The daily union., 1852-08-31

this discussion il has proceeded, and remarks have
fallen IRON several gentlemen, that saryey will be re-
| garded a pledge.
| Mr.. PRATT. Not at all
Mr.. BRADBURY. AMI that the government will be
expected 10 go forward and construct the necessary work
10 bring the water here Now, sir, am willing TO bring
Il here II Il IS necessary TO meet the wants OF the var
Gus departments OF the national government but Il is
the want felt by the citizens that called upon 10
supply We know the city IS increasing al most rapid
rate Real estate has been enhanced IN value to an al
alluded 10 by the senator from Arkansas Mr. BoRLAED1
and he is without doubt correct Congress has paved
many OF the streets, lighted the principal with
gas set out many ornaments. and now il is proposed that
shall Introduce water Tor regard this proposition as
identical with apropos,on that the government shall un-
inhabitants OF this city are Wiling that the govern,
ment should do whatever il ought 10 do in an
ierprise OF this kind But me, when the pub
lie buildings are supplied TO reasonable extent if the
citizens desire additional facilities for water, that is
incumbent upon them not only 70 show to Congress by
proper surveys and estimates what may be the cost OF
the desired works but 10 come forward and say what
they propose To do for this great work not only
deep interest in it themselves; and whenever they
come forward, and prepared to do what they ought
to do am ready 10 co oopeIae with them and aid N the
construction OF the work IL will be borne in mind that
we have large corps OF engineers and it government
officers already under pay receiving their fixed ares,
mat we are 70 employ 70 make THIS work. i do not
know but that $3 900 will be necessary but II appears
to me it is not necessary.
And here let advert TO the remarks that have fallen
Columbia, Mr. SHrELDsl Many objects embraced
in this bill which very ateniiyely considered by
that committee In regard to the bridges we spent many
days, employed men OF science in order TO collect nior
nation upon the subject, and the committee were pre-
pared to propose such estimates we thought ought 10 be
recommended Numerous memorials were before us in
regard TO the very subject embraced in this amendment
and yet, without any information or notice being given to
that committee, find that the work is transferred from
our hands TO another committee before whom believe
| not single memorial at The time was made
The question being taken on the amendments proposed
BY Mr. HALE to add the words .or so much thereof as
may be necessary" il was agreed to.
Mr. CLARKE ! now move to amend the amendment
by changing city" into the plural and inserting after
.,he cities Of Washington and Georgetown"
The amendment was agreed to.
The question then recurring the original amendment
appropriang $4,000 for the survey, II was adopted
THE JUDICIARY.
Mr.. HUNTER find that an amendment that / had
prepared is omitted either because it did not go to the
printers, or because they lost IT, 1t is in relation 10 the
judiciary There is appropriation in the bill 'for de-
ayng The expenses of the Supreme circuit and district
COURTS, &c, S550000 That estimate was reduced from
the original estimate BY the Co Committee Of Ways and
them that the fee bill passed and became law the
$55o,ooo would be enough but he said il did not be-
come law $500 900 would be required unless Congress
decided in favor of claimants to the amount of
$4,000 upon estimate made by the judges, which he
had rejected We though, il SAFEST therefore, 10 put at
$3.50 900, because if to put il at $3.50 000 1t
might be considered decision against the comptroller
and in favor OF these claims whereas it was best TO leave
that question tor decision move, theTe-
FORE 10 insert, instead of S55O000, $630,000.
The amendment was agreed 10.
SMITHSONIAN SQUARE.
The next amendment as follows:
For finishing the grading manuring, planting finishing
the roads and walks, gaSeng and laying cutters along
Smithsonian square, Sls.2oo"
Mr. HUNTER That is according 10 estimate
Mr. UNDERWOOD. Eeary in the session submit
ted resolution, which referred the Committee for
Columbia,
gaion made in regard 10 the propneiy OF establishing
line OF lights along Pennsylvania avenue, west OF the
Presidents house. and making some improvements IN that
avenue 10 Georgetown acted upon the principle that
il the duty OF the government TO make this city
furnishing facilities IN the way Of light. and payemenis
for lis inhabitants for have myself had experience OF
the Inconvenience resulting from the want OF light and
avemens, from several years residence IN the city oil
The PRESIDENT The amendment under considera.
ton does relate to that subject.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD | am perfectly aware OF that,
but my intention TO ask the chairman OF the commit
tee whether any amendment had been proposed was
to be proposed for those Improvements mat are 70 De re-
gardei necessities; for | am somewhat OF Eugene
Sues opinion that IL is not very good policy 10 be grant
ing supehuites TO anybody. while deny the neces-
sires that OF indispensable character TO the great
mass Here are improvements that about 10 act
upon, for ornaments decorstions-waks trees, fowers
and everything OF that sort-amountng 10 sl3OOoi and
then there follows another item OF the sort, in
gard 10 triangular piece oil ground on the right oil the
avenue you proceed TO the Presidents house-a sim
in rising was ask whether, If the Committee for the
District OF Columbia have determined TO make no appro
pralon all for lights for payements all this money
Is 10 be voted Tor mere decoration.
Mr.. HUNT find, upon conyersng with the SEN
a'or from Maryland, that there is more information 10
come in relation these amendments, and therefore
PROPOSE by general consent OF the Senate that they be
laid for the present.
| The PRESIDENT. Which OF them
| Mr.. HUNTER This amendment under consideration,
and the next for delrayng the expenses incurred IN
the improvement and for embelshing The triangular space
the north side OF Pennsylvania avenue, between 18Th
and 14th streets"
The amendments were accordingly passed over by
unanimous consent
POTOMAC BRIDGE.
The next amendment OF the committee was
For repairs of the Poonac bridge, $4,000"
Mr. HUNTER. This amendment is according TO
innate.
Mr. CLARKE. Mr.. President. do not rise to oppose
this appropriation IL II is founded upon any estimate
Whether IL is or not the honorable chairman OF the
Committee Finance will be able TO state. But there
was an estimate made about two months ago, which,
whoever made IT, he condescended TO submit TO the Com
mitee for the District OF Columbia and upon that my
honorable friend, the chairman OF that committee Mr
SHIELDS made proposition appropriate $4,000 Ior
temporary repairs OF the bridge the Potomac AT
tha time il was my opinion that this bridge should be
temporarily repaired, and that Si2 900 would be well
pended for keeping up the line OF communication trade
between The city OF Washington and the adjacent parts OF
Virginia And think that that bridge should be
repaired. But desire to suggest that the word tempo
rsIy' should be inserted, so that ibe amendment shall