The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-27

ingly extend the courtesy which h,. been ASK 10
the senator from Georgia, under The crc stsnces but
we have request that this bill may not be taken ip on
account OF another senator, Mr. CLEMEssl who is also
absent and this being the state OF the case being de-
sired by the senator from Ohio submit Argument
upon the acts and moi upon abstract question: and
the senator from Alabama desiring to speak npon it, as
suppose. OF at least desiring 10 be presen-1ihnk we bad
better not take up this bill out OF s order ths ne
and not on private. bill day.
| Mr.. CHARLTON am sorry cannot accede to the
request Of my colleague [Mr DAwsosl 10 withdraw ihe
motion. recolect reading in play OF man who did
what he thought was an obl'ging act for neghbor,
which was poorly appreciated that lie declared he
would do another kind act as long as he lived So
think my colleague may be disposed feel in this case
as he could never extend another courtesy long
he lives il This refusal is made. When this case was
called up the senator from Ohio mr. CHAsEl requested it
to be postponed stating his desire to argue some question
connected with ii. My colleague, with his usual
tesy, acqniesced In that request. He ready and
willing 10 present the whole question thoroughly and
accurately 10 this body. and il simply sact cour
lay Bui now how is he situated ii bs turn Here
10 solemn duty that he is called upon to per-
form Whether he may not have another more solemn
duty is question which dislike to entertain but still
such may be the Now, between these two duties,
can the Senate hesitate for moment what course
70 pursued The senator from Ohio has had ample
time TO prepare himself ts is not called away.
far as we know, by any extraordinary circumstances.
My colleague has prepared himsel, and his presence is
2" s o a ss
ate if they will hesitate between these two different
courteses' am very sorry that the senator from Ohio
is here's for should be glad to hear him either upon
the abstract question Of slavery. which just
ready TO meet az any other question involved in this
case upon the merits OF the claim ntlhe Senate
y have granted indulgence enough; and they have in
formation enough, believe, 10 act upon the subject
without The senator from Oho and ask, under these
circumstances OF the that the Senate will take up
this case act OF courtesy aud OF justice to my coli
league. es gU n. keg
In reference 10 the absence OF the senator from Ala
bama, Mr. CLEMENS have only to say that his pres
hQ INN M
not affect the merits OF the That there may be
question. when this bill is passed, which Of the two e
haps true; but with that question the Senate have moth
ing to do II will be referred TO the proper department,
who will decide between the two legal representatives;
but the Judgment which may be taken there is not
question TO be brought before this Senate All the Sem
ate have 10 do is with the abstract justice of the claim
naeI nese appeal 70 hs Senate to re,
which he is placed In consequences Of the courtesy
tended by him 10 the senator from Ohio, and hope the
Senate will take up the bill and act upon at this time
Mr.. WADE My colleague has lust left the Senate
for few days. not supposng that this bill would
up He expected would come up on The last private bill
day. and ready 10 discuss il then Il is not the fact,
as some senators seem to suppose that he has been neg
Iigen preparing himself He has prepared HIMSELF and
was prepared TO discuss j before he left, and be went
away believing that the Senae would be occupied with
other matters and that could not up until private
bill day. He anticipated its being taken up out of
It's order. | know thai he feels this 10 be import-
ant bill, and that he believes the claim be welt
founded-not an account OF any abstract principles in
yolyed in II. that know Of but. as have understood.
it, He has investigated those facts, and examined docu
ments of considerable length. requiring much labor in
their examination and know that he has arrived al
conclusion directly opposite To that which the
from Texas Mr. RUskl thinks s,so clear. He has pre-
pared himself upon the subject and wishes 10 be heard,
der. Were he here to-day, he would be ready to dis
cuss IT for he did. in good faith proceed 10 inform him
self of the facts Immediately after the bill post
poned and think it would be but act OF justice TO
himself well TO ourselves, that he should be heard
upon the question, in order that might all understand
it. Justice demands that it should be investigated. and
that those who have turned their attention should
have opportunity 10 enlghten others in regard 10 the
merits OF the hope, therefore, tina, the motion will
not prevail to take up the bill out OF its order.
The question being taken posponn0 all prior or
des for the purpose oi taking up the bill, no quorum
voted. ftQ
The PRESIDENT said that it was evident that q quo.
rum present, il senator's would but vote.
Mr. CLARKE. II may be allowed to say one word.
will say that had designed, and all my papers be-
fore me, 10 go on with my remarks to-day. But, after
the appeal that has been made in favor of the
from Georgia, Mr. DAwsoS,1 and the circumstances in
which he is now placed will certainly Withdraw all
claim that have upon the courtesy OF the Senate pro-
ceed to-day; and II the taken again, shall vote
for The motion 10 lake up the bill referred TO by the
tor from Georgia. (Mr CHARLTON
Mr.. DAWSON. trust that may, through my col
league, Mr. CnARLTosl be permitted TO withdraw this
motion until Tomorrow. and permit the senator from
I s. aeTenss to m.
whether go on to-day or tomorrow
Mr. CASS. As the gentleman from Rhode Tslapd
MIR CLARKEl is perfectly willing TO have the matter in
which be is interested postponed until tomorrow.
ianly appears that the circumstances presented by
the senator from Georgia tMr. CHARLToS are such as
to justify in taking up this bill hope, therefore,
will be taken up.
The question being then taken upon posponing all The
prior orders for the purpose OF taking up the bill above
mentioned, upon division II was agreed to--ayes 90.
noes not counted
LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF GEN. JAMES G. WATSON, OF
GEORGIA.
The Senate then proceeded, as in committee OF the
whole consider House bill No i36being can act for
the relief OF the legal representatives OF Gen James c.
Watson OF the State OF Georgia !" which read The
bill directs the Secretary OF the Treasury pay the le
gal representatives OF Gen. Watson the OF $4,000,
with interest at the rate of per per annum from
the sih OF May 1885, until wholly pad-being the amount
paid by him the Creek Indians for negroes taken from
lh EN-, &C.
No amendment being offered The bill was then reported
the Senate, ordered the third reading read the third
time and passed.
APPOINTMENT AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER UPON THE
COMMITTEE ON ENROLLED BILLS
Mr.. JONES, OF Iowa | move that the President OF
the Senate appoint additional member upon the Com
miiee upon Enrolled Bills. OF the members OF that
committee is absent in consequence of indisposton.
The question being then taken, the motion agreed
to-
The PRESIDENT appointed Mr. cHARLros as the ad-
ditional member
NOTICE OF A JOINT RESOLUTION.
Mr. ToUCEY gave notice that upon tomorrow, or