The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-04-22

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They did not hear the voice heard
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"Thourt ever crowned within my heart,
And max ST it always May"
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
THIRTY-sECoND coNGREss-FIRsT SESSION.
SENATE
TUESDAY, APRIL l3
MIR Hunter moved that the Senate now pro-
coed to the consideration of the bill making
appropriations for the continuation of the work
on the Capitol which motion was agreed to-
Mr. Hunter then moved that the Senate re-
cede from the amendment granting remunera-
ton to the laborers for the time they had lost
during the suspension of the work.
Mr.. Mangum urged that the Senate recede
from the amendment, in order that the work
might no longer be delayed
Mr.. Borland repeated his objections to the
passage of the bill.
The motion of Mr.. Hunter was then agreed
to-yeas 30, nays l6-the bill being then
passed Subsequently it received the signatures
of the Speaker of the House and President of
the Senate and was taken to the President.
Mr.. Hale introduced JOINT resolution for
the relief of the laborers and mechanics who
have been thrown out Of employment by the
suspension of the work on the Capitol--being
in the same words as the amendment which
had been rejected.
After some debate the French Spolation
bill and all others were postponed, and the
Senate took up the resolutions re-afhrming the
policy of on-interyention.
Mr. Bell then addressed the Senate, not
touching except passingly, the subject of in
| teryention, but considering entirely the effect
Of the present and future state of things in Eu-
rope upon the United States. He examined
the subject in all its various shapes and phases,
and contended that the next general war
would be Europe against America--a war of
the Old against the New World He urged a
strong and immediate preparation Cor defence
| by increasing the national army and marine
[ forces of the country.
/ The Senate adjourned
WEDNESDAY, APRIL IA.
Mr.. Davis presented petition from the bal
# Boston, praying an increase Of the salary o
the United States District Judge of Massachu
sets.
| Mr.. Sumner presented petitions against tn,
resolution on fogging in the navy.
! Mr. Chase moved that the Senate take ~
the bill granting to the State of Ohio the un
sold and unappropriated public lands remain
ing in that State; and the motion was agreed
| to.
| After explanation of it, the bill was ordered
| to a third reading.
The French Spolation bill was then taker
up, and Mr.. Fetch concluded his remarks in
opposition to the bill.
And then, on motion, the Senate adjourned
THURSDAY, APRIL Is.
Mr. Cooper presented the memorial of the
Printers Union, of Philadelphia, praying a
change in the mode Of having executed the
Congressional Printing
Also, petitions praying modification of the
tariff
Mr.. Mangum then addressed the Senate for
an hour or more in explanation of the reasons
why he should support and did now support,
the nomination by the Wing party of General
Scott for the Presidency, in preference to Pres
ident Fillmore. Gen Scott stood upon prin-
cple as fairly as any other Wing; on the score
of availability he was much before them. He
was the only Wing candidate who could be
elected
Mr.. Dawson followed, declaring that he had
no part in the Wing caucuses; that he would
SUPPORT no Wing who would not declare in
most explicit manner his determination to
maintain the fnalty of tho Compromise. In
the next Presidential election he would sup
port that candidate, and would act with that
party who were pledged to preserve the Com
promise.
Mr.. Gwin asked Mr. Mangum il he had
ca- a., Gapoeal Snntf xua,,lh
sustain the Fugitive Slave Law.
Mr.. Mangum said he had no authority to
speak for Gen Scott on any subject.
Mr. Gwin said it was just as he had ex-
pected.
An unsuccessful motion was made TO take
up the Joint resolution for the relief of the la
borers and workmen on the Capitol
After which, the French SpOliation bill was
taken up, and Mr.. Bradbury addressed the
Senate in support Of it. =
The bill was further debated, and amend
ments were discussed.
The bill was finally ordered to be engrossed
for third reading-ayes 26 noes 10.
The Senate then adjourned
FRIDAY, APRIL 10.
Mr.. Gwin moved that the consideration of
the private calendar be postponed till one
o'clock.
Mr.. Borland then addressed the Senate in
explanation Of his course upon the Committee
ON Printing in relation to the Congressional
printing. He replied to certain alleged mpu-
tations upon his course contained in the speeches
of Mr.. German, and Mr. Stanton OF Kentucky,
made in the House Of Representatives, and in
an editorial article in the Union. The imputa-
tons made in those speeches he pronounced to
be false.
After some debate, the Senate then took up
the Deficiency bill Mr.. Hunter addressed the
Senate at length in explanation OF the bill He
commented with severity upon the expenditures
in the Quartermaster's department, and upon
the manner in which the public accounts are
kent in the public departments. Tie urged
Enormously remodeling OF the whole system,
and particularly of the clerical corps, by which
the idle and incompetent clerks shall be got
rid Of
After some remarks by Messrs. Underwood,
Hale. Badger, and Berrien, the bill was post
poned and the Senate adjourned till Monday
MONDAY, APRIL 10.
Numerous petitions were presented.
Mr.. Shields, from the COMMITTEES ON the Dis
trict of Columbia, reported bill amending the
charter Of Washington city. The bill removes
the necessity Of being registered six months
preyious To an election 10 entltle the citizen 10