The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-08-06
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CONGRESS.
SATURDAY, July %.
SENATE.-After the reading of the Jour.
nal, MIR. Davis Of Massachusetts, presented
the credentials OF lion. Thomas Ewing to
take the place Of Thomas Corwin.
After the presenting Of memorials and re-
porls, Mr.. Douglass offered resolution ma
king the previous question, when demanded
by majority of the members present. n rule
Of the Senate, cutting of all debate, amend
mens, &c.
Mr.. Atchson novel TO postpone it, in.
definitely but MS the resolution WINS not un.
der considerations the motion could not be
entertained, and the resolution lies over, un
der the rules
a message was then received frcm the
House of Representatives, announcing the
death of one of its members, the Hon. Dam
iel L. King, Of Massachusetts,
Mr.. Davis delivered an euogum giving
succlnct statement Of the public services of
the deceased, and offered the customary res.
olutions. after which the Senate adjourned.
lloUsE.-Mr. Rockwell announced the
death OF hi, colleague, d. F. King, which
took place on Thursday last, at his residence
in Danyers, Massachusetts, and after pass
ing an eulogy on his character. he offered
resolutions expressive of the deep sensibility
with which the intelligence has been receiv-
ed, and to wear the usual badges of mourn
ing for thirty days.
Mr.. Winthrop spoke of the integrity of
the deceased as private citizen his deyo-
ton as public servant, his moral aud relig
ious character
Mr. Chandler, who messed with Mr.. King.
also delivered an eulogy, in the course Of
which he pointed to the deceased as beau
titul illustration of the christian gentleman.
The resolutions of Mr.. Rockwell were a.
greed to, and as further mark of respect
the House adjourned.
MONDAY, July 30.
SENATE.-The special order was taken
up, when Mr. Dayton offered substitute
for MIR. Bradbury's amendment, authorizing
Texas to institute "A suit against the L. S, in
the Supreme Court Tor the establishment OF
her territorial claim, which he advocated in
brief speech.
Mr.. Rusk denied the jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court, and also objected to throw
ing the responsibility on Texas Of prescott
Ing her claim He said that Col. Monroe
was the aggressor and that he should be
called to an account. 4 reference Of the
dispute 10 the Supreme Court would delay
the settlement for many wears.
Mr.. Dayton reioined. and said that the
quickest way to settle the question was by
the Supreme Court.
Mr.. Benton said that the case was trial
of the theory of our government, which com.
miis such cases to the decision Of the Judi
cial branch.
Mr.. Cass believed the Compromise bill
was The only measure which could save the
country from most disastrous consequences.
He should have no objection to Mr.. Daytons
proposition, if Texas would consent but she
would not hence it was idle. lie urged the
appointment of Commissioners as the most
practicable plan.
The debate now become general. Mcssrs
Footc, Btilcr. and others participated.
Mr.. Hale opposed MIR. Daylon's amend
ment. lie had no confidence in the deci-
sions of the Supre.ne Court.
Mr. Dodge, Of Iowa, replied to Mr.. Hale.
and referred 10 its decisions in the Missouri
and Iowa boundary questions in proof oithc
value of the Supreme Court in such cases.
Mr.. Ewing spoke in favor of M. Dayton's
amendment, and against Mr.. Bradbury's.
They would gain nothing by Commissioners
except delay. There was no new evidence
to be submiitcd-no new authority to lie
gained. Senators from Texas were .,s well
advised as Commissioners could be. The
question would be no nearer settlement, when
ths Commissioners had acted on it and re-
ported than now Congress would finally
have 10 adjust it,
After some personal remarks between
Messrs. Foote and Ewing, the question being
loudly demanded, Mr.. bradbury said he
should vote against Mr. Day tons amendment,
because he preferred his own. If his owr
failed, he would then favor submitting the
question to the judiciary.
Mr., Daytons amendment was then reject
ed, s to 80.
Mr.. Benton offered proyiso, TO appoint
no Commissioner who has formed or ex-
pressed an opinion upon the subject. Lost
by large majority.
The question was then taken on Mir Brad
bury amendment, which was lost by a tie
vote.
Mr.. Footc renewed Mr.. Bradbury's prop
osition, with the addition of a proyiso, de-
claring the orders Of Col Monroe, at Santa
Fe. and all action under them, null and void.
Withdrawn.
Mr.. Bradbury renewed his proposition, 50
modified that in case the Commissioners can
not agree upon the true, legitimate bounda-
ry, they may then agree upon Il convenient
boundary.
Mr.. Rusk moved Mr.. Foote's proyiso a.
bove named as an amendment
After debate, in which Mr.. Pratt denied
the existence of any orders, it was rejected
by a large majority.
Mr.. Underwood moved a proyso, that if
the Commissioners fail TO agree upon a line
satisfactory to both parties, Texas may then
institute a suit. Withdrawn temporarily, at
Mr.. Bradbury's request.
Mr.. Mason moved to strike out the alter
natives suggested by Mr. Bradbury's amena-
ment, so as to leave the proposition nearly
like the original. Lost by tie vote. Mr..
Hale offered an amendment providing that
the boundary remain as it stood on the day
of the annexation of Texas. Reiected-l4
to Al. Mr. Turney offered an amendment
providing that in the event of a failure to
establish the true line, no pecuniary compen-
saton shall be given to reconcile either party.
Mr.. Fooie would vote against the amend
ment being opposed to any proposition which
would hing civil wal into this country.
After an animated discussion between
Messrs Foole, Turney and Jefferson Davis,
about bribing Texas, MIR Turney's amend.
ment was rejected, 81 TO 80. The Senate