The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-21

but do not mean 10 press NY application TO this say
again. am moi prepared 70 60 into argument 70 show
Tor from Alabama MI KrSol stated that the Secretary
Of State had said that in his view, il ought to pass
Mr. SEWARD interposed for the purpose OF ex-
Mr DAVIS. Of Massachusetts. Let me explain one
matter OF fact sir want to set the senator from Ten
aessee MR. BeLLl right upon matter OF fact lie said
that the vessel did moi belong TO the Prussan govern
ment did not mean to say that she was bought by the
Central Government The senator says there IS no Gen.
ual Government There, say, the senator's memory IS
4 little treacherous. When the Chamber OF Deputies
collected at Frankfort dsbanded separated adjourned
without day. they transferred their power to John Arch
duke OF Austria, and, making him what was called ne
Vicar Of the German States Ans Nav me sr ,he
last steamer but brings us the nieihgcnce tna'
the negotiation seemed 10 be consummated winch
Is that this Archduke has transferred ms poweass
OF Austria and Prussia, with the consent o. me
other German States. into which this power mas now
been transferred and that was the same power ,na'
the Chamber OF Deputies had preyousy and that gov
eminent is represented BY diplomatic agent IN TINS
Stately Baron Roenne, He represents me govern
meat. which 10 now in the hands Of the commissioners
| may add, in reply TO what the honorable senator
says ii il be at all material, that most OF the pow
ers Of Europe are represented at that Central Goy.
ernment England has representative there. Inc
%''s obssve ed Bsssd ss bs there been
change Of administrations with this change q goy-
eminent All wish e say =. ma, w aono, Tps
ship now probably belongs 70 that government and s
under the control OF that government That is not
material argument. This government y waglng no
war with Denmark. We are only called upon TO enter
into stpulaons with the purchasers Of this vessel mat
even in Of war with Denmark the vessel shall not
be used. think the reasons were plainly stated ~
be released from those bonds because they 60 great
deal further than necessary They make this yes
sci useless, in they should engage in war with
China OF any other power Now, It seems TO me, that
il is only just and right and proper that in spirit Of
harmony we should accede TO the request winch Is 70
MI. SEWARD. introduced this bill at the advice
Of the obgors OF the bond after consultation with the
Secretary OF State and the simple for Il has been
assigned In the remarks Of the senator from Alabama,
sets il has been stated that this vessel purchased BY
the Central Government and that the Central Government
was then engaged in war with Denmark y was then
necessary by of the neutrality laws Of the United
States that security should be given BY the that
the vessel should not be engaged IN assaults against Den
mark, with whom the United States were then At peace
Power Of Germany and Denmark has ended but the wri
tngs had TO be drawn to provide for the future that
the vessel could never be engaged in any hoses, and
that unreasonable Those who securities are clli
zens OF the United States. (merchans and there is no
reason why merchants Of the United States should not
SELL why the government Of the United States should
neutrality OF the laws is not violated. and there would
be now no violation in the sale to the Central Power q
Germany i that power Is not engaged N any war. ~
is satisfied Of the justice OF the claim.
Mr. BELL withdrew his objection
No amendment being offered TO the BILL u was reported
to the Senate and the question being stated upon order,
ing be engrossed for third reading. the yeas and
nays were demanded and ordered and being taken, re-
suted--yeas IS, nays 16-as follows: :
Chase, Clarke corwa. Davis Of Massachusetts. dawson
Dickinson, Dodge Of Iowa, Dodge ct wisconsin Greene
s% sas Ms and
NArs-Messrs Achison, Borlaad, Bright, Case Clay,
Hsas kns Pa s sSasan Tasp and
So the bill was ordered to be engrossed, and was sub
sequeny read third time by its title, and passed.
Mr. SEWARD asked the Senate to take up the resou.
ton which he submitted several days since nsructine
The committee TO inquire into the expedency OF giving ia
Captain David Cook, of the British baque Sarah some
national token OF appreciation Of his gallant and humane
conduct IN rescung the passengers and crew oil tue Caleb
Mr. DAVIS, Of Mississippi, called for the orders Of the
New York was not considered.
Mr. FOOTE here rose and said that, If there was nc
other business before the Senate he felt il TO be his duty
and il was a very pleasant duty 10 himto make his
usual motion that the ladies be admitted into the Senate
chamber He supposed that there would be opposi.
ton, as fortunately his friend iron Maryland Mr.
PEARcE] was not in his seat [Laughterl
No objection being made, the doors were thrown
open accordingly.
ADMISSION or CALIFORNIA.
The Senate resumed the consideration OF the pending
motion to refer the Presidents message transmitting the
constitution OF California, to the Committee on the Terri
tories, with instructions
Mr.. CLEMENS, having the floor addressed the Senate
against the motion 1.-THE remarks OF the honorable
tor withheld for revision An interesting debate
ceeding and depending in measure upon the remarks OF
the senator from Alabama also withheld, for the pur-
pose OF securing its publication in a connected form. II
will appear in our next
Al quarter before o'clock,
Mr. HAMLlN moved that the further consideration oil
this subject be postponed until Monday next which mo
ton agreed to. 9ENs
On motion, the Senate then adjourned.
The speech delivered by the honorable Mr. Downs
in the Senate. on Tuesday, not being ready for pubea
ton this morning. will be given to our readers in the
course Of day or two
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
After the reading OF the journal
Mr.. THURSTON asked the unanimous consent OF the
House for the introduction OF resolution but
Mr. STANLY suggesting to him the proprieiy OF delay
ing lis presentation until could be introduced under
motion he proposed 10 offer, asked the unanimous
OF the House for the calling OF the States for resolutions
Mr.. INGE insisted on the regular order OF business;
The SPEAKER announced the regular order to be re-
tees having been called for,
Mr. BUEL inquired II, under the 61-t rule. resolutions
before submitted, calling upon the departments or Execu-
tive for information, not now IN order This rule
provides that all such propositions shall be taken up
for consideration in the order they presented nme.
daiey after reports are called for from select commit
tees,r
The SPEAKER replied that il y the practice, com.
peting an unfinished call OF committees, the
call again and IT, before the hour expires, reports from
select committees be called for, then this class OF resou
tons is next in order.
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