The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-31


to de senator from illinois, gay that his speech is made
upon propagation not now before this body
Mr. DOUGLAS. And said that the proposition Of the
senator from New York was not under consideration
the proposition OF the senator from Massachusetts, was
not under consideration therefore. il out Of order in
his charges upon these bills when they not under
M HUNTER moved to pass over this resolution,
Mch8antM Mr. CAss,l as he had some remarks 10 make
Mr.. BUTLER said be had no objection is he under,
stood that the honorable senator from New Jersey MI
DAYTon who wished to address the Senate upon ,ne
order Of the day, absent, and would not De mere
till Tomorrow He would therefore yield 10 ms it'cnu
from Virginia and allow the resolution be taken up al
that time, in preference 10 the special order.
Mr. HOUSTON asked leave Of the Senate 70 make
Georgia, IMr DAwsoN.1 the honorable senator from
Virginia would withdraw his motion TO call up tns res
ort1on q sSs senator from nshSagn Ii. motion
Mr. HOUSTON said will say tothe Senate that did
not expect this resolution which have the honor OF pre-
sentin9 would take up moment OF the time OF this
body II was introduced and il seems il has caused
some discussion and feel II due to myself to explain
T. and 90 s e shor 70 ns
nos the character OF this resolution But possible that
the honorable senator from Illinois spoke in the same
sense ns the honorable senator from Geoga-a Pick
wickian sense 1t seems to be understood, Mr. Presi
dent that provision is made in these resolutions for
famiss and that the object is TO catch the popular vote
such things are brought forward here Sir not
for the character OF gentlemen who have previous to tins
time and without my knowledge until this discussion
occurred, taken part in this matter, might have ques-
toned my motives upon the subject But as it now is,
a led 10 conclude that II is matter OF grave debea
ator who first originated the BILL the senator from Illinois.
the senator from New York, Mr. SEAwARp,l the dis
tnguished senator from Massachusetts. [Mr WEssrER
would have given their attention to subject that EN-
braced principles of demagogism Even if il had come
from the honorable and distinguished senator from Mch
gan himself should not have attributed il TO demagog
desire 10 give comfortable home and competen
cy 70 these people should have ascrbed il to higher
generous impulses q humanity had impressed upon his
mind the conviction that it useful right and just not
only to the individuals, but to the country.
which Lhavs the honor present. and if the honorable
senator from Georgia Mr. DAwsoN] had given his atten-
% hs would have a once hs ai ,a ns so,
gia, well as the gentleman from North Carolina MT
NANcUMl have the resolution L was TO
is ovsraowing did not say that they had 10
toll and labor for their daily bread, and that
they should be SO placed that they would mo, not
daily pttance have been too long accustomed, SIR to
the hsrdhanded community of the West to feel that
4 20 % s with other oo
hands, and tender fingers are seldom grasped there
Labor is honorable and he that earns his living by the
sweat Of his brow but obeys the mandate OF high Heaven
It was 10 provide for families in country, and those
who may arrive here BY the fourth Of March that
the resolution was brought forward can assure the
honorable senator from Georgia. well the honorable
senator from North Carolina, that In the event OF this
disposition, it would be in the power OF judicious
committee TO make such provisions as would be wise
and beneficial to the country The land is surveyed
millions of acres surveyedand would be better
that every alternate quarter section should be thus
settled, and the other alternate quarter sections re-
served for the government to sell out to provide funds
for the treasury. wish not to rob the government
wish to benefit those who will become useful citizens
w In now WA al
for the land, and who would otherwise remain in
the populous cities-that would be glad 10 have that
outlet 10 their increasing numbers Enterprise could
be employed there with advantage to themselves and
to the country II is for the purpose of encouraging
s who are On s their Z s s0u no
against them. They are flying to our shores, and it
would be blessing to them, and to the community,
The honorable senator from Georgia likewise said that
that country cost oneyhat foreigners had not be for
it Sit. II viii admit that those who have not reached
shores have done IT, But il the honorable
tor will cast his eyes towards my left he will in
divdual Mr SHIELDsl who has proudly sustained your
sasle q Chspuliepee and upon other hets Of Mexico
would redeem million of foreigners
1t is not to invite the paupers Of Europe tina, this is
done They come unlimited II is TO provide for them
And, sif there IS no connexon with the tariff in this
resolution, nor presume is there in that Of any other
no coonexion with he tariff Ny principles upon the
taFh are well known and my votes have indicated what
tney are. there - no IN American opposed 10
onerous and oppressive tariff than am, and who has
more consistently voted against oppressive tariff than
have done since 1924 Yet no person can obtain ex-
actly such tariff as they want
But, sir, word as TO the State OF Texas costing
money. Texas had 10 buy her admission into the
Union. Sir, what money paid for Texas She
gave her aIl-her arms-her aumunitions public
stores-her revenue-she gave her natonality-her all
In proper place, will aude TO this. Texas, sir, cost
no money to this Union and for the consequences that
grew out Of that union, she is not responsible Though
an independent contracting party she was not the prn
cipal Many OF the nations of the earth had acknowl
edged her independence and would have aided her on
the condition that she would not be annexed TO the Uni
ted States. She came erectnot Inundated, but firm
her steps onwad--they and drawn by
the chords OF affection She entered this Union for the
purpose Of benehtng, and not disturbing it. II conse
quences Tor which she 10 not accountable have resulted
she is not responsible for them, she is ready TO
move. Mr. President, that this resolution be laid upon
the table, and not referred, and be printed.
Mr. SEWARD. Will the honorable senator withdraw
his motion for few momentsi
Mr.. HOUSTON withdrew the motion accordingly
Mr.. SEWARD. | ask the indulgence OF the Senate
for moment, in reply some remarks Of my friend
from Georgia, mr. DAwsoS He has alluded TO the
ves which he supposed operate upon members OF this
body in bringing before the Senate questions OF this char
aeter. My reply TO that senator will be exceedingly
brief. tits, that am here for public measures, not Tor
private endshat no imputation which be made,
by friend whom esteem and respect highly do