New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-08-17
XXXIIp CONGRESS :. FIRST SESSION
SENATE. WASHING,


the workmen on the Capitol, asking more pay.
Mr.. BRIGHT moved the reconsideration
Of the vote by which the bill allowing Mary Blaney,
widow OF Major Blapey interest on money belonging to
her husband withheld by the United States for several
years, was rejected on Saturday.
The vote was recOnsldered, and the bill
was then passed.
Mr.. DowNEs made a personal explain
alton relative TO debates which have taken place to
who was the author of the third section OF the Supple
mental Census act out of which arose the difficulty res
pectng the salary Of the Census Superintendent.
The Army Appropriation bill was re-
ceived from the House, and referred to the Committee
on Finance.
Mr.. SEWARD presented a resolution of
the Chamber of Commerce OF New.York asking appro-
priations for the improvement of Hell Gate
Mr.. DAwsoN-Say Hurl Gate. The
other Ia very well improved already.
Mr. BADGER-Better lock itup. Laugh
Other petitions and reports from Com
mittces were received
Mr.. CAss moved to take up the bill
making appropriations for the construction OF ship
canal around the Falls of ST. Mary. Agreed to.
The original bill proposed to grant
100000 acres OF public lands Michigan to enable her
10 construct the Canal. Mr.. Felch had moved sub.
stituto for this authorizing the Secretary OF War to
contract for the construction Of Ship Canal at cost
not exceeding 100000 Mr. Toucey had moved to
amend this by adding that when the Canal was com.
pe;ed should keep 1t In repair &c, by toll suifcient
for that purpose.
MIR. CAss addressed the Senate at length,
showing the importance of the work to the Commerce
Of the country He maintained that this Canal, by
sfdng the of sending United States naval for
ces from other Ia time OF war was necessary
for the def OF the country In the course OF MS
remarks he said he would have no objection 70 tue an
nexation of Canada nor to the acquisition OF Cuba,
could that resul, be accomplished without a war; lie
would not 10 10 attain that end but one should
Lawn obi m n
quence.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD followed, showing that
the improvement Of rivers, and construction OF roads
and canals In all parts of the country were necessary
for the defense of the country and he reoced TO near
the Senator agree that Congress mad the power, and
on Rbt TO make appropriations for that purpose.
Mr.. Boiler said an appropriation Tor
this work might be usthable the ground that II was
a war measure but rot otherwise. This was no war
measure-no war anticipated and II one should
occur IL was not 10 be expected in that country The
Last spot on earth where Great Britain would seno an
army 10 attack tb United States would be the Nortn
West territory Great Britain knew well enough that
the Senator with of his Sempronus speeches. could
rouse bis people in that region TO such ptcn ha tney
would charge the British fleet upon horseback Great
Britain would never attack the nted States In tue
q,utlemsn's neghborhood-it would be like attacking
the lion n his den He blended The only object the
work was TO velop theoca resources OF Michigan and
tina, regoI-to this development he had no
II done at the cost only OF those benefited de oo
iected 10 being taxed for local Improvements In oner
States He preferred Infinitely general system OF In
terps Improvements to this appropriation tor local oo
iects II The Cover nment TO go into the business
let road be constructed from Warrington TO New
Orlesns and from Washington to Buffalo, and eXpend
money improve the Mississippi Inc only INN! thst
could be placed such system would be the want OF
money In the Treasury 1t would be better Tor the Re-
public that there was no money in the Treasury
Congress now s called upon TO distribute money tor
local purposes II there no public money ou tnai
derived by direct taxation there would be represents
ZION strictly responsible. Men, then, when called upon
for taxes would demand Its objec. and purposes ana
people in one state would hesitate TO pay for local I'm
nroye merts In others. Were there any prospect OF
war he btperhaps vote for H. bu' y was clearly noI
necessary for purposes OF oeiense ~ wa cssiy :
work 10 develop the commerce of Michigan, ana ne
objected 10 asking thing IN the name oil Esau "h'ch
was for tho benefit of Jacob.
Mr.. MASON opposed the bill.
MIR. ToUCEY's amendment was theh
adopted.
Mir. BELL renewed his objections to the
consideration of this BILL 10 advance and 70 the eNcIu
sion of the multitude Of other works OF similar chhrac
ter and as necessary this for purposes OF defense ue
desired ihst action on 1t should be postponed t set
the River sud Harbor bill was considered lois might
be added to that bill lie moved mar u' OIL Oe P''E
MIR. CAss said the River and Harbor bill
would pass II proper and reasonable one. he wouli
Mr.. BELL repeated his objections to
Mr. ToucEr said the power to make
this istion was not derived from the power 70
,.eusie or facilitate Commerce, TO furnish means
| for the TRANSPORTATION OF men and munitions OF war
! I'm, only ON the ground Of enabling the L. g naval
forces 10 be transferred when required, from one lake
10 another.
MT. BELL asked. if this were the sole
,eason for tina work why should be transferred 70
| the state of Michigan he desred 10 KNOW no" Ios
c,ud be means of defense when the BRUSH os'seiic'
| could command 1, with their guns -,
Mr.. DOUGLAS hoped vote Wouiu DO
taken. deciding whether the APPROPRIATION sn0uia ~
| In money or land ~. ..o,,,,.
MIR. UNDERWOOD supported the money
appropriation H., o,l,- ob;ect of
s,o,ipr the bin Ill after the River and harosr oh
Va. 10 hold whip over the senators int5re ,eu ~ @
hI He regretted the friends OF the Dill ntd cna1 g.
the spprouriation from land 10 money. ne c'uAu n"'
vote for the latter. IN I,,;oo
Mr.. DAWSON opposed the pill uehl IN
h., 4, could In any Justice be called defensive "VrA
Mr.. DoueLAs said he had heretofore
dstnasd his bin when !, proposed TO grant and sac
~ Ss,o, vould take land he would vindicsle "a
s,ant pow-he wobd not vinoicste on .Ie -. I'll
h, being necessary for defense No bn1sn Snnsr;or
ever be found again In the region u .rrsv
and should OF o appt ar there ssaln ~ I5 nee
one thin was certain, that hosthe Al 80. =, f.vo
be permitted TO appear anywhere esei - 1--WE sors
OF " sniing land Tor this WORK, ana in,
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