The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-20

unwilling 10 do any such thing feel bound 10 pre-.
sumo aat ihe House is as much aware OF lis obligations
10 Itself and TO The country as ourselves be.
feel bound TO presume. however that being sensible OF
what 10 itself and TO the country il will promptly
discharge lie duty 10 either and to both II wrong
10 pesuming lhislf were TO be disappointed in my
pectatons-why, then shall no longer hesitate as TO
what course ought to pursue. Whenever, from any
cause not under my CONTROL shall find myself disabled
from bestowing upon any business committed 10 my judg
ment that calm and deliberate attention which II should
command and receive, shall peremporly refuse 10 act,
WITHOUT any regard 10 consequences.
But anticipate no such extremities The House, am
sure, Will act Il will act opponunely, and TO sas
y the stern exgences OF the public service and jusl
favor OF the Senate promptly and Immediately agreeing
to The resolution fixing the adjournment for the 10th OF
August. 'fss
Mr. SHIELDS L do not mean TO proract the debate,
sir; but will state that take no pleasure in throwing
the responsibility or the upon The House The only
question: seems TO me, Is this shall we be able 10
transact the ipoant bsness OF the session within the
time that is still left 10 us The inquiries which have
made in relation 10 the business of the House have sat-
isied me tha, we shall not If this be the case, am
clearly in favor OF the position taken by the senator from
Virginia. Mr. HUNTER1 Not important measure
has passed Congress this session The table of the House
is loaded with important bills from the Senate and does
any man suppose that these bills pass and the appro
pration bills also, within the time stated in that resou
ton9 presume not, sir shall therefore persist in my
motion to postpone the resolution for week, and during
that time let us make inquiries; and il we think
adjourn by the 10th of August will unite with other
gentlemen in endeavorng TO do 3d. But it, on the con-
trary. it will be detrimental TO the public business we
ought not TO adIourn matter where the responsibility
may fall
MIR BRIGHT. concur in the opinion expressed by
the senator from Maryland, [Mr PRArr,l that if the
Senate had taken up this resolution when it was first
brought here and agreed TO the time appointed by the
House, we might have been ready at the lime specified to
adjourn; but having failed to do so we have as usual
since that time been very indusrously engaged in doing
very little Moreover events have occurred since that
time by which FIVE or six days OF the Senaes time has
been consumed Ii appears from the vote taken this
morning that there but forty-four members present
Six of members absent by the order of the Sen
ate. Therefore, under these circumstances, | think it
would be proper TO agree to the motion of the
tor from Illinois, [Mr SHIELDS and defer the consdea-
ton of the resolution for week and if at that time
s thought that we can get through the business by the
middle of next month, we can agree TO the resolution of
the House. | admit, however, that have my doubts
upon that point aud am unwilling 10 the remaining
part OF the sessonthe little that is le--employed in
hasy legislation, as has been the case less for
the last five six sessions Gentlemen bring forward
their business but unable to get il taken up early in
the session. and it is delayed till towards The close, and
then il either goes through shapeless not all was
in hopes, sir that the close OF this session would be dis
tnguished somewhat for its attention TO and of not
only public but private business There is an immense
amount of private business undsposed OF bg the Senate
and which is yet in its incpient state II the day pro-
posed by the senator from Virginia Mr.. HusTERl had
been agreed upon-the 30th of August think that
could have wound up the business by that time was
hopes that that proposition would have been agreed
but shall vote with the senator from Illinois TO
postpone The consideration OF the resolution Tor one
week.
MIR. PRATT demanded ,ha, the question be taken by
yeas and nays; which were accordingly ordered =,
Mr.. RUSk. III the honorable from Illinois
mir SuEIpsl will modify his motion so as 10 postpone
the resolution till Monday next, will vote for it. think
that we act upon IL on Monday just well
week from this time
Mr. SHIELDS believe that | cannot change il now
would change most cheerfully; for my only object
to make some inquiries as TO the business OF the House,
and 10 ascertain how il stands and where we stand.
w Monday | 70.
that cannot
The PRESIDENT 1t can only be changed by the
unanimous consent OF the Senate
Objection being made, the amendment was not re-
ceved
The question was then taken by yeas and nays, and
resued-veas 81 nays ls-as follow:
YEAs-Messrs. Aichison, Bell Borland, Bright Brod.
head, Brooke, Charlton, Davis Dssaussue, Dodge OF Wis
consn, Dodge Of Iowa, Fech Foot Geyer Gwin, Hale,
wether, Norris, Sebastian, Shields. Sumner and Upham-
NAYS-Me.srs Adams Bayard, Buder. Chase, Clarke,
Cooper, Dawson, Hunter King, Miller, Pat. Rusk Sew
ard, Smith, Soue, Spruance, Toucey Wade, and Walker
So the further consideration OF the resolution was
postponed until Thursday next
RECONSIDERATION
Mr.. NORRIS. will now give notice that will move
reconsideration oil the vote rejecting the amendment OF
the senator from Virginia, lMr: HuNrrRl
The PRESIDENT That is not necessary now, for
that motion be made when the resolution is taken up
again You must first reconsider the posponng
IOT you can only reCOnsluer IL WINE actng upon tns
subject When it comes up this day week, il viii be in
order to amend il by inserting the 30h any other time
that may be thought proper.
Mr.. NORRIS. | supposed that this motion 10
slider must be made within two days, that notice must
be given.
The PRESIDENT The senator does not exactly
understand the Chair. The motion TO reconsider the vote
rejecting the amendment proposed by inserting The 30th
would have no effect upon the resolution whatever; the
resolution is postponed until Thursday next.
Mr.. NORRIS. | think, Dir. President, that the Chair
does no, understand me gave notice that when the
resolution up again would move reconsidera-
ton OF the rejecting The amendment offered by the
senator from Virginia.
The PRESIDENT II will not be necessary to make
the motion When the resolution comes up again the
senator will have Il in bis power 10 move 10 strike
"16h" and TO insert any other day.
MIR. HUNTER Win II be in order TO make the same
motion agan-to insert "Sth"-he Senate haviag once
decided agalnstil
The PRESIDENT The Senate having decided against
il to-day will not, in the opinion OF the Chair, prevent
their entertaining the motion al another time and
under other circumstances
Mr.. NORRIS II The amendment can be moved again,
there will be no necessity for the motion.
On motion by Mr.. NORRIS, his resolution amending
the 10Th joint rule was then taken up and agreed TO-
DEFICIENCY BILL.
Mr. HUNTER. The Committee on Finance. TO whom
referred House bill No 207, TO supply Deficiencies
in appropriations for the service OF the fiscal year ending
the 30ih OF june 1852, submit the following report
They nd that tho Senate should agree to the
amendment Of the House 70 strike out al after we WORD
cents in the 1th line OF the 18th amendment OF ihe sem
ate, except tho following provisions. to wits
For presents and provisions ior Indians visiting the SUI
perintendsnt official business, $1,000.
For travelling expenses OF the superintendent and ne
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