The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-28


and asked for ten thousand But, sir from a small
and modest part OF the country, and ask for only
small number and ask that this very fact that il is
small may not prejudice the claim make
Mr.. BERRlEN. Assuming that this document con-
tans those important matters which il is said by the gen
tleman from New Hampshire Embodied in it, his ar.
gument is perfectly conclusive that The Senate ought 10
inform themselves of the contents OF these papers. II
they really do involve questions important 10 the rights
and the interests OF officers OF the navy, OF sailors be-
longing 10 that arm OF the national defence il behooves
the Senate 10 inform themselves upon these questions and
~ be necessary 70 regulate their legislation accordingly
But beyond this information which is the duty OF The
Senate TO acquire the argument OF the from New
Hampshire does not proceed single step. Unless
mean 10 favor what seems TO be the propensity OF the
dayto look beyond these chambers OF legislation and 10
invoke instructions from without do not perceive that
Ihee me slightest necessity for the expense which is
proposed 10 be incurred upon this occasion. Relying
upon the statement OF The senator from New Hampshire
shall feel TO be my duty when in pursuance of the
report o. the committee, this paper is printed for the
of the Senate, TO inform myself OF its contents for the
guidance OF my judgment but do not feel that should
be under any obligation 10 distribute or Two thou
States and to invoke their aid in the formation of that
Judgment ! am, therefore, opposed 10 this resolution.
MIR PEARCE: should like to know whether il is
proposed 10 publish not only the charge and the finding
OF the court, but also the evidence.
Mr. BORLAND. lin his seat) No, sir
Mr. PEARCE. Then should like to know precisely
what Is intended TO be published before deciding upon its
Mr. BoRLAND, Gin his sea,) A very small portion.
Mr. PEARCE, ltmght possibly be necessary in or.
der to do justice to ALL that the testimony should be pub
hshsd with T. cannot tell until see the papers
Mr. bORLAND. will say that this resolution does
not propose to publish the testimony in the case at all
leaves out the large body OF the report i seems to
me that, the purpose 10 enlghen the public, that
ought to be printed But that would involve the printing
OF m very S, la1ge book
thepIoPnety at all OF publishing document which is
now before the Senate for its action may be wrong
but does appear TO that, going act upon
all mat Is necessary for MS to have the papers printed
Mr.. RUSK. should have voted against this PROPOSE
lion al any rate, believing il TO be enely useless adding
ing; but when learn that the testimony upon which
these papers are founded is TO be left out certainly could
no. De guilty OF the injustice towards the officer, who
seems 10 De assalled by the senator from New Hamp-
shire, OF putting part OF the proceedings before the
country the testimony being left out The Objectionable
mailer being omitted, the senator desires spread the
report before the country II is certainly not for the in
formation of the Senate, for have already some 300
copies ordered 70 bs printed for us This nilammaory
matter IS but part OF the proceedings, and does
tam me evidence hope, therefore, that shall not
print the document.
entirely if he understood me as assailing any officer
DID not; for stated distinctly tina, should cautiously
M exPTessng any opinion one way or the other
MT kUSk. Will the senator allow me 10 ask him a
Mr. HALE. Certainly.
Mr. RUSk Did he not say that he wanted the coun-
try 70 know what construction placed upon the
Mr. HALE. Yes, sir
IL
gard TO the officer. only say that do not understand
the construction Of language.
Mr. HALE. think the senator from Texas would
be al loss TO know where the applied said
UT, hat should not enter into the merits of the
carefully avoided expressing opinion in relation to it,
cannot say that have any opinion in relation 10 II
and II is matter upon which have 10 friend personally
concem ne ,%I, solitary one.
Mr. MANGUM. This is very small matter Sir, ]
am opposed TO the publication OF this additional number
and wish TO call attention The history Of the Commit
zee on fInlng That committee raised for the pur
pose OF diminishing the unnecessary and the exavagant
expenditure OF the Senate The first year THAI it in
opeaton upon an equal session. The printing dmn-
isned from $4,000 10 $4,000 copies have regretted TO
see that OF late we running into the
gance think that the recommendations OF The commit
lee ought 10 be observed especially when they refuse the
publication OF additional numbers. We print deal
Of matter here which has interest for any body So
far as II 10 necessary 10 guide action have the
documents before Think that matters of this sort,
be scattered in portions of The country produce
agitation and memorials with respect 10 something of
which the petitioners know very ile hopeihe Senate
Will refuse TO PRINT the extra copies asked for.
The question being taken upon the report OF the COM
mtiee. rejected and the Senate there fore refused
print the additional number OF copies.
FRENCH spoIIATIoNs.
MIR. BRADBURY. ! will move that The Senate take
up for consideration the bill relating FIR ench spoations
for the purpose of making it special ORDER It's mat,
ter OF 40 great importance that think il will Justify
Mr.. RUSK. | may well make my opposition 10
taking up The bill as 10 assigning place special
sgnmen OF matters special orders shows that delays
them and delays the other business of the Senate II
provokes debate, when perhaps ii they up in their
regular ORDER less debate would be the consequence.
think every will agree that the result of assigning
special orders for the consideration of particular bills has
had the effect OF delaying both those bills and the other
business oil the Senate.
Mr. WALKER. / entertain the same views and in
tend TO ask for special day for any bill in which feel
particular interest am willing that any bill in which
l. or the State which in part repr esen may be interest
ed should take It's regular turn upon the calendar and
II II thus fails TO receive attention. willing that
should 90 unaced upon and / feel disposed 10 treat
other measures in the same way. Individual States,
think, much interested IN the passage of bills
which presented here in their behalf the raimans
Of French spoliaons in that b and az representatives
OF the Saies might with equal propety ask that all
such measures should be act down az special orders
hope we have got through making special orders be-
eve with the senator from Texas that these special or
ders provoke debate Members prepare themselves for
debate and then and make speeches Those speech
touch somebody else. and he must reply That
fepy begets anoiher and run on. I hope this
will not be made special orer; and hope no other
bills will be made special orders.
Mr. BRADBURY. This bill is certainly ono of very
great importance; for it ia one upon which suppose
every senator will desire record his My purpose
IN making II special order that might know be-
forehand al what time n would be before the Senate for
consideration. u IL usual believe, 10 give bills Of so
much importance as this and involving much Of gen
ernl interest," some consideration of this kind believe
twill not lead 10 increased debate, hut on The contrary
will be OF very great importance IN enabling us all 10
know beforehand when il shall be taken IN hope the
Senate will therefore take M the bill, in order that we
may fix day.
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