The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-18

lbappened and said that did not choose TO have the
matter passed over as lightly As that
| Mr. HALE. desire 70 make single remark Of ex.
panaIion in answer 70 the senator from Arkansas
BoRIANpJ cannot be misunderstood when say that
tor from Mississippi Mr FooTEl understands i. do
not know human being towards whom have the least
cause Of enmity in the world and will take occasion
say here what would not perhaps be proper say
another occasion, in relation 10 an affair that happened
between The honorable senator from Mississippi and my
self when first became member Of this body, which
occurrence we had an amicabe adjustment between us
and there is senator with whom have had more
pleasant intercourse since that time than with the honor
able senator from Mississippi That the cause OF my
Now, sir with regard 10 this matter. the whole world
will know It. The crowd in the gallery, and the floor
already going upon the telegraph with lightning speed
the Teotest borders OF the republic And do think
can still the fact that violence has been threatened
and arms have been exhibited within the American Sen
aie These facts notorious already; and il is idle to
shut our eyes to another facttba Rumor with her hun
ded tongues, will magnify this affair ten, and perhaps,
hundred fold. Perhaps il may be rumored at ST. Louis
before the goes down tonight that there has been
fight the floor OF the American Senate and several
senators have been shot, and are weerng in their gore
Laughter Even this suggestion is not too exTavagant
s not only for the purpose Of vndcatng the character
OF the Senate but to sci history right and inform the pub
lie to what did take place, thai made the suggestions
which do, and which hope to fnd seconded by the
senators from Michigan and from North Carolina
Inconclusion, sir, let me simply say that if the appoint
ment OF cOmmlttee snail referred 10
beg most sincerely that may not be appointed upon
Mr. BORLAND. | am well aware that the senator
from New Hampshire right when he says that the eyes
Of the world upon the Senate but for that very
son, think there is less necessity for any investigation
For my part, cannot see what is the OF It. Every
body knows what has been done and the investigation
will show suppose the reporters Of the SEN
ate whose business is note everything that is said
will have written down. and i will appear IN the prints
OF to- morrow see, therefore, necessity for nves
CATION What intended to say was this that did not At
ach much importance to committee Others because
really did not apprehend any danger. ! saw no cause
of conduct, during the short term Of service have
dered here, believe have committed any breach
hs a ap 9,
to settle with senators, shall take another place
The ques ion being then taken upon the resolution il
was agreed to, in the following form;
Rssoued That COMMITTEES Of seven be appointed in
vesriga,e the disorder Of to-day the Senate, AMI tina
they report the Senate what BELTS the and
the
| Mr. MANGUM moved that the Chair appoint the
committee, with the provision that II any members de-
caed to serve on that committee The Chair should be al
liberty TO appoint others in their place.
The question being taken upon this motion, It was
agreed TO- /.
! The question recurring upon the appeal.
Mr. CLAY said: 1t is always unpleasant TO differ with
the Presiding Officer; and as can accomplish my object
in an equally short time, Withdraw the appeal which
msn 10 the amendment Il he senator from Missouri
| The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chair does not under
stand the senator's proposition.
Mr.. CLAY. The senator from Maine Mr.. HAMLINl
moves except California from the instructions the
senator from Missouri Mr.. BEEToS] moves to amend
the amendment Of the senator from Maine. by adding
some fourteen Instructions Now, move, as an amend
ment to the instructions Of the senator from Missouri
the same amendment which 1 offered to day.
Mr. FOOTE, linterposng) The Senate will bear
with consider, Mr., President, that have right
to the floor. having been interrupted and having yielded
tor the purpose OF taking vote on the resolution just
disposed Of have but single topic OF remark to sug
ges; but If desire that shall postpone it until
Tomorrow, will yield.
Several SENATORS Postpone II till to morrow.
Mr. FOOTE. dislike it very much. but will do SO If
requested.
Mr.. BUTLER moved an adjournment. which was
agreed to;
And The Senate adjourned