The republic., 1851-01-31
THE REPUBLIC.

dust. during q like period, from New York 70 Phil
adelphia, and returning the coin. From what be
had stated, Il would seem that the public oonve-
nience did not require branch mint in the city Of
New York; and there wss no necessity for it, a. his
aspiring brethren Of that city had urged. The ar
gument on the part Of these gentlemen was based
ON the supposition that nearly all the California
gold comes TO New York; but fthere were branch
mint in California, no man In his senses would
bring his gold home if he could receive certificate
in lieu OF II from the treasurer OF the mnta ccrt-
hcnte which would be az valuable as the gold, and
more safe for conveyance. MIR. @. replied 70 the
remarks OF Mr. BRIGos, delivered yesterday; and,
In concluson further opposed the bill 70 establish
a branch mint in New York ON the ground Of the
present national indebtedness and because the ca
pacities Of the mint at Philadelphia had been
iarged to meet any possible demand upon it, ope-
ratons.
Mr.. VAN DYKE said that he resided half way
between the parties to the controversy-the war
being between Philadelphia and New York. He
felt interested only far necessity required the
establishment OF a branch mint. He admired the
economy Of the gentleman who proceeded him,
but IL was like that which the poet described:
with one hand he put penny in the urn fpovcr-
ty. and with the other took shilling out. He
believed that there should be branch mint at or
near me- New York; and therefore ne moved that Jer,
for the city. Of New York. "A voice: "Oh no."
Yes, wo will put penny in the urn and take a
shilling out In the transaction. He proceeded to
give reasons why Jersey City should be selected.
poses Of commerce, and was as convenient as any
place in New York. The Cunard line of steamers
come to Jersey City in preference to the city of
New York. The advantages greater than at
New York; and no man could well dispute what
he had said upon the subject Labor could be per-
formed there one-hslf cheaper than in New York,
where one man works while half dozen look on.
II there be mint in NewYork the building must
look like other public buildings. The custom. house
cost two millions Of dollars at least. II you erect it
in the unaspiring place called Jersey City, which
10 agreeaby, pleasantly. and conveniently located,
building well adapted, and adequately equal to
the necessities Of branch mint, could be con-
structed for fourth of the amount which would
be required in New York. The money would be
safer in Jersey City, and, besides, little Govern
ment patronage would be dispensed in New Jer-
sey, which has none now; and even Jersey City is
attached to the New York collection district As
a compromise, he expressed the hope that bis
amendment would be adopted.
Mr.. KING, of New Jersey, obtained the floor.
Notwithstanding the lateness of the day and the
fatigue of the House, he intended to say few
words, as the debate was to close tomorrow at IL
O'Clock.
With an informal understanding that the time
should be extended, he gave way for motion that
the committee rice; which prevailed.
On motion of Mr.. VINTON, the resolution limit
ing the debate was reconsidered; and the question
being put extending the time to three O'Clock,
quorum voted. And, without further action,
he House adjourned.