The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-14


land adjacent H. all the public land ~ ina. region VIII
be brought into market, and not rnha.ei ~ sdiue'
will be more readily sold II WI, 70 ,n,o as.s hanas
coasry through which the road passes II suPon the
principle OF great land proprietor 10 dlsposlng OF por
lion Oh his dos increase the value OF the remain
nr portion 10 an extent greater than the value OF the
Whole before he made the division. That is my under
snJinx OF il and think that the senator from Missis
.ppi fBlr DAvs1 10 wrong in his understanding his
OF the views OF the distinguished senator
whom he alluded, Mr.. Calhoun.l now no more among
US think that II be will refer to authentic. and very
able, clear aud powerful declaration OF the views OF that
distinguished individual, which is amongst public
docnments-I mean the memorial from the Memphis
Conventionhe will 6nd that the proposition is distinct
ly laid down. embracing the very principle that have
named goes ON 10 argue there not only as TO The power
o. ths government. but also as TO the duty q the
government TO make these grants OF the pubic do
main for the very object which have mentioned, so
70 enhance the value OF the remaining portion OF the
Of the whole division. That is my recollection of the
doctEAcs laid down in that paper am perfectly well
satisfied that upon frequent computation with the dis
taeashod individual alluded TO, understood him to
srate these VIEWS and upon two different occasions
when was about to make reports from the Public Land
Counmittee this body, took occasion before writing
these reports to consult him upon this yery point and
always understood him 10 yield the principle One of
thess reports was in favor of granting the swamp and
ovedowed lands to the States in which they lie for the
porpose OF reclamation and internal mprovement-whch
bail had passed both branches Of Congress- and had be-
come law. The other was report made in support Of
bdl Tor granting additional secioA Of land 10 each
township in the States in which the lands e for the ben
EFT OF common schools The same doctrine is asserted
was very careful to consult the distinguished Individual
alluded 10 10 its propriety and its application Both Of
these bills have passed the Senate, believe, without
Dissenting voice. One OF them 10 now pending In the
othsr House do not think, sir that have devated Al
all therefore, from the rule OF strict construction, which
have never before understood to deny the power Of
any portion of public domain for purpose that would
enhance the value Of the remainder.
MIR. DAVIS. OF Mississippi, lin his seat) do not
deny that gl .a- #
Mr.. BORLAND. | understand the senator to say that
he :dn i. The 1;sp I d1 ,
ma, will state briefly what have stated so often to the
Senate. do not deny TO the United States the power
40 tnat which proprietor would dothat IS 70 say t.
Arkansas have not denied that upon any question ;
;nd while interrupt the senator. will say to him thai
brought IN BY NJ csbo.n t and no, to The report Of the
Mr BORLAND resumed The senator admits, then.
the general principle; but understand the only differ
ence 10 whether this bill comes within that principle
M DAVIS, 3in hi: sest) That is il exactly
pFineipls; butt think that have shown that this bill
does come within this principle because it produces the
very eject have mentioned. will any one deny that
the sale OF ten millions OF acres OF public lands within
diensnt States, scattered intervals throughout the
whole body of public lands. will enhance the value of
the remaining lands when these rem naming lands after
time shali be sold and come into private hands and be-
como cultivated II not, how will the running of rail
road through The public domai9 and settlement Of ado
landl II is precisely in the way that the donation
Tor railroad would enhance the value of the remaining
publ land that its donation for any other purpose would
enhance ats value can see no difference and added to
this 10 the main consideration which have mentioned
that we should dives the United States soon posi-
M BELL Mr. s P Pr.ss do no. intend TO enter
into this discussion al all know my friend the
way will bear with me in the simple remark, that in the
over and again ia The other House They have gone
into all the details OF principle and fact twenty
thirty or forty times know that the honorable
from Mssssippl MIR DAvlsl feels keenly upon ali Of
these questions that he cannot ordinarily permit any
question 10 pass involving this principle. without wing
due expression 70 his opinions have not risen with
vaw 10 enter into discussion, but to beg upon
this moor favorable TO this measure not to discuss any
further. l44 f4 Ett
This proposition has been before the Senate Mr. Pres
idsai for two years in its present form. and not
certain that was not introduced session before last in
almost the identical form in which is presented
1t underwent considerable discussion the last session
some amendments were made by general consent and
others upon vote OF the Senate finally, however there
seemed 10 be disposition TO discuss the to such
length. that, other business pressing at the time,
even the friends OF had 10 give upto postpone il
day at this session. making il the special order OF the
day. Therefore say to those gentlemen who have
sdered il, and friendly to IT, that is not probable
thai additional will be obtained for this bill by
any further discussion upon their part is very doubt
u what support the bill will need but, whether there be
majority in its favor not let take the VOTE and let
the fate OF the bill be decided There has been ample
time given for its consideration, and with very few
cepti0ns suppose honorable have considered,
II, and with some care. Their minds are made up pro
and CON- Those who disposed vote against this
bill will do and those who have made up their
minds 10 support will support IT, II is for greet and
benetcent object II is where may fairly donate
the public land without violating principle OF the con-
situation AT all events !, is founded-and well founded
in numerous preceJents Under these circumstances,
hope the discussion will not be prolonged unless
amendment be desired to the bl-some perhaps that will
be aoquiesced in BY the friends OF the measure hope
we may come 10 vote. e.
The question being then taken upon the amendment 10
the amendment, proposed by Mr. HAMLIS by adding there
TO the words q II practicable" IL agreed to.
MI. BERRIEN. Mr. President, desire simply 10 say
thatths original bill contains this provision that II shall
Be the duty OF the Stale offer said lands sale mme
datsy, and 10 complete the the earliest practica
BILE day. sa ---
The question being taken on the amendment as amer
ed, II was moi concurred in
MI CHASE Mr. President, for the purpose OF ma king
Tue ph certainly express the intentions attributed by
honoraose senators and others. beg leave 10 offer an
anne ndment 10 The end the s,h line after the
word Estate" il is follows not within the fimits Of
any State Asit now stands, has been subject Of con
troveTay whether the location of the land NAV be made
within State not For the purpose of excluding ali
controversy. and making that which perhap. NAV
be donbtiu offer that ame ndment II the amendment
prevals il will read ,tsi s A1.lA
That the land Aforesaid, after being surveyed shall ~.
apposoned the -evcral States in sections or .niiv
ions Of sections whenever there lands suitable
quaMy STATE the quantity which said State shall DO
entitled shall bs seIecsed such Lands and
apporoned 10 State wi ich ~ lanes
ANAL be located In the territory beIoneng the United
S"'ss' ana not within tbs LINUS OF any State
Mr.: WALKER hope that amendment will be adopt
ed. bad drawn up the exact words which 1 IN.
tended to offer As the senator from Maryland has al.