The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-18

United States by sinking vessels mere iris case does
not therefore involve the question of internal improve
rivsr but simply hs removal q oOsirucaons induced By
the government ssif Upon that ground bills OF sim
lar sort have formerly passed In this case survey has
been made by the Typographical corps report has been
made which has received the appreciation OF the head OF
the department not question OF internal improve
ment t4A#f@
The bill was then reported to the Senate and no
amendment having been proposed, il ordered 10
thrd reading, and was subsequently read third nme and
passed
DR.. THOMAS COOPER
On motion by Mr.. BUTLER, the Senate, in CON-
mes Of the whole, proceeded to the consideration of
imposed the late Dr. Thomas Cooper, under the sed
ton law to his heirs; and amendment being offered
was reported 10 the Senate, ordered to third reading
and was read third time and passed
TERRITORY
On motion by MIR. SHIELDS, the Senate, in
mitee OF the whole proceeded TO consider Senate bill No
lo-bsng Tor the benefit OF the Territory of Minnesota
with the amendment reported thereto
The question being taken upon agreeing to sad amend
ment, il was agreed 10.
The bill then reported to the Senate, the amend
ment concured in, and no further amendment being
proposed the bill was ordered to be engossed for third
reading
Mr. SHIELDS called for the third reading of the BILL :
The PRESIDENT suggested that the bill was long
that il should not pass without engrossment.
Mr.. CLAY. Mr.. President. call for the special Or
The PRESIDENT. The Chair calls the special or
der OF the day; which il his duty do. if there is no
Otner business pending
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Observation-Disclosures
The Senate, as in committee of the WHOLE resumed the
consideration of the bill for the admission Of California
State into the Unon to establish territorial govern
mens for Utah and New Mexico. and making proposals
Texas for the settlement of her western and northern
boundaries-the question pending being upon the follow
ing amendment, proposed by Mr. BENTON;
Strike out of proposition rst of section 80, after the
word "begnnng,' these words 'a the point the Rio
del Nore, COMMONLY called Ell Pao, and running up
river twenty miles, measured by straight line thereon
ns s
angle. The line designated between the United States and
apar, the Indians by United States" and
the said word beginning THESE word, al the point 10 the
where the crossed by the iO2d degree OF longitude
that Longitude. to the s4lh degree Of north latitude thence
to the point at which the Tooth degree OF west
longitude crosses the Red river
Mr. WEBSTER Mr. President, ii was my purpose on
Tuesday OF last week to have followed the honorable
member from South Carolina, Mr. BUTLER ] who ad
dressing the Senate on the morning Of tina, day with
this bill But before the honorable member had conclu.
ded his own remarks was announced here that the late
Chief Magistrate OF the United States dangerou
Ill that the Senate was moved 10 ADJOURN The Senate
adjourned and the solemn OF the decease of the
Chief Magistrate was announced the next day.
Sir there various reflections which but pre-
sent themselves 10 the minds OF growing of that
occurrence. The Chief Magistrate oil great republic
cled suddenly Recently, elected to the Office by
the spontaneous voice of his fellow -counirymen pos
sessing hign degree their confidence and regard ere
yet he had had far opportunity to develop the prnci
pies OF his civil adm ration, he fell by the stroke of
death Yet, sir mixed with the sad Thoughts that this
event suggested and the melancholy eeng that spread
over The whole country, the real lovers and admirers
our constitutional government the md.t OF their grief
aud affection for this loss, lind something conso.ng and
gratifying tor their reflection The executive head OF
great nation had fallen suddeny disturbance arose no
shock was felt IN great and free republic Credit. pub
ic and private way disturbed. and danger the
community or individuals was nowhere felt The legis
latve authority neither dissolved prorogued nor
was there any further delay in The exercise OF the ord
nary functions OF every branch OF the government than
such as was necessary Tor the mdugeneehe proper in
dulgence-of the grief which afflicted Congress and the
country Sir for his country General Taylor did live
long enough but there circumstances in his death
so fortunate for his fame and character Crafty
ing to all to whom he most DEAR that he may be said
to have died fortunately. "rha life is long which an
swers fes great end gallant soldier. experienced in
his profession he had achieved all that was to be expect
ed Of him that line Of duty Placed the head OF the
government have SAID by the free voice OF the peo-
pie, he died in the midst Of domestic affections and do
nestle happiness He died in the iu possession of the
gratitude OF his country He died in the consciousness OF
duty performed He died here, in the midst OF the
his bestowed upon him those simple, grand and imposing
rites, such as the republic coners the most distinguish
ed OF her sons He has the destined for him by
Providence and ne sleeps with the blessings Of his
! rymen.
! "Such honors ion her hero paid
And peaceful slept the mighty Hector's shade"
Mr. President, proceed now to say upon the subject
before US what II was my purpose then 10 have said
begin BY remakng that the longer stay the midst
OF this aglatng subject, the longer the 6na disposition
put of postponed, the greater is the intensity Of
that anxiety that possesses my breast wish, air. TO
harmonic, 20 far as can. opinions. | wish to facili-
tale some measure OF Cancellation. j wish TO
mate some proposition other that shall bring opinions
togeher and give the country repose 1t is my pur
pose to-day to compare contrast plans which
have been proposed. A measure was suggested by a
late President (Mr Polk in his message OF s4s II was
substantially repeated by she late President (M Tayol
IN his message OF ls49 Then there is before us this
proposition OF the Committee OF Thirteen do not regard
these as opposite, opposing, 10 the language of
me day as aniagonshoal propositions at all To
tam extent they all agree Beyond what proposed
either by MIR Polk or by the late President of the United
fore goes step further These suggestions were
and especially that OF the late Presdent-to admit Cali
lorna and Tor the present to stop there The bill before
the Senate proposes to admit California but also to make
= proper provi-ion-a provision proper not as he
Senate may iudgefor the Territories Of New Mexico aud
Utah ! confess, SIR my judgment from the first, has
been that II was Indispensable that Congress should
make some provision for these Territories, but have
been careless whether the things necessary be done
were done IN one bill or in separate bills except that
matter OF expectancy, 1t and has been my opinion
from the beginning. that II would have been better 10
have proceeded measure by measure That was a matter
OF Judgment upon expedency Of the was one
OF the Committee OF Thirteen Circumstances called me
to my home and il seemed be the general opinion of
the committee at that time, and thought the better opn
ION, to begin with California FIRST and then take up the
other measures in their order Upon further consd
the committee-very fairly doubt not-in the exercise
OF their best Judgment and discretion thought il better TO
unite these three things which in this bill Well,
these objects meets my APPRECIATION and all are in my
In he frsin / IN ~ do