Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-02-18
FRIDAY, FEBRuARy IA, 1851.
CEN ATE

The Chair laid before the Senate message from the Pre-
sden covering copies Of the between the
Mr. Seward presented petitions for trial. by jury to be
given TO fugitive slaves. Laid on the table.
Mr. Soue presented bill authorizing the Secretary Of the
Treasury for line of steamers from Norfolk 10
Gibraltar and the Mediterranean, via New Orleans.
Mr.. Benton asked leave 10 introduce bill to make good
Missouri the per fund heretofore reserved for
that State sales Of the public lands in her mitsbeng
the bill which rejected some time since He was
proceeding TO show the justice of the bill, when
Mr. Foote raised the point of ORDER that was not in order
debate the merits of bill the question of obtaining
leave to introduce II.
The Chair sustained the poin, of order.
Mr. Benton contended that directly tho had been
the decision Of the Senate on repeated occasions
was also granted.
The Chair ruled tina, tho Senator mi. his remarks to
a statement Of the substance Of the bill.
After further debate Mr. Davis of Mississippi offered re-
solution that the Senator from Missouri have leave 10 pro-
coed and show why he should be permitted TO intro
ducs the bill Of which he had given notice.
Mr. Daweon moved amend by adding land every other
Senator have the right Of being heard In reply support
Of the motion"
yeas 80, nays not counted.
Mr. Underwood lay tho resolution the table,
which motion reected-yeas l6, nays 81.
The resolution az amended was then agreed to-yeas 81
naysA
Mr.. Benton eon,ended tina, the consumption of time by
this interruption not chargeable 10 him. The Interrupt
ton was disorderly and unparliamentary.
The CHAIR asked if the remark was intended for him.
Mr.. Benton replied in the affirmative
ment was incorrect.
Mr. Benton said he correct. He then explained his
view Of the interruption and the decision Of the Chair and
said upon this case he had said that tho interruption dis
orderly and supplementary.
The Chair replied stating the grounds Of his decision and
contended that the remarks the Senator were out Of orde
and wholly unjusii6abe.
Mr Benton then resumed his speech In favor Of his BILL
Mr. Clay replied; and the question Of granting leave 10
introduce tho o being taken decided In the negative
ayes Is, nays 81.
The Senate then proceeded consideration of Execu
tive business and alter the doors opened the bill
ang tho mode Of taking evidence in of
lions taken up and passed. Adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRES ENTATIVES
The House resolved Itself into committee Of the whole
the the Unon when the harbol and river bill was
again taken up.
Mr. McLans spoke In favor Of bill. Mr. Morse of Lou
sans opposed il Mr. Julian delivered political disquson
Mr. Spading of New York spoke in favor of PROPOSE
on before the committee; and commended that Congress
tho power TO construct roads and canals.
Mr.. Conger took OCCASION to explain why he was absent
when The taken last the fugitive sa bill
He had paired off, and re said that those who signed the
pledge had bound themselves oppose uneasure having
the sndencyso prevent avely from going into the terrific
nes 5s.s,
Mr. Bokee replied and avowed himself proud Of having
signed the pledge regarding the compromise settlement
Of cistracng measures and said that he would rather
and catch those who resisted the law than the ug
tive
Mr. dddngs called up, and said he willing
that Mr Bokss should stand before tho country and the
world abood.houndit matter between his cons-
uens and his God But he Mr Gddngs) did wish TO
b drawn Into the controversy.
0h~ speeches were made and then the House adjourned.