The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-08-22

seen nothing unkind, and might also say so unfair
~ The whole process OF the legislation which has taken
place. as The various attempts which have been made 10
load down this bill with amendments. have moth
ing like IT, IL is the first instance of the kind which has
come under my observation; and | say, for one that
take u very unkindly IT any senator 10 take such
course Now, what is the object OF tue senator from
Kentucky! Is il TO aid this BILL is ii to aid his Ii il
is TO aid this bill. we, the friends OF il, do that
aid we are better of without il than shall be with it,
Is IT, then, TO aid his own bill3 Why, Mr. President
what aid this small bill give that great one by put
ting them together ~ Ii there is majority of the Senate
in favor OF The senator's bill. they will vote for it, and
they can control the matter at any time II is before the
Senate, Why, then, put il amendment on this bill
which Is now almost upon It's final passage, when that
question must be debated during almost the whole
sion The honorable senator from Kentucky has not
the rem0tes idea that such measure as that which he
oilers as an amendment to this bill going through with
oul long, tedious. and labored discussion here
In another point OF view, Mr. President, object to
this. The perfection OF all legislation would be legis
late upon every proposition by itself, independently, ii
you could That would be the perfection OF all egsla
lion Tor II would enable you 10 decide upon every case
without referring any other considerations than those
properly belonging TO it, We cannot do that in all
II would consume too much tuie all know. Then
the next best step to put all these measures, many
as you can properly, together, and exclude those which
do not properly belong to them. Now, the senator from
Kentucky would put proposition on this small bill,
which, il it is carried, will compel me to vote against
my own bill and this is the position in which great
many OF its friends will be placed The senator's prop
oslton has no proper relation with this bill and if that
II.
shall never vote for that amendment, Mr. President.
am utterly opposed to the whole matter.
Now, why deal SO unfairly with to load upon this
bill measures which will obge us to vote against this
local bill for which we have been laboring large part
OF the sessions There is no equity justice it, |
repeat 10 my friend from Kentucky, that ii majority of
ihe Senate in favor OF this bill, they take it up
and pass il al any time, without having the ancIary aid Of
this little bwithout adding to the kite tail far greater
than the original instrument The honorable senator
from Kentucky asks why put this measure in bill by
he mt he m land-d
alton in bill by itsef' That is local appropriation
the Ohio river introduced by the honorable senator him
bills separate, and by themselves, it would be much bet
ter, especially when bill involves these considerations
on this remote frontier Ii is sufficient to state to the
Senate that the amendment have necessary rela-
ton whatever with the subject now before That is
Eall have 10 say
Mr. ADAMS. Mr. President
Mr. UNDERWOOD. wish 10 make brief reply 10
The PRESIDENT The senator from Mississippi
first addressed the Chair
Mr. ADAMS. II the senator from Kentucky will wait
a moment he can reply to him and TO me al the same
time hope that senators who are in favor OF taking up
bills in their order, and permitting majority of this
body TO determine what bills they will consider,
well what bills they will pass, will agree 10
down this and all similar propositions. Upon yes
terday my friend from Wisconsin [Mr. WALKERl pro-
posed TO add to this little bill the and harbor bill
and what reason did he give for il The reason he as
signed for Offering II was that unless he brought It for
ward in this unfair and iegmate manner it might not
receive tne consideration oil The senate.
This morning the honorable senator from New Hamp-
shire Mr. HALEl offered an amendment 10 attach TO tins
bill what is known the " homestead bill = and what
reason did he give for iha' Why, that thus body hav
ing the right to control its business, and say by
vote OF the majority what bills they will consider and
what bills they will not consider, he afraid might
not be taken np and as it was his ayor,e measure be
therefore offered IL amendment 10 this bill. What
is the which has induced the honorable senator
from Kentucky TO take this courses The very a.
son which have just given--it is his favorlie bill.
ASK apr me n pOi nj
10 vote down this proposition. do not wish TO say
word about the merits OF the amendment now for would
not do the Senate the injustice to aude to its merits this
inappropriate place; but will say that when that bill
shall come up, have various important amendments
which desire offer to II. hope TO be able TO give
good why they should be adopted, but will not
allude TO them rose merely for the purpose OF
making few remarks with regard TO the propFley OF
voting down this proposition and every other PROPOSE
have such an effect this We all know that this is one
OF the most important bills oi the session, and many OF
have various amendments which wish 10 o1er to IL
when shall come up 10 ITS proper shape and when II
other motive for Offering 1t as an amendment here than
the fear that the majority will not consider II as separate
measure, will not have time TO consider il. | do
trust that this body will determine TO act upon this ques
ton before them, and act upon If at once and that
majority can determine what bills we will hereafter
consider and act upon. These my views and re.
peat that hope the Senate will vote down this and every
other proposition OF the kind
| Mr. UNDERWOOD. MIR President, il could get a
uHeCl NOe OF tue Denale tO-nOffOW morning on the
question whether they will take up this bill and act upon
Il during this session, would withdraw The amendment
with great deal OF pleasure. But want to make re-.
mark TO my friend from Michigan voted for this bill
10 committee, consented 10 report IL from the committee,
and expect to vote for II here have been in favor OF
all these from the beginning but see, SIR this
system OF partial legislation in favor oil one section 10
the exclusion of all other sections beginning operate
bere upon my mind and upon my judgment and il max
me feel disgust for the whole concern. have endeav.
ofed from the very beginning, 10 try get something like
TiH IN he IN all N he
Union with regard to this land fund Of the United States
wanted to give every State its pouionI wanted to OBJ
serve the principles which IN past legislation upon sub
ects OF this kind have been observed, and OF which |
believe every State in the Union has ayaed fself for
do not know OF any Slate outstanding that has not
received the benefits Of the distribution Of the land fund
believe they have all come In and taken it,
Mr. ADAMS, Tin his seat) The State Of Mississippi
has not done H.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD ltis said that the State Of Mis-.
sssippi has not taken her share may be mistaken so
far Mississippi is concerned, bat had thought that all
the States had avaed themselves OF that provision.
A SENATOR. What provision
Mr. UNDERWOOD. alude TO the distribution OF the
surplus money in the treasury II is the distribution OF the
land fund TO which allude
Mr. MASON. There are other States than the State
OF Mississippi that have not received their share from that
fund
Mr. UNDERWOOD. do not make any averment BY
any means only express il my belief | stand cor
eced with regard to the State OF Mississippi whose sen
sior has said that she has not drawn her portion Of the
land iund. do not profess 10 have absolute knowledge
upon the subject but merely expressed the belief and
when gentleman says his State has not received any
benefit from this fund of except il from the re-
mark