The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-01

the country what these repairs are which are 10 be allowed
for in all lime 10 come, as they have been IN times past
understand that they embrace the repairs made upon te
Atlantic steamer in consequence OF the breaking oi hef
shaft and the allowance now 10 be made is based upon
the idea that they TO be subject to other calasrophes
like that which overlook that steamer.
Mr. BELL. did not contemplate any such thing
Mr. UNDERWOOD. The gentleman says he did not not
contemplate any such thing yet II they DO happen Inc
allowance is large enough TO compensate for It, while ~
as hope may be the such accidents do not happen
then that will be much clear gain 10 the company
Now, want the country TO see this thing as i IS YET
in the face Of this fact is proposed TO extend the time
six months longer There is great difference, as regards
The interests of the country, between the proposition OF
sSd om M Haa BELT S proposition
adopted it stands, and the bill changed accordingly,
then il becomes necessary for Congress positively to act
ii the increased compensation is to be continued where
as. il his proposition is rejected. and the bill left as now
stands all tha, this company will have to do to rsain
this increased compensation will be to prevent action
Mr. BELL. | do not propose 10 change the amendment
Mr. UNDERWOOD. / am no, objeciing to that l
am commenting my friends amendment l think ~ is
all important 10 the interests of the country that that
principle OF his amendment should be adopted, and hope
i will be adopted have made these few remarks mere
" to show the proprety OF changing The time named
in the amendment OF the senator from Tennessee Mr.
BELL insist upon taking the vote upon the PROPOSE
tlon as j now stands. have no wish to consume the
time of the Senate, and therefore will say no more
Mr.. MILLER. wish to state that, in the estimate OF
expenses the accident 10 the steamer Atlantic not
estimated for. The senator from Kentucky mir UNDER
wooD] is in in that respect That expense was en-
rey covered by the insurance, and was not taken into
the estimate at all.
Mr., TOUCEY move that the Senate ADJOURN
Mr. UNDERWOOD. Will the senator Withdraw that
motion for moment 10 allow me 10 make an explana-
tion will renew it.
Mr. TOUCEY. will withdraw it upon that under
Mr. UNDERWOOD. My complaint from the begin
ming 10 the end OF this matter has been, that
get any information that rely upon. have stated
hQfn atQa- amin
did not give that satisfactory information that would
enable as 10 tell whether was right not 10 make this
Now Ga s e Atlantic
deTs,ood that she belonged 10 this line of steamers
Mr. BADGER. So she does.
Mr. UNDERWOOD. That part Of my information,
then, is correct saw here general estimate OF repairs
and, of course my conclusion that embraced all the
repairs Tor all the ships composing this lne and when
the Aanlc oroke heI SHALT supposed thathe replacing
it was embraced in the amount OF expenses, just like
any other repairs to that any of the other steamers
Now am told that that was paid for by the insurance
company. Now, can accept this estimator You have
not laid before the country all the facts of this case
from beginning to end
Mr. BUTLER If the honorable senator will give
way here, he can have the floor tomorrow, and will
renew the motion TO adjourn.
Mr. UNDERWOOD No, sir; have nearly con.
cuded.
The PRESIDENT The senator from Kentucky (Mr
UsDEKwooDl is entitled TO the floor, and must not be
ierrupted
Mr.. BUTLER. wished TO adjourn now as a matter
VI dCCoHmouduou 10 nllns as supposed ne would De
better prepared to conclude his speech Tomorrow
Mr. UNDERWOOD. ] would prefer to proceed now.
do not want to consume the time OF the Senate. but
merely TO make an explanation by way of answer 10 my
friend from New Jersey, Mr.. MnLER.l As was say.
ing my complaint has been from the beginning that these
generalities leave us in the darkihey do not explain
things that Congress and the country understand
That is what complain Of II has not beea stated until
now that this expense in regard 10 the steamer Atlantic
covered by the insurance.
Mr. TOUCEY. Will the senator allow me TO suggest
to him that gave way not for the purpose of hearing
speech. made the motion TO adjourn, and withdrew it,
as supposed merely for an explanation
The PRESIDENT. The senator from Connecticut
Mr. ToucEYl withdrew his motion, and the senator
from Kentucky MIR UsDERwooDl is entitled TO the
floor
Mr. ToUCEY. | merely wish 10 appeal 10 the sena-
tor.
Mr. UNDERWOOD. | did not ask the senator 10 give
way for speech only desired to make an expana-
ton. have already said that was in a minority upon
this subject, and will not trouble the Senate with
marks that disasreeabe 10 them. will merely state
again that have not had the facts OF This
were promised. ] will now fulfil my promise, and renew
the motion 10 ad journ.
The question was then taken, and, upon DIVISION as
follows-ayes To- noes IT.
The Senate adjourned.