The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-16

move 10 postpone all por orders. fof the purpose OF ia
Mi DAVIS, OF Mi.sissippi That bill suppose will
excite debate. say to the senator from. Gsor
ga that was trying to get the ear OF the Chair for the
purpose Of asking thai the ball 10 found military asylum
be taken up DO not suppose bst ii Is necessary for
any one 70 speak upon that bllthal u to say. do not
suppose that any one VII. require the advocates of the
having been hsre two three years. 1t is to found
military asylum for the disabled and invalid soldiers OF
the army Of the United Saies-Ssnate bill a9a-prepared
after a full consultation with the War Department.
MIR. BERRIEN This matter has alreauy been twice
delayed at the suggestion of senators, lake up bills
which il supposed were not likely 10 create any de-
taken up objected to- being likely 10 proong debate,
il only affords additional additional motive
for IFS consideration Ii has to undergo the ordeal
of the House Of Representatives and unless it be passed
speedily we cannot expect to pass the other branch OF
the national Legislature. would hope, however, that
senators understand that this bill is of so much de-
tail that cannot probably be rendered superior all
ceptions upon such examination give to it here,
Considering that il has been prepared under the super
vision OF persons influenced by different considerations,
and looking at II in different aspects, experience alone
test its imperiectons, il be imperfect hope that
the Senate will proceed to the consideration OF it, with
disposition 10 repose confidence in the committee by
which was prepared IN the Judges OF the Supreme
Court by whom has been supervised, and in the Urea
sury Department TO whose examination il has been sub
jeced and would say lastly, 10 the careful examina-
ton which, under the direction OF the judiciary Commit
tee have myself gwen TO Under these circumstances
proceed, and that will take that which will not
interfere with It's speedy consideration by the Senate
| Mr.. DAVIS, OF Mississippi | supposed that the bill
which referred could be passed without debate That
is the reason that made the notion 1 think it is bill
OF much more importance than the ask ed by the SEN
aor from Georgia to be considered Il will think, al
ford important relief to the treasury and important
relief to disabled soldiers and from the sys-
TEN OF extraordinary pensions into which we are now
pungng shall therefore, vote against the proposition
of the senator from Georgia if he does withdraw il
for the purpose OF allowing this particular bill 10 be taken
MIR. DOWNS. hope this motion will not be accedsd
TO- 1t Is very evident that. anticipated the other day.
if ii is taken up it will debate for great length of
time There too many details in it, too many ques-
tons involved init for it 10 be disposed OF now in short
time So lar from the prospect OF debate being essened
has been increased by the discussions OF the other day
The gentlenans suggestion that this is bill brought
forward from many sources, from many quarters,
great proof Of its being debated at length Yet the gen.
tleman has advocated it here, and opposed all amend
ments with pertnacty which seems to me to evince il
However that may be- is evident that amendments have
multiplied and will necessarily multiply Now the very
point which we had under discussion the other day. and
which have prepared another amendment, proong
and necessarily ooa long discussion stated the other
day-and the gentleman must be conscious OF it--,ha
the Senate having refused to admit the
mens which offered to clause OF the bill, should
move, could get the floor, at the proper ,me
strike that clause OF the bill altogether and think
offer very strong and sufficient reasons for doing
Al the time, proposed the other day, shall be
willing to have this bill adopted with proper amendments
But cannot consent to have il sided
provision, as consider authorizing the head of the
department to do what he pleases prospecvely but
nothing for what is past not even to do justice under
particular circumstances
Not only that, but there amendment upon your
table now proposing to change the whole system OF pay
in particular class OF salaries which no doubt will lead
to debate of day two II is whether (what has
never been done heretofore in governing salary fixed
and ceain) clerks who do have salaries amounting
to $500 shall have the difference made up them That
IS the amendment; II is new feature-a new principle,
such details this will be disposed of in day. All
these things TO be disposed of IN few hours
few days running into all The details of all the courts of
all the States OF the Union. H=Ha a1 - a."@.
Mr. DAVIS, of Massachusetts,. | rise to a point OF
order. .-
The PRESIDENT The senator from Louisiana is not
in order. Ii is not order TO discuss the merits of
bill upon proposition TO take up, but merely TO state
the reasons either for or against the proposition.
Mr.. DOWNS. was replying TO the senator from
Georgia, and assigning the reasons why Thought
the bill should not be taken up The senator from Geor
gia assigning the reasons why should be taken up
II can show any better for not taking up than
by showing the mpraccabiity OF passing il, and the
evils arising from II, then would be very thank if the
Chair would suggest them 10 me; for really thought
that the reasons assigned were good reasons The
that assigned is that it is vain to try to get through
il involved too much; there is too much in ii, too
much is required; and too many points are involved 1t
bill containing many principles, and requiring much
information should be taken up al this period of the
binary pow to the executive officers OF the
Ii has had day, and take that at this period of
the session, when a bill has had day, and when du-
ring that day hardly able TO get into The midst
OF the discussion, IT to that would be prudent
10 abandon all idea OF passing IT, We have had full
day upon it, and not near the end OF IT. think is
time that should proceed 10 take up other bills and let
them each have their dayat least before the whole time
of the Senate IL given TO this.
will state another reason why we should rot take up
There is scarcely possibility am told OF It's passing the
other House, because, told that they have hundreds
OF bills there which cannot be called up. | do
why should proceed TO allow this bill 10 OBJ
struct business, when know that 1t cannot be-
come law during the few days that remain this session
hope therefore that the, bill will not be taken up
Mr.. DICKINSON. Mr.. President, | do not deem IT.
in order 10 discuss the merits OF this bi and will not
proceed to do So will state however, that while N the
head OF the Committee Finance OF this Senate, and
examining questions connected with this matter become
satisfied from official information that there some
of the most rank and infamous abuses under the laws
they stand that can be conceived Of Knowing this
as | do, consderil my duty over any and every bill
upon calendar, TO to take up this bill, and 10 pass
it, Unless the Senate willing to give tens twenties
and even thes OF thousands OF dollars to officers to
whom they intended to give from 1900 to 5,000 there
should be legislation upon the subject to put an
levy these obberies upon The country in the shape Of
fees. -.rE4t a##
Mr. HALE. hope the bill will not be taken up. and
for this reason ! will state fact-and DO not know
whether ii will be considered reason for against
taking it up-so will state il. and let it go for what it is
speech against IT, and of course, II the Senate take IT
up, shall understand that they wish 10 hear make
that speech. | would rather not make il to-day. how
ever, and hope the Senate will not take il up. @1
Mr.. BADGER | think the reason assigned by the
senator from New York would be an admirable one for