The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-22

waited by careful attention 10 their wants and their de-
mands Heretofore the policy Of the government nae IA
governor, making him oco superintendent o. Indian
affairs. The committee were unanimously OF opinion
that these considerations which have suggested SNOW
the great Importance OF attending constantly to the dspo
stions not only OF the tribes east of the Cascade range
but also the west tribes The dispositions of these tribes
require the exclusive attention. throughout the whole
year. OF some man OF competent knowledge OF business
habits, and understanding OF the Indian character, IN
order to secure the benefits Of peace and prevent the ne
cessty OF those collisions between the wild tribes and
lead 10 war; T 70 this com%ssioasr il i !. proposed
81 a allow 10 Ss
ent the power to appoint each OF the agents that may be
appointed to the charge OF such portion OF Indian tribes
In relation to the duties of the governor OF this Terri
tory, the committee considered that being at so great
distance from the seat Of the general government he
would have his hands full IN attending TO the affairs oil MS
| own civil department
II has been suggested to me bya friend the sen,
ator from New Jersey Mr. MLLERl desires 70 proceed
M DICKINSON viii i take much longer to finish
Mr. BELL. have given all the explanation that is
necessary When the subject comes up again, 1 may
make some further explanations, if required.
The further consideration Of the bill was then post
ADJOURNMENT OVER.
MIR. BADGER. | wish TO avail myself Of this mo-
ment perhaps the only suitable one shall have during
Y,
question which has always arisen and been disposed
OF on this day II comes upon us to-day under the I'm
preston Of double sense OF duty We are bound not
only consider the sages OF the Senate 10 furnish to
ourselves reasonable relaxation from our excessive
labors here during the week but to show proper re-
birth day Of General George Washington DESIRE there.
fore, avail myself OF this moment to make motion,
which comes recommended hope with double reasons
for the OF the Senate that when the Senate ad
Iourn to-day, ], will adjourn to meet on Monday next.
Mr.. BRADBURY. feel bound to suggest to the hon
oable senator from North Carolina that il was my pur
pose, in accordance with request made OF me, to call
up the resolution offered by me time ago, in order
that it might be discussed tomorrow by gentlemen on
the other side of the chamber will, however, leave it
in their hands, and will not object to the motion to adj
ourn over unless the desire of the senators who wish
to engage in the discussion Of the resolution;
The question being taken on the motion Tor adjourn
ment over, it was agreed TO.
BILLS INTRODUCED ON LEAVE,
Mr.. FOOTE in pursuance OF notice, asked and OBJ
tanned leave to introduce bill to amend act entitled
gon and Gan act to establish the territorial
of Minnesota" which read first and second time
by its title. and referred to the Committee on the judi
Mr. BORLAND, in pursuance OF notice. asked and OBJ
tanned leave to introduce bill for the relief Of the widow
Of the late General Worth which was read hrst and
MT b., in introducing the bill, Observed that it had
been his Intention when he introduced this bill, to make
order Of the day was then come, he would defer his
marks to future OCCASION and ask that be referred to
the Committee Military Affairs.
| Mr.. KING and MIR. HALE wished to know why this
bill to take different direction from the pension bills
ssMi Mr. BoRLAND said that the bill stood upon diff
ferent footing from the ordinary pension bills and as
memorial on the subject that he had introduced
time since, had been referred to the Military Com
ee no e%oe gmse
sonaly he belonged to both the commttees-the Com
miltee on Military Affairs and the Committee on PEN
sIons.
Mr. DAVIS Of Mississippi thought that the proper ref
erence Of this bill was to the Committee on Pensions
Some such cases had been referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs, which he had always thought improper
He would add, in explanation that there was no one
whose he would be willing to take charge OF
men who ever wore sword in the American army who,
with the habits of soldier, had that often most
prominent in the most gallant OF wanting IN the thrift
willing 10 encounter any personal labor to give to it
favorable result but still he hoped it would 90 to the
Mr.. BORLAND said that he had no objection to the
motion. For the reasons he had before stated he had
asked the other reference,
Mr.. SEWARD inquired II the memorial TO which the
senator had referred had been prnted'
| Mr.. BORLAND said that il was bill, and not me-
moria that he had introduced He would state, as an IN
quy had been made, that in the introduction OF this BILL
which with his most cordial appreciation, and which
he trusted would also receive that OF every senator upon
that floor he had had the consent and authority and
wishes OF the friends particularly interested IN the
matter.
The bill was then referred to the Committee on PEN
sions.
! PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR.
/ Mr.. HALE. desire to make an announcement to the
Senate. As lcame through the Senate ane-room little
while ago, met large number OF ladies there mourning
/ the absence -
Mr. FOoTE. (interposing) Will the honorable sena-
| for permit me TO make my motion nowl
Mr.. HALE. cannot give way. lLaughterl say
the ladies there mourning the absence OF the hon.
orable senator from Mississippi from the floor and
asked il there anybody who would venture TO take
his place for few moments TO make his customary mo-
ton knew OF and, as for myself felt quite
worthy 10 stand in his place But as the honorable SEN
aor has offered TO take the responsibility upon him
self, | yield the matter TO him.
| Mr. F00TE then moved that the ladies' be admitted 10
the floor Of the chamber; which agreed to BY unan
imous consent
SLAVERY IN THE TERRITORIES
The Senate In committee OF the whole, resumed the
consideration OF the resolutions oil proposed compromise,
submitted by the senator from Kentucky, lMr CLAY1
Mr.. MILLER, having the floor, addressed The Senate.
1.-THE honorable senator not having concluded his re
marks to-day, the publication Of those delivered are
postponed until he shall have concluded
/ AT ten minutes before three o'clock, Mr.. SEWARD
to ask the honorable senator from New Jersey he
preferred to continue his argument at that tme would
consent TO defer il till another day!
/ Mr.. MILLER said that he would choose to finish ii
submit TO the decision OF the Senate.
/ Mr. SEWARD then moved that the further consdera-
ton OF the subject be postponed till Monday next
Il MIR WALKER observed that there already ques.
ton set apart for that day. and would suggest that Tues
day be named in the place OF Monday.
i Mr. MILLER would prefer TO finish his remarks then,
unless IL postponed till Monday only He hoped that