The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-04-17
IN CONGRESS OF THE u. STATES
Thirty oond Congress Session.
FRIDAY. APRIL Is, 1852.
SENATE.

FRIDAY. APRIL IS, 1852
SENATE.
On motion by Mr.. GWIN the rule OF the Senate by |
which Fridays to be devoted exclusively to the con-
sdsraton Of private bills suspended until one o'clock
Personal EXPLANATION.
Mr. BORLAND made an explanation of his course,
while member OF the COMMITTEES on Printing, with re-
gard to the execution OF the public printing his re-
marks reserved for revision.
Mr.. SUMNER. May throw myself for one minute
only one minue-upon the indulgence of the Senate?
also have personal explanation.
see that in the teegraphic reports in the New York
question of the grant of ands to the State OF Ohio the
marks which fell from the honorable senator from Virginia,
before me, Mr. HyNTER,] are attributed to myself
am thus placed--1t may SO say-n false attitude
am made to say that would not vote for the bill al
though the yeas and nays, my name appears among
those voting for the bill wish merely to correct this
mistake that may not be placed false position before
the country did not speak on the question: but simply
voted for the bill, believing that BY 80 doing was doing
act OF justice to the State OF Ohio and no injustice 10
the old States.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD. have some business which
want to get before the committees; and ! have been
want the morning business disposed of, and reckon
that other gentlemen well myself have petitions TO
present move that we suspend the private calendar
some fifteen or twenty minutes longer-un hall past
The question being taken, the motion not agreed
to-ayes 49, noes not counted.
Mr.. HUNTER must ask the permission OF the SEN
ate to take up the deficiency bill to-day.
The PRESIDENT, That motion is not in order
| MIR. HUNTER. By general consent / can make the
motion, and then majority take up the bill. 4
| The PRESIDENT. The order must be suspended
Mr.. HUNTER, wish to move. then. that The o'der
be suspended for the purpose Of taking that bill
Mr. WALKER Is that in orderi Has it not just
been decided that would not postpone the private cal
endar !!
Mr. COOPER. That was for a limited time.
/ MIR. BADGER. And for different purpose.
! Mr.. PRATT think it would be much better that il
ha fbaU sfandlno mo
omorrow for the purpose OF taking up the bill. If the
senator desires it. and therefore obtain general attend
ance upon the part OF the Senate and the private bills
could be proceeded with to-day, expected. The
general expectation that should consider private
bills to-day and there are many senators who andoubt-
eddy desire vote upon the bill TO which the senator
fes, not now IN their places, and who would be here to-
morrow.
MIR HUNTER have no expectation that we should
get through the bill within one or two days have al
ready received notice that il is to be debated. II il is
competent for me TO make the motion, should like to
say upon the notion but if it is in order should like
| The PRESIDENT That motion is in order
| Mr.. HUNTER Isubmil the notion
Mr.. DOUGLAS 1 have been trying to get the floor TO
ask leave OF the Senate 10 call up the territorial bills
which, if they do not pass this week cannot be acted
upon on the territorial day Seeing The disposition OF
the Senate in favor of adhering 10 the private calendar
have been unwilling 10 interfere with this day. But
will ask the Senate TO meet Tomorrow and to give
who take interest in the matter, an opportunity 70 DO
so; and the others may stay away, for think we shall
RcFf II !. n odsT % move
the senator from North Carolina has neglected his duty,
that when the Senate adjourns. be to meet on Monday
next
The PRESIDENT. That motion is not in order.
There is another motion pending.
Mr. ATCHlS0N. move TO lay that motion on the
Mr. BADGER 1 would sugges, to my friend from
Missouri to withdraw that latter motion. He need not be
be at all uneasy, for shall attend to my duty at the
The question being taken, the motion was rejected
ayes 10, noes 30.
The question required upon the motion OF Mr. HUNTER
Mr. SHIELDS. would suggest 10 the honorable SEN
alo from Virginia 10 make this the order OF the day for
Monday Let us all consent to that, Il cannot be dis.
posed OF to-day That ID the reason have voted against
the motion lay upon the table. know that be is in
duty bound to press this matter He is only acting as
@ b. hsash f
be made the order OF the day for Monday by common
Mr. HUNTER am very reluctant 10 press this mat
ter day after day. have received letters from de-
partment informing me that drafts being made upon
the government appropriations having been made TO
meet them. Every cent for the transportation of the
army has been exhanstedevery cent for forage stand
in dsagreeable position stand responsible before the
so s 0 s viii Ioo sIs ' o
The question being taken, the motion was agreed to-
ayes 81, noes IL. % rHNhs
DEFICIENCY BILL
The Senate accordingly proceeded, as IN committee Of
the WHOLE to the cons,de of the bill TO supply de.
fciences in the appropriations for the service OF the
fiscal year ending the 3oth of June, s52o which the
Committee on Finance had reported sandry amendments.
The first amendment staied-to insert the follow
ing: ttealts@ .sNl 81 @nF
"For completing the floating dy.dock at San Francisco,
California. authorized by act OF Sd March, 1891 $3.50 900
Mr. HUNTER addressed the Senate at length, and was
followed by a debate arising ont OF his speech.
1.-THE report will be published bereafterl
ADJOURNMENT OVER.
Mr.. BADGER. desire now to submit the motion that
when the Senate adjourn be 70 NEE, on Monday next
My friend charged me with neglecting my duty
Mr., CASS. The honorable senator from Illinois. chair
man Of the COMMITTEES on, Territories, tMf. DovoLAs,l
has been called away by an Indispensable engagement
during this debate, and promised him that would
to the Senate the expression OF his wish that we
should adjourn TO in order TO take up the
Several SENATORS "No;'" no."
Mr.. CASS. You may say no." and vote az you
please butt think il should be done, and shall vote
for il. tsast Saa tse sfHs srHY ste24 NMN&ttM
Mr. ATCHISON. shall vote for the adjournment over
until Monday know nothing 30 pressing In relation to