New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-16
XXXnp CONGRESS .. .FrRsr SESSION.

The Seuaie commenced business at 20
minutes before O'Clock.
Mr.. BkIGHT presented the credentials
of Hon. David Meniwether to fill the vacancy o.
cssiored by the death Of Mr.. CLAY, TILL Septem-
Der next, when MIR. DxOns term co nmences, he
having been aife ady electt by the Legislature of
Kentucky to I'LL Gle vacancy.
Mr.. MERkIwkTHER appeared, took the
oath and his seat.
Nh BRlGHT said that the credentials
lust received were different from those usually
peseIted here-thCy contained limitation.
Wilde the Senator Just sworn would not set up
~, ella m 10 the seat beyond the time limited,
,t il brought up question of interest to every
state and involved principle which would here
AFTER have TO be Orcided lie sald this much
with new that II might not hereafter be SAID
bat this seat was taken without knowledge OF
the CuCum- tanecs.
MIR. DOUGLASS moved that the creden-
tials be referred 70 the Judiciary Committee.
lie had strong doubts to the Constitutional
power Otthe Governor 10 appoint Senator under
/ limitation Tor shorter term than that pre-
scIihed bv the Constitution. The Constitution
gave the Governor pO"er to appoint during re-
ccss Of the Legislature he was of opinion that
the limitation was unconstitutional aud in direct
violation OF IT'S PROVISIONS
Mr. BUTLER said the question was one
0fimp0rtanct, but he was opposed 10 anticipating
an issue which MAY never arse. lie looked upon
the credentials presented here as but pria,a ftcie
evidence of title to a seat. \ senator's real title
was under the CONSTITUTION, ana not the paper
given him by the Governor Tie did not believe
that the Governor could limit the tenure of Office
prescribed by the Constitution, but he Thought
all Investigation Of this point premature till some
controversy arose between parties holding dill.
ieitnt appointments
Mr.. GwIN urged the reference. He did
not think the Governor could limit the term VI
appointment.
Mr.. COOPER agreed with Mr.. BUTLER,
that it would be time enough to investigate and
decide the point, when any difficulty occurred
Mr.. DOUGLAS withdrew bis motion, aud
the subject dropped
Mr. HUNTAK's motion to take up the
resolution Eom the House, fixing the time for the
adjournment for the 10th Aug, was agreed to.
Nh. HUNTER SAID he was az anxious
as any to adjourn, but after consultation
with members Of the House Committees, they
h8d come 10 the conclusion that COngreas could
not dispose OF the important public BUSINESS before
the Nth Arg, and proposed The insertion of the
Sch Aug.
Mr.. SHIELDS opposed fixing auy day for
the adjournment OF Congress r the Senate had
received the Appropriation bills. rne scenes at
The last session ought never to be repeated.
When hose bills were before the Senate, thea a
CaN CullO De iKtu Tor tine dCJ pufnnent without
tie danger Of compelling them 10 pass the bills
without consideration or reject them.
Mir. GwIN opposed fixing any day for
tie adjournment until something was known Uf
tie appropriation bills, or till Mr. Monlss resolu-
ZION requiring those bulls To be sent 10 the Senate
rem days before the time fixed for the adjournment
Wis orcuucd III 10y the House.
M. DOUGLAS said, if II was in order he
would move to Amepd the resolution by inserting.
laf lp rfl la
Senate VIII ne ready to adjourn in 10 DAYS afcer
he Appropriation bills shall be sent up" lie des.
ned thar the House and country should know tue
reason Why the Srnate were unwilling to fix the
dDy tor adjournment, wnlch wa, that the Approp-
ration bus might not be .orced upon them ia the
hast hours OF tie Session.
The CHAik decided such amendment as
out OF oider.
M ADAMS urged the adoption of the
resolution as It can e from tho louise.
Mr.. HAMLIN was IN favor OF the earliest
day for The sdJouu nent, and would vote f,r tn.
ltth Of August, II the resolution requiring the gp-
prCpriafion bils to be s,nt up ten Jas previous.
VAS ADOPTED. he moved 10 amend the resolution
hy inst ring that the senate would adjourn in ten
duys after The appropriation bills were received.
Mr.. bale referred 60 whag took place
in the last hours OF the session two years ago,
wbtn he bill approprIs ting twelve millions tor The
support 81 the Navy was pissed without reading
sna ths Light. House bill was passed in FIVE niu-
utes for ant OF time.
Mr. HUNTER opposed Nh Hamlin's
amendment, as dhcouneOus 10 the House.
Mr.. SkwAkD advocated the amendment
fxiug tax. 3Jth August the day Of afl ,urnnent.
Tins r. solution ives the usual mode. aud when
such resolution was passed both Houses wolid
apply themseiyr, u business. tie thought il the
DUO OF NE senate 20 cooperate IL Xxi. "a reason.
abb tin.c tor aojpunms
Nh. MILLER was IL favor Of the 30th,
Mr.. DAWSON urged the adoption of the
resolution Gs it came from the House.
Nj. GWIN ssI0 be would not vote for any
cay If soJounment I'LL ths public business was
noIe advanced thsn II j. now, aud until there was
MI assurance tbat ltwould be acted upon properly.
Bits Ius>t q by the Senate months ago were srl
on tie Speakers table. He moved { lay the res.
ouion ou the tuble. Lost-Y ems u. Nays3i.
Mr.. HUNTERS smt ndment was rejected
by tif-Neat. - NAYS, -.
Nh. SHIELDS was II favor of keeping the
resolution ~i1hm tie control OF the Senate tar
some time, IN orCer that the Senate might &C
uion lt With due iegard to The state of tne ia 81
hts, m the HoUse. The present state Oftne busl-
lees m the House was such that it was unpOssi-
bic 10 that it could be disposed ~ nv any
gwen day. lie moved 20 postpone the re -olntiun
tea one week, End IL the meantime the House
! comb take hia'.
MeSsrs. DAVIS and BRIGHT supported
the melton nnd Messrs. ScvIF and PNtrT on
pos-d At. The resolution was postponed for one
week, by teas . 10 Naysl9
The resolution % Mr.. NORRIS, 20 amend