The daily union., 1852-03-18

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much whether, il motion should be made TO insert il
upon NE general appropriation bill, II could be done
under me restricting rule adopted last session anless the
sense OF the Senate should be expressed in favor OF IT,
The Senate took up the bill for consideration, aud il
was read a second time
MIR, HAMLlN would ask for the reading OF the re
port. but think can state little succinciy the
facts than they set forth there. There is marine
hospital there never has been in existence north
oil Boston, along distance OF coast OF about ve hundred
miles. There is within the Stale OF Maine than
10000 seamen who contribute annually 10 the seamens
fund somewhere 10 the neghborhood OF $4,000 The
seventies OF climate, and the large number of
seamen, together with the facts have stated, the
iacis upon which the report is made.
Mi. BoRLAND. Lest i might be supposed that had
any opposition TO this bill, rise TO say that cordially
approve OF IT. merely asked for the information. in
order 10 satisfy myself that there is difference between
subject Among the first advocated here were appro-
prialions Tor such purposes. Having hospital TO be
erected in my State, into an estimate of the
amount withheld by the government OF the vast Of
money collected from seamen. which il is our duty.
held then and sl hold, to appropriate for these pur
poses The senator says there 10000 seanen in his
own State II So instead of their being entitled
thousand dollars, they entitled to hundred thou
sand dollars year; for they pay $2 40 each year, not
IN The form OF tax, but as money retained from their
wages No matter what kind of vessel or craft they
60 upon, even though it be raft. twenty cents de-
Quoted IRON their monthly wages So these 10000
men are entitled 10 100000 annually for the money
4 they pay to take OF them al their DEATH
| Mr.. HAMLlN. did not understand the inquiry Of
the honorable senator from Arkansas as being directed
the in which replied he supposed that such
was the he was mistaken
| Mr. FELCH inquired whether the appropriation Of
$4,000 by this bill for the purchase of ground and
tor the erection OF the buildng whether there any
limit or whether it was the commencement of opera.
tons OF that kind TO be carried out by subsequent ap
Mr. HAMLIN. The bill has no Imitation nor do
think i should have do think however, that $4,000
will be found sufficient to complete the whole work
But think il is hardly advisable restrict TO that
sum- This will be the only hospital north of Boston,
and i should be so arranged as to accommodate the large
number OF persons that employed in that region I
think had better be left to the department TO furnish
| the details.
Mr.. BADGER. If there is doubt abou, the sum, you
Mr. STOCKTON. Imovs to insert $4,000 instead of
MIR. HAMLTN. II the senator will allow me, know
his feelings but the department who consulted in
this matter have suggested 100000
| Mr.. STOCKTON. withdraw the amendment.
Mr. BELL. do not want to oppose this bill, but l
would like 10 know from my honorable friend how this
Dill is brought IN as separate measure. Heretofore IN
establishing new marine hospitals, other institutions Of
general bill Now DO not ask : this hi from mere idle
curiosity TO know the history of the bill. but because
feel myself charged here with the interests OF portion
OF country which in part represent, 10 make at
tempt 10 have massive hospital built on the Mississippi
where there great deal of suffering, particularly
during the last three or four years. since the cholera has
been prevalent on the western waters No gentleman
who has not turned his attention TO the subject,
ced the information contained in the public prints,
have an idea of the individual suffering that has existed
there, as well as the imposition upon the communities
from the spreading con,agon for the want OF proper
establishment upon our waters. Now have no doubt
this bill is proper one, and shall give my support TO il
with the greatest pleasure but want TO learn from the
chairman OF the Conmtee on Commerce whether there
not TO be bill Of general nature for the support of
hospitals, and whether il ia not proposed esab sh
new hospitals in that general bill merely ask for in
formation. and not with the remoes intention TO obsuct
the passage Of this bill | want TO know how this
measure gets along contrary TO the custom.
Mr. HAMLIN. Mr. President, there is now pending
in the House- may be allowed to refer to that body
as We see by IFS proceedings measure for the relief OF
The sick and disabled seaInen There is annually made
in the appropriation bill certain for that purpose,
over and above the which arises from the payment
of 20 cents months out OF seamens wages Fms bill
has nothing TO do with that II bill for the erection
OF hospital not for making provision for sick and dis
abled seamen The subject was referred to the
Committee Commerce, and they have reported bill.
There also memorial referred 10 that committee for
another hospital 10 the State Of louisiana On that they
have reported BILL or have directed the senator from
| Louisiana 10 report bill. We have not sought 10 in
cumber bill by another; and while it is true, be.
stated that many OF our hospitals have been created
BY attaching specific appropriations to the appropriation
bill, still think is objection against this bill that we
seek for its passage in the ordinary way OF doing busi
ness.
Mr.. BADGER suggested little while ago to my
friend from Maine that there particular why
this bill should receive the action OF the Senate upon it.
II gentlemen will turn the alteration made in the last
Congress the rules OF the Senate in reference TO appro.
piaton bills they will at the importance OF its
being acted for il the general appropriation bill
should up and the Senate should not have passed
this bill resolution declaring the propriey OF IT, this
appropriation could not be moved to IT, The rule is
| follows:
,"No amendment proposing additional appropriations
shall be received any general appropriation bill, unless
II be made carry the provisions of existing
Lag, OF resolution previously passed by the
Senate during that session"
Now IL the Senate passes this BILL although il should
be reached la the House. IL will then be competent
10 this appropriation TO the general appropriation
| bill
No amendment being offered, the bill ordered to be
engrossed for a third reading.
4 FRENCH sroLATIoNs.
4 Mr.. BRADBURY Before the Senate adiourns, de.
sre 10 10 understanding as 10 when the French
spolsion bull shall be considered Some day next week
Monday Tuesday, or Wednesday-can be desg gnated, in
order that may have understanding upon the SUBJ
| iect wish 10 have some day named.
II MIR BADGER. | should be extremely glad TO name
some day Tor that bill but | must say that the bill
which has been reported from the Committee on Naval
Affairs for the establishment OF dy-doek and navy
yard In California is, by US of the Naval Commltee
ihoaght be entitled 10 higher consideration from
the Senate than the bill alluded TO by the senator from
Maine. Alter that bill has been disposed Of will name
a DAY for the Frsneh spoliaiion bill.
Il Mr. Bradbury. | will name Wednesday, IL that
wili do. Tbs senator from California believe has no
| Ohi~tuon 20 that
NE GwIS. On MOnday morning VIC can take up
Il the calendsr
4 Mr FETCH DO not wi.h 10 delay action upon the
bill in rrisFsncs 10 Frcneh spolaiions But II the Sen.
ATE will ia gp0n nsst Monday week. II would suit
better Than Any previous day There other bills that
eaa occupy ths attention oi the Senate IN the time
hsi are sqsslly ncrliorious
4 M BRADBURY When the snbise, was before the