual settlers
BILE that question, which may, whenever il shall
before the Senate take occasion TO submit One thing
wish TO remark here. and 10 which wish TO call the at
enon Of the honorable senator, and Of other members
OF this body which is, that the moment dispose Of the
public lands IN that manner, we put an end 10 the
power OF the government to aid by these appropriations
any OF these great and important objects OF internal i'm
provement Nothing be done 10 assist any railroad,
any canal or other similar object Whenever you deter
mine 10 give the public lands to actual settlers, not only
these alternate sections which awarded in this
BILL but the school lands which we have granted may
grant, and every which has been granted bounty
the soldiers OF the late war become utterly vaueless
But will not now dwell upon that subject, II is
properly before the Senate The question is whether we
shall amend this bll and place i upon different foot;
humby apprehend that il ought not to be done.
Mr. F00TE. rise, sir 10 express the hope that the
oonsideraton, % withdraw his % amendment, appea 10 his
liberay, inasmuch as no such provision had been
coupled with the other bills. and inasmuch there is
danger that il would defeat the ultimate passage OF
the bill, in the adoption Of which the State Of Mis-.
sisspp Is deeply interested. II the senator from Ohio
will withdraw his amendment we can come TO vote
upon the bill at before the hour for taking up the
special order shall have been reached, inasmuch
debate will be then likely 10 arise upon it,
Mr.. CLAY. ask that the subject be laid on the Ia
BILE, and that we take up the special order OF The day
Mr. FOOTE. hope the senator from Kentucky will
consent 10 withdraw his motion until get vote
upon this question. We can dispose OF il in lew mo-
Mr. CLAY II no other discussion is TO take place on
IL. will Withdraw my motion for that purpose.
Mr.. CHASE. Mr. President, l wish merely
| MIR CLAY. | do not withdraw IT,
The motion 10 lay on the table then agreed TO.
cALIroRSn-rERRrroRIAL oovERSMrsrs-ADJUTMEsT
The Senate then as in committee Of the whole. re.
sumed the consideration OF the bill for the admission of
California Slate into The Union, TO establish terri
toral governments for Utah and New Mexico, and
making proposals 10 Texas Tor the settlement OF her
northern and western boundares-the question pending
being upon the following amendment submitted by Mr.
SOUR,
Strike the FIRST second and third sections Of tho b
and insert the iol'owings
BE ssacNd bv fs oad Hsn Of Rerrssenfaffres
Of s Unffsd States Of asrica Ceagr assembled That
California shall have passed ia convention
ordinance pfoyicings
10 interfere with the primary disposal BY the
United states OF the pnbic domain within her limits;
That she viii iDefpose her authority and power
to obstruc impede shy which the United States
deem advisable 20 exercise such districts In the
mining regions, tcher discovered be discovered
hereaf may not be included in any lawful grant made
70 private individuals cofporaons prior the
sion Of California 10 the United States;
That the lands OF te non-residens shall be taxed
higher than those Of residents
cuzsns the United STATES, those Of California incladed
and
Tha, southern limits shall be restricted 70 the M.soa
RI Conpronise line, (hiry sx degrees thirty minutes Of
north ialttude -
Aud as soon shall have proucet 10 The President OF
the United STATES satisfactory Authentic evidence hs
the above forth have been fug and exactly
ped wifh the Pfesidsn oi the United States be- and he
hereby, authorized and requested, without any further
ton the part Of Congress- 70 issue his proclamation de-
nlcd into the Union ppoa equal footing with the orir
nal States In all