The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-03-28

day without taking up any of the time OF The Senate be-
wished TO avoid II possible but iaasmach Is
attempted both sides IN this struggle show where the
responsibility ought lie in order place ourselves right
beg leave depart from the rule have pursued thus far
and offer remarks upon this subject do il because
think just and proper and also because think is
fair subject illustrate the character OF this b aud the
which has been carried through thus far. The
honorable from Kentucky suppose that il
is unfair and presumpuons what he calls minority (and
by way think Il by settled that il il a MI
noy not to oppose this bull But admitting that
there MAJORITY IA favor OF this bill still The minority have
rights and among those rights is the right be heard in
explanation OF the reasons why they object 10 this bill
Ihey have also rsh % perfect and mature much
possible and 50 far from IT'S being unfair their part
oppose this bill would be unfair the part of de ma.
Ionty II they had the power force through Of
this Kind without the minority having the power expose
ITS enofmlles That sir, is what want do, aud What
intend 10 do and am inclined to think itis strong
gument against the bill 70 attempt 70 force though IN this
manner II shows thai there is something in II that will
not bear the test of scrutiny, discussion and examination
IL shows that there ~ something in il that the friends OF AZ
not willing 10 have exposed TO the public gaze, whep
they abstain for entire long session. and the greater
part OF another short session. from bringing forward and
bring up here in the last days Of the session, when Is
perfectly manifest there be discussion, and force
II upon as And not only that but 50 anxious are they
upon us, that though We have repeatedly asked
IN have the disposed of Ia order attend 10 nds
pensabe business they would not do II. They will not
even permit OF the Senate TO be taken up for the
slightest and ordinary motion 10 be taken by
mous consent Even the bills that require but moments
action pass them are moi permitted 10 be taken up and
acted upon. ,,, -
Well, Mr. President, let thom have they choose
but thing will them Of long there is a
minority large what my friend from Mississippi says
long there is only here besides mysef-iat MI
noy has righ stand up and say, shall this bill
pass until It's deormtes exposed and laid open to the
world at least far it be in the little remaining
OF this session. 1t is not our fault IT the appropriation
bills lost in consequence of this course We have Of
fered repeatedly and offer, If you will permit these
bills be taken ups pass them in the shortest possible
time and then take up nn' III a ana B sspao II Sa s
suit gentlemen. They want TO force this bill through,
regardless Of all consequences Now, tell them-esery
of them who voted against the proposition to lay the
subject asideha these bills must fail if they persist in
the course they now pursuing.
This then, being the position of the matter, there could
be better illustration of the enormty of this bill than the
fact that attempted to force through for the idea
is only pass, but to pass it without any amendment.
We DO not deny their right to pass H. but we want the
privilege of amending it. They have brought in suit
themseveso suit certain sections and they think if it is
amended it will be defeated in the House, and therefore
they expect put up with all its justice. And now
for sample of that injustice.
This bill purpors to be for works of internal improve
ment. We told by the senator from Kentucky tha, it
is necessary and proper for the great Westhc valley of
the Mississippi. Well sir, if any part of the Union
titled to these appropriations certainly the great Mississippi
valley entitled to them But this bill begins at the wrong
end Who heard before of improving the navigation
of river by beginning with its branches and leaving the
mouth stopped up Now, here appropriations for The
improvement of the Arkansas the Tennessee the Missouri
and other the EXTREMIST branches without any
limit to how far they may extend Well, without al
tempting to tow the prcpre,y improperly of those APP
entrance of this whole line of communication without the
removal of which the Arkansas the Tennessee, the Ohio
and the Missouri rivers are comparatively unnavigabe
We have brought forward proposition, not upon any
vague surmisenot got up by Interested parties sup
ported by local OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES that has sprung up
in moment, but which has attracted the attention oil
the government for yearswhch has been the object of
survey for many yearsor which, has been observed
by my colleague, an appropriation IN part made last
sessions and the friends of this bill ask and expect u.s.
quietly and without opposition to take this BILL
admitting amendment which the very keystone
and foundation upon which the whole of the
of the western rivers are based Now would like hear
the friends of this bill say that these amendments are I'M
wise improper would like, for instance to see the
honorable senator from Massachusetts, MIR DAysl who
takes such deep interest IN this BILL and WHOSE consu-
ents have much interest 10 navigation generally rise in
his place, and say if it is not material the navigation
the United States that the mouths Of the Mississippi should
be so improved that shpa could go there without the
pense and danger to which they subjected. Or
will put the question to tho chairman of the Commit
tee on Commerce. will put Il to them, and demand OF
them say the clearing of Tie mouths the Mssis-
spp is not of much importance the ships of Maine
Massachusetts and other commercial Sates the clearing
out of the bars at ST. Louis of other bars on the
Mississippi Of certain harbos the lakes which ex-
cited much ridcue the other day And yet MIR preg-
dent admitting, as they can butdo the justice and proprey
of this amendment they expect silently and lei
the bill pass, excluding all these amendments. Now that
one of the reasons have Tor opposing this bill. 1t is
partial in its operation and got with view TO pau-
lar interests with just objects enough in it carry il
through and however just proper and necessary other
improvements may be- the door Is shut against them by the
MIR, BRADBURY. Ii the senator from Louisiana will
give way have motion that desire to submit and
wish TO call the attention Of senators the other side 10
| wish to move that this subject be empoarily laid aside
for the purpose of action tho civil and diplomatic appro
pration bill and propose that the time occupied In the
consideration Of that bill shall exceed an hour aud n
half, after which this bill shall be Immediately taken IN
Several senators who opposed the passage of this b
have agreed with that they will unite in taking up this
bill the moment the appropriation bill passed and that the
time occupied that bill shall exceed an hour and
half The from Mississippi and the senator from
Virginia have agreed TO this understanding and will pledge
themselves to up this bill the momentthe other ia dis
posed Of therefore move TO lay this bill the table tenn
porarily, with that understanding
Mr. YULEE. | understand taat il is proposed to law
this bill on the table for a limited time
The PRESIDENT The simple question is on laying it
on the table
Mr. UNDERWOOD. | call for The yoos and nays. II
this bill is laid on tho table, there is ar end Of it,
The PRESIDENT The question is not debatabe
The yeas and nays ordered.
Mr. fULEE. object TO any modification Of the mo.
The PRESIDENT The question is simply to lay the
bill on the table. ~
Mr. DAVIS, Of Missiszipp. Exactly; and when We get
it there, we will mad it. o0
The question being taken the motion to Law the bin on
the table, 1t resulted-yeas 20, nays 3l-aa follows;
YEAS essrs- Aichisoa, Bradbury, Butter, Clamens.
Davis OF Mississippi, Dawson, Downs, Fooie, Hamn
Houston, Hunter, King Mason, Morton, Morris Peatcs
Soue, Sturgeon, Inney, aud Yuee-20.
NAYS-Messrs. Badger, Baldwin, Bell, Bodand, Bright.
Dodge of Wtsconsr, bod Iowa Ewing Fetch Greene
Jones' Mangum, Miller, Phelps Pratt, Rantou Sebastian
Seward, Smith, spruance, Underwood, Upham, Wales
Walker, and Whitcomb-3l.
50 the bill was not laid on the table.
Mr. RUSK asked the unanimous consent Of the Senate to
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