The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-03-14

which feel bound to make and which cannot be made
without consuming great deal OF time II the Sehae
chooses 10 Take the bill under these circumstances
then am willing, though | shall feel called upon to
| make speech.
Mr. FoOrE. Very well we will hear the honorable
senator's speech II he chooses 10 make IT, and we VIII
understand H.
The yeas aud nays were ordered upon the motion 10
The question being then taken by yeas and nays the
resolution was taken up-yeas %, nays 22-as follows
YEAs-Messrs A,chson, Badger Berien, BorIand, Bad
bury, Blight Clay Clemens Dawson, Dckin on, Dodge Of
scopsn Dodge OF Iowa, Douglas, Downs, Felch, Foote
Gsn, Houston Hunter, jones, King Mason, Morton. Rusk
| NAYs-Messts, Baldwin, Bell. Chase Clarke Davis Of
M.ssaehusss s W, Days Of M'ssstppi Ewns esne Hale
| Wales-22.
The Senate. in committee Of the whole, proceeded
to consider House joint resolution No. 36-being reso
luton ior the relief OF William NJ Belt and his assignee
Thomas Richie.
The resolution was read a second time by its title.
Mr. HALE called for The reading through of the
lutIon and y was read accordingly.
Mr.. FOOTE It would be utterly idle in me any
frepd Of this bill at this late hour Of the session. to
as%s 2 Ssss S!Is NJ Isss esa
and distinct and what deem Triumphant, assertion of
favorable opportunity would have been presented Tor
stating all the facts OF this unfortunate and cha
lengng 10 controversy any individual who, imbued with
prejudice, or who had unfortunately conceived
GUS notions in regard 10 the merits OF this claim should
Dc inclined to enter the arena OF contest But the time
tor such contest has gone BY Almost all that could
It is IN the power of gentlemen here to defeat il !;
It is 10 the power OF gentlemen here to take up the
short time OF the session that is left TO for its consde
ration and effect the defeat of the bill and thus effect the
ruin OF one of the most meritoous men, my opinion
that the world ever produced. | speak knowingly OF
The mar and with afaniliar acquaintance with his his
tory Sir, know that, when cease to offer the few
marks that am now making. the gentleman will rise
and state his views at length am prepared to listen 70
them with patience, bnt 10 listen to them with much
chag that such remarks as expect 10 come from his
lips should emana,e from such and from such
quarter All that shall do will be TO take the liberty OF
publishing hereafter the address which hold in my hand
and which time does allow submit the pres
ent occasion. shall pub lish il the remark, which
designed to make upon this occasion beg leave TO call
the attention OF those OF my hearers who readers OF
the Washington newspapers to what may be presented
the columns OF these papers in day or two IN support
OF this claim
appeal to them in conclusion to see that have said
nothing in relation to the real facts OF this have not
undertaken to argue; have only cal up the resolu
on, as 1t is very simple, and as this intelligent bodyis
already acquainted with the iacts-as il is subject
which has occupied the attention of all has under
gone the thorough examination of the House OF Repre-
sentaves, and has been acted upon favoraby there.
feel that have right to appeal to the magnanimty and
justice OF gentlemen 10 allow vote to be taken upon this
resolution at without further discussion. make
the appeal with no conhdence-almost hopeessy But
the appeal IS made, and have nothing more to say
MI. PEARCE. shall be very far from saying anything
OF Mr.. Richie which can wound him or his friends
nOnlng exceeding tne statements oil laCS
derive them from the printed documents which have re-
suited from the examination OF the subject by Congress
have desire TO throw reproach upon the political
friends OF Mr. Richie. know how natural il is that
they should sympahize with hm--how natural ii is that
they should feel for the heavyos that he has sustained
as public printer particularly IN the alliance which must
this hoor arising from the controversies which agitated
US so long. know that close, firm bond of alliance
must have been formed and is perfectly right and nat
ura that they should feel the most eager and sensitive
anxiety in regard to the passage of this resolution. But
believe it to be the duty OF Congress not to pass this
resolution.
Here message was received from the House, stating
that they had passed resolution suspendng the nth
Joint rule OF the two houses SO far as related to bill No
ATS of the House, being the posl-route bill
Mr. RUSk asked the unanimous consent OF the Sen
ate to in the resolution
No objection being made. the resolution agreed 10.
MIR GWIN. hope the senator from Maryland Mr..
PEARCEl will let us take up the lighthouse bill and
pass IT,
Mr.. PEARCE | am very desirous--- ..
Mr.. FOOTE My honorable friend will allow me,
in spirit of perfect courtesy and not OF reproach, say
that II II is his deliberate design to speak till the hour OF
twelve, we consuming time which might be devoted
TO important public business Seriously, therefore, II II
is his intention to speak more than minutes longer,
to prevent having any action upon this resou
hon, would gladly him the trouble and save the
time OF the Senate by moving to lay this resolution upon
the table r.
Mr.. PEARCE. would not say ha, it is my design
to speak beyond the hour OF twelve, but is my design
to state the understand 1t, and to make inves
cations very elaborate yet II the debate goes
to be understood. do not really suppose that can
get through in this time.
Mr. F0OrE will renquish the struggle and move
to lay the resolution upon the table.
| The question beng taken upon the notion II was
agreed TO.
The PRESIDENT. The Chair will present letter
which has been handed TO him from Mr. Richie, and
which the Chair feels it TO be his duty TO present 10 the
Senate He states his inability to do the work. and
wishes to be freed from his obligations.
/ Mr. HAMLIN We have heard that story great
many times
The PRESIDENT The Chair wishes to present i,
TO the Senate that they may take what action upon it
4 they may see fit
Mr. HAMLIN ask that the light house bill be taken
up Tor consideration.
/ Mr. COOPER Are not there other house bills upon
the table which precede it
Mr. SHIELDS. 1t will not take two minutes to pass
the light house bill.
Mr. COOPER There is one bill that wish to have
called up My personal honor is concerned IN II. OBJ
lected to its consideration when il was up before, and
tha, led to its being laid wish now to have ],
i Mr.. RUSk submit the question, II ! have not the
right call Tor the reading of The paper which has been
presented by the Chair II ask for the reading of
| the letter
i The PRESIDENT |, must be read il the reading is
called for, unless il is otherwise ordered by the Senate
! Mr.. BRADBURY. move, then, that the reading be
| dispensed with
i The question being taking upon the motion dispens
with the reading OF the letter from Mr. Rtchie upon
division it was agreed toayes 2i, noes not counted
< Mr. BRADBURY | now move that the light house
bill be taken up. II will take but moment to pass IT,
The question being taken upon that motion, 1t was
i Mr. HAMIIN If the Senate will parJon me for a