The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-12-22

eancy from its occurrence Ill, the end OF the reserved
lime Inc case OF trust referred to by the senator from
Virginia, gives good illustration OF this for chancel-
lor may appoint different trustees to fill an entire term
Several SEsAToRs. "Queslion /" Question r.
Mr. BAYARD II the Senate are determined to take
the question this afternoon OF course shall not espass
upon their patience. did desire. however 10 address
the Senate upon the questions involved in this case as
the validity OF the election OF the honorable gentleman
from Kentucky, deemng them OF very great moment and
not exactly agreeing in the sentiments and opinions which
have heard from any senator this floor, though
agree with the conclusions Of If. however, the
Senate desires to take the question now, shall not inter
pose difficulty for would not pretend to address the
Senate at this late hour as il my purpose discuss
The question at length.
nays on his amendment. and they ordered.
Mr. HAMLlN desire simply to state that, in conse-
quence o he necessary absence OF the senator from Yer
mont, Mr. Foor,l with whom agreed 10 pair of on this
question, shall decline voting.
Mr.. BORLAND, move that the further consider alton
OF the subject be postponed until tomorrow | do SC
Tor The reason that there are senators who wish 10 dis
cuss IT further do not aude to myself but there are
others who desire TO speak but the day now SO ar
advanced that they are unwilling TO enter upon discus
sion which may involve some time | think il is a
courtesy due them nasmuch the question has been
discussed at length by Others that they should also have
an opportunity; therefore move to postpone the fur
ther consideration OF the subject till 10 morrow
Mr. BADGER move that the Senate do now ad-
journ.
Tile motion was not agreed 10; and the question re
Cured on the motion TO postpone
MIR HALE. do not rise to make speech, but tc
express the hope that the motion will be persisted
in; but that il il, is 10 be discussed further. may
have that discussion at this time only three
o'clock we do not generally dine till about half pas
four and perhaps some OF those gentlemen who arr
disposed to discuss the subject might well say wha
Mr. BADGER, They will get no listeners at this time
of day
Mr. HALE did not understand The senator from
Arkansas to refer TO listeners, but only to speakers
[Laughterl see that the senator from Maine wants
the floor, and 50 will take my seat.
Mr. BRADBURY. was about TO take the floor, no
for the purpose OF discussing this question: but simply
express the hope that may have action upon il to
day 1t will be ecollected that at the last session
settled contested election on the last week of the ses
sion and we shall be brought TO the last week of tht
present session before we dispose OF the pending ques
tion unless find limit the debate. and resolve
to terminate it before we adjourn.
Mr. BADGER. | believe, sir, that am entirely con-
vnced, by the observations which have just fallen from
the senator from Maine that had better dispose OF this
question Immediately. myself should like TO occupy
ten fifteen minutes, which, probably, according 10
usual estimate, might into three quarters OF an hour
if commenced in which time | think | could make
very good speech on this subject and put it in very
clear light; but as there many OF US in the samt
situation. and as suppose every gentleman in the cham
ber has made up his mind it to TO be great
deal better TO dispose of the subject Our speeches
here will convince nobody in the chamber, il they
vince any outside.
Mr.. BUTLER hope the suggestion Of the gentle
man will be yielded TO. did intend to submit few re-
marks; and whether they would have elucdaed and H.
lustraied the subject do not know. Perhaps by 60
doing, should have acquitted myself Of duty to the
country and to the parties concerned but am satisfied
the honorable senator from North Carolina has said
that every senator has made up his mind and that 1t is
not worth while TO talk any longer upon The subject
The motion to postpone was not agreed to.
The question being taken, by yeas and nays upon the
amendment OF MIR. JONES. of Tennessee, the result
yeas 81, nays l6-as follows:
YEAS-Messrs. Adams, Atchson, Badger, Bell, Brooke
Butler, Chase, Clarke, Cooper Davis Dawson, Dodge
Iowa. Fish, Geyer. Hale. Jones of Tennessee Miller Nor
ton, Pearce, Rusk. Seward Smith, Spruance, Sumner
Underwood, Upham, and Wade-27.
NAYS-Messrs. Bayard, Borand, Bradbury, Bright
Cass, Cahcar, Dssaussue, Dodge of Wisconsin, Douglas
Downs, Felch, Gwin, Mason Norris, Toucey, and Wei
ler-l6.
So the amendment agreed 10.
The question being then taken upon the resolution
amended, il was agreed to.
The PRESIDENT then administered TO MIR Dixon the
Senate.
On motion by Mr.. HALE,
The Senate adjourned.