The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-05


in demanding fair common enjoyment OF this territory
acquired from Mexico Ii was this ground that Nir-
gina acted IN striking the offensive provision he
nouth now stood on this same ancient position Oh New
Jersey should be no distinction between equals
Could the North do less justice than up 10 her de-
mands a
The South called Congress for full Justice requiring
to be permitted TO participate fairly and fully, in the
enjoyment OF his territory He demanded measure for
measure, and protested against the infection of the dis
grace upon her involved IN the enactment of the Pro-
yso
When individuals of the South were denied their rights
in the matter of the reclamation other negroes, though
injured, they not lnsued they were to be by
the enactment of the Proviso, affirming il would
that there should no longer be coequaiy between the
| sections,
ed in this hall, he proceeded TO show Neither he
his colleagues elt incumbent ON them 10 undertake
her defence in such an hour such point They, as
virginans, should rely upon her former history !,
He next urged on all the duty OF upholdihg the Union
formed, cautioning those inclined TO run INTO
extremes against the dangerous tendencies oil such couh
In former DAYS of the Union, when The arm and mind
of Virginia was lis shield, she ready TO make any
and every requisite sacrifice When required TO make
contributions, she with armiuI, and casting ii
down. she said, Ask for If this be not enough. In
OF great trial the confedeacy she freely gave the
whole Northwest Territory, reservng only sufficient TO
pay her revolutionary debt, and stamping with the alb
sence OF an institution which was necessary to make
her alienation OF il complete She asked gratitude OF
the other States for all this. All she asks is immunity
from dshonorio justice and for her rights She asks
this for her sister southern States well for herself
The States had grown up together and he pointed to the
history Of their TO prove that Virginia had never
Of he sses Hey heart be had always asked
to look upon the Union with favor She loved IT as
whole She and the South asked that in the adjustment
of this difficulty no wrong should be done to
her section that NO cup of bitterness should be
pressed to her lips She conjured the North TO go on
wards with her TO the completion Of the destiny which 1t
1.aL al,aw.l 4 I,aI Tn.nn uhnut IN fth
Here the Speakers hammer fell at the close OF Mr.
McDowELLs hour.
posed to permit Mr. Med to continue his remarks ina IN
p0 Messr 81 VAN Va DYKE KING and GIDDNGs OBJ
The SPEAKER decided that Mr.. McD might proceed
with his speech, in explanation only, by leave OF the
Mr. GIDDINGS raised point Of order He claimed
that Monday only could motion to suspend the rules
be made to permit gentleman TO continue his remarks
Here followed conversational debate between the
SPEAKER and many members on this point OF order.
Mr.. BURT remarked that he would be very happy to
hear the gentleman from Virginia further; but had thai
gentleman asked the floor OF Mr. HOLMES for explana-
ton The rules OF the House should be respected, he
conended.
After another scene OF confusion and general
| Mr. MCDOWELL resumed the floor, and proceeded to
say that not his intention to Iansgress the rules
| having but little more to say.
| MI FOWLER rose 10 a question of order He held
that Mr. Mcdowell not explaining In connexion
with remarks made by Mr.. HOLMES
The SPEAKER was understood to sustain the point OF
MIR. HOLMES proceeded with his speech upon the
Texas boundary bill addressing the House for an hour
MT. WILLIAMS. having next obtained the floor.
'f Mt. MaoceLERNAND who desired to withdraw his
motion for the reference of the bill to the Committee OF
the Whole on the state OF the Union. -
Mr.. BURT made point of order. The gentleman, at
this stage of the proceedings had no right TO WITHDRAW
The SPEAKER was understood to sustain Mr. Nc
CLERNAND's right TO withdraw his motion.
Mr. GlDDINGS desired to renew the motion for REFER
Mr.. WILLIAMS. called the previous question.
| Mr. BURT asked whether, if the House sustained the
previous question: all further amendmentone proposing
10 substitute smaller sum instead OF ten millions
would not be out OF orders ,
The SPEAKER replied that any amendment would
Mr. GlDDINGS claimed that his motion for reference
was before the House. - ,
Weld the floor for Mr. GIDDINGs make mouon for the
reference OF the bill member could withdraw his mo-
ton for reference al will (he remaked before the House
had acted definitely upon motion made subsequent 10 II
Mr. SCHENCR asked what the condition of the
The SPEAKER was understood 10 that il the
call for the previous question seconded, the House
would then Immediately TO vote on the amendment
and then on the bill, and that no iur'her amendment
could be offered
MIR. CARTIER moved that the House do now ad
ourn; which motion the yeas and nays were called
and ordered when it not agreed to-yeas &C. nays
Il 1872. +,
The question then required seconding the demand
| for the previous question; on which question
| MIR ROOT demanded tellers; which being ordered,
| Mr. EWING moved a call OF the House: not agreed
to. ., !, :,
And then the question being put the demand for the
preyous question was not seconded-ayes rs, noes "
i Mr. McLANE moved that the House do now adj
journ -
upon that motion,
\ Mr. McLANE Withdrew it, and then moved to COM
nit the bill and proposed amendments. Mr.. Mel went
on 10 argue that by moving its commitment he would De
able TO ascertain the real sentiment OF the House on the
bill TO which he was friend He called the prevous
question on the motion TO commit
The SPEAKER explained If the call for the previous
question was sustained, it would not exhaust itself on
the motion to commit that failing, but would also operate
upon the pending amendment and then upon the hrs
question put the bill itself.
MIR DIJER moved that the House do now adjourn
and on that motion the yeas and nays being called the,
were not ordered when it was agreed to-ayes 81
noes rs.
And 80 the House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1850.
After the reading OF the journal,
II MIR FULLER asked what the first business IN
order.