The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-01
THlRTY-SECOND CONGRESS-.
FIRST session.
MONDAY, May 81, 1852,
SENATE.

SENATE.
On motion by Mr.. HALE, the further reading Of
the Journal was dispensed with on the ground Of
ITS extreme length.
The PRESIDENT OF the Senate laid before the
body communication from the Department OF
War made in compliance with resolution OF the
25h instant calling for in relation to the
improvement OF the Tennessee river; which WAS re-
ferred TO the Committee on Commerce, and ordered
to be printed
MIR. GWIN moved to dispense with the usua
morning business in order to proceed at once Il
the consideration OF the Deficiency bill. IL was
due 10 the chairman of the Committee on Finance
(Mr, HusTEa,) who desired to make re
snnrks that he should have proper opportunity
OF being heard.
MIR. MANGUM requested Mr.. Owls to with
draw that motion for moment.
To which Mr. q. acceded; when
Mr.. MANGUM observed that it had been the
general usage, upon the meeting Of a M,
tional Convention TO select candidates Tor two OF
the highest offices in the gift Of the people, - adj
iourn over for day two, in order to AVOID pass
ing upon matters Of important legislation with
thin attendance, perhaps a bare quorum, and
moved that when the Senate adjourn it be to meet
ON Wednesday next.
Several Vorcxs: "Why not say Thursday
Mr. MANGUM. From the harmony existing
in the Democratic party, supposed one day would
be sufficient for all their purposes; but however,
avail myself of the suggestion. and will modify my
motion make il Thursday next.
Mr.. BUTLER disposed to vote for the mo-
lion if different reason had been assigned by the
Senator -such as affJrding an opportunity for
cleansing the Chamber. He did not like the idea
Of the Senate adjourning over for such an avowed
objet.
Mr.. CASS. II has always been usual to adjourn
over for few days, in order TO have the Chamber
cleansed and ventilated in the warm season; per
haps there could DO TO more appropriate time
than the present. II special order be necessary
60 have the carpets removed, will make that mo:
ton.
The CHAIR That is not necessary; if such be
the understanding, the carpets will be taken up
without n formal order.
MIR. HALE. If We adopt this now, what plau
sblc excuse can find when the Wing Conven-
ton mcetx?
The question wac then taken on Mr.. MAsGuM's
motion, and decided in the aft rmativc.
Mr.. GWIN renewed his motion 10 dispense with
the morning business; and after brief discussion
it was decided in the affirmative by vote OF %
yeas to IL nays.
THE pEPIcIRScY BILL.
This bill was then read a third time, and on the
question, Shall the bill pass?
MIR. HUNTER addressed the Senate at length,
replying to the remarks Of MIR. PEARcE made in
discussing the bill on former day.
Mr.. PEARCE reJoined; and after further dis
cussion. in which Messrs. WELLER, BORLAND.
GWIN, DAWSON, and HOUSTON participated,
The bill read third time and passed.
Two bills from the House of Representatives
read and appropriately referred; and the
amendments of the House the bill granting the
right of way to the State Of Missouri, and por-
ton OF the public lands aid in the construction
Of certain railroads in said State, taken up.
Mr.. ATCHINSON moved that the Senate concur
In the amendments Of the House; uhch motion,
after some debate, was defeated, owing 10 no quo
voting.
And the Senate adjourned.