The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-27
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kne the map radically wrong and in the second
MACE knew the Senate could not obtain the map he
desired because the map he desired had been full OF
errors that The publisher had corrected the plae in pub
fishing new edion 80 thai u was the only one that the
Secretary of the Senate could obtain Iberesoluuos Of
he Senate could not be answered. The corrected map
was thai incorporated IN The treaty. and could not
carry with II any conclusion 10 The public mind.' Those
we're nv reasons. Beyond that, | was originally on
posed to the publication OF this map when 1t was first
Introduced into the Senate because, upon the bare in
spection OF IT, one would that il poor re-
publication OF Bumbodrs, with nearly all The errors of
latitude and longitude still upon IT, stated upon that
occasion whs state again, in relation this particular
topic that wished, IN the first place. 10 oonne pub
LEGATION OF maps and charts to those which we believed
10 be correct and, in the second place. to original re-
searches in American geography, and those researches
made under the authority Of Congress. Anything which
goes beyond that limitation Is likely to put us al sea
without any other chart than that proposed in the argu
ment sometimes made here, that shall be acknowledge
BY committee or member Of the Senate TO be vau
able II that be the only limit, then the treasury will
be exhausted IN making publications OF books. For that
reason, objected TO Il upon former occasion.
The reasons, therefore. which caused my objection 10
the hook and 10 the map not identical. They are
differ altogether believe the book TO be really
valuable. should like to have copy OF il ind-
yidual But believe II 10 be purpose for which we
have no night TO appropriate money believed the map
10 be worthless | neither wanted il senator or as
an individual For these reasons, objected to both.
object 10 both now, though for differing in the
two cases.
Mr. RUSK. One word Mr. President with regard 10
the map and the of latitude and long ude There
map, published by D,sturne in 1877 appended 10
the treaty, and which made part of the treaty. That
map shows The demarcation OF New Mexico and Texas
Ii was made part OF the treaty, and signed by the com
mssioners; and II Is now in the State Department
part Of the treaty When this discussion arose various
Individuals who elt an interest in the question in contro
versy called upon me TO know if they could procure
copy of this map, which referred 10 in the debates
50 constantly They cond not torn an opinion unless
bey could have the map / saw Mr. Disturnell ana
asked him about IL and he said he had The plate OF The
original map, and could execute copies OF the original
map The resolution introduced hereit IS matter OF
no consequence now, but snpy make the explana-
tlonrequired that they should be exact copies OF the
map appended 10 the treaty.
MIR. DAVIS, OF Mississippi | take different view OF
the from the senator from Texas and think, ii he
will consult his authorities again, he will sd that he is
wrong recoect the whole history OF this transaction
number OF copies OF Disiurnefs map. published in ls47
That proposition came into my hands sub commit
tee, and | decided that we should moi furnish the map
because found it inaccurate in latitude and longitude
and other points The publisher OF the map
me, and pointed out the He altered his plate
and subsequently, when the Senate passed the resoIu
as corrected, and the Senate discussed the treaty
upon the corrected map and not upon the map appended
10 the treaty OF Guadalupe Hdago. Now, cir, have
seen the Publisher since this question came up before
and have learned that was correct lie cannot sup
y the Senate with the original map unless he alters his
plate you give him sum sufficient TO alter his plate
and e-eslablish The errors he will do it, As the plate
now, he tells me he could only furoish such now
to be found IN the hands of private individuals
Mr. RUSK. That was precisely why introduced a
resolution calling Tor SO many wanted The map as i
and the treaty and the resolution required
that did not wish To establish the latitude and longi
mle Of any particular place. but to show what the treaty
was
Mr., UNDERWOOD should like, sir, to make some
remarks upon this subject but am deferred by the
sdvfaton that the time OF this Senate could be much
more bene6cay employed in attending to Other things
than listening 10 anything have TO say ], therefore, If
the question be taken, will take my seat without
ayng word, simply calling for the yeas and nays,
The yeas and nays were ordered
Mr. FU )TE suggested that, the senator who intro
duce the resolution not present. it would be well 10
postpone It's further consideration until tomorrow, and
made that motion.
The question being taken upon the motion postpone
until Tomorrow II was lost on dlvision-ayes IS,
noes IS.
The question being then taken upon the motion TO
postpone indefinitely, II was decided in the affirmative
yeas IS, nays l3-as follows
YEAS-Messrs. Atchison. Barnwell Benton Bradbury,
Bright, Batter Chase Davis OF Massachusetts,, Davis OF
Dodge OF Iowa, Downs, fech Houston, Hunter, Jones'
Mason, Pearce, Rusk, Sebastian, Smith Spuance sur
ge1n, Undrrsood Walker and Yulee-2s
NAYS-Messfs. Badger, Beu,en, Clarke, Cooper, Day
Foole Greene, Hanin, Morton, Phelps, Soue, Tuf.
ney, and WInthfop-l3
Mr. UNDERWOOD, from the committee on conference
On The supplemental census bill, submitted the following
report; which was concured IN
The conferees appointed on the disagreement between
e houses the amendments ma4e by the House Of
representatives. the ball entitled "An supplementary
&C entitled An act providing tor the taking Of the
eynth aud subsequent o the United Saes and TO
TX the number OF mcmbets OF the House Of RepIesent
siSes, and to provide Tor their future apporionmsnt
among he several States have agreed upon the follow
ng tepon and recommend lis adoption 10 their respective
houses
Tia, the amend Of the House the "a section
o. the bill be sgreed TO, with the following amendment TO
the section Strike the word 'lrit ia the fourth
Inc aud Ia lieu thereof the words removed ifou.
o. That the 81 section OF the bill be amended by striking
out the 5, 9th, aud TIN lines thereof proposed by the
House, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following
ght lo each page qf the copies Of the original
cenu, returns required 10 be forwarded by tie lIh section
Of the act 20 which this is supplement-"
3D. That the additional section proposed amend.
by House be agreed with The following amend
added Pcoplaed That the said Secretary may extend
Utah, and New Mexico such time in his discretion
may be deemed advisable"
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS.
message received from the President OF the Uni-
ted States transmitting accommodation from the colonel
Of the corps OF typographical engineers with accompany
ING papers, which he requests may be taken as sup.
Pement TO the report and map oil Lieut. j. d. Webster OF
asuIyey OF the Gull coast at the mouth OF the RIO Grande
and It's vicinity.
On motion by Mr.. DAVIS, of Mississippi.
Orded That be printed with the report heretofore
el,ed oa the same subject and with the like number Of
additional copies.
message received from the President OF the Uni
led States IN compliance with resolution of the Senate
OF the 3lst NIT transmitting statement OF the commerce
oil brasos santiago; which ordered 10 be printed
MI. HAMLlN gave notice that he should tomorrow,
al one O'Clock, move that the Senate proceed to the
consideration of executive business
MIR BADGER. hope the Senate will moi 20 into
executive session at this late period OF the day Ii is well
known TO all that there IS immense amount OF bust
ness to be transacted in executive session With The
understanding that tomorrow, at one o'clock shall 20