The daily union., 1852-12-14

subject to committee think it would be unusual for
lish precedent which will work mischief hereaf-
ter. The question submitted is in somewhat tan
gled form and condition. The late and honorable
spectively contemplated hathis resignation would create
vacancy The legislature of Kentucky that acted upon
that resignation contemplated that the vacancy they
were 10 ill would be vacancy TO be created by that
resignation. And yet rs manifest to me that the act OF
Providence disappointed the expectation of both. and
created the only vacancy that has been created in any
way. Now if it be the pleasure of the Senate not 10
adopt the substitute OF The senator from Tennessee, Mr.
JONES, will then ofer the amendment which have in
dcated and the whole matter then be referred to the
MI. UNDERWOOD addressed the Senate a, length in
behalf OF Mr. Dixon; and without concluding, gave way
to a motion 10 adjourn.
The report Of his speech will be published hereafter.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
After the reading Of the Journal
MIR. HALL introduced bill, OF which previous notice
had been given, to organize the Territory of Platte read
twice, and referred to The Committee on Territories.
Mr. BROWN, OF Mississippi, by leave gave notice
OF his intention TO introduce resolution, future
time. TO change rule OF the House, as follows viz:
Roipsd That the following be addedto the rules the
There shall be appointed a standing committee of the
House Of Representatives, 10 consist Of fifteen members.
to be called the General Committee Claims, whose duty
u shall be 10 bill al each session of Congress
Il shall be he duty Of ihe other committees Of the House
when they report IN iavor Of claim 10 transmit their
PORT together with the evidence which is based TO
said Gene raj Commuee Claims and il said committee,
after due examination, shall concur in said they
bill for the payment of private claimants, and hereupon
submit 10 The Honse the report and evidence aforesaid TO
be printed, Otherwise disposed the House may
direct And upon the demand of any member vote
shall be had the sections of said bin separately, notwth
standing previous question may have been moved and
seconded. -
Mr. CARTIER, by leave, moved 10 discharge the
Committee OF the Whole on the state OF the Union from
the consideration of much of the message referred
the subject of the Patent Office and patents, and that
the same be committed 10 the Committee on Patents
Mr. HOUSTON, by leave reported from the Commit.
tee Of Ways and Means the annual naval and Invalid
pension appropriation bills seyerally read twice. and
ered 10 The Committee OF the Whole the state of the
Union.
Mr. WILCOX asked leave to introduce joint resolu-
ton, as follows;
countries and by missionaries preaching the Gospel In
foreign lands. that American citizens, owing allegiance
government compelled TO submit to ioms Of religious
worship while ,emPoraEly residing 70 Of travelling
stipulaons which their and consciences
BE Resorsd Thai lie representatives Of this govern
men at foreign countries be instructed urge such amend
the other powers OF the world win secure the liberty
fregous worship all American citizens residing under
nation The whole world who reside under the proectio
Of the flag Of our Union and that al here
sevesnsruced to procure his provision possible IN their
treaties.
Leave being granted
the resolution, and stated that he bad introduced il at
the request of large and influential Christian denomi
nation in Mississippi
Mr w. then moved ITS reference 10 the Committee |
on Foreign Affairs read twice
The question beng on the reference OF this resolution,
Mr. STEPHENS, OF Georgia, addressed the House in |
few remarks TO show that the adoption OF this resolu
tion could not accomplish the object sought to be at
tanned
Mr. TAYLOR conceived that il was not the province
OF The legislative branch of the government touch the
subject involved The resolutions Their substance he
conceived should be conveyed 10 the President, whose
action could better reach The evil il sought 10 remedy.
The said resolution was then referred TO the Committee
on Foreign Affairs
Mr. HUNTER, BY leave, presented joint resolutions
OF the legislature OF Ohio IN favor OF granting the public
land TO actual settlers read twice. and ordered 10 be
printed
Mr. IVES, by leave. introduced bin 10 grant the
right OF way through certain lots in Ssckers
Harbor, New York. 10 the Sacketrs Harbor and Eers-
burg railroad: read twice.
Mr. JONES, Of Tennessee, moved It's reference 10
the Committee on Military Affairs not agreed to.
On motion Of Mr. HAYENS, the said bill was then
read the third time and passed
MIR MEADE asked leave TO move 10 take up from |
the Speakers take the bill from the Senate explanatory
OF the supplementary 10 the act approved May 23d,
1850, providing for taking the census &c.
Leave being granted the said bill or joint resolution
was read a fret and second time.
Mr. MEADE explained that this bill was designed 10 /
prevent the superintendent Of the from being paid
twice for his services
On motion Of Mr. M the said bill was then read
Mr. M asked leave TO move TO make the bill for
the relief Of the Alexandria and Orange railroad special
order for the fret Monday in January
Objection being made,
Mr. M moved TO suspend the rules for the intro
duction OF bis motion not agreed to.
Mr. HOUSTON moved to suspend the rules, 10 90 into \
committee of the whole the OF the Union Tor
the consideration OF the Presidents message
Mr STUART suggested the proprieiy OF adopting the |
usual resolution to close the current debate The
sage al an early day
Mr.. JONES, oil Tennessee, suggested Thursday next
O'CLOCK p M, as the proper time Tor closing this
debate.
MT BArin BAY suggested Wednesday next at that hour.
Mr. STUART then proposed resolution in accord |
with The suggestion Of Mr. BAY1Y which directed
the said debate TO be closed at q r. M OF Wednesday
next; which being agreed 10,
The motion OF Mr. HoUsroS TO suspend the rules
agreed 10.
The House then went into Committee of the Whole
Mr. STuAT in the chair wherenpon the Committee of the
Whole the state OF The Union proceeded to the further
consideration OF the resolutions OF MIR HoUsroN appot-
oning the various subjects of the Presidents annual
message each 10 the appropriate standing commiuee
Mr JONES, OF Pennsylvania, who was entitled to the
floor addressed the committee the subject Of the pro-
posed alteration OF the rates OF duties on imports.
MIR JOHNSON. of Georgia NO address 10 Houao