Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-02-22


dering olaloricsl ora,ious, but he entered the
gard III the form of serpent, and whisper
ed higher iaw. daughter an applauss)
Mr.. Foote read from Milton, 10 show that
the Dev. commenced agitation by rebeling
IN heaven, for which he was hurled to hell.
Mr.. Bradbury moved 10 lay the motion TO
reconsider on The table. kejected-yeas IL,
nays 33.
The rcfeIeace was reconsldered, and The
petition was laid on the table.
MIR. Clay offered the following resolution
Resolved, That the President be required
! TO lay before the Senate, il compatible with
the public interest, any information he may
possess in regard 10 the alleged recent case
of forcible resistance 10 the execution Of the
! law of the United States, in the city of Boston
and 10 communicate to the Senate what mea-
sures he has adopted 10 meet such an occurr-
euce, and whether, in his opinion, any adj
diional legislation is necessary TO meet the
exigeucy of the case, and 10 more vigorously
execute the existing law.
Mr.. Foote introduced joint resolution an-
thorizing naval vessel 10 receive and bring
10 this country kossuth and his companions.
House Mr.. Stanley asked what would be-
come o! the River and Harbor bill.
Mr.. McLane, of Md, said the resolution
wonld cut it of.
Mr.. Stanly objected.
Mr.. Bayly moved 10 suspend the rules, but
the motion did not prevail, and the House
went into Committee of the Whole, and took
up the River and HaIbor bill.
Mr.. Bayly remarked thatthe general appro-
priation bills we're in great danger and would
be in greater danger tomorrow. There are
but twelve days of the session left, and elev-
Ell general appropriation bills are 10 be acted
OH, These bills have TO go TO the Senate, and
the amendments acted on when they come
back. He wished TO say in reference 10 the
efforts TO prolong discussion, under The five
minutes rule, that he had stated that unless
different disposition be manifested, the gen
eral appropriations cannot pass, and special
session of congress will be inevitable. Ten
of the eleven appropriation bills have been re-
ported and not one of them has passed.
Mr.. McLane said it was his anxiety 10 re-
main here no mater how late, until The bill
be reported TO the House.
Voices-.Agreed-Agreed!
Mr. Bayly remarked that observation was
entirely unnecessary, and that he had exerted
himself 10 get clear of this bill
Mr. Ashmun asked whether six motions
for the committee TO rise had not been made,
and all by Democrats
Mr. Venable said he made motion for
the committee TO rise, and would do so
again.
Mr.. Mcdonald had offered an amendment
making an appropriation for the Wabash
river, and it was voied down.
Mr.. McGaughey proposed 10 alter the
amount, appropria,ing $4,000 for this pur-
pose, and made some remarks thereon.
| Mr. Bayly desired 10 call attention 10 the
fact that the gentleman (NlcGauehey) had
declared that the appropriations were proper
in themselves, and so far as the country at
large is concerned, ought 10 be voted down.
Mr.. McGaughey-I ask if there be new
Richmond in the field ! will embrace him
at the first opportunity, to take his scalp -
Laughter.
Mr. Bayly-That gentleman from Ken
lucky is not the author of the suggeston-he
trades on borrowed capital, and according TO
Gen. jackson, ought 10 break. Laughter.
Mr.. McGaughey's amendment was voted
down.
Mr.. Clark moved an amendment, appro-
pria,ing $4,000 for the improvement of Sack
ett's llarbor and the removal of a ship sunk
there by the United States. He said it was
merely a simple act of justice for the govern
ment 10 restore the halbor 10 lis former con-
diion.
Mr.. Bayy said he knew something about
harboIs, and he undertook 10 say that what
the gentleman complained of improved the
harbor. Laughter. The object is an eXpen-
diture OF money If the bar had not been
made by nature, the gentleman would have
"sheH lVt d p'edh"dlel' bdu9h'eT'l
\ crowd gathered in the vicinity of these
two gentlemen, and there was the greatest
possible good humor.
Mr.. Clark said that the gentleman stands
higher in his boots than any other gentleman,
aud wears his specaces with greater preci-
sion aud pomposily. Laughter
Mr.. BayIy-l ask 10 say one word,
Mr.. Clark went OH. He wished 10 say, 10
those who will deal fairly, and prefer COM
mon sense 10 ridiclue, that the improvement
which the gentleman suggests renders it diff
fcult for vessels TO get in and out, except
when the wind is in particular direction
! Does the gentleman think it is becoming that
| ask for money merely that it may be eX-
uended! Is there any necessity or warrant
for the assertion Is it becoming and kind
to a person younger laughter)-ih him
self TO indulge in ridicule
appeal TO the genteman's magranimity,
coming, as he does, from State which once
produced great men. Laughter, in which
the galleries Joined.