The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-05-23


elapse before the government will have either In the
mean time, is necessary that should be
adopted for preserving and taking care OF the dock In
the act OF 1885, which made an appropriation Tor dock.
basln and railway, the Secretary OF the Navy di-
Teced to authorize the propreors to the dock when
il not needed Tor the public service for private pur
poses In communication, addressed to the Committee
Naval Affairs, he desires that Congress would direct
him to take what measures might be necessary is Tor
Ii is necessary 10 make provisions for the security
Of the dock until the government shall have its own es
tabshmenl there To accomplish that purpose, move
to insert the following amendment:
Sand the Secretary OF the Navy hereby directed to per-
for the erection Of the said dock, for
such term Of years as he may deem expeden to use the
their for repairing merchant vessels
when required for the Of the public vessels OF the
ration thereof safely keep said dock and indem
nifty the United States against any injury to the same ex
hem and surrender the the expiration OF the
in good order and condition, and also giving such
the agreement, may by the said Secretary be deemed
proper"
MIR. DAWSON. This is an important amendment, in
opportunity reflect may be in favor Of it; but wish
look into it, Ii to me TO involve the principle OF
farming ont the public property by contract for length
of time. In order to have an opportunity OF examining
it, move tha, the Senate do now adjourn.
MI. BADGER; If my friend will withdraw the mo-
ton for a moment wish to say word
MIR. BADGER. have not the least desire in the
world TO press the amendment upon the Senate brought
III
proper submit the Committee Naval Affairs the
fac that when the sectional dock gets to California there
will be no place to take care OF i and unless some pace
ruined. Having offered the amendment, care not one
copper what is done with it, II il is lost, it will be
through agency of mine. think that when the gov
ernmen has paid three-quariers Of million OF dollars
for is worth while TO make some temporary
arrangement for lis reception But do not want to delay
this bill and gentlemen disposed to talk on this
proposition, withdraw the amendment
REPAIR OF THE LONG BRIDGE.
| Mr.. SHIELDS. wish to offer amendment, which
| think will give rise to no discussion
Mr.. BADGER. You mistaken about that.
thought my amendment would not
Mr.. SHIELDS | wish TO get rid OF it, at any rate
have had it in my hands for some time ready to offer
The Committee for the District of Columbia have direct
ed me to offer amendment to appropriate a sum OF
money repair the Long Bridge. which has been swept
away by the late flood. 1t is merely temporary matter
The object place such condition that may be
passabe until definite action be taken In regard
to permanent bridge, some other structure. An es-
stating that il can be done for $4,000 hold the es
mate in my hand II is somewhat lengthy, pointing out
all the particulars and need not be read Ii there is any Oh
lection 10 the amendment, shall not press II tonght
But hope there will be no objection pit
Mr.. BADGER; ! have very decided objection TO II
| Mr.. SHIELDS. The amendment which am instruct
ed 10 offer is the following clause;
For the repairs of Long Bridge the Potomac,
sum not exceeding be expended under the di-
] recton of the Commissioned Of Public Buildings"
/ On motion, the Senate adjourned.
FRIDAY. MAY al.'Is52
The Senate proceeded 10 the consideration OF the pr
vate calendarhe order being in force for to-day by
which bills giving rise TO debate should be passed over
WILLIAM BEDrEST
Mr.. ATCHISoN. Mr.. President. under mistake on
the last Friday that the Senate transacted private 6us
ness made motion TO indefinitely postpone bill Tor
the relief OF William Beden iii tits in order-and be-
eve is as il is the first opportunity have bad 70 make
l,ka II unnvp IN rprDn
The PRESIDENT 1t will not be in order 10 move a
reconsideration but inasmuch the motion was made
under mistake, and the report accompanying the bill
favorable by the unanimous consent OF the senate
the bill be reinstated.
MIR. ATCHISoN. trust tina, will be done.
No objection being made, the Senate proceeded as In
COMMITTEES Of the whole, 70 consider the bill,
Mr. CLEMENS called for the reading Of the report
! Mr. HALE Mr. President, is this the day for debate
The he, PRESIDENT This is the day that discussion
must be laid aside.
The report was read setting forth that the claimant
had enlisted in 1910, and again in lS44, with sound
vigorous constitution that he was appointed sergeant IN
the fourth regiment OF artillery S4s stationed at Pen
sacoa Florida and was afterwards discharged by reason
Mr. CLEMENS. Mr.. President, the case does not
seem be such TO justify pension, and think II had
The PRESIDENT. Does the senator propose to dis
Mr CLEMENS. Yes, sir.
The bin was accordingly passed over
Subsequently, Nr. Fish inquired IL AZ would nol De IN
order 10 lake up again the bill for the relief OF William
Beden uch as the senator from Alabama who de-
sired to discuss il was satisfied in regard TO the
merit OF the claim, and had Withdrawn all opposition
The senator's misapprehension from mistake IN
the endorsement oil the bill 1t could now be taken up
and passed without discussion.
The PRESIDENT II no objection is made, It will be
i taken up again. - -.
The Senate having considered the bill in committee
of the whole it was reported 10 the Senate without
amendment and ordered to be engrossed.
THOMAS LEeeETr.
The bill for the relief OF Thomas II. Leggett was next
in order.
MIR HUNTER objected He believed it was the bill
which was laid over motion OF the senator from PENN
syvana, who wished TO discuss IT, and who was now
absent He bad objection personally. to acting on It, IL
the yeas and nays were taken upon H.
i The bill was passed over.
The bill for the relief OF Ira Day being next in order
Il Mr.. HUNTER said The senator from Delaware MIR.
BAYARD requested me TO say that he would like 10 have
this bill lie over.
i Mr. BADGER. would suggest that il will be better
cussed six or seven hours first and last and sup
posed the discussion through STILL II me discussion
is likely TO be renewed, suppose It must 20 by.
The PRESIDENT. The Chair Is Obliged TO pass II by
il any senator desires 10 dscusslt.
i Mr. BADGER | know that; but Il is TO be postponed
in order TO be discussed hereafter, understand, and
want 10 eet rid OF it, think il has had its full share of
the time of the Senate
i Mr. HUNTER Upon reflection, think we might as
well take a vote upon IT, think the senator from Della
/ ware did discuss II at length.
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