The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-07

oopyrshfo for, and print on his own The loo,
nents sntilsd "A comprehensive view Of the pm.
dependent maritime countries OF the East illustrated Dy
Chart which accom- panied the report Of the Secretary
sae 70 the Senate under date Of the ia Ap' as s
secretary Of the Senate be- and he is hereby. author
subscribe Tor i've thousand copies o. me work 70,
senate ProDidsd That he same shalt be delivered
Palmer a Gs aa nis pages oaso printed
% paper, and neatly bound IN innsiin'
MAP OF TExA&
On motion by Mr. RUSK. the Senate resumed the con-
Iteration OF the following resolution, heretofore submit
ID by him;
R,.oyed That the Secretary Of the Senate purchase for
e use OF the Senate thousand copies Of Disturnes
ap which accompanied the treaty OF Guadalupe Hidal-
d provided they do not cost exceeding one dollar each
Mr.. HALE Inquired for some reason for buying a
MIR RUSK The reason il precisely this: II is amat-
much discussed, and whether finally adjusted OF not
M be looked into The maps are out Of print and there
no possible chance Of getting them except in this way
Is matter Of information 70 the people upon vital and
Important question, we'll for those who oppose the
aim OF Texas as for those who do not, introduced the
ksoution, and hope II will pass.
Mr.. DAVIS, Of Mississippi. ! should like to know
om the senator from Texas whether there is any posi-
lIy Of purchasing the map he has described reco-
ri when the treaty was under discussion resolution
as introduced 10 furnish each senator with copy OF
a map but when the Secretary attempted to buy the
ap was not to be found, and be finally furnished
s &. q The sess sS p b s1
poa it, but with many errors known to exist in the old
40 corrected The map was furnished with these
ons upon II and the treaty was debated upon the
ced map. had occasion AT that time to call the at
non of the Senate TO the fact that in longitude
md latitude and other errors had been corrected doubt
whether the senator will find single map like that an
eyed to the treaty. except N the Lands 81 private ndl-
MIR. ATCHISON. II the map canno. be had, all the
nificulty be obviated by amendment by adding,
the map can be Immediately obtained" To have this
hap engraved, suppose, would cost more than the
Senate would be willing 10 pay and more than the sena
or anticipates. II il is 10 be procured otherwise, and il
khoud turn out 10 be in the hands of private ndi
tiduas the resolution may he amended and move to
mend i BY adding the words the map can be imme-
lately obtained"
Mr.. RUSK. Mr. President, the resolution is to that
ct II is TO be cory Of the map attached to the trea
Before introduced this resolution, upon consulta-
with the publisher Of The map. he informed me that
had the plates and could furnish the thousand copies
the course OF eight or ten days, at dollar piece,
Ehch would be an exact copy OF that attached to the
realty, as he has the original plates still in his possession
Mr. HALE understand that this is a map which
Baces New Mexico all on side of the Rio Grande
nk il buy these for the Senate, ought 10
Suy an equal number OF maps having part of New
Mexico on the other side OF the Rio Grande. Laughter
This is to buy thousand copies OF the argument Of
acng New Mexico upon the west OF the river. will
ot occupy the time Of the Senate, except solely to refer
what have before said hope there is 10 be end
lone committee OF the Senate how many agents OF
maps books, ships, railroads, and PENSIONS there be-
begging this city at this moment, and crowdmg these res
atons through morning alter morning. am opposed
% the whole OF il. have voted against il all, and
Mr. RUSK. So far as am concerned, have no &C.
aantance with agents OF maps, nor anybody else, com
s here in the morning hours, the senator says. This
pap adopted, and made part OF the treaty to nix the
boundary Some deny that this was the boundary, and
Tiers are in favor OF it. Il is matter OF evidence. Ii
eore the senators that they may understand it. II the
enaor from New Hampshire desires covered up, and
hat no light shall be gwen TO the Senate or the commu
W upon the subject lei him vote against the resolution
Mr. DAYTON. There have frequently been appca
ions for the publication OF books, maps, Sc, bat does
hat this has less ground to stand upon than
ometmss we have voted 10 aid in the publication Of
ork containing valuable commercial and geographical
hformaton where the pubsheror author is not able to
himself But here is map having nothing upon it
eculiar, with original infomaiion except that IL
appens to have laid down the boundary Of New Mexico
aparcuar way with reference to this question. That
all Every member OF this Senate knows now Just as
yes We have all seen il, and know everything that
it, far relates TO this question OF the southern
oundary OF Texas. What earthly USE what proprety Is
here in our purchasing map OF this description! |
houd be willing to crafty the senator from Texas but
eay purpose 10 be gained in adopting the
unon, and move 10 lay il upon the table
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he Senate but single moment upon this subject ! am
lne Of those who have usually voted, whenever have
in the legislative halls oil Congress, for printing and
sbutng any number Of copies of any useful or val.
able work which should be desired by any present
md even now should be disposed to reject the
ues either upon the ground suggested by the honorable
snaiog from New Hampshire, that suggested by the
onorable senator from New Jersey There seems TO me
be one Substantial ground upon which we may reject
proceeding My own reason for voting for laying
bis resolution upon the table, should that motion be
aied, will be this that unwilling, for one, an
tumble member oil the Senate 10 vote for any resolution
hieh conemplates delay in the settlement o this ques
Jon Of boundary between New. Mexico and Texas.
eeve there is nothing which the interests and peace oil
s whole country at this moment more cmphatcay de-
and than the settlement, in some way other OF this
fecise question IL the distribution OF thousand copies
this map were about 10 lead 10 that result. would
heerfuly vote for Il il Il would not interfere with
hat result, would vote this moment TO supply each
ember OF the Senate with an exact copy OF this map
Ut this resolution looks to distribution TO the whole
eope OF the country OF thousand more copies oil a
zap. II looks 10 appeal 10 the public sentiment upon
s question OF boundary II seems 10 me u Is quite Too
lie TO appeal 10 public sentiment upon this question
u that instead OF making issue before the country
ought 10 make an issue here, and settle the question
some way, 10 take The matter entirely out from thai
onnexon 10 which il does not ghtfuy belong, and lo
eue il Without further delays On this account ldesire
Dough, perhaps, no bill may be presented for which
voe-I earnestly desire that 10 some way, may be
BE TO unite with members OF the Senate ani OF The othei
ranch 10 running boundary line between New Mexico
|nd Texas, and running il without further delay.
MI. PEARCE, | would ask the honorable senator
om Texas 10 consent that this bill be postponed until
bmorrow.
Mr.. RUSK Certainly
On motion by Mr.. PEARCE, the further consideration
the resolution was then postponed until 10. morrow.
Mr. fEAhCE moved that the Senate proceed 10 the
consideration OF the Senate bill No 3O5being that ma
nr propO&lfiOns Texas for the III her