The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-25

that instruction. now move to amend the amendment OF
the senator from Kentucky BY striking out the words "a
point opposite ST. LOUIS and inserting "a point the
mouth OF the Missouri river"
Mr. UNDERWOOD rose. but gave way at the soicita-
| ton OF
Mr. CASS. who desired to suggest to the senator from
Kentucky that this day apart for The consdera-
ion Of private bills, and il evident that this bill
would take up the entire day
Mr. UNDERWOOD. | hope not.
Mr. CASS II certainly will, and for this Be-
fore is voted for senators will like TO look to the grants
much they are entitled TO- That will necessarily be the
case Now this is question about the termination of
points aud there Is no chance OF getting through il to-
whether he had not better let this subject be laid in
ors, Mr t9at hMYsRvan Hs may ssEs up pr private bills
act upon the subject one way or the other, am not
disposed to waste time, assure the gentleman wanted
70 show ny K friend from Illinois I! LM 81. tSELssl who
unnecessary-that the very objection which he makes
in behalf Of his State has been anticipated by and
provided for the bill The BILL as originally prepared
by me, directs that the road shall extend 10 Alton with
branch to point opposite ST. Louis. that there
was great danger that we should run counter to the
wishes OF the legislature OF Illinois and therefore pro-
vded nasmuch they had directed the construction OF
road from Alton to Mount Carmel that should have
branch to ST. LOUIS Therefore my friend from llli-
nos will find that his objection has been anticipated and
One word in reference to the suggestion of the gen.
tleman from Michigan, MIR. CAss Here is the only
only road in which they be benefited BY the grant
Of portion OF the public lands. No part Of the public
lands heretofore granted has been OF any advantage
TO the State OF Kentucky; and now when she asks for
an appropriation which will make road entirely through
the free States and States holding public lands, but
will Jill greatly Y her
that he wants time to how much land these States
have already received before this boon, in which my
constituents are deeply interested, shall be granted
Mr. SHIELDS Mr. President, as like Old Kentucky.
and am very anxious 10 accommodate my friend from
Kentucky, will withdraw my amendment, and go for
Mr.. BRADBURY. II is obvious that It will require
some considerable time in lis discussion. therefore
move TO lay the bill on the table, with the hope that il
may be taken up on the first suitable occasion that may
Mr.. DAVIS. Of Mississippi desired the senator to
Mr.. BRADBURY consented to withdraw it.
Mr. DAVIS. OF mississippi. hope the senator from
Kentucky viii bring bill to the objects which
he seems to have in view, instead OF encumberng the
proposition now before the Senate with an amendment
which will necessarily produce debate and perhaps de-
stroy the bill which had hoped to pass without de-
bale The senator's proposition broader than the ori
ginal one II is attaching. in the form OF amendment
far more important object than the bill itself hope
his amendment may stand upon its own merits, and be
the subject OF separate bi and that we may now 60
on with the proPosiiion contained in the original bill
M-. UNDERWOOD. deprecate discussion, Mr.
beg the Senate will vote either for against my amend
ment without any further discussion II II 10 not rea
sonabe proposition, and i the few remsYks which
have made do not commend TO the favorable consdera
ton OF the Senate, why, am willing 10 let IL 80, and 10
take the course suggested by the senator from Mssissp
But beg that ny proposition may BE- & acted Lon, On now
proposition as originally moved, together with this one
that have offered But believe il my proposition
is ruled out. is hopeless case for Kentucky at the
present session if altogether for by the time
The snbect-perhaps session or two hence--here will
be no public lands BY which Kentucky can be benefited
at all .aas
MIR DAVIS OF Mississippi | do not feel prepared TO
decide whether the proposition OF the senator from
Kentucky ought to be entertained or not do not wish
defeat the bill now before US by the consideration oil
proposition entirely new, and one which do not un-
derstand ltis exactly avoid this difficulty tina, ask
the senator TO withdraw his amendment, because do
understand IT, II the senator proposes to put his
amendment to vote, shall be obliged to vote against
II, and prefer not TO do IT.
| Mr. DAWSON do not design TO discuss this ques.
ton, but shall vote in favor OF the amendment OF The
senator from Kentucky. | have before stated 10 the
Senate and the country that the old thirteen States sooa
but very little chance OF getting any interest in the public
lands. Now sir. as Kentucky ia, believe, OF the
very oldest Of the States, il we can get her asso-
ciaed in company with the younger States OF the Union
II will be getting degree nearer 10 the right of the
the old States and the very next movement we shall
maze will be to add one OF the old States and whenever
succeed in getting one oil them in, il will probably
enable US TO get the whole.
| Now sir, [ have no opposition to this as il
originally presented different from that which have had
to all other OF this sort have said that
would yield and no, discuss the question o the appropr
alton oil the public lands the States because majority
of the Senate have already determined TO do II but
whenever there is opportunity which shall present H.
self. think due TO the old States that the question
should be made known 10 all. Now, how is IT here ,
The younger of the States desire TO appropriate large
portion OF the public lands and because Kentucky wants
portion OF those public lands which will incidentally
aid her. they say, No; bring II up in separate bill.
And you deny the younger States in this very BILL and
carry il through. Now, want to let them all 90 To-
gether Where is the harm in II Where is there the
necessity for consideration when il is mere act OF JUS
tce though partial IN it's character according TO the
mark Of The senator from Kentucky
] Mr. DAVIS, of Mississippi, Tin his seat) am op
posed to omnbuses. Laughter
The PRESIDENT. Orderl
Mr. DAWSON Opposed TO omnibusesl But when
an omnibus comes up that Just suits the number,
they TO get in it they don't want anybody else TO
ge, in That the kind OF omnibus they want to have
Mr.. DAVIS. Oh, mol
/ MIR DAWSON. Now, sir we want an omnibus that
will carry Justice through the country. Wewant an ON
Union, and TO every section OF IT, We want to throw
Kentucky into the omnibus along with Mississippi, Lou
isiana, and Aabama, associates. My friend from Mis-
sssipp, Mr.. FoorE who ats nearest TO me, know will
feel no disposition 10 throw Kentucky out Laughter
Now, sir, this has got TO be very important question,
a vastly important question, and---- -
/ Mr. DAVIS OF Mississippi, tin,etposlng) VIII my
! friend from Georgia allow me to ask question
Mr., DAWSON. II II is an appropriate one.
/ Mr. DAVIS II will be very appropriate. want
TO know how much of this road will pass through the
State OF kentucky
Mr. DAWSON. Not an inch OF it, i aH
Mr. DAVIS Exactly,
| Mr. DAWSON. Still IL is beneficial TO Kentucky. IL
il to snbserye her purposes, TO increase her commerce
and her eniences, which shows that she exceed
npy humble In her request She Just wishes TO connect
two patticular ponts--St Louis and Louisville. Now,